Hotel Sudu Araliya

Property class: 3.5

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Consider a stay at Hotel Sudu Araliya and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in a massage at Ayurveda, Unani Retreat and Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Lake View Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is P3,321
P4,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a television.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, chairs, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden cabinet with glass doors, a sink, a bed with a red blanket, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Suite with Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden furniture, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Single Room

  • Lake view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite with Lake View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Polonnaruwa, Hotel Sudu Araliya is in the city center and near a train station. Minneriya National Park and Parakrama Samudra reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mahaweli Play Ground and Habarana Cultural Center. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our Polonnaruwa travel guide
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New Town, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province, 51000

What's nearby

  • A historical stone structure with a central seated figure, flanked by two large circular towers and intricate carvings.
    Polonnaruwa Vatadage
    4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • A group of elephants wading through a shallow water body in a grassy area.
    Minneriya National Park
    26 min drive - 25.1 km
  • A baby elephant with its trunk extended, surrounded by adult elephants in a grassy area.
    Kaudulla National Park
    34 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Parakrama Samudra
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum
    4 min drive - 3.0 km

Restaurants

  • Priyamali Gedara
    9 min drive
  • Kfc
    5 min drive
  • Hungry Muppets
    3 min drive
  • Hotel De Infas
    12 min drive
  • Pabalu Mandapa
    7 min drive

About this property

Hotel Sudu Araliya

  • Family-friendly hotel in the city center
  • You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Hotel Sudu Araliya. Indulge in a massage at Ayurveda, Unani Retreat and Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Lake View Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
    • Free self parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and barbecue grills
    • Luggage storage, a billiards/pool table, and a banquet hall
  • Room features
  • All 104 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like safes and free bottled water.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries
    • LED TVs with cable channels
    • Mini fridges, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lake View Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 6 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Sudu Araliya have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Sudu Araliya?

As of Sep 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Sudu Araliya on Sep 27, 2026 start from P3,321, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Sudu Araliya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Sudu Araliya?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Sudu Araliya?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Sudu Araliya located?

This family-friendly Polonnaruwa hotel is located in the historical district, within 2 mi (3 km) of Parakrama Samudra and Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum. Hatadage and Shiva Devalaya are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Sudu Araliya Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel nice staff friendly and helpful! Will return again for sure! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location

Excellent location. Great staff Catered to our needs with care.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Excellent staff and easily the best hotel in Polonnaruwa. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice quiet place near a lake
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel

Nice place. Better than the pictures
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

It looks promising in places, but sadly the whole place smelled damp when we visited.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel great Staff

Great staff and fab hotel. Nothing was too much trouble
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Goede locatie, als je toekomt oogt het luxe maar de kamers zijn verouderd maar toch oke. Alles wordt niet zo onderhouden zoals we gewoon zijn. Onze kamer had een gebroken raam en je zag dat het niet recent gebroken is. Badhanddoek rook fis en gewassen maar had een gerafeld gat erin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Déception

J’ai réservé cet hôtel uniquement pour la salle de sport (car en pleine préparation de courses). À mon arrivée, ils m’annoncent que la salle de sport est fermée sans motif. La chambre est propre si l’on n’est pas regardant sur les cafards et les moisissures dans la salle de bain La chambre est très mal insonorisée. Difficile de se reposer. Les clients et le personnel qui se parlent d’un bout à l’autre du couloir, les enfants qui hurlent dès 7h du matin!!!! Et oui l'hôtel est en partie responsable de cela. On choisit ses clients. Il n’y a pas que l’argent qui compte. Côte petit déjeuner, c’est très cher pour un buffet. D’ailleurs les saveurs du petit déjeuner et le prix ont fait que je n’ai pas voulu tester le buffet du soir! Il y a énormément de petits restaurants tellement délicieux à proximité !!! Commandez un tuk tuk et fuyez cet endroit! Le personnel est agréable et réactif aux demandes. Le service de machine à laver est hors de prix comme tout le reste d’ailleurs mais le linge sens très bon quand il revient! Vérifiez bien les prix et prenez en photos la feuille qui justifie des vêtements que vous avez donné pour vérifier vos prix. Le parc est très agréable et immense avec la vue sur le lac. Les aigles et les singes sont présents. Une expérience en définitive fort peu agréable et c’est sans aucun regret que j ai quitté cet établissement où j’ai passé 6 nuits car tout était payé à l’avance et non remboursable (sinon je serais partit tout de suite)
« Animal de compagnie » mort
Parties communes sales
Parties communes délabrées
Parties communes encombrées
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zimmer groß und sauber. Personal freundlich und bemüht. Pool groß genug und sauber. Aufzug immer noch kaputt. Dachterrasse leider wenig einladend. Wäschereiservice absolut mangelhaft - Flecken wurden nicht entfernt, Wäsche roch nach nichts. Auf Reklamation wurden uns die noch dreckigen Teile erlassen Allerdings Frage ich mich bis heute noch, was genau das für Flecken sind. Selbst mein eigenes T-Shirt ist so verdreckt, das hätte ich sicher vorher bemerkt. TV war kaputt, würde von meinem Mann "repariert". Im Beisein eines Technikers. Anschließend kamen noch. Weitere zwei Techniker, um das Problem zu lösen. Schlechte Kommunikation untereinander also. Strand sehr klein, direkt am Hotel wegen großer Steine nicht zu nutzen, Turtle Beachbdaneben ständig überfüllt. Essen war okay, Frühstück als Lunch Box sehr dürftig, Frühstück vor Ort aber in Ordnung und reichlich. Abends abla carte abwechslungsreich und gut, eher kleine Portionen und leider war der Salat sehr braun. Für kurze Aufenthalte in Ordnung, für längere Aufenthalte eher nicht zu empfehlen. Dafür ist der Gesamtpreis dann auch zu teuer gewesen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bel hotel

