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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

1. Risenlak Holiday Resort

2 km from Gal Pota

Graeme

P790

P942 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

2. Seyara Holiday Resort

2.3 km from Gal Pota

Maxwell

P862

P1,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request)

3. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

1.6 km from Gal Pota

Sébastien

P543

P712 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

4. Hotel Sudu Araliya

2.8 km from Gal Pota

Dilan

P3,321

P4,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

5. Rock Cascade Homestay

1 km from Gal Pota

"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

P862

P1,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

6. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

2.2 km from Gal Pota

Thavrith

P711

P847 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

7. Hotel Mahanuge

1.2 km from Gal Pota

"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

P2,712

P3,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

8. Nadun Rest

1.1 km from Gal Pota

Carmen

P1,175

P1,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

9. SSC VIlla

0.9 km from Gal Pota

"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

P997

P1,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

10. Kumari Resort

2.4 km from Gal Pota

Hagai

P359

P466 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

11. Hotel Dunhinda

2.1 km from Gal Pota

P2,046

P2,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

12. Kamatha Resort

1.9 km from Gal Pota

P1,175

P1,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

13. Dilshan Guest House

0.9 km from Gal Pota

P2,824,650

P3,366,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

14. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

2.5 km from Gal Pota

P28,247

P37,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

15. Deer Park Hotel

10 km from Gal Pota

Christopher

P6,093

P7,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing

16. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

8.7 km from Gal Pota

George

P1,724

P2,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

17. Green Kingdom Resort

3.6 km from Gal Pota

P1,067

P1,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

18. Haritha Holidays

14.6 km from Gal Pota

William E

P1,422

P1,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

19. Hotel Viverra

10.8 km from Gal Pota

P1,959

P2,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

20. seth way echo village

14.6 km from Gal Pota

P4,519

P5,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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Compare popular hotels close to Gal Pota

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
Hotel Sudu Araliya	7.2 Good 52 reviews	View
Rock Cascade Homestay	7.4 Good 8 reviews	View

Top Gal Pota Hotel Reviews

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."

Heritance Kandalama

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location and service"

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."

Sunshine Resort and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

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."

Back of Beyond - Pidurangala

10/10 Excellent

"A very beautiful property tucked inside a jungle. We had a wonderful stay in a tree house and loved waking up with the birds chirping in the trees. Staff was very helpful throughout our entire stay. The lion rock is only 15 mins away."

Hotel Sudu Araliya

10/10 Excellent

"Sudu Araliya is located on the banks of the Parakrama Samudraya. It’s extensive gardens offer a peaceful place for relaxation. There is a very nice and sturdy tree house with a couple of benches and tables. A lovely place for children to play and adults to relax. Rooms and bathrooms were spacious and clean. Staff was friendly and attentive and our requests were taken care of promptly. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet with many typical Sri Lankan foods. We only spent one night there but planning to return for a 2-3 night stay. Would definitely recommend staying there."

Other attractions near Gal Pota

Polonnaruwa Vatadage

9.0/10 (28 reviews)

After visiting Polonnaruwa Vatadage, 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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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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Shiva Devalaya

Shiva Devalaya is just one of the places to see in Polonnaruwa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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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Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

8.8/10 (33 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum during your trip to Polonnaruwa. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the 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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gal Pota?

Gal Pota 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 13 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Gal Pota?

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 just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Gal Pota. Another good choice is Hotel Sudu Araliya, located 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Gal Pota?

Expedia has 13 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gal Pota.

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

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Gal Pota.

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Our top choices for Gal Pota hotels

1. Risenlak Holiday Resort

2. Seyara Holiday Resort

3. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

4. Hotel Sudu Araliya

5. Rock Cascade Homestay

6. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

7. Hotel Mahanuge

8. Nadun Rest

9. SSC VIlla

10. Kumari Resort

11. Hotel Dunhinda

12. Kamatha Resort

13. Dilshan Guest House

14. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

15. Deer Park Hotel

16. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

17. Green Kingdom Resort

18. Haritha Holidays

19. Hotel Viverra

20. seth way echo village

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Top Gal Pota Hotel Reviews

Sigiriya Jungles

Heritance Kandalama

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

Flower Garden Eco Village

The Otunna Guest House

Sunshine Resort and Spa

Hotel Sigiriya

Back of Beyond - Pidurangala

Hotel Sudu Araliya

Other attractions near Gal Pota

Polonnaruwa Vatadage

Nissanka Latha Mandapaya

Hatadage

Shiva Devalaya

Pabula Vihara

Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Rankot Vihara

Buddha Seema Prasada

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