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Here is a quick list of Hotels in Polonnaruwa, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Gami Gedara Homestay |
9.5 / 10 (2 Reviews) |
From 14$ | |
| Hotel Sudu Araliya |
7.1 / 10 (316 Reviews) |
From 65$ | |
| The Lake Hotel |
7.4 / 10 (578 Reviews) |
From 60$ | |
| Ekho Lake House - From Colonial Bungalow To Royal Retreat |
9.0 / 10 (363 Reviews) |
From 454$ | |
| Agbo Hotel |
8.6 / 10 (125 Reviews) |
From 55$ |
Polonnaruwa is a treasure trove of history and a must-visit destination in Sri Lanka. Renowned for its ancient ruins and rich cultural heritage, this ancient city also boasts some of the best accommodations in the region. From luxurious retreats to cozy guesthouses, travelers can find an array of options that cater to different preferences and budgets. This guide explores the top hotels near Polonnaruwa, ensuring visitors have a comfortable and memorable stay while enjoying the architectural gems nearby.
Best Hotels in Polonnaruwa
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Gami Gedara Homestay
From 14$
Weijantha Prasada is settled 3.2 km from the hotel, while The reclining Buddha in Polonnaruwa is only 1.7 km away.
The property is situated 4 km from Polonnaruwa city centre and 60 km from Sigiriya Air Force Base airport. You can get to Polonnaruwa in a few minutes by car.
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Hotel Sudu Araliya
From 65$
The 4-star Hotel Sudu Araliya Polonnaruwa is placed approximately a 10-minute drive from Palace Complex of King Nishshanka Malla. Guests have access to an outdoor pool, a fitness club and Wi-Fi in public areas.
The venue is situated 2 km from Polonnaruwa city centre and 65 km from Sigiriya Air Force Base airport. The hotel is located 10 minutes by car from Archaeological Museum. The property lies within reach of Statue of Parakramabahu I. The venue provides comfortable accommodation within 10 minutes' drive of the Polonnaruwa train station.
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The Lake Hotel
From 60$
The Lake Hotel Polonnaruwa, located approximately 10 minutes by car from Weijantha Prasada, features Wi-Fi in public areas. The venue is merely a 5-minute walk from the centre of Polonnaruwa.
Statue of Parakramabahu I is not very far away, while Polonnaruwa station is a 10-minute drive from the accommodation. 2 km away you can visit Palace Complex of King Nishshanka Malla. The Lake Hotel is a short ride from The reclining Buddha in Polonnaruwa. The property is 60 km from Sigiriya Air Force Base airport.
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Ekho Lake House - From Colonial Bungalow To Royal Retreat
From 454$
Featuring a shared lounge and a garden, Ekho Lake House Hotel is situated in the historic district of Polonnaruwa. The venue is set 3.9 km from Council Chamber, about 20 minutes' walk from the centre of Polonnaruwa.
The accommodation is nestled in the very heart of Polonnaruwa and around 10 minutes by car from Polonnaruwa train station. The reclining Buddha in Polonnaruwa is 2.9 km from the resort in Polonnaruwa. Ekho Lake House Hotel is a short ride from Hatadage. The nearest bus stop is 41 or 48 to Dambulla, it is only 150 metres away.
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Agbo Hotel
From 55$
Overlooking the pool, Agbo Hotel is about 25 minutes' walk from Temple in Polonnaruwa. There is an Asian restaurant with local cuisine and an outdoor swimming pool available on site.
Giritale Wewa is less than 2.1 km away. You can get to Raja Ela in a few minutes by car. The venue is within 40 minutes' drive of Polonnaruwa train station.
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New Gama Guest
Palace Complex of King Nishshanka Malla is 3.6 km from the venue, while Kiri Vehera Stupa is 3.7 km away.
The accommodation is situated 5 km from Polonnaruwa city centre and 55 km from Sigiriya Air Force Base airport. You can get to Lankathilaka Image House in a few minutes by car. Guests will find Polonnaruwa train station a 100-minute ride from the property.
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Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel
From 38$
Featuring a perfect location, Giritale Hotel Polonnaruwa offers views of the garden, and is 4.8 km from Buddhist Temple. There is a terrace bar and an outdoor swimming pool available on the premises.
The venue is in the ancient part of Polonnaruwa, set amidst tropical forests and a national park. Angammedilla National Park is 4.6 km from the accommodation, while Sigiriya Air Force Base airport is 50 km from it. The hotel is perfectly located an 80-minute ride from Polonnaruwa train station.
