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A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase, and a car parked in front.

A courtyard with a covered walkway, surrounded by greenery and potted plants.

A cozy living room with two plaid armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A bedroom with two wooden beds, a ceiling fan, a mirror, and a chair.

1. Seyara Holiday Resort

2 km from Gal Viharaya

Maxwell

356.494 ₫

462.729 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A two-story house with a covered porch, a satellite dish, and a garden with potted plants.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a black sofa, and a dining area with chairs.

A covered outdoor area with a wooden floor, metal railing, and a view of a building with a light source.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden bench, a mirror, and yellow curtains.

2. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

2.7 km from Gal Viharaya

Sébastien

224.883 ₫

294.578 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and plants.

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a 'GODESS' sign above the windows, and a variety of potted plants in front.

A room with two beds, green curtains, and mosquito nets.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

3. Rock Cascade Homestay

2.9 km from Gal Viharaya

"I have no idea why people have rated this place so high. I chose this place because she claimed to have wifi. She does not have wifi. She has a cellphone with a hotspot that she never turns on. If she does turn it on, it doesn't work when she takes the phone with her when she leaves. She also turns the phone off when she goes to sleep. I told her twice that I needed the internet to make a very important phone call late at night. She forgot. Turned off her cellphone. I had no internet,...

DAVID

356.494 ₫

462.729 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A building with a staircase leading to a door, surrounded by windows and a tree.

A large stone Buddha statue in a historical site with ancient brick structures and trees in the background.

An ancient stone structure with a central statue, surrounded by stone columns and steps leading to a platform.

A two-story building with a balcony, a pond with lily pads, and a stone structure.

4. Green Kingdom Resort

3.2 km from Gal Viharaya

441.350 ₫

526.053 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern building with a covered outdoor seating area, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, large windows, and multiple seating arrangements.

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, sofas, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A poolside dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue pool.

5. Hotel Mahanuge

1.3 km from Gal Viharaya

"Very disappointed, the hotel looked lovely in the photos but reality was a different story. With the exception of one waiter none of the staff seemed to know what they were doing. The pool was filthy and the water was green. The room was shabby and in desperate need of a refurb, broken bathroom fixtures, hole in sheet, dirty curtains, broken tie-backs. Bar area was okay but at breakfast our table was covered in flies. Avoid this place at all costs "

Christine

1.122.077 ₫

1.456.456 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A covered outdoor area with a staircase, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

A covered outdoor area with potted plants and a concrete floor.

A covered outdoor area with a red auto-rickshaw parked in front.

Two wooden beds with cross-bracing, white bedding, and a blue pillow.

6. Nadun Rest

2.9 km from Gal Viharaya

Carmen

486.233 ₫

631.168 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A two-story building with a balcony and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

A nighttime view of a garden with illuminated plants and a water feature.

A room with a wooden floor, a window with wooden frames, and a door.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a window with blue curtains, and a chair in the background.

7. SSC VIlla

2.8 km from Gal Viharaya

"When I arrived I was told the hotel was closed. I took pictures to prove I was there as I had already paid through Expedia. I then had a ‘neighbour’ show up to ‘offer’ alternate accommodation at a very much more cost! The hotel is on a back street and when confronted with having to find an option on the day when I was hoping to visit the palace I conceded to the higher price. This was classic ‘bait & switch! Do not ever book this hotel!!!!"

David

412.597 ₫

491.781 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A corridor with wooden benches, a wooden door with a number, and a window with a decorative grille.

An ancient stone structure with a central doorway leading to a statue.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and striped pillows.

A paved pathway in a park with trees on both sides.

8. Kumari Resort

2.1 km from Gal Viharaya

Hagai

148.676 ₫

192.982 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A room with a tiled floor, wooden chairs, a dining table with chairs, and a patterned rug.

A small, clean bedroom with a single bed, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a green rug.

A conference room with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a stage with a blue backdrop, and ceiling fans.

A bathroom with a white sink, a glass mirror, a urinal, and a shower door.

9. Hotel Dunhinda

3.2 km from Gal Viharaya

846.467 ₫

1.098.714 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a sofa, a television, and a refrigerator.

A room with two wooden beds, each with a striped bedspread and white pillows.

A building with a red roof and a sign advertising guest rooms.

10. Dilshan Guest House

3 km from Gal Viharaya

1.168.830.000 ₫

1.393.149.516 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A room with a large window, a wooden chair, and a bed.

A room with a wooden bench, a bed with a headboard, a mirror, and a door.

A two-story building with a green door and a staircase leading to the second floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, a mirror, a door, and a window with curtains.

11. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

0.6 km from Gal Viharaya

11.688.300 ₫

15.310.714 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A covered outdoor area with wooden flooring and seating, surrounded by trees.

