Sanctuary Cove Guest House

Great location. From the moment we stepped into this place, it felt like home. Such a warm couple! Saman and Wasa were elated to serve and provide such intense hospitality. Rooms were great. Food was more than enough. And just them pouring out their hearts about their life, about their children, about the country, really created such a bond. Highly recommended to stay here!

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L’accueil par la maman est exceptionnel, très gentille et grande cuisinière ! L’endroit est parfait pour se rendre à la cité antique !

The owners were very hospitable and kind. Ginger tea on arrival, and they boxed up my left over breakfast for lunch. They gave me a lift to the bus stop and made sure I got on the right one!

Wonderful family hospitality. Traditional fresh food prepared with love. Lovely hosts with big hearts. Thank you from Tina and Larry. Highly recommend.

Die Gastgeber waren die Besten, wir konnten dort super lecker frühstücken und alles war zu Fuß erreichbar. Wir haben problemlos noch eine Nacht verlängert. Das Zimmer hatte alles, was man brauchte. Wir haben 3 ausgesetzte Welpen auf der Straße gefunden und sie kümmern sich nun um sie.

War alles super

Sehr familiär, leckeres Frühstück und Wasa hat einmal für uns gekocht - ebenfalls sehr lecker. Saman hat unseren Transfer in den nächsten Ort organisiert.

We had a great time at Sanctuary Cove. It is perfect to go to the ancient city and the owners can let you borrow bikes. We had the chance to eat there in the evening, and the Kottu was so delicious! The best we ate during our trip. They are eager to help on whatever you need.

El Desayuno de la dueña de la casa

Wasa et Saman sont un couple super accueillant et aux petits soins ! Ils rendent votre expérience à Polonnaruwa encore meilleure. Mama (Wasa) est une superbe cuisinière qui cuisine ce que vous souhaitez. Les chambres sont simples mais très propre, et la maison est bien placée. N’hésitez pas à réserver vos activités via Akila (safari, visite guidée du site archéologique). Ce sont des gens de confiance et nous n’avons pas été déçu.

Very nice people, clean, comfortable a quite big room.

Noisy AC, price of home services

La pareja que lo regenta son muy amables y familiares, quizá incluso demasiado si buscas estar a tu rollo

El precio de la comida me parece excesivo. Nos cobraron LKR2500 por cada desayuno (por persona)

I proprietari sono molto accoglienti e ti trattano come membro della famiglia. Camera spaziosa e pulita. Si possono noleggiare biciclette fondamentali per il giro della città antica. Buona la colazione e anche la cena cucinata sul momento dalla proprietaria.

Nulla

The kindest family stay. Lily the dog was an added bonus. Close to World Heritage site.

A pleasant stay, very clean and with a renovated bathroom. A hearty, homemade breakfast. The owners, Mrs. Wasa and her husband, are wonderful people. The location is excellent for visiting the temples and the town.

Super freundliche Begrüßung und sehr liebe und hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Tolle Lage ganz in der Nähe der Ruinen. Auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen!

Ein Mückennetz wäre noch super,aber sonst war alles top!

Close to the busstop and entrance to the archeological site. Basic room and bathroom. Very friendly family with a dog.

The bathroom could use a deep cleaning, but overall the room clean. The bedsheets had some holes in it, they were clearly very ‘used’.

Eenvoudige maar goede kamer. Hartelijke eigenaren Goede ligging voor bezoek aan de oude stad Lekker ontbijt beschikbaar

Op booking.com stond dat de kamer 35 m2 zou zijn. Dat klopt niet. De kamer is hooguit de helft van dat formaat

A wonderful guesthouse! Lovely hosts and great food. Would highly recommend!!

Quel accueil chaleureux! Dans le partage, avec boissson d'accueil. Les chambres sont très agréables et très.propres. Le logement situe à quelques centaines de mètres du parc archéologique. Vous pourrez louer des vélos sur place. Je vous recommande vivement !

We loved our stay here. We only had a night which felt like enough for the area but wished we could have stayed longer at their lovely guest house. The couple that run it are so friendly, attentive and we felt right at home. The room was so cosy and tastefully done. We found the bed to be comfortable and really appreciated having a lamp and decorations in the room. The food was so yummy and fresh. We loved the dog Lily as well as the owners. There was just a warm atmosphere and the place felt loved.

Värdparet är så vänliga och snälla och lagar fantastiskt god mat. Rummen var välstädade och guesthouset ligger nära till Polonnaruwas ancient city. Högsta poäng!

