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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

P788

P940 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

A courtyard with a covered walkway, surrounded by greenery and potted plants.

A cozy living room with two plaid armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.

2. Seyara Holiday Resort

2.7 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Maxwell

P859

P1,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 bedroom with a bed, a wooden bench, a mirror, and yellow curtains.

A covered outdoor area with a wooden floor, metal railing, and a view of a building with a light source.

3. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

1.9 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Sébastien

P542

P709 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

4. Hotel Sudu Araliya

2.1 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Dilan

P3,266

P4,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

5. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

1.5 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Thavrith

P708

P844 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 hotel entrance with a stone facade, a 'GODESS' sign above the windows, and a variety of potted plants in front.

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

6. Rock Cascade Homestay

0.8 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

"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

P859

P1,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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.

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, sofas, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

7. Hotel Mahanuge

1.8 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Birte

P2,702

P3,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

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

8. Nadun Rest

0.9 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Carmen

P1,171

P1,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A paved pathway in a park with trees on both sides.

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.

9. Kumari Resort

2.7 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Hagai

P358

P465 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

10. 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

P994

P1,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A conference room with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a stage with a blue backdrop, and ceiling fans.

11. Hotel Dunhinda

2.3 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

P2,039

P2,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 sign for a resort with a directional arrow and distance to polonnaruwa.

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

12. Kamatha Resort

1.6 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

P1,171

P1,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 room with two wooden beds, each with a striped bedspread and white pillows.

13. Dilshan Guest House

0.2 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

P2,814,840

P3,355,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

14. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

3.1 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

P28,148

P36,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 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.

15. Deer Park Hotel

10 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Christopher

P6,072

P7,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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.

16. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

8.9 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

George

P1,718

P2,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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.

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

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

17. Green Kingdom Resort

4.1 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

P1,063

P1,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A courtyard with a brick building, potted plants, and a concrete floor.

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

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

18. Haritha Holidays

14.8 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

William E

P1,417

P1,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

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

19. Hotel Viverra

11 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

P1,952

P2,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A gated entrance with a sign for Haritha Holidays.

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

A building with a green roof and multiple potted plants around it.

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

P1,431

P1,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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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
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
Sudu Neluma Home Stay	10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews	View

Top Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum Hotel Reviews

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."

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."

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."

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?

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 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum. 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 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. Seyara Holiday Resort

3. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

4. Hotel Sudu Araliya

5. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

6. Rock Cascade Homestay

7. Hotel Mahanuge

8. Nadun Rest

9. Kumari Resort

10. SSC VIlla

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

Sunshine Resort and Spa

Sigiriya Jungles

Heritance Kandalama

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

Flower Garden Eco Village

The Otunna Guest House

Hotel Sigiriya

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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