Hotel très beau, le service agréable, super piscine , nourriture bonne et plutot variée. Petit bémol notre salle de bain était sale les 2 jours avec une mauvaise odeur .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
湖を眺めながら朝食が食べられた点が良かったです。お部屋はとても綺麗でしたが、バルコニーの扉をしっかりと閉めていても蚊が窓に大量に張り付いていて、幾つかが隙間から入り込んで来ていたのでその点だけ気になりました。全体的にはとても過ごしやすかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Air conditioning is okay. Dinner is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

湖の夕焼けが、すばらしい！

湖を上手く取り込んだリゾート的な雰囲気で、庭の散歩を楽しめる。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
スイートルームに宿泊しましたが、ゴキブリが出た為、せっかくの部屋も快適に過ごす事ができませんでした。食事も値段の割においしくありませんでした。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bel endroit

Bel établissement magnifiquement situé sur les bords du lac, grande piscine, magnifique jardin et surtout proximité d'animaux. Plusieurs fois des buffles d'eau et même des éléphants sont venus juste au bord de l'établissement. Sans même parler des innombrables oiseaux (échassiers, hérons, aigrettes...). Nous recommandons. Seul bémol, le wifi est un peu faiblard
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Vergane glorie, kamers vies en erg gehorig

Hotel, ver afgelegen van het centrum, wordt veel gebruikt voor feesten en partijen die ‘s ochtends om 7.00 uur al beginnen met heel veel herrie. Focus van de accommodatie gaat uit naar deze feestelijkheden: hotelgasten moeten steeds wijken voor feesten (buffet is steeds ergens anders, soms weggestopt in vieze en verouderde ruimte). Feestgangers rond het zwembad, volledig gekleed... Kamers zijn erg gehorig: gasten die luid roepend door de gangen lopen en keukengeluiden (kletterende borden) tot diep in de nacht.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor value and limited (not good) food choice!

The hotel looked promising upon arrival, with a big open reception housing many elephants. However, the 'hot' buffet food was cool, the salads were warm, the breakfast fruit juice dispensers were dirty with lots of fruit flies evident. The range of food was 95% spicy and not geared for western tastes. The shower gave only cold water. We were woken with maintenance drilling at 7.45am.Not that close to Kaudella NP. It was not all bad though...there was a good view of the lake and monkeys in the close by trees. Massage excellent value, but Hotel Not good value at £67 half board; beers were also expensive at around 750 Rs for 625ml bottle.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful surroundings; pity about the condition

Very convenient base for visiting Polonnaruwa sights. Beautiful surroundings and well kept grounds, Can't say that about the condition of the rooms ..... but they were adequate for a 1 night stay. Restaurant seemed to cater to large tour groups.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very disappointed.

Have to change 3times room. Booked for lake view. At the end got nothing. Toilet & shower was dirty. Bed was with poky springs. Only the staffs are good & friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

I chose this hotel because it said all rooms with lake view. Mine was facing a field with a tiny view of the lake at the corner. I requested for high floor but got the 1st floor. According to the reception, all rooms fully booked, but during dinner, there were only about 12 people. The car park had only 6 vehicles. Room is big. Tv small with wires exposed. The lights are of 2 colours, warm and white; looks like they ran out of the same colour lights. Hotel under renovation. Bathroom - a yucky smell coming from the drain near the washbasin. After pouring water into it and leaving the extractor fan on, the smell dissipated. No shower gel. Nice hot water. Electric power was interrupted a few times which stopped the A/C. Wifi is out of range in the end rooms. Even then, wifi does not automatically connects when in range. Dinner buffet quite a good spread. The French onion soup and kottu were good. Flies in the open restaurant. Sprawling grounds - good for kids to run around. There were big red ants though. A good size Swimming pool. The back of the hotel faces the lake and one can see elephants and buffaloes in the distance. Peaceful. Some staff have Pinkerton Syndrome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel with great view

This hotel located on center of the historical site. All places are in waking distance. Hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. Even chef offered to prepare a special meal for kid without any additional fee.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place to spend a day ir two.

I have to say we were a little disappointed with our stay. The website stated that the hotel had 5 restaurants and several pools. The hotel had only one restaurant, which served a variety of cuisines, and the food was very nice, but we expected to have a variety of places to try, not just one! Also, there was only one pool and a childrens small pool. Very nice pool, but again, only one! Please be more careful with how you advertise accommodation. The staff really make the place....without thir efforts it would not be a pleasant stay, so they are to be commended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

Great hotel with small improvements needed

Great location and excellent staff. Only let down was lack of housekeeping which had to be requested in the evening. Also tea and coffee facilities were provided with a UK plug but no adaptor, could only use as we had an adaptor. Breakfast was fantastic buffet and pool excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017