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The Village
From 50$
The Village Polonnaruwa, located just off Statue of Parakramabahu I, about 10 minutes' drive from Dalada Maluva, features an outdoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. The property is situated 2 km from Polonnaruwa city centre and 65 km from Sigiriya Air Force Base airport.
Council Chamber is less than 2.9 km away. You can get to Gal-Potha Stone Book in a few minutes by car. The venue is settled around 10 minutes by car from Polonnaruwa station.
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Canal Side Guest House Polonnaruwa
From 14$
Canal Side Guest House Polonnaruwa is 3-star accommodation with a patio, located about 2 km from Statue of Parakramabahu I. Wi-Fi is available throughout the venue as well as a tour desk and a restaurant are available on site.
Polonnaruwa centre can be reached within 15 minutes' walk. Polonnaruwa is 2.6 km from the hotel, while Sigiriya Air Force Base airport is 60 km from it. Royal Palace of King Maha Parakramabahu plus Council Chamber can be found in the neighbourhood. 41 or 48 to Dambulla bus station is located 5 minutes away from the property on foot.
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Ariya Rest & Ayurveda Spa
From 32$
Ariya Rest & Ayurveda Spa Hotel, located 2.6 km from Polonnaruwa, features Wi-Fi throughout the venue. The centre of Polonnaruwa is within 5 km of the accommodation, and Polonnaruwa Vatadage is about 2.8 km away.
You can get to Lankatilaka Temple in a few minutes by car.
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Honey Tree Polonnaruwa
From 28$
Situated about a 10-minute drive from Council Chamber, Honey Tree Polonnaruwa Hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site. The venue is merely a 20-minute walk from the centre of Polonnaruwa.
The accommodation is within 10 minutes' drive of Royal Palace of King Maha Parakramabahu. You can get to Polonnaruwa Vatadage in a few minutes by car. Honey Tree Polonnaruwa Hotel is located within a 4-km distance of Polonnaruwa train station.
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Lion Resort
From 40$
Featuring bicycles for rent as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, Lion Resort is set in Polonnaruwa, 3.2 km from Polonnaruwa. The property is situated 2 km from Polonnaruwa city centre and 65 km from Sigiriya Air Force Base airport.
Royal Palace of King Maha Parakramabahu is less than 2.7 km away. You can get to Weijantha Prasada in a few minutes by car. New Town bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is a short distance from Lion Resort.
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Pharo Lake
From 77$
Situated 25 minutes' stroll from Lankathilaka Image House, Pharo Lake Hotel Polonnaruwa features Wi-Fi throughout the venue and parking on site. The accommodation offers a prime location about 60 km from Sigiriya Air Force Base airport and a few minutes' walk from Ruins.
The property is 8 km from Polonnaruwa Vatadage. The centre of Polonnaruwa is nearly 4 km away. Pharo Lake Hotel is a short ride from The reclining Buddha in Polonnaruwa. The venue is settled 10 minutes' drive from Polonnaruwa station.
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Miracle Resorts & Villas
From 58$
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Miracle Resorts & Villas Polonnaruwa is set about 10 minutes' drive from Lankathilaka Image House. Council Chamber is less than 3.9 km away.
You can get to Archaeological Museum in a few minutes by car. The venue is settled approximately 15 km from Polonnaruwa station.
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Hotel Sanjana & Restaurant
From 21$
Hotel Sanjana & Restaurant Polonnaruwa, located within a 10-minute drive of Weijantha Prasada, features Wi-Fi throughout the venue. The centre of Polonnaruwa is within 4 km of the accommodation, and Polonnaruwa is about 2.9 km away.
You can get to The reclining Buddha in Polonnaruwa in a few minutes by car. Sigiriya Air Force Base airport is 65 km from the property.
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Seyara Holiday Resort
From 20$
Seyara Holiday Resort Polonnaruwa, located 2.7 km from Thivanka Image House, features Wi-Fi in public areas. The centre of Polonnaruwa is within 5 km of the property, and Council Chamber is about 2.3 km away.
You can get to Statue of Parakramabahu I in a few minutes by car. Guests will find Polonnaruwa train station approximately 10 minutes' drive from the venue.