A wooden dining table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a bed with a view to the outdoors.

A building with a stone staircase leading to a covered area surrounded by large trees.

A building surrounded by dense trees and tall grasses.

12. Deer Park Hotel

9.6 km from Gal Viharaya

Christopher

2.521.296 ₫

3.272.724 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A balcony with a view of a green field and trees.

A hotel room with two single beds, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A dining table set with various food items and utensils, surrounded by chairs.

A view through a window with a view of a green field and trees.

13. Risenlak Holiday Resort

4 km from Gal Viharaya

Graeme

326.753 ₫

389.610 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by trees and covered seating areas.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a polished black floor, a round dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a wooden cabinet with a mirror.

A hotel lobby with wooden ceilings, ceiling fans, and elephant sculptures.

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by trees and a view of the water.

14. Hotel Sudu Araliya

4.9 km from Gal Viharaya

Dilan

1.374.025 ₫

1.799.999 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A large, multi-story building with a red roof, surrounded by lush green fields and palm trees.

A room with a glass door, a chair, and a bed with patterned curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle and teapots, and curtains with a pattern.

A room with a bed, a sofa, a window with curtains, and a trash bin.

15. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

8 km from Gal Viharaya

George

713.220 ₫

841.600 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A staircase with a red handrail leading to a wooden door.

A covered outdoor area with a balcony, potted plants, and a grill.

Outdoor exercise equipment in a park with a brick path, a small building, and trees in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a blanket, a painting, and a door.

16. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

4.2 km from Gal Viharaya

Thavrith

294.026 ₫

350.390 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A structure with a geometric design, surrounded by greenery and steps leading up to it.

A living room with a dining table, chairs, sofas, and fans.

A room with two single beds, a chair, a small table, and a door.

A building with a covered entrance area, multiple doors, and potted plants.

17. Haritha Holidays

13.6 km from Gal Viharaya

William E

588.311 ₫

701.298 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A well-lit outdoor area with a horse statue, a covered structure, and a pathway.

A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with white linens, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A modern building with a red brick facade, white exterior walls, and a covered outdoor area with steps leading to a wooden bench.

A horse standing next to a carriage with ornate golden designs, parked in front of a brick building with large windows and a glass roof structure.

18. Hotel Viverra

10.1 km from Gal Viharaya

810.467 ₫

1.051.986 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, a wooden bench, a wardrobe, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A bed with a wooden frame, two pillows, and a striped blanket.

A garage with a white door, a brick wall, and a gravel driveway.

19. seth way echo village

13.6 km from Gal Viharaya

1.870.128 ₫

2.206.751 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A gated entrance with a sign for Haritha Holidays.

A building with a green roof and multiple potted plants around it.

A bed with a patterned headboard, a chair, and a curtain.

A tray with three plates of food, including sandwiches, potato wedges, and a salad.

20. Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

13.1 km from Gal Viharaya

594.233 ₫

701.195 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Gal Viharaya

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Seyara Holiday Resort	8.0 Very good 24 reviews	View
Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews	View
Rock Cascade Homestay	7.4 Good 8 reviews	View
Green Kingdom Resort	10.0 Exceptional 1 review	View
Hotel Mahanuge	3.4 3 reviews	View

Top Gal Viharaya Hotel Reviews

Sunshine Resort and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Our hosts were welcoming and delightful. The hospitality made our visit of Sigiriya most memorable. The rooms were clean and the food was fresh and delicious. With ease of access to the restaurants, and of course Lion's Rock, we took in the sunrise from a most impressive ancient civilization! Highly recommended."

Heritance Kandalama

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location and service"

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

10/10 Excellent

"Stunning spot overlooking a lake where elephants have been every morning and evening of our stay (can’t see them that well in the evening!). Extremely friendly and helpful staff and the food they prepare , whether breakfast, or if you ask lunch or dinner, is extremely tasty and plentiful. We cancelled our plans and stayed an extra night it was that good. Cannot recommend enough."

Cinnamon Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"An absolutely wonderful hotel, with a calm, serene atmosphere, that blends in beautifully with it's surroundings. Cinnamon Lodge is the antitheses of a generic, bland, modern hotel, which exudes a sense of unfussy sophistication. The Cinnamon Group's website does not do justice to the architecture or to how lovely the grounds are. The architect took inspiration from the ruins of nearby Ritigala temple (well worth a visit), and it's amazing how comfortably the buildings blend in with the vast grounds. The rooms are huge and nicely furnished, without being "glitzy". We stayed in a suite that was essentially a two story house, and comes with your own butler - in our case Lalith, who made our stay complete - reserving tables, remembering your favourite drink and generally anticipating your every need. The food was consistently excellent over our five night stay. The staff are all warm, charming and do their best to make your stay a memorable one. They are led by an excellent management team, who are visible, approachable and highly competent. Our stand-out memory is of the wildlife - not just at the nearby national parks, but within the hotel grounds. Incredible bird-life, monkeys, monitor lizards, and even an elephant beside the lake. This was all brought to life for us by the hotel's resident naturalist team (in particular Kintu), and we recommend you seek out their expertise. An oasis of calm, in the heart of the cultural triangle."

