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Thidas Arana

3.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Polonnaruwa hotel

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Outdoor pool
A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages surrounded by dense palm trees.
A bar area with wooden stools, a counter, and a wall of liquor bottles.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Balcony

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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23rd Mile Post, Bendiwewa, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province, 51000
  • Place, Parakrama Samudra
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Polonnaruwa Vatadage
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden.

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Polonnaruwa

In Polonnaruwa .You'll find Parakrama Samudra and Hatadage within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Kiri Vihara Temple and Lankatilaka Temple are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Parakrama Samudra - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Polonnaruwa Vatadage - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Nissanka Latha Mandapaya - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Lankatilaka Temple - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Saruketha - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ariya Rest House - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Muppets - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Priyamali Gedara - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Thidas Arana

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Polonnaruwa hotel
Thidas Arana offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Thidas Arana. Self parking is free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Thidas Arana offers 8 accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Thidas Arana Hotel Polonnaruwa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Thidas Arana to the airport?

Thidas Arana is 118 mi (236-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Thidas Arana?

As of Jun 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thidas Arana on Jul 28, 2026 start from CA $98, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Thidas Arana have an airport shuttle?

Thidas Arana offers an airport shuttle.

Does Thidas Arana offer free breakfast?

Thidas Arana offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Thidas Arana?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Thidas Arana?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Thidas Arana?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Thidas Arana have a pool?

Thidas Arana features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Thidas Arana have a restaurant?

Thidas Arana is home to Thidas Arana Restaurant, which features international cuisine.

Does Thidas Arana have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Thidas Arana to downtown Polonnaruwa?

Thidas Arana is 3.1 mi away from Polonnaruwa.

Thidas Arana Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Lis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Placeringen fin til kulturel sightseeing - men lå tæt på hovedvej
Verified

8/10 Good

HYUNJUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
좋아요!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended.

Really enjoyed our stay . Mr Sharma and his staff could not have been more helpful. Comfortable and clean room, food was lovely . We enjoyed walking around the grounds and the local area. Great for birdwatching.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Why only a 4 out of 5?

My family and I stayed at Thidas Arana for three nights. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there, but I would only give it a 4 out of 5 stars. Why? I think a 5 star hotel has everything perfected and deserve the top marks. Although Thidas Arana was amazing, from the helpful staff to the amazing grounds, it lacked in certain areas. The main area it lacked in was its food. The food was average to below average and literally took 1/2 hour to 45 minutes for a meal to be ready. We would go back to our rooms, after ordering, and wait for them to call us for dinner. Once the meal arrived, it was only average; even the Sri Lankan dishes. That being said, over the 3 days we were there we toured Polonnaruwa and the temples on bikes they provided and took a tour through Minneriya National Park with their help and it was superb. I would recommend staying here, but you need to know about the reason for the 4 out of 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Aleksi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

I cant recommend!

The hotel was ok, small Pool Area, room was quite clean, but lots of Bugs all over and in bed too. The hotel take My payment twice and i havent seen refund after 2 months and contakting them several Times. Food was average nothing special. No good vibes, there is better options. - unhappy customer
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schönes Bungalow super Service sehr freundl Personal toller Swimmingpool
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
酒店大气，房间很大，有阳台，酒店环境很漂亮。酒店员工很好，餐点也不错
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing hotel

Great facilties Helpful staff Great buffet lunch Very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nettes Hotel mit Pool

Gut gelegen für Besichtigung, nettes Restaurant für Frühstück und Abendessen. Nach der Besichtigung Pool für Erfrischung. Die Zimmer sind sehr schön mit großem Bad.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very welcoming staff

Beautiful resort type hotel. Very nice room and lovely grounds and pool area. Super friendly, helpful staff.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great hotel, high level of comfort and design

Very good features for this hotel, close to the European standard.