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Hotel Lake Park
From 50$
Featuring bicycles for rent as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property, Hotel Lake Park is set in Polonnaruwa, a 25-minute stroll from Lankatilaka Temple. The venue is 4 km from the city centre and adjacent to Palace Complex of King Nishshanka Malla.
The accommodation is 2.9 km from Pothgul Viharaya. You can get to Dalada Maluva in a few minutes by car. Guests will find themselves 10 minutes' drive from Polonnaruwa station. Located 60 km from Sigiriya Air Force Base airport.
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Hotel Summer Haven
From 44$
Overlooking the garden, Hotel Summer Haven is approximately 4 km from Sandakada Pahana in Polonnaruwa. The property provides 8 guestrooms appointed with a balcony, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for a pleasant stay in Polonnaruwa.
Kumara Pokuna is less than 4.3 km away. The centre of Polonnaruwa is 5 km away. You can get to Polonnaruwa in a few minutes by car.
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Siyanco Holiday Resort
From 50$
Situated a 25-minute stroll from Rankoth Vehera, Siyanco Holiday Resort Polonnaruwa features Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site. Hatadage is less than 10 km away.
The centre of Polonnaruwa can be reached within a 15-minute walk. You can get to Polonnaruwa in a few minutes by car. Well-connected to many sights, Siyanco Holiday Resort is within sight of 41 or 48 to Dambulla bus station.
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Ruins Chaaya Hotel
From 55$
Located 60 km from Sigiriya Air Force Base airport, Ruins Chaaya Hotel Polonnaruwa offers 24-hour reception and wake-up service as well as cars for rent. It is 1.1 km from Pothgul Viharaya and 6 km from Lotus Pond.
Guests will enjoy a central location near a lake. It is about 1 km away from the centre of Polonnaruwa. Ruins Chaaya Hotel is a short ride from the ancient Sinhalese rock reclining Buddha in Polonnaruwa Temple. The venue is nearly a 10-minute ride from Polonnaruwa train station.
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Thidas Arana
From 76$
Set within 2.7 km from Lankatilaka Temple, the 3-star Thidas Arana Hotel Polonnaruwa features Wi-Fi in public areas as well as parking on site. The ancient Sinhalese rock reclining Buddha in Polonnaruwa Temple is less than 2.8 km away.
You can get to Hatadage in a few minutes by car. The venue is a 30-minute ride from Polonnaruwa train station.
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Deer Garden Guest
From 12$
Deer Garden Guest Hotel Polonnaruwa, located 6 km from Rankoth Vehera, features Wi-Fi in public areas. The centre of Polonnaruwa is within 2 km of the venue, and Stupa is about 7 km away.
You can get to Dalada Maluva in a few minutes by car. Guests will find Polonnaruwa train station approximately a 10-minute ride from the property.
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Lake Edge Villa
From 13$
Overlooking the garden, Lake Edge Villa is around a 5-minute drive from Lankatilaka Temple in Polonnaruwa.
The property is 25 minutes' walk from Polonnaruwa. This accommodation is located 4 km from the centre of Polonnaruwa. You can get to The reclining Buddha in Polonnaruwa in a few minutes by car.
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Mahanuge Hotel Polonnaruwa
From 50$
Mahanuge Hotel Polonnaruwa, located just off Polonnaruwa, 3.5 km from Hatadage, features an outdoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. The venue is 3 km from the city centre and adjacent to Vishnu Devale No 4.
The accommodation is approximately 20 minutes' walk from Lotus Pond. You can get to Statue of Parakramabahu I in a few minutes by car.
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Monarch Residence
From 32$
Monarch Residence Polonnaruwa comprises 12 rooms and is a 10-minute walk from Exit. Guests who stay in the venue can park their car on site.
The property is situated 5 km from Polonnaruwa city centre and 60 km from Sigiriya Air Force Base airport. Lankathilaka Image House is 18 minutes on foot from the hotel. Monarch Residence is a short ride from Polonnaruwa Vatadage. The accommodation is approximately 10 minutes' drive from Polonnaruwa train station.
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Clay Hut Village
From 40$
Set 4 km from the centre of Polonnaruwa, Clay Hut Village offers Wi-Fi in public areas. Sathmahal Prasada is a 5-minute drive away and Polonnaruwa Vatadage is 20 minutes' walk from the venue.
Located off Polonnaruwa, the accommodation is set near The reclining Buddha in Polonnaruwa. You can get to Nissanka Latha Mandapaya in a few minutes by car.