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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 modern two-story building with a gated entrance, surrounded by tropical vegetation.

1. Risenlak Holiday Resort

1.3 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Graeme

Rp224.515

Rp267.705 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 bedroom with two wooden beds, a ceiling fan, a mirror, and a chair.

2. Seyara Holiday Resort

2.7 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Maxwell

Rp244.950

Rp317.945 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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.

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by trees and a view of the water.

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

3. Hotel Sudu Araliya

2.1 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Dilan

Rp944.106

Rp1.236.797 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

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

A spacious living area with a staircase, a black sofa, and a dining area with chairs.

4. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

1.9 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Sébastien

Rp154.519

Rp202.406 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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 kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

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

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

Rp244.950

Rp317.945 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

6. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

1.5 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Thavrith

Rp202.028

Rp240.756 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

"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

Rp770.990

Rp1.000.745 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

A covered outdoor area with a red auto-rickshaw parked in front.

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.

8. Nadun Rest

0.9 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Carmen

Rp334.096

Rp433.682 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

A room with cloud-patterned walls and a beach scene at the bottom.

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

Rp283.500

Rp337.908 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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 paved pathway in a park with trees on both sides.

10. Kumari Resort

2.7 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Hagai

Rp102.156

Rp132.599 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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 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.

11. Hotel Dunhinda

2.3 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Rp581.616

Rp754.938 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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 wooden sign for a resort with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery.

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

12. Kamatha Resort

1.6 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Rp334.096

Rp433.657 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

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

A building with a red roof and a sign advertising guest rooms.

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

Rp803.115.000

Rp957.247.225 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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

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.

14. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

3.1 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Rp8.031.150

Rp10.520.149 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

A building surrounded by dense trees and tall grasses.

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.

15. Deer Park Hotel

10 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Christopher

Rp1.732.408

Rp2.248.722 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

A room with a glass door, a chair, and a bed with patterned curtains.

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

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

Rp490.061

Rp578.272 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

A large stone Buddha statue in a historical site with ancient brick structures and trees in the background.

A two-story 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

Rp303.256

Rp361.456 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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

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

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

18. Haritha Holidays

14.8 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

William E

Rp404.235

Rp481.869 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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

19. Hotel Viverra

11 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Rp556.879

Rp722.829 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, a wooden bench, a wardrobe, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A building with brick walls and white shutters, featuring a staircase leading to a door.

A bed with a wooden frame, two pillows, and a striped blanket.

20. seth way echo village

14.8 km from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Rp1.284.984

Rp1.516.281 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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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
Hotel Sudu Araliya	7.2 Good 52 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

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."

Sigiriya King's Resort

8/10 Good

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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 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 cycling 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 cycling 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 cycling 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 cycling trails.

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Gal Pota

Find out about the history of Polonnaruwa with a stop at Gal Pota. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling 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 cycling trails.

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Rankot Vihara

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Polonnaruwa with a stop at Rankot Vihara. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling trails.

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Buddha Seema Prasada

Find out about the history of Polonnaruwa when you take a trip to Buddha Seema Prasada. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling 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 travellers like for its lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 21 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place 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 traveller 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 will I be able to find close to Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum?

Expedia has 21 hotels and other accommodation options 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! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available 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. Hotel Sudu Araliya

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. seth way echo village

Compare popular hotels close to Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

Top Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum 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

Sigiriya King's Resort

Hotel Sudu Araliya

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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