There wasn’t much to dislike, just a few niggles. The electric shower delivered only lukewarm water. One of the sheets had a hole in it. The floor did feel a little dusty underfoot but otherwise the room was clean.

The hosts were a big highlight for us, friendly, hospitable and helpful with a lot of local knowledge. They recommended an excellent guide for Polonnurawa and were able to provide estimated for costs of transport to the ancient city as well as costs for a Tuktuk tour. They got rid of the scorpion (non-poisonous I later found out!) and went to great lengths to keep the car away when they learnt my son was allergic and afraid. They went out of their way to confirm the chicken they would be cooking was halal as requested. The food was plentiful and tasty, served in a lovely dining area overlooking the pond. The room was simple but comfortable and the bathroom clean. The setting is pretty in the midst of a forest, our children enjoyed playing amongst the trees and on the hammock.

Übernachtet am August 2025

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The huts were set by a seasonally dry pond within the grounds which attracted nature. We saw Otters, fabulous birds and bats. It was easy to rent bikes as soon as we arrived. The entrance to the ruins are reached by a 4km lovely canal side lane, ideal for biking. The lane passes a huge rice paddies at one point and local people wash clothes and take an afternoon swim in the canal. We saw kingfishers along there, a monitor lizard having a swim and a kite early in the morning. The accommodation is next to an exit for Polonnaruwa half way through the site which you can exit from for a midday break and return into if you have your ticket stamped as you exit. You can't exit another gate and go in this one however. Breakfast and rice and curry dinner at Clay Hut Village are very tasty and plentiful while more expensive than usual budget prices.

Übernachtet am Juli 2025

Clay Hut Village was a really great stay. We arrived and the accommodation was incredibly clean, set with lovely surroundings and a meal area overlooking a pond with amazing wildlife. We were really well looked after by the staff, lovely food, arranged bikes and tuk tuks for us, and made us feel very welcome. There are nice areas for relaxing like the hammocks and the tables, and in the rooms the AC and showers worked well. Thank you so much!

Übernachtet am Juni 2025

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Great location. Beautiful surroundings. Very comfortable. Delicious Sri Lankan breakfast and home cooked evening meal. Lovely staff who were so helpful.

Übernachtet am Mai 2025

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We like the location and garden. Also the friendly People.

Übernachtet am März 2025

Unfortunately there was an unpleasant odor from the drain in the bathroom. Missing seats on the terrace.

Kindness of the staff. The hotel keeper has booked a fine tuktuk driver for the visit of the ancient city. Very good food. Very quiet location.

Übernachtet am März 2025

The food was amazing, authentic, home cooked and Sri Lankan. Absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared, very generous portions. We had breakfast and an evening meal, where we had 13 dishes to share between 2 of us.

Übernachtet am März 2025

Real gem of a place - great location close to the ancient city, very comfortable with lovely host. Fantastic value for money.

Übernachtet am März 2025

Take a mosquito net as they are very lively! I shut doors/windows at dusk and did a scan of room before I went to sleep.

Tranquil location by the exit to the ruins. Friendly, helpful host, and amazing dinner and breakfast made by his mother! Very peaceful and tucked away. Clay Hut Village is a few km from the entrance to the ruins. I caught a bus to Polonnaruwa which stops by the entrance, and toured the ruins before checking in - this worked for me and is useful if you want to save a little journey. 🙂

Übernachtet am Februar 2025

The gardens, the food and the staff.

Übernachtet am Februar 2025

Lovely place at quiet and peaceful surroundings, next to one of the exits of the archeological site. Big garden with resident monkeys and where we saw deer both nights. 4 huts with lots of privacy. Big room, clean and comfortable, both with ac and ventilator. The owners are exceptionally friendly and helpful. Lahiru organised a canoe tour on the lake to one of the islands which was absolutely superb! His mother cooks really the best meals we had in Sri Lanka in more than 3 weeks! Highly recommended to stay at this place

Übernachtet am Februar 2025

Great location between ruins and canal. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Greatmeals

Übernachtet am Februar 2025

The stay is in the middle of the nature. It is a beautiful garden on which you look out during breakfast. In the evening you can chill in the garden, in the hammock or at the table. The owners are very nice!

Übernachtet am Februar 2025

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Lovely hut, lovely service and hospitality.

Übernachtet am Februar 2025

see above, but really very nice.

Beautiful grounds! Not as many mosquitoes as I feared when I saw their pond (but still quite a few). Unfortunately it's right by an exit from Polunnaruwa but only locals can use it, sort of a tease, but it's only 10 min to the main entrance by 3-wheel or car. Very nice dinner and they were able to accomodate our request for veggies (I think made extra-mild for the other guests but still delicious, and they special made us some spicy sambol). Lovely kind family.

Übernachtet am Februar 2025

A little cold at night when it’s raining

The owners are so welcoming and friendly. We had a lovely stay and ate both our dinners and breakfasts there. Loads of wildlife around the property. Very close to Polonnaruwa park

Übernachtet am Januar 2025

Although we enjoyed the two nights we spent at Clay Hut Village, we thought the room was a bit worn out, it could be renovated or improved.

During breakfast and dinner we could watch animals that came near the small pond at the property, monkeys, deers, kingfishers and a turtle. The meals were one of the best we had in Sri Lanka, abundant homemade food. The location is near one of the exits of the archeological site and there is a bike rental place nearby.

Übernachtet am Dezember 2024

Everything was as described. Lahiru was super helpful. Highly recommend!

Übernachtet am Dezember 2024

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A nice and calm place away from the city. You can even spot deer grazing in the grass at night. The rooms feel a bit old but will serve the purpose. The bathroom had a hot water facility. Ample parking space. Food was good and homemade, however the price is a bit high. It was a great time meeting & talking with Lahiru and his family. Best wishes!

Übernachtet am Dezember 2024

Nothing to dislike. All good.

Very clean and very good service. Close proximity to the ancient city.

Übernachtet am Dezember 2024

We arrived from Trincomalee via bus and tuk-tuk, and were welcomed very nicely by the host and his mother. We stayed in a spacious and spotlessly clean clay hut with good AC and a comfortable bed. There's a food lounge and plenty of cozy spots to hang out and read a book, plan your trip, or relax in a hammock or on one of the benches. The area is lovingly maintained. The food here is really, really good and very plentiful. It feels bad to leave any leftovers, but we couldn’t avoid it. Our plan for Polonnaruwa was tightly scheduled: visit the Ancient City in the afternoon, go on an elephant safari the following afternoon, and then head to Kandy. However, we had to change our plans when my wife fell ill with a stomach bug on the first evening. The hosts took great care of us, offering emotional support, helping us reschedule (extending our stay by a night, skipping the Ancient City, and postponing the safari), cooking stomach-friendly food for my wife, and giving us useful tips, telling stories, and introducing us to their local friends. All of this felt very genuine and special to us—we felt so very welcomed here. Thank you so much!

Übernachtet am September 2024

Very friendly host whoms mom is a good cooker, so that you can enjoy breakfast next to nice little lake on the tarrace. The huts are very spacious and the beds are comfortable. Only the bathroom is a little bit "of age". But it is functional The whole stay was more memorablebecaus of Charly, the lovely dog :)

Übernachtet am November 2024

I loved this place. The clay hut is very comfortable with a great bed. The owners are incredibly kind and helpful. Perfect location and most delicious dinner ever.

Übernachtet am Oktober 2024

This is very nice place if your goal is to spend a quality time with your family. It is very close to ancient city.

Übernachtet am Oktober 2024