Thidas Arana  

Near the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, set in the Polonnaruwa/Hingurakgoda area. You’re a 5-minute drive from Hatadage and Polonnaruwa Vatadage and about 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Parakrama Samudra — perfect for temple hops and archaeology trails.

A luxury, eco-friendly hotel with a warm, simple vibe. Rooms are air-conditioned and open onto private balconies, with minibars (some free items), flat-screen TVs, shower/tub combos, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Expect terrace and garden spots for low-key lounging.

Outdoor pool and a separate outdoor pool area, bicycles to rent, a picnic and barbecue area, terrace and garden views, concierge services and complimentary wireless internet. Free self-parking is available and a roundtrip airport shuttle can be arranged for a surcharge.

Complimentary newspapers in the lobby, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, dry cleaning and laundry services, and concierge assistance. Free self-parking makes car travel easy.

Thidas Arana restaurant serves international and Asian/Western dishes. There’s also a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/café, plus limited room service. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.