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Standard Room (Standard Double or Twin with Fan) | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

1. Seyara Holiday Resort

2 km from Gal Viharaya

Maxwell

AED 49

AED 64 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sep - 17 Sep

Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request)

2. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

2.7 km from Gal Viharaya

Sébastien

AED 54

AED 72 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sep - 2 Sep

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

AED 49

AED 64 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)

4. Green Kingdom Resort

3.2 km from Gal Viharaya

AED 60

AED 72 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

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

AED 146

AED 193 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

Deluxe Twin Room, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

6. Nadun Rest

2.9 km from Gal Viharaya

Carmen

AED 67

AED 88 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

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

AED 58

AED 70 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

8. Kumari Resort

2.1 km from Gal Viharaya

Hagai

AED 19

AED 25 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

9. Hotel Dunhinda

3.2 km from Gal Viharaya

AED 117

AED 153 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

Family Quadruple Room, Balcony | Balcony

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

10. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

0.6 km from Gal Viharaya

AED 1,653

AED 2,165 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

11. Dilshan Guest House

3 km from Gal Viharaya

AED 165,285

AED 197,006 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

Deer Park Cottage Lake View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

12. Deer Park Hotel

9.6 km from Gal Viharaya

Christopher

AED 357

AED 463 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Garden View | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Garden View | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing

13. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

8 km from Gal Viharaya

George

AED 93

AED 111 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sep - 2 Sep

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

14. Risenlak Holiday Resort

4 km from Gal Viharaya

Graeme

AED 46

AED 55 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sep - 30 Sep

Suite with Lake View | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

15. Hotel Sudu Araliya

4.9 km from Gal Viharaya

Dilan

AED 181

AED 241 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking, Garden View | View from room

16. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

4.2 km from Gal Viharaya

Thavrith

AED 40

AED 48 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sep - 17 Sep

Triple Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

17. Haritha Holidays

13.6 km from Gal Viharaya

William E

AED 75

AED 91 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sep - 2 Sep

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Patio, Garden View | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, iron/ironing board (on request)

Cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee on weekends

18. Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

13.1 km from Gal Viharaya

AED 81

AED 96 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

Comfort Cottage | Rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

19. seth way echo village

13.6 km from Gal Viharaya

AED 259

AED 307 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sep - 15 Sep

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

20. Hotel Viverra

10.1 km from Gal Viharaya

AED 115

AED 149 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

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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

10/10 Excellent

"The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. The buffet was incredible. Our room was amazing and it really felt like we were in a jungle with a tree in the bathroom. Everyone genuinely wanted us to feel welcomed."

EKHO Sigiriya

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were extremely nice and helpful. Ekho is close to the main restaurant area which was very convenient. They have a live singer at night which was nice as well! However, the hotel is directly on the main road which can be quite noisy."

Flower Garden Eco Village

8/10 Good

"Room Electricals need some maintenance our bedside lamps were not working. Wardrobe inside finishing was incomplete - but otherwise an excellent location and hotel. Food and pool were great"

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."

Jetwing Vil Uyana, A Luxury Reserve

10/10 Excellent

"Overall, we really enjoyed our experience at jet wing! We came for our honeymoon and our butler did a fantastic job of making it special for us. From the service we got at check-in to check out the staff was great! We really enjoyed the excursions offered by the hotel like birdwatching in the morning. The food was all delicious and we especially liked the morning breakfast. We recommend jetwing to others on their honeymoon, but also saw a lot of families and seemed like a great place for groups as well."

The Otunna Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were amazing and went above and beyond. They offered tips and always wanted to help to give us the best stay. The breakfast was incredible, there was a huge variety include rotors, fruit, pancakes, hoppers smoothies and curried dishes. The rooms were lovely with a ‘jungle feel’ with the well planted garden that the verandas looked over, complete with swings and regular seating for relaxing. This is 100% on the return list-i can’t recommend it highly enough."

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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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 biking 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 biking trails.

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Buddha Seema Prasada

Find out about the history of Polonnaruwa when you spend time at Buddha Seema Prasada. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the biking trails.

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Rankot Vihara

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Polonnaruwa when you spend time at Rankot Vihara. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the biking 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 biking 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 biking trails.

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Gal Pota

Find out about the history of Polonnaruwa when you take a trip to Gal Pota. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the biking 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 biking 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 travelers like for its lakeside setting and biking. You'll find 47 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Gal Viharaya?

Seyara Holiday Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.3 mi (2 km) from Gal Viharaya. Other good choices within 5 miles include EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa and Hotel Sudu Araliya.

How many hotels are there close to Gal Viharaya?

Expedia has 47 hotels and other accommodations 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 room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Gal Viharaya.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gal Viharaya?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Gal Viharaya, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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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. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

11. Dilshan Guest House

12. Deer Park Hotel

13. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

14. Risenlak Holiday Resort

15. Hotel Sudu Araliya

16. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

17. Haritha Holidays

18. Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

19. seth way echo village

20. Hotel Viverra

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Top Gal Viharaya Hotel Reviews

Sigiriya Jungles

EKHO Sigiriya

Flower Garden Eco Village

Hotel Sigiriya

Cinnamon Lodge

Jetwing Vil Uyana, A Luxury Reserve

The Otunna Guest House

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

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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