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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 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.

1. Risenlak Holiday Resort

1.3 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Graeme

P776

P925 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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.

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

2. Hotel Sudu Araliya

2.1 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Dilan

P3,262

P4,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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.

3. Seyara Holiday Resort

2.7 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Maxwell

P846

P1,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

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

A covered corridor with brick walls, wooden flooring, and a railing overlooking a garden.

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.

4. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

1.9 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Sébastien

P991

P1,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

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.

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

5. Rock Cascade Homestay

0.8 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

"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

P846

P1,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

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

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

6. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

1.5 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Thavrith

P698

P832 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

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

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, large windows, and multiple seating arrangements.

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.

7. Hotel Mahanuge

1.8 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

"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

P2,664

P3,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

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

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

8. Nadun Rest

0.9 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Carmen

P1,154

P1,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

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

9. SSC VIlla

0.8 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

"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

P979

P1,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

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.

10. Kumari Resort

2.7 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Hagai

P353

P458 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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 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.

11. Hotel Dunhinda

2.3 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

P2,009

P2,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

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

A rural landscape with a thatched-roof hut, surrounded by lush green fields and tall palm trees.

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.

12. Kamatha Resort

1.6 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

P1,154

P1,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

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

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

13. Dilshan Guest House

0.2 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

P2,774,610

P3,307,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

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

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

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

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

14. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

3.1 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

P27,746

P36,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

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

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

A building surrounded by dense trees and tall grasses.

15. Deer Park Hotel

10 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Christopher

P5,985

P7,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

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

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.

16. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

8.9 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

George

P1,693

P1,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

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

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.

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

17. Green Kingdom Resort

4.1 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

P1,048

P1,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

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

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

18. Haritha Holidays

14.8 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

William E

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

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

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

19. Hotel Viverra

11 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

P1,924

P2,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

20. Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

14.2 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

P1,411

P1,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Risenlak Holiday Resort	8.8 Excellent 22 reviews	View
Hotel Sudu Araliya	7.2 Good 52 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

Top Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum Hotel Reviews

Jetwing Vil Uyana, A Luxury Reserve

10/10 Excellent

"Overall, we really enjoyed our experience at jet wing! We came for our honeymoon and our butler did a fantastic job of making it special for us. From the service we got at check-in to check out the staff was great! We really enjoyed the excursions offered by the hotel like birdwatching in the morning. The food was all delicious and we especially liked the morning breakfast. We recommend jetwing to others on their honeymoon, but also saw a lot of families and seemed like a great place for groups as well."

Heritance Kandalama

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible architecture, beautiful hotel, amazing accomodations and food"

Hotel Sigiriya

10/10 Excellent

"This is a beautiful hotel. The rooms are nice and clean, grounds cleaned every day and the hotel has a great vibe. The breakfast was the best in Sri Lanka. The only area to improve is the restaurant food. We had a lunch when we arrived and it was OK, not great and overpriced. There are several excellent local restaurants just 10 minute walk from the hotel, overlooking the lake and Lion rock."

The Otunna Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were amazing and went above and beyond. They offered tips and always wanted to help to give us the best stay. The breakfast was incredible, there was a huge variety include rotors, fruit, pancakes, hoppers smoothies and curried dishes. The rooms were lovely with a ‘jungle feel’ with the well planted garden that the verandas looked over, complete with swings and regular seating for relaxing. This is 100% on the return list-i can’t recommend it highly enough."

EKHO Sigiriya

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here for 1 night but it was absolutely delightful! The staff was very hospitable, the amenities were great, lication of the hotel relative to the touristy attractions was fantastic, breakfast was on point, room was decent sized and clean too. Gave us nothing to complain about. 10/10 and would highly recommend."

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

10/10 Excellent

"Listen people- this place is AMAZING!!! Like living in a dream, not less. It is isolated from any noise, in the nature. If we only knew, we would stay there for a week minimum! The rooms are so special that I can’t describe- beautiful, air conditioned and comfortable. Breakfast was great and the staff was really amazing. When you book a room, contact the property and book also the village tour & safari. You will get a great full day package. I will definitely go back there!"

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."

Deer Park Hotel

8/10 Good

"Incredible helpful and friendly staff and beautiful ground. My cottage with the outdoor shower was charming. Spa facilities were not available during hours that i wanted to use them, ieri early morning and evening before and after excursion, that was sad. No pool towels also a minus. Dinner menu was expensive but nothing was very good. Breakfast however was delicious! Sri lankan menù was bevande expectation. I enjoyed my stay very much."

Other attractions near Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum?

Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum is located in an area of Polonnaruwa that travelers like for its lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 21 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum?

Adjacent to Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum, 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. Another good choice is Hotel Sudu Araliya, located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum?

Expedia has 21 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum.

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Our top choices for Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum hotels

1. Risenlak Holiday Resort

2. Hotel Sudu Araliya

3. Seyara Holiday Resort

4. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

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. Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

Compare popular hotels close to Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Top Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum Hotel Reviews

Jetwing Vil Uyana, A Luxury Reserve

Heritance Kandalama

Hotel Sigiriya

The Otunna Guest House

EKHO Sigiriya

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

Back of Beyond - Pidurangala

Hotel Sudu Araliya

Deer Park Hotel

Other attractions near Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Polonnaruwa Vatadage

Shiva Devalaya

Hatadage

Nissanka Latha Mandapaya

Gal Pota

Pabula Vihara

Rankot Vihara

Buddha Seema Prasada

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