The hosts were most accommodating and friendly. Food was fantastic although a little high in price, however the convenience of being served at the house was nice! Rooms are upgraded

The showers are too high for shorter people. Can’t reach to turn on

The hosts were the best we had in all of Sri Lanka. So genuine and caring, we felt like home away from home. The food was amazing too! They picked us up from the train and also drove us to our next destination. A 10/10 local authentic stay with a lovely family. Fleur & David, Australia

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Bir aile pansiyonu, beklentiyi çok yüksek tutmamak lazım. Karı koca çok yardımsever ve dostça davrandılar. Kahvaltı tatmin ediciydi. Ev sahibemizin kendi elleriyle yaptığı lezzetleri de tattık. Köpekleri Lily konaklamamıza sevgi ve heyecan kattı. Teşekkürler.

Friendly owners, English speaking, delicious food, close to the lake, we had a great time here

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Struttura semplice ma molto vicina alla città antica. Possibilità di affittare delle bici per poter fare tutto il giro del sito archeologico. Un complimento speciale va però alla colazione di Wasa, preparata al momento e con prodotti freschissimi, davvero ottima! Consiglio vivamente di richiederla appena arrivate.

Fietsverhuur gewoon bij de gastheer, perfecte afstand om naar de oude stad te fietsen, hartelijkheid en kookkunsten van gastvrouw Wasa, zo blij en dankbare mensen.

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Run by a hardworking happy couple, Wassa and Sampa Very clean with a beautiful dog lily to keep you company Offers breakfast and dinner and bicycles and pick up and drop off services if needed

Very friendly owner We felt very at home which was so Nice after 6 months of travelling Healthy and tasty diner and breakfast Cute dog

Wifi and hot water wasnt working, but it was being fixed Breakfast and diner were more expensive than expected, but we should have asked before. Still great value for money

The owners were great. We felt part of their family right away!

The facilities were a bit old but for the money paid we can't complain!

Very well located to visit the huge Polonnaruwa site in a quiet area. Great communications throughout and the owners are very helpful, chatty, and offer their own pickups from the railway station and transfers onwards. Excellent breakfast (additional charge). Lovely dog.

Worth mentioning that at present all the rooms are ground floor and look directly out into the shared courtyard so need the curtains closed for privacy. Also lacks a kettle in the room.

Супер! Очень милые и внимательные хозяева! Огромный восторг! Обязательно буду советовать своим друзьям и как-нибудь сюда вернусь ещё раз

Superaardig ontvangst, willen echt dat je het naar je zin hebt. Met een (huur)fiets kom je overal.

Geen Wifi

A lovely family that welcomes you as if you’re part of their own. They are incredibly kind and open-hearted. The breakfasts were delicious, with a choice of either Western or local options. They also offer bike rentals, which is the best way to explore the area since it’s quite a large complex. The location is very convenient, right next to the historic site.

ご夫婦で経営されていますが、素敵な笑顔で出迎えてくださり、とてもよい滞在になりました。Lilyというフレンドリーなワンちゃんも出迎えてくれます。立地はポロンナルワの旧市街の便利なところにあり、遺跡エリアまでもすぐです。 自転車も貸してくれ、両替のために新市街に連れて行ってくれたりもしました。お母さんお手製のスリランカ朝ごはんは是非食べてみた方がよいと思います。 お部屋については、ドアの鍵の調子が良くなかったのですが、すぐに部屋交換に応じてくれ、そのあたりの臨機応変さも大変たすかりました。（ちなみに、鍵はその後、すぐに直ったようです）

お値段含め、問題と感じること、良くなかったことなどは思い当たりません。自転車があったので、食事に行くのにもあまり困りませんでしたが、食事はローカルレストランが点在している感じのエリアなので、しっかりしたレストランで食べたい、といった希望がある場合には移動手段など要検討かもしれません。

Incredibly friendly and helpful host and family, with an adorable dog. We rented bikes which was very handy for polonnaruwa, the rooms were great, comfy, with fans and A/C, everything very clean. Rooms had bathrooms as well, which were clean and great! Area was very close to the old town and ancient ruins which felt very authentic (but also they have bikes so you can easily cycle to other areas). And did I mention the hosts were amazing because they were the best. They offered us dinner (which we sadly missed but Mr.punsiri's kitchen around the corner was 10/10) but got a delicious Sri Lankan breakfast.

the only thing that isn't ideal is the shower gets the whole bathroom wet but a very non issue- everything else is perfect.

We had a truly wonderful stay at Sanctuary Cove in Polonnaruwa. From the moment we arrived, the warm and welcoming hosts made us feel completely at home. The generous breakfast was a real treat, offering a wide range of fresh and delicious options to kickstart the day. The room was comfortable, spotlessly clean, and well-equipped, and the peaceful surroundings provided the perfect escape after a day of sightseeing. What really stands out about this place is that it offers far more than value for money. With excellent service, a tranquil atmosphere, and genuine attention to detail, it truly is a hidden gem in Polonnaruwa. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable and relaxing stay.

