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

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.

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

1. Risenlak Holiday Resort

3.2 km from Rankot Vihara

Graeme

AED 46

AED 55 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 cozy living room with two plaid armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A garden with a metal ladder leaning against a wall, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

2. Seyara Holiday Resort

1.9 km from Rankot Vihara

Maxwell

AED 50

AED 65 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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 outdoor area with a wooden floor, metal railing, and a view of a building with a light source.

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

Sébastien

AED 32

AED 42 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. 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

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

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.

5. Hotel Mahanuge

0.7 km from Rankot Vihara

Birte

AED 148

AED 195 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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 a red auto-rickshaw parked in front.

6. Nadun Rest

2.1 km from Rankot Vihara

Carmen

AED 66

AED 87 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A corridor with wooden benches, a wooden door with a number, and a window with a decorative grille.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and striped pillows.

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.

7. Kumari Resort

1.9 km from Rankot Vihara

Hagai

AED 19

AED 25 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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.

8. 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

3 Oct - 4 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

2.6 km from Rankot Vihara

AED 120

AED 155 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

A wooden sign for a resort with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery.

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

10. Kamatha Resort

2.8 km from Rankot Vihara

AED 69

AED 89 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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.

11. Dilshan Guest House

2.1 km from Rankot Vihara

AED 145,451

AED 177,172 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

A two-story building with a green door and a staircase leading to the second floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, a mirror, a door, and a window with curtains.

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

12. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

1.3 km from Rankot Vihara

AED 1,438

AED 1,950 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

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 surrounded by dense trees and tall grasses.

13. Deer Park Hotel

9.6 km from Rankot Vihara

Christopher

AED 346

AED 452 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

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

14. Hotel Sudu Araliya

4 km from Rankot Vihara

Dilan

AED 185

AED 245 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

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

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

8.2 km from Rankot Vihara

George

AED 94

AED 112 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

Outdoor exercise equipment in a park with a brick path, a small building, and trees in the background.

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

A covered outdoor area with a balcony, potted plants, and a grill.

16. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

3.4 km from Rankot Vihara

Thavrith

AED 39

AED 47 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

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.

17. Green Kingdom Resort

3.2 km from Rankot Vihara

AED 62

AED 74 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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 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

13.9 km from Rankot Vihara

William E

AED 73

AED 89 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with pillows, a bedside table, and an air conditioning unit.

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 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 99

AED 133 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A gated entrance with a sign for Haritha Holidays.

A dining area with a glass table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs.

A bed with a patterned headboard, a chair, and a curtain.

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

20. Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

13.4 km from Rankot Vihara

AED 73

AED 88 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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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	9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews	View
Rock Cascade Homestay	7.4 Good 8 reviews	View
Hotel Mahanuge	3.4 3 reviews	View

Top Rankot Vihara Hotel Reviews

Serenity Sigiri Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Had a wonderful time here! The rooms and premises are nothing fancy but it is exactly what you need in terms of a clean room a friendly owner. A lovely breakfast is served in the morning and it backs on to land where wildlife tend to run around freely (my favourite were the peacocks). The owner is very lovely and helpful and it was absolute pleasure to meet him. All in all, would highly recommend!"

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."

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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Hungry Lion Sigiriya

10/10 Excellent

" 10/10. The hotel is VERY clean and you can see they work really hard to make sure of that. Our host was very helpful, booking a trip for us to see a cultural dance and organising our transport/negotiating a good price for the journey for us. Very nice breakfast too. Would 100% recommend staying here."

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. Rock Cascade Homestay

5. Hotel Mahanuge

6. Nadun Rest

7. Kumari Resort

8. SSC VIlla

9. Hotel Dunhinda

10. Kamatha Resort

11. Dilshan Guest House

12. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

13. Deer Park Hotel

14. Hotel Sudu Araliya

15. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

16. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

17. Green Kingdom Resort

18. Haritha Holidays

19. Hotel Viverra

20. Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

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Top Rankot Vihara Hotel Reviews

Serenity Sigiri Resort

Sunshine Resort and Spa

Sigiriya Jungles

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

Flower Garden Eco Village

The Otunna Guest House

Hotel Sigiriya

Sigiriya King's Resort

Hungry Lion Sigiriya

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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