23rd Mile Post, Bendiwewa, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province, 51000
What's nearby
Polonnaruwa Vatadage - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
Pabula Vihara - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
Kiri Vihara Temple - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Lankatilaka Temple - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
Getting around
Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 92.6 miles/149 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Hotel Mahanuge - 3 min drive
Priyamali Gedara - 3 min drive
Saruketha - 7 min walk
Millath Hotel - 9 min drive
Pizza Hut පොලොන්නරුව - 7 min drive
About this property
Thidas Arana
Thidas Arana is a great choice for a stay in Polonnaruwa. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Thidas Arana Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a children's pool and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children's pool
Playground
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Stocked minibar (select free items)
Coffee/tea maker
Dressing gowns and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Dining
Thidas Arana Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 20 per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Thidas Arana Hotel Polonnaruwa
Thidas Arana Hotel
Thidas Arana Polonnaruwa
Thidas Arana Hotel
Thidas Arana Polonnaruwa
Thidas Arana Hotel Polonnaruwa
Frequently asked questions
Does Thidas Arana offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Thidas Arana does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Thidas Arana?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Thidas Arana?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Thidas Arana?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Thidas Arana?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Thidas Arana?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Thidas Arana and nearby?
Thidas Arana has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Thidas Arana?
Yes, Thidas Arana Restaurant offers international cuisine.
Does Thidas Arana have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
Thidas Arana Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
8 Feb 2018
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.
Don
Don, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Jan 2018
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.
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jul 2017
Relaxing hotel
Great facilties
Helpful staff
Great buffet lunch
Very helpful
david
david, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Feb 2017
Very welcoming staff
Beautiful resort type hotel. Very nice room and lovely grounds and pool area. Super friendly, helpful staff.
Debbie
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jan 2017
A great hotel, high level of comfort and design
Very good features for this hotel, close to the European standard.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Feb 2018
Placeringen fin til kulturel sightseeing - men lå tæt på hovedvej
Lis
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Feb 2018
좋아요!
HYUNJUNG
HYUNJUNG, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
2 Jan 2018
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
Aleksi
Aleksi, 1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Nov 2017
Sehr schönes Bungalow super Service sehr freundl Personal toller Swimmingpool
Verified traveller
9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Oct 2017
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
Jie
Jie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Apr 2017
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.