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

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

HK$108

HK$140 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

HK$68

HK$89 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

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

3. 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

HK$108

HK$140 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. Green Kingdom Resort

3.2 km from Gal Viharaya

HK$133

HK$159 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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.

An outdoor covered patio area with tables and chairs, a grassy lawn, and trees in the background.

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

Birte

HK$339

HK$440 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

6. Nadun Rest

2.9 km from Gal Viharaya

Carmen

HK$147

HK$191 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 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.

7. Kumari Resort

2.1 km from Gal Viharaya

Hagai

HK$45

HK$58 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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.

8. 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

HK$125

HK$149 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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.

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

9. Hotel Dunhinda

3.2 km from Gal Viharaya

HK$256

HK$332 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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.

10. Dilshan Guest House

3 km from Gal Viharaya

HK$353,142

HK$420,916 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A wooden staircase leading up to a covered area, surrounded by dense green foliage.

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

HK$3,531

HK$4,626 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A building surrounded by dense trees and tall grasses.

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

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

12. Deer Park Hotel

9.6 km from Gal Viharaya

Christopher

HK$762

HK$989 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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.

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

13. Risenlak Holiday Resort

4 km from Gal Viharaya

Graeme

HK$99

HK$118 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

HK$410

HK$537 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a view of greenery outside.

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

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

HK$215

HK$254 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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.

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

16. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

4.2 km from Gal Viharaya

Thavrith

HK$89

HK$106 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

17. Haritha Holidays

13.6 km from Gal Viharaya

William E

HK$178

HK$212 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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 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

HK$245

HK$318 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A gated entrance with a sign for Haritha Holidays.

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

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.

19. Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

13.1 km from Gal Viharaya

HK$180

HK$212 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 building with brick walls and white shutters, featuring a staircase leading to a door.

20. seth way echo village

13.6 km from Gal Viharaya

HK$565

HK$667 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 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

Sigiriya Jungles

8/10 Good

"The place itself is nice, the swimming pool is unique in its surroundings. The staff members are very nice and courteous. The biggest downside is the level of maintenance of the rooms (all parts, icluding the bathroom and the toilet) which should improve."

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."

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."

Sigiriya King's Resort

8/10 Good

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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. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

3. Rock Cascade Homestay

4. Green Kingdom Resort

5. Hotel Mahanuge

6. Nadun Rest

7. Kumari Resort

8. SSC VIlla

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. Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

20. seth way echo village

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Top Gal Viharaya Hotel Reviews

Sigiriya Jungles

Heritance Kandalama

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

Cinnamon Lodge

Flower Garden Eco Village

The Otunna Guest House

Hotel Sigiriya

Gabaa Resort & Spa

Sigiriya King's Resort

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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