Nice and comfortable rooms (especially No 3+4), good mattress, AC+fan, very clean everywhere, modern bathroom with hot shower, small place to sit outside, very welcoming, super nice, helpful, caring hosts - Wasata & Saman and dog Lilly. We could easily park our Tuktuk on their premises. Walkable distance to 2 restaurants. Close to ticket counter for Ancient City.

Nothing to complain about. As everywhere at the moment: mosquitoes - do have repellent near you

Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt in der Unterkunft. Die Gastgeber waren sehr freundlich und herzlich, wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Das Zimmer ist sehr sauber, die Klimaanlage und der Ventilator funktionieren super und die Dusche ist warm. Wir kommen gerne wieder! Man kann sich auch Fahrräder in der Unterkunft ausleihen.

Sehr freundliche Inhaber, schönes großes Zimmer Das Preis Leistungsverhältnis war sehr gut

L’accueil et le sourire de nos hôtes, le petit déjeuner délicieux, l’emplacement au top !

Deze mensen zijn bijzonder gastvrij, zelfs voor Sri Lankaanse begrippen. De kamer is zeer schoon, voldoende ruim en van alles voorzien wat je nodig hebt. De locatie ligt vlakbij het park waarin de archeologische monumenten van de oude stad zijn. De gastvrouw kan uitstekend koken. Het diner was van bijzonder hoog niveau, en hetzelfde kan je zeggen van het ontbijt. Dit zijn hele lieve mensen die alles zullen doen om jouw verblijf zo aangenaam mogelijk te maken.

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Great location. Very close to the main square of the old city. At walking distance from the Polinnaruwa ancient town complex. Many shops nearby for all essentials. Room was basic but comfortable. The owner dropped me to bus station for my onwards journey. Overall, comfortable stay.

Didn't have option to eat Dinner or Breakfast at the property, though tea/coffee was offered. Walking out to eat every time can be a bit troublesome.

The couple that owns the place is very hospitable, they even picked us up from the train station and took us to our next place for little money. Breakfast was delicious!

Could provide towels for shower.

Very kind and welcoming hosts 🥰🫶🏽 Had a wonderful time staying here and felt right at home! Their dog Lily is also a sweetheart!

Very friendly family. They made us feel at home. They prepared us a great Sri Lankan home cooked meal and the room was clean. Bicycles for rent. The family has a kind dog Lily. The location is good for visitting to Polonneruwa.

If you ask extra's (bicycles, food, taxi, etc.), ask prices upfront.

Couple sympathique qui nous a très bien accueilli- bon repas

Gros problème de facturation- ne facture pas les prix annoncés à l’oral- 16000 roupies au lieu des 6000 annoncés pour la location de jeep de safari - 2500 roupies par personne (dont deux enfants) pour le repas soit plus que les meilleurs restaurants du Sri Lanka, au lieu des 800 annoncés. Pas honnête du tout malgré un sens de l’accueil évident. On se sent vraiment pris pour des portefeuilles ambulants.

Alloggio semplice, essenziale e pulito. Ma il vero valore aggiunto di questa guesthouse sono i proprietari: una coppia disponibile in tutto, amorevole e che ci ha fatti sentire a casa!

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Welcoming place, a few steps from the main attractions of Polonnaruwa. Very friendly and welcoming hosts, they gave us some excellent advice and prepared a good lunch and breakfast on demand. Very nice!

Die Besitzer waren einfach toll. Haben für uns gekocht und alles organisiert. Man hat sich gefühlt wie ein Familienmitglied. Kann ich nur empfehlen dort zu wohnen.

Die Bettbezüge hatten einige Flecke

Super lovely hosts, great location, comfortable room and clean. Excellent value for money

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I proprietari sono stati estremamente accoglienti e gentili. Al nostro arrivo, ci hanno offerto tè e biscotti, facendoci sentire subito a nostro agio. Abbiamo potuto assaporare la vera ospitalità locale. Ci hanno consigliato un ristorante per la cena e, con grande gentilezza, ci hanno accompagnato in macchina e sono venuti a riprenderci al termine della serata. La mattina successiva, ci hanno preparato una colazione tipica sri lankese accompagnata da frutta fresca, tutto squisito. Il loro cane, Lily, è dolcissimo e affettuoso. La stanza era molto pulita e dotata di aria condizionata, mostrando quanto i proprietari tengano all'ospitalità. Ci siamo sentiti come a casa.

