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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.

1. Risenlak Holiday Resort

2 km from Gal Pota

Graeme

AED 46

AED 55 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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 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.

2. Seyara Holiday Resort

2.3 km from Gal Pota

Maxwell

AED 50

AED 65 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A green house with a red door, surrounded by lush greenery and a dirt path leading to the entrance.

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

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

3. Jayaru Guest House

1.1 km from Gal Pota

Anonymous traveler

AED 24

AED 29 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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 bedroom with a bed, a wooden bench, a mirror, and yellow curtains.

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

4. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

1.6 km from Gal Pota

"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

AED 32

AED 42 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

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

5. Hotel Sudu Araliya

2.8 km from Gal Pota

Dilan

AED 192

AED 251 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

A dining table with a colorful tablecloth, red chairs, and a fruit bowl centerpiece.

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

6. Rock Cascade Homestay

1 km from Gal Pota

"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

AED 50

AED 65 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Nadun Rest

1.1 km from Gal Pota

Carmen

AED 66

AED 87 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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.

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

8. Hotel Mahanuge

1.2 km from Gal Pota

Birte

AED 136

AED 184 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 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 hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and striped pillows.

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

9. Kumari Resort

2.4 km from Gal Pota

Hagai

AED 19

AED 25 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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 room with cloud-patterned walls and a beach scene at the bottom.

10. SSC VIlla

0.9 km from Gal Pota

"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

14 Oct - 15 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 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.

11. Hotel Dunhinda

2.1 km from Gal Pota

AED 105

AED 141 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A wooden table and chairs under a thatched roof, overlooking a rice paddy field.

A rural landscape with a thatched-roof hut, surrounded by lush green fields and tall palm trees.

A room with a bed, a door with a geometric design, and a window.

A simple, open-air structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by a dirt area and trees.

12. Kamatha Resort

1.9 km from Gal Pota

AED 69

AED 89 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 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.

13. Dilshan Guest House

0.9 km from Gal Pota

AED 145,451

AED 177,172 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 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.

14. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

2.5 km from Gal Pota

AED 1,438

AED 1,950 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

A building surrounded by dense trees and tall grasses.

15. Deer Park Hotel

10 km from Gal Pota

Christopher

AED 332

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

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

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

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

16. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

8.7 km from Gal Pota

George

AED 96

AED 114 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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.

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.

17. Green Kingdom Resort

3.6 km from Gal Pota

AED 62

AED 74 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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.

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

18. Haritha Holidays

14.6 km from Gal Pota

William E

AED 72

AED 88 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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.

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.

19. Hotel Viverra

10.8 km from Gal Pota

AED 104

AED 138 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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.

20. Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

14 km from Gal Pota

AED 77

AED 92 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Gal Pota

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Risenlak Holiday Resort	8.8 Excellent 22 reviews	View
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
Hotel Sudu Araliya	7.2 Good 52 reviews	View

Top Gal Pota Hotel Reviews

Hotel Sigiriya

10/10 Excellent

"A very warm welcome with a choice of welcome drink and a refreshing towel . The staff all around the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful , nothing was too much . Beautiful swimming pool and comfy loungers . The food was excellent"

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."

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."

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."

Sigiriya King's Resort

8/10 Good

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Sigiri Hibiscus Villa

10/10 Excellent

"Good spot to stay while you are enjoying the beautiful Sigiriya."

Sigiriya Rock Hide

10/10 Excellent

"We had an excellent stay at this hotel. Everything was spotlessly clean, and the staff were consistently helpful and friendly, making us feel very well looked after. The swimming pool was a great —perfect for a refreshing dip after climbing Sigiriya Rock. The hotel is in a slightly isolated location, but this wasn’t an issue for us and actually added to the peaceful atmosphere."

Other attractions near Gal Pota

Polonnaruwa Vatadage

9.0/10 (28 reviews)

After visiting Polonnaruwa Vatadage, 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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Nissanka Latha Mandapaya

You can find out about the history of Polonnaruwa with a stop at Nissanka Latha Mandapaya. Amble around the area's lakeside, or seek out its 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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Shiva Devalaya

Shiva Devalaya is just one of the places to see in Polonnaruwa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the 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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Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

8.8/10 (33 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum during your trip to Polonnaruwa. 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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gal Pota?

Gal Pota is located in a historic area of Polonnaruwa that travelers like for its lakeside setting and biking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 13 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Gal Pota?

Hotel Sudu Araliya is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Gal Pota. Other good choices around the area include Deer Park Hotel and Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel.

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

Expedia has 13 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gal Pota.

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

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Gal Pota.

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Our top choices for Gal Pota hotels

1. Risenlak Holiday Resort

2. Seyara Holiday Resort

3. Jayaru Guest House

4. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

5. Hotel Sudu Araliya

6. Rock Cascade Homestay

7. Nadun Rest

8. Hotel Mahanuge

9. Kumari Resort

10. SSC VIlla

11. Hotel Dunhinda

12. Kamatha Resort

13. Dilshan Guest House

14. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

15. Deer Park Hotel

16. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

17. Green Kingdom Resort

18. Haritha Holidays

19. Hotel Viverra

20. Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

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Top Gal Pota Hotel Reviews

Hotel Sigiriya

Sunshine Resort and Spa

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

Flower Garden Eco Village

The Otunna Guest House

Gabaa Resort & Spa

Sigiriya King's Resort

Sigiri Hibiscus Villa

Sigiriya Rock Hide

Other attractions near Gal Pota

Polonnaruwa Vatadage

Nissanka Latha Mandapaya

Hatadage

Shiva Devalaya

Pabula Vihara

Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Rankot Vihara

Buddha Seema Prasada

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