The Best Hotels Closest to Kiri Vihara Temple in Polonnaruwa for 2026

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Our top choices for Kiri Vihara Temple hotels

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

1. Seyara Holiday Resort

1.8 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

Maxwell

AED 50

AED 65 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

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

2. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

2.5 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

Sébastien

AED 29

AED 39 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

3. Rock Cascade Homestay

2.6 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

"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 47

AED 62 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

29-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

4. Hotel Mahanuge

1 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

"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 156

AED 203 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

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

5. Nadun Rest

2.7 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

Carmen

AED 69

AED 89 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

6. SSC VIlla

2.5 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

"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

27 Sep - 28 Sep

7. Kumari Resort

1.9 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

Hagai

AED 19

AED 25 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

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

8. Hotel Dunhinda

3 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

AED 120

AED 155 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Family Quadruple Room, Balcony | Balcony

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

9. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

0.8 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

AED 1,438

AED 1,950 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

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

10. Dilshan Guest House

2.6 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

AED 165,285

AED 197,006 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

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

11. Risenlak Holiday Resort

3.7 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

Graeme

AED 46

AED 55 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

12. Hotel Sudu Araliya

4.5 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

Dilan

AED 188

AED 249 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 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

7.9 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

George

AED 94

AED 112 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double or Twin Room With Lake View | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

14. Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel

9.3 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

Peipei

AED 282

AED 369 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking, Garden View | Bathroom sink

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

15. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

3.9 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

Thavrith

AED 38

AED 46 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

16. Green Kingdom Resort

3.3 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

AED 62

AED 74 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

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

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

17. Haritha Holidays

13.6 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

William E

AED 83

AED 99 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

18. Hotel Viverra

10 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

AED 109

AED 143 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

19. seth way echo village

13.6 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

AED 235

AED 283 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee on weekends

20. Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

13.1 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

AED 72

AED 87 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

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Compare popular hotels close to Kiri Vihara Temple

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
Hotel Mahanuge	3.4 3 reviews	View
Nadun Rest	4.0 2 reviews	View

Top Kiri Vihara Temple Hotel Reviews

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."

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."

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."

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."

Other attractions near Kiri Vihara Temple

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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Gal Viharaya

8.6/10 (10 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Nissankamallapura when you stop by Gal Viharaya. Amble around the area's lakeside, or seek out its 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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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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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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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 Kiri Vihara Temple?

Kiri Vihara Temple is located in a historic area of Polonnaruwa 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 close to Kiri Vihara Temple?

EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa 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 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kiri Vihara Temple. Another good choice is Hotel Sudu Araliya, located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to Kiri Vihara Temple?

Expedia has 47 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Kiri Vihara Temple.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kiri Vihara Temple, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Kiri Vihara Temple.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kiri Vihara Temple?

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Our top choices for Kiri Vihara Temple hotels

1. Seyara Holiday Resort

2. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

3. Rock Cascade Homestay

4. Hotel Mahanuge

5. Nadun Rest

6. SSC VIlla

7. Kumari Resort

8. Hotel Dunhinda

9. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

10. Dilshan Guest House

11. Risenlak Holiday Resort

12. Hotel Sudu Araliya

13. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

14. Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel

15. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

16. Green Kingdom Resort

17. Haritha Holidays

18. Hotel Viverra

19. seth way echo village

20. Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

Compare popular hotels close to Kiri Vihara Temple

Top Kiri Vihara Temple Hotel Reviews

Sunshine Resort and Spa

Sigiriya Jungles

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

Cinnamon Lodge

Flower Garden Eco Village

The Otunna Guest House

Hotel Sigiriya

Sigiriya King's Resort

Sigiri Hibiscus Villa

Other attractions near Kiri Vihara Temple

Lankatilaka Temple

Buddha Seema Prasada

Gal Viharaya

Rankot Vihara

Pabula Vihara

Tivanka Image House

Gal Pota

Hatadage

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