Flower Garden Eco Village

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay here, friendly staff, amazing pool and pool chairs. Stayed another day as it was so relaxing. Good wi fi. Cool pet dogs."

The Otunna Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"This is a fantastic place to stay. The people are exceptionally warm and friendly, the food is incredible, clean and they are ethically and ecological mindful."

Hotel Sigiriya

8/10 Good

"We had a great stay at Hotel Sigiriya! The views of Sigiriya Rock were beautiful, and we really enjoyed the breakfast. Our room was on the smaller side, but it was comfortable enough for our stay. The pool looked lovely as well, although unfortunately we didn’t get a chance to use it. There were two disappointments during our stay. First, before arriving, I contacted the hotel management to request a simple birthday surprise—a decorated room with a “Happy Birthday” message and a small cake. The hotel acknowledged the request, and I even noticed it written in the corner of our check-in paperwork. Unfortunately, the request was overlooked and the surprise never happened. It was a missed opportunity to make an already wonderful stay truly special. Hopefully, they can follow through next time! The second disappointment was on our second day. The cleaning staff made an elephant out of towels and placed it on our bed. When we dismantled it to use the towels, we realized that they appeared to be our previously used towels. We found this quite concerning and unsanitary, especially since used towels had been arranged and placed directly on the bed. Despite these issues, we had a lovely overall stay, enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, and appreciated the friendly service. With a little more attention to these details, the hotel could make the experience truly exceptional. We would consider staying again and hope for an even better experience next time."

Sigiriya King's Resort

8/10 Good

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Hotel Sudu Araliya

10/10 Excellent

"Sudu Araliya is located on the banks of the Parakrama Samudraya. It’s extensive gardens offer a peaceful place for relaxation. There is a very nice and sturdy tree house with a couple of benches and tables. A lovely place for children to play and adults to relax. Rooms and bathrooms were spacious and clean. Staff was friendly and attentive and our requests were taken care of promptly. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet with many typical Sri Lankan foods. We only spent one night there but planning to return for a 2-3 night stay. Would definitely recommend staying there."

Other attractions near Gal Viharaya

A large, ancient stone stupa surrounded by ruins and trees.

Kiri Vihara Temple

After visiting Kiri Vihara Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polonnaruwa. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out its cycling trails.

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Ancient ruins with tall stone columns and a central structure.

Lankatilaka Temple

After visiting Lankatilaka Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polonnaruwa. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling trails.

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Buddha Seema Prasada

Find out about the history of Polonnaruwa when you take a trip to Buddha Seema Prasada. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling trails.

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Rankot Vihara

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Polonnaruwa with a stop at Rankot Vihara. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling trails.

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Tivanka Image House

Find out about the history of Nissankamallapura with a stop at Tivanka Image House. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out its cycling trails.

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Pabula Vihara

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting Pabula Vihara, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polonnaruwa. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling trails.

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Gal Pota

Find out about the history of Polonnaruwa with a stop at Gal Pota. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling trails.

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Hatadage

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Polonnaruwa with a stop at Hatadage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gal Viharaya?

Gal Viharaya is located in a historic area of Nissankamallapura that travellers like for its lakeside setting and cycling. You'll find 47 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Gal Viharaya?

Expedia has 47 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Gal Viharaya.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gal Viharaya, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Gal Viharaya.

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Our top choices for Gal Viharaya hotels

1. Seyara Holiday Resort

2. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

3. Rock Cascade Homestay

4. Green Kingdom Resort

5. Hotel Mahanuge

6. Nadun Rest

7. SSC VIlla

8. Kumari Resort

9. Hotel Dunhinda

10. Dilshan Guest House

11. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

12. Deer Park Hotel

13. Risenlak Holiday Resort

14. Hotel Sudu Araliya

15. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

16. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

17. Haritha Holidays

18. Hotel Viverra

19. seth way echo village

20. Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

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Top Gal Viharaya Hotel Reviews

Sunshine Resort and Spa

Heritance Kandalama

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

Cinnamon Lodge

Flower Garden Eco Village

The Otunna Guest House

Hotel Sigiriya

Sigiriya King's Resort

Hotel Sudu Araliya

Other attractions near Gal Viharaya

Kiri Vihara Temple

Lankatilaka Temple

Buddha Seema Prasada

Rankot Vihara

Tivanka Image House

Pabula Vihara

Gal Pota

Hatadage

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