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Siyanco Holiday Resort

1st Canal Road, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
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Siyanco Holiday Resort
Ranked #1 of 7 hotels in Polonnaruwa
4.0 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012 via mobile

We made a reservation for this guesthouse. On arrival they wanted to put us in a room in the old building. The room was dark and rather smelly. We asked for a better room and got a room in the new building, next to the pool. This room brand new. The pool was very nice, as we had it all... More

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Belgium
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
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We spent one night here and had lunch and diner as well. Decent food and service, although that large flat screen tv was annoying. Friendly staff, comfy beds, good fan and a/c. Very nice and brand new pool. Bikes on hire.

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Lisboa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

Stayed for 2 nights. AC broke down (or was switched off) during the night. Pool was unusable (due to electrical problems, I was told). Staff somewhat surly and a little bit uncooperative. Food at the restaurant average at best.

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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 via mobile
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We stayed here for only one night to look at the sacred city. The rooms look like they've been recently renovated, and they were the cleanest we've seen on our two-week trip to the country. Staff was friendly and helpful, and spoke excellent English. Overall we left completely satisfied.

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Bangkok, Thailand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012 via mobile
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The place itself is rather OKish. Basic, but the rooms and service reflect the price. However, the restaurant is one of the worst I have eaten at in the whole Sri Lanka, my 8 yo niece cooks better for her dolls.

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Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011
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It is great hotel, and probably the best option nearby Polonnaruwa ruins. It is very easy to see that manager is closely working with his team to ensure best comfort for the guests. The restaurant offers really good food, and compared with other options - offers very good value for the money. It is clean, friendly, and overall caring (we... More

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Tissa Siriwardana, General Manager at Siyanco Holiday Resort, responded to this review
10 September 2011

Dear Banja Luka, and Herzegovina I appreciate your compliments very much as guests like you that motivate us to give our best services. I made it a point to assure that you receive a very good service to make your stay comfortable. You are always welcome at Siyanco Holiday Resort and we hope to be at your service at all... More

hong kong
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2011 via mobile
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Stayed here for one night. The rooms are clean and the food is good. A very convenient place to base in to visit the ruins.

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2011
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We stayed here for 1 night (supposed to be 2) as we visited the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. The hotel is right around the corner from the bus station in the old town. When we arrived, the manager greeted us and was quite nice and showed us to our room. The room was basic, a little bit dated, but overall... More

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Galle, Sri Lanka
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2011
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people found this review helpful

You can contact Tissa, the Manager of Siyanco Holiday Resort, on 027 222 6868 or via siyancohr@gmail.com. I originally had booked through a guy called Adikari who I thought owned the hotel but it turns out that he's a tour guide with no connection to the hotel and he didn't pass the reservation on so DON'T BOOK VIA HIM!! The... More

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München
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2010

After trying another Hotel (Seruwa - not recommandable) I changed the house. The price is compared to what you get in the town really woth it. The rooms are very clean and well furnished. The staff is helping in any situation and fulfills even special food requests. It is worth staying here at least 2 nights as the lake and... More

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1st Canal Road, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
Price range (per night):* INR3,635 - 3,635

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