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

A hotel room with two single beds, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A dining table set with various food items and utensils, surrounded by chairs.

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

1. Risenlak Holiday Resort

3.2 km from Rankot Vihara

Graeme

AED 44

AED 53 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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.

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

2. Seyara Holiday Resort

1.9 km from Rankot Vihara

Maxwell

AED 50

AED 65 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A covered outdoor area with a wooden floor, metal railing, and a view of a building with a light source.

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.

3. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

2.1 km from Rankot Vihara

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

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.

A guest house named Jayaru with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved road.

4. Jayaru Guest House

2.2 km from Rankot Vihara

Anonymous traveler

AED 24

AED 29 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 hotel entrance with a stone facade, a 'GODESS' sign above the windows, and a variety of potted plants in front.

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

5. Rock Cascade Homestay

2.1 km from Rankot Vihara

"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

19 Oct - 20 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.

A poolside dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue pool.

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

6. Hotel Mahanuge

0.7 km from Rankot Vihara

Birte

AED 151

AED 198 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 covered outdoor area with potted plants and a concrete floor.

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

7. Nadun Rest

2.1 km from Rankot Vihara

Carmen

AED 65

AED 85 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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.

8. Kumari Resort

1.9 km from Rankot Vihara

Hagai

AED 19

AED 25 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a window with blue curtains, and a chair in the background.

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

9. SSC VIlla

2 km from Rankot Vihara

"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

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

10. Hotel Dunhinda

2.6 km from Rankot Vihara

AED 105

AED 141 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A sign for a resort with a directional arrow and distance to polonnaruwa.

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

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

11. Kamatha Resort

2.8 km from Rankot Vihara

AED 69

AED 89 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

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

12. Dilshan Guest House

2.1 km from Rankot Vihara

AED 145,451

AED 177,172 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 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.

13. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

1.3 km from Rankot Vihara

AED 1,438

AED 1,950 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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.

14. Deer Park Hotel

9.6 km from Rankot Vihara

Christopher

AED 342

AED 449 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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

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

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.

15. Hotel Sudu Araliya

4 km from Rankot Vihara

Dilan

AED 184

AED 244 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

16. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

8.2 km from Rankot Vihara

George

AED 92

AED 110 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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.

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

17. Green Kingdom Resort

3.2 km from Rankot Vihara

AED 62

AED 74 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

18. Haritha Holidays

13.9 km from Rankot Vihara

William E

AED 72

AED 88 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with white linens, and a bedside table with a lamp.

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

19. Hotel Viverra

10.3 km from Rankot Vihara

AED 115

AED 149 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A gated entrance with a sign for Haritha Holidays.

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

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

13.4 km from Rankot Vihara

AED 78

AED 93 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Rankot Vihara

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Risenlak Holiday Resort	8.8 Excellent 22 reviews	View
Seyara Holiday Resort	8.0 Very good 24 reviews	View
Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge	8.0 Very good 5 reviews	View
Jayaru Guest House	9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews	View
Rock Cascade Homestay	7.4 Good 8 reviews	View

Top Rankot Vihara Hotel Reviews

Sigiriya King's Resort

10/10 Excellent

"as amazing as siguriya itself is, and it is, the staff at king's resort were the highlight. nothing was too much trouble, true professional hospitality, it was great. we were there for our 20th wedding anniversary and they made it special. sri lanka is amazing. truely. did i mention the plunge pool? you'll prob want to get that. the big pool is brilliant but the plunge pool, for us, was really special"

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

10/10 Excellent

"Such a beautiful and special place. Just be aware that it’s a bit rustic and because it’s close to the swamp, there are a lot of insects at night. But if you stay inside and don’t mind roughing it a bit, this place is such a great experience and unmatched views and environment. Amazing owner and staff, always so eager to please. Even cooked us a fabulous dinner!"

Hotel Sigiriya

10/10 Excellent

"This is a large hotel and there did seem to be a couple of large groups staying there but this did not detract from our experience. Nice rooms with everything you could need, water readily provided. The pool is ok but the selling point for it is the fantastic view of Lions Rock. We ate in the restaurant on the first night and the buffet had a good selection of food to suit all palates. Breakfast was excellent, you can choose Sri Lankan or more western options. Plenty of choice. Overall I would definitely recommend this hotel."

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."

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."

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."

Sigiri Hibiscus Villa

10/10 Excellent

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

Other attractions near Rankot Vihara

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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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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rankot Vihara?

Rankot Vihara 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 5 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Rankot Vihara?

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 2.5 mi (4 km) from Rankot Vihara. Other good choices around the area include Deer Park Hotel and Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Rankot Vihara?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Rankot Vihara.

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

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Rankot Vihara.

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

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Our top choices for Rankot Vihara hotels

1. Risenlak Holiday Resort

2. Seyara Holiday Resort

3. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

4. Jayaru Guest House

5. Rock Cascade Homestay

6. Hotel Mahanuge

7. Nadun Rest

8. Kumari Resort

9. SSC VIlla

10. Hotel Dunhinda

11. Kamatha Resort

12. Dilshan Guest House

13. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

14. Deer Park Hotel

15. Hotel Sudu Araliya

16. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

17. Green Kingdom Resort

18. Haritha Holidays

19. Hotel Viverra

20. Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

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Top Rankot Vihara Hotel Reviews

Sigiriya King's Resort

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

Hotel Sigiriya

Sunshine Resort and Spa

Cinnamon Lodge

Flower Garden Eco Village

The Otunna Guest House

Gabaa Resort & Spa

Sigiri Hibiscus Villa

Other attractions near Rankot Vihara

Lankatilaka Temple

Kiri Vihara Temple

Buddha Seema Prasada

Gal Viharaya

Pabula Vihara

Gal Pota

Nissanka Latha Mandapaya

Hatadage

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