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

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

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

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

1. Seyara Holiday Resort

2 km from Gal Viharaya

Maxwell

AU$24

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

A covered corridor with brick walls, wooden flooring, and a railing overlooking a garden.

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.

2. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

2.7 km from Gal Viharaya

Sébastien

AU$27

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

AU$25

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 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 bed with a white mattress and a grey blanket, a wooden headboard, and a wall-mounted wooden bed frame.

4. Green Kingdom Resort

3.2 km from Gal Viharaya

AU$28

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 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

AU$73

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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

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

6. Nadun Rest

2.9 km from Gal Viharaya

Carmen

AU$33

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

AU$26

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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

A covered outdoor area with a concrete floor, white pillars, and a red border. There are several black chairs and a few scooters parked nearby.

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

AU$9

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

9. Hotel Dunhinda

3.2 km from Gal Viharaya

AU$57

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

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

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

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

10. Dilshan Guest House

3 km from Gal Viharaya

AU$73,028

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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.

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

11. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

0.6 km from Gal Viharaya

AU$792

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A modern two-story building with a gated entrance, surrounded by tropical vegetation.

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.

12. Risenlak Holiday Resort

4 km from Gal Viharaya

Graeme

AU$21

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 nighttime view of a pool area with a building featuring large windows and a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and greenery.

13. Deer Park Hotel

9.6 km from Gal Viharaya

Christopher

AU$171

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, multiple seating areas with colorful cushions, and ceiling fans.

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.

14. Hotel Sudu Araliya

4.9 km from Gal Viharaya

Dilan

AU$91

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 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 two beds, a chair, and a view of greenery outside.

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

15. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

8 km from Gal Viharaya

George

AU$42

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and potted plants.

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

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

16. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

4.2 km from Gal Viharaya

Thavrith

AU$17

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 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 courtyard with a brick building, potted plants, and a concrete floor.

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

17. Haritha Holidays

13.6 km from Gal Viharaya

William E

AU$38

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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

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

A traditional wooden building with a red roof, surrounded by lush green trees and grass.

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

AU$57

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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 building with brick walls and white shutters, featuring a staircase leading to a door.

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

19. seth way echo village

13.6 km from Gal Viharaya

AU$111

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A gated entrance with a sign for Haritha Holidays.

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

A dining area with a glass table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs.

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

20. Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

13.1 km from Gal Viharaya

AU$34

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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

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."

Heritance Kandalama

10/10 Excellent

"Unique experience! 10/10! You can’t find anything like it around the world."

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."

Sunshine Resort and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

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."

Cinnamon Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay, amazing staff, amazing property, amazing meals and buffet, amazing pool. The ideal place if you want to check out and relax for a while. Truly a therapeutic experience. We will be back."

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

10/10 Excellent

"Listen people- this place is AMAZING!!! Like living in a dream, not less. It is isolated from any noise, in the nature. If we only knew, we would stay there for a week minimum! The rooms are so special that I can’t describe- beautiful, air conditioned and comfortable. Breakfast was great and the staff was really amazing. When you book a room, contact the property and book also the village tour & safari. You will get a great full day package. I will definitely go back there!"

Sigiriya King's Resort

8/10 Good

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Back of Beyond - Pidurangala

10/10 Excellent

"A very beautiful property tucked inside a jungle. We had a wonderful stay in a tree house and loved waking up with the birds chirping in the trees. Staff was very helpful throughout our entire stay. The lion rock is only 15 mins away."

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?

EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Gal Viharaya. Other good choices within 5 miles include Risenlak Holiday Resort and Hotel Sudu Araliya.

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.

Top Hotels Near Gal Viharaya in Polonnaruwa from AU$10

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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. Risenlak Holiday Resort

13. Deer Park Hotel

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

Flower Garden Eco Village

Heritance Kandalama

The Otunna Guest House

Sunshine Resort and Spa

Hotel Sigiriya

Cinnamon Lodge

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

Sigiriya King's Resort

Back of Beyond - Pidurangala

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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