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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 view through a window with a view of a green field and trees.

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

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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.

A bedroom with two wooden beds, a ceiling fan, a mirror, and a chair.

2. Seyara Holiday Resort

1.9 km from Rankot Vihara

Maxwell

AED 50

AED 65 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 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 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.

3. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

2.1 km from Rankot Vihara

Sébastien

AED 29

AED 39 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

4. Rock Cascade Homestay

2.1 km from Rankot Vihara

"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

30 Sep - 1 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.

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.

5. Hotel Mahanuge

0.7 km from Rankot Vihara

"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

1 Oct - 2 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 living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

6. Nadun Rest

2.1 km from Rankot Vihara

Carmen

AED 63

AED 84 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A two-story building with a balcony and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

A room with a wooden floor, a window with wooden frames, and a door.

A nighttime view of a garden with illuminated plants and a water feature.

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

7. 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

30 Sep - 1 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 covered outdoor area with a concrete floor, white pillars, and a red border. There are several black chairs and a few scooters parked nearby.

8. Kumari Resort

1.9 km from Rankot Vihara

Hagai

AED 19

AED 25 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 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.

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

9. Hotel Dunhinda

2.6 km from Rankot Vihara

AED 120

AED 155 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. Kamatha Resort

2.8 km from Rankot Vihara

AED 69

AED 89 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

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

A dining area with tables and chairs, a sofa, a television, and a refrigerator.

A building with a red roof and a sign advertising guest rooms.

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

8 Oct - 9 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 two-story building with a green door and a staircase leading to the second floor.

A room with a wooden bench, a bed with a headboard, a mirror, and a door.

12. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

1.3 km from Rankot Vihara

AED 1,438

AED 1,950 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 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.

13. Deer Park Hotel

9.6 km from Rankot Vihara

Christopher

AED 346

AED 452 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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.

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

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

14. Hotel Sudu Araliya

4 km from Rankot Vihara

Dilan

AED 185

AED 245 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 glass door, a chair, and a bed with patterned curtains.

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

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.

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a blanket, a painting, and a door.

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.

An ancient stone structure with a central statue, surrounded by stone columns and steps leading to a platform.

A bed with a white mattress and a grey blanket, a wooden headboard, and a wall-mounted wooden bed frame.

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

17. Green Kingdom Resort

3.2 km from Rankot Vihara

AED 62

AED 74 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

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

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

A living room with a dining table, chairs, sofas, and fans.

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 83

AED 99 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

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

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

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 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

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, a wooden bench, a wardrobe, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A building with brick walls and white shutters, featuring a staircase leading to a door.

A bed with a wooden frame, two pillows, and a striped blanket.

20. seth way echo village

14 km from Rankot Vihara

AED 235

AED 283 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 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	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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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?

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 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Rankot Vihara. Another good choice is Hotel Sudu Araliya, located 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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. SSC VIlla

8. Kumari Resort

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. seth way echo village

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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

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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