Polonnaruwa District

Top hotels

• Giritale Hotel is located in the Ancient City of Polanaruwa, overlooking the beautiful Giritale Lake. It features scenic views with an outdoor pool, a restaurant and rooms with air-conditioning.

  “A really wonderful hotel with a fantastic view over the lake. Nice patio for drinks, beautiful pool area, lot of bird life. Good buffet dinner and breakfast.”

  Giritale Hotel

  Average review score: 8.4

• Featuring an outdoor pool, sauna and a fitness centre, Hotel Sudu Araliya is situated close to the banks of Parakrama Reservoir. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides free parking in site.

  “Excellent staff, great food, very clean, fantastic location and view”

  Hotel Sudu Araliya

  Average review score: 7.5

• The Deer Park Hotel is located on the banks of Giritale Reservoir, 10 km from Polonnaruwa Wihara. The stylish 5-star hotel offers an outdoor pool, 4 dining options and free parking.

  “Excellent hotel and exceptionally beautiful location. Very Eco friendly and ideal for nature lowers. One of the most beautiful hotels in the world I have stayed. (I am living in US.)”

  The Deer Park Hotel

  Average review score: 8.8

• Offering a barbecue, children's playground and sun terrace, Ruins Chaaya Hotel is located in Polonnaruwa. Guests can enjoy the meals at the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi access is available.

  “The food was tasty. Staff was very friendly”

  Ruins Chaaya Hotel

  Average review score: 8.3

• Set on the shore of the scenic Lake Parakrama, this stylish hotel offers individually designed rooms and an outdoor pool.

  “The location is amasing and the working team is fabulous Mainly rasika for his devotion- Perfect stay”

  Pharo Lake

  Average review score: 8.9

• Offering a restaurant, free Wi-Fi access and a spacious outdoor terrace, Seyara Holiday Resort is located in Polonnaruwa just 7 km from Polonnaruwa Railway Station.

  “Very friendly and helpful staff, excellent food.”

  Seyara Holiday Resort

  Average review score: 8.5