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

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

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

A garden with a metal ladder leaning against a wall, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

1. Seyara Holiday Resort

2 km from Gal Viharaya

Maxwell

₹1,303

₹1,691 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A covered outdoor area with a seating arrangement, a wooden door, and a building in the background.

A guest house named Jayaru with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved road.

A hotel room with two beds, one with a red blanket and the other with a green towel.

Three people seated on a sofa with a window in the background.

2. Jayaru Guest House

3.1 km from Gal Viharaya

Anonymous traveller

₹613

₹748 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

3. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

2.7 km from Gal Viharaya

"Binara Home Stay に到着した時、宿の主人から何年も前にHotels.comのアカウントを閉じたので、こちらの到着を予定していなかったと言われた。また宿泊代金も受け取ってないと言われました。Hotels.comに連絡をとってほしいと言われ、日本の友人にも協力を求めてHotels.comに電話をした。なぜずっと前から予約をしているのに、しかも宿泊客がこのようなことでHotels.comに連絡を取らないといけないのか？　宿の主人は良い人だったので宿泊を受けてくれました。部屋に冷蔵庫やクーラーはありません。２階建の2階の部屋だったので暑くて寝られませんでした。また暑くてドアを開けっぱなしにしたので、身体中蚊にかまれました。朝食２食と自転車利用代とミネラレル・ウォーター２本分の代金4,300Rsをチェックアウトの時に知らされ、支払いました。"

Mitsunobu

₹822

₹1,077 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, green bedding, a wooden headboard, a mirror, and a yellow basket.

A wooden multi-tiered plant stand with various potted plants.

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.

4. Rock Cascade Homestay

2.9 km from Gal Viharaya

"Really very nice home stay near to the lake and the Museum. The landlady is very helpful and does everything to make the stay comfortable . The bycicle is brought to your room, this is the best way to see the sites, also the entrance is quite near. In the evening the landlady cooks a nice curry for you - or whatever you want - and she also has beer! All in all a very agreeable stay. The bathroom could have been a little cleaner though."

Gabriele Maria

₹1,303

₹1,691 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 building with a balcony, a pond with lily pads, and a stone structure.

5. Green Kingdom Resort

3.2 km from Gal Viharaya

₹1,613

₹1,923 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

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

6. Hotel Mahanuge

1.3 km from Gal Viharaya

Birte

₹4,102

₹5,324 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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

7. Nadun Rest

2.9 km from Gal Viharaya

Carmen

₹1,777

₹2,307 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. Kumari Resort

2.1 km from Gal Viharaya

Hagai

₹489

₹651 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A room with cloud-patterned walls and a beach scene at the bottom.

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.

9. 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

₹1,508

₹1,798 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. Hotel Dunhinda

3.2 km from Gal Viharaya

₹2,630

₹3,552 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A black off-road vehicle with beige seats and a rear cargo area.

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

11. Dilshan Guest House

3 km from Gal Viharaya

₹4,272,413

₹5,092,365 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

0.6 km from Gal Viharaya

₹38,024

₹51,265 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

13. Risenlak Holiday Resort

4 km from Gal Viharaya

Graeme

₹1,135

₹1,364 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

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

₹4,710

₹6,246 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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

₹2,425

₹2,894 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A covered outdoor area with a view of a lake and hills, featuring a swing, a stone bench, and a pergola.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a small table with flowers, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

A pool area with a view of a lake and mountains, surrounded by outdoor seating and floral decorations.

A buffet table with various food items and utensils.

16. Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel

9.4 km from Gal Viharaya

Peipei

₹7,519

₹9,850 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

A courtyard with a brick building, potted plants, and a concrete floor.

17. Haritha Holidays

13.6 km from Gal Viharaya

William E

₹1,979

₹2,391 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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

₹2,962

₹3,845 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

Outdoor seating with chairs and tables in a park setting.

A series of ancient stone structures and statues, likely part of a historical site.

A bird perched on a branch, a group of elephants in a field, and a deer in the grass.

A large Buddha statue with intricate carvings, a brick platform, and a metal fence.

19. The Senaro Holiday Inn

4.9 km from Gal Viharaya

₹1,935

₹2,307 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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.

20. seth way echo village

13.6 km from Gal Viharaya

₹6,152

₹7,383 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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
Jayaru Guest House	9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews	View
Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge	8.0 Very good 5 reviews	View
Rock Cascade Homestay	7.4 Good 8 reviews	View
Green Kingdom Resort	10.0 Exceptional 1 review	View

Top Gal Viharaya Hotel Reviews

Sigiriya King's Resort

10/10 Excellent

"as amazing as siguriya itself is, and it is, the staff at king's resort were the highlight. nothing was too much trouble, true professional hospitality, it was great. we were there for our 20th wedding anniversary and they made it special. sri lanka is amazing. truely. did i mention the plunge pool? you'll prob want to get that. the big pool is brilliant but the plunge pool, for us, was really special"

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

10/10 Excellent

"Such a beautiful and special place. Just be aware that it’s a bit rustic and because it’s close to the swamp, there are a lot of insects at night. But if you stay inside and don’t mind roughing it a bit, this place is such a great experience and unmatched views and environment. Amazing owner and staff, always so eager to please. Even cooked us a fabulous dinner!"

Hotel Sigiriya

10/10 Excellent

"This is a large hotel and there did seem to be a couple of large groups staying there but this did not detract from our experience. Nice rooms with everything you could need, water readily provided. The pool is ok but the selling point for it is the fantastic view of Lions Rock. We ate in the restaurant on the first night and the buffet had a good selection of food to suit all palates. Breakfast was excellent, you can choose Sri Lankan or more western options. Plenty of choice. Overall I would definitely recommend this hotel."

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"

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."

Gabaa Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"We were extremely happy with our 3 nights stay at Gabaa. Staff were superb. All the cabins were hidden amongst the nature, making it must more relaxing and enjoyable. Property was very quiet and had plenty of privacy. Hiruni and Eranda and also everyone else were always available and made our stay memorable. My kids didn’t want to leave the property. Rooms very spacious and AC was worked perfectly. We got some tea and food and they were authentic."

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.

What's the best hotel to stay near Gal Viharaya?

Hotel Sudu Araliya is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 3 mi (4.9 km) from Gal Viharaya. Other good choices in the area include Deer Park Hotel and Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel.

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. Jayaru Guest House

3. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

4. Rock Cascade Homestay

5. Green Kingdom Resort

6. Hotel Mahanuge

7. Nadun Rest

8. Kumari Resort

9. SSC VIlla

10. Hotel Dunhinda

11. Dilshan Guest House

12. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

13. Risenlak Holiday Resort

14. Hotel Sudu Araliya

15. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

16. Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel

17. Haritha Holidays

18. Hotel Viverra

19. The Senaro Holiday Inn

20. seth way echo village

Compare popular hotels close to Gal Viharaya

Top Gal Viharaya Hotel Reviews

Sigiriya King's Resort

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

Hotel Sigiriya

Sunshine Resort and Spa

Heritance Kandalama

Flower Garden Eco Village

The Otunna Guest House

Gabaa Resort & Spa

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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