Lieve mensen die graag helpen

Het ontbijt was een beetje aan de dure kant

a very warm welcome! a great hospitality and kindness. the guesthouse is very well located and quiet. the room is large and well equipped. the Sri Lankan breakfast was delicious. it is possible to rent a bike to visit the archaeological site which is nearby. I had a wonderful two days. THANKS

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Eine super nette Unterkunft mit sehr guter Lage. Das Ehepaar war total herzlich und haben uns bei allen Fragen geholfen und auch Fahrräder bereitgestellt. Das Essen war auch total lecker und wir haben uns rund um sehr zuhause gefühlt.

super clean room，well equipped facilities，welcoming owners and they bring us to the next bus station，very patient to help us ask for the bus to the next destination，it helped a lot and we really appreciated，the family are really careful and helpful

Everything was lovely.

The first time I stayed here was in 2016 and I love to return to this place to Amma Vasa, Samal, and now Lilly the dog! They welcomed us like their own family and I'm writing this now with wet eyes. The place itself is something you are searching for in the journey: clean, simple, and comfortable. The location is great also, just 5 minutes from the Ancient City and the lake by bike, that can also rent there. The hosts also helped us get our clothes to the laundry and dropped us near the only working restaurant even though it was late and heavy raining. Thank you from the very bottom of my heart. Best wishes and blessings from Arina, Igor, Dasha and Gor. We will be back!

Super kind couple with a dog take care of your stay! They are just lovely and helpful! Room was clean and comfortable in a good location! Just ‚few steps’ from old town! Delicious breakfast! Highly recommended! Hope to see you in a future!

It‘s been a great home stay at Sanctuary Cove Guest House. We had great talks, l got sightseeing tips for the nearby ancient city and a bike to cruze around. That made exploring the temple area a lot easier. The room got simple interior and a cozy bed. The Sri Lankan Breakfast was delicious. And Lilly the dog is just the cutest :-)

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Sanctuary Cove Guest House, and I must say, it was a delightful experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere, thanks in large part to the lovely couple who look after the place. Their hospitality was truly exceptional. They went above and beyond to ensure that my stay was comfortable and enjoyable. They were always available to assist with any questions or requests I had, and their friendly demeanor made me feel right at home. I would highly recommend Sanctuary Cove Guest House to anyone looking for a wonderful place to stay with outstanding hospitality. I can't thank the couple enough for making my visit so memorable, and I look forward to returning in the future. This place is a true gem, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

An excellent stay, super friendly hosts and their super friendly dog :)

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Propre Proche du site archéologique La mère est gentille et agréable, elle nous a offert un mini dîner le dernier soir et elle est prévenante Les enfants gèrent le logement a distance et font de leur mieux pour que ça se passe bien Tarif pas cher

Superficie de la chambre indiquee erronée (35 mètre carré, or elle fait a peine 15 mètre carré avec la salle de bain Le père, qui est présent sur place est intrusif et a des comportements inappropriés. Il pense a tout ce qui peut lui peut rapporter de l'argent, sans se soucier de si ça nous convient ou pas. Il ment sur certaines informations , il se permet de questionner les gens qui nous acheminent chez lui, pour vérifier ou est ce que nous sommes allés. Pas de wifi Pour toutes ces raisons je ne recommande pas ce logement malgré les points positifs mentionnés.

La struttura ha un bel giardino dove potersi rilassare. La stanza è grande e molto pulita e dotata di comfort. Ciò che personalmente mi ha colpito è la generosità e l'ospitalità dei proprietari.

Nice hosts, great dog! I rented a bike in the center of the town to discover all temples, monkeys and the royal palace. One day and night is enough, but you'll love it.

You can't find good (a la carte) restaurants in Polonnaruwa for dinner.

the location was great and the family that runs the guesthouse are super helpful.

Doesn't have WiFi.

Wonderful hosts - very responsive. The room is clean and neat I arrived late, and the host is kind enough to serve me a simple meal as a refreshment.

主人非常親切！位置近市區和古城！房間乾淨！值得一待

wifi似乎壞掉了

Отличное месторасположение, рядом с музеем основного парка. Отдельное спасибо хозяевам, которые накормили, проводили до остановки, помогли добраться до музея и дали велики на прокат. И собака!!

Все отлично, однако прием пищи стоил как проживание, учтите это)

Big, super clean, light and comfy room and so nice and caring owners (and their cool dog). We got delicious dinner and breakfast and they even bring us to our next destination. They also rent bikes which are perfect way to see ruins.

Les hôtes sont vraiment très accueillants et aux petits soins! Un vrai bonheur ! Les chambres sont simples mais agréables et confortables. Une location de scooter a été possible et le site de Polonnaruwa est vraiment tout près Au top!!!!

The location is very good,just 200 meters from the busstop and 500 meters from the museum, where you buy the ticket. Polonnaruwa you can easily walk from the distance if you don't mind the humidity.

The owener observes all the movements you do and before leaving checkes your room .