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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

2 km from Gal Pota

Graeme

￥1,872

￥2,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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

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.

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

2. Seyara Holiday Resort

2.3 km from Gal Pota

Maxwell

￥2,173

￥2,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A covered outdoor area with a seating arrangement, a wooden door, and a building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, one with a red blanket and the other with a green towel.

Three people seated on a sofa with a window in the background.

A green house with a red door, surrounded by lush greenery and a dirt path leading to the entrance.

3. Jayaru Guest House

1.1 km from Gal Pota

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An aerial view of a large, secluded resort with multiple buildings surrounded by dense forest and water bodies.

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

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.

4. Hotel Sudu Araliya

2.8 km from Gal Pota

Dilan

￥7,769

￥10,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

5. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

1.6 km from Gal Pota

"Binara Home Stay に到着した時、宿の主人から何年も前にHotels.comのアカウントを閉じたので、こちらの到着を予定していなかったと言われた。また宿泊代金も受け取ってないと言われました。Hotels.comに連絡をとってほしいと言われ、日本の友人にも協力を求めてHotels.comに電話をした。なぜずっと前から予約をしているのに、しかも宿泊客がこのようなことでHotels.comに連絡を取らないといけないのか？　宿の主人は良い人だったので宿泊を受けてくれました。部屋に冷蔵庫やクーラーはありません。２階建の2階の部屋だったので暑くて寝られませんでした。また暑くてドアを開けっぱなしにしたので、身体中蚊にかまれました。朝食２食と自転車利用代とミネラレル・ウォーター２本分の代金4,300Rsをチェックアウトの時に知らされ、支払いました。"

Mitsunobu

￥1,371

￥1,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

6. Rock Cascade Homestay

1 km from Gal Pota

"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

￥2,173

￥2,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

A poolside dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue pool.

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

7. Hotel Mahanuge

1.2 km from Gal Pota

Birte

￥6,563

￥8,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

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

Two wooden beds with cross-bracing, white bedding, and a blue pillow.

8. Nadun Rest

1.1 km from Gal Pota

Carmen

￥2,963

￥3,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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 covered outdoor area with a concrete floor, white pillars, and a red border. There are several black chairs and a few scooters parked nearby.

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

9. Kumari Resort

2.4 km from Gal Pota

Hagai

￥824

￥1,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

10. 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

￥2,515

￥2,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

2.1 km from Gal Pota

￥4,642

￥6,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A patio area with wooden chairs and tables, surrounded by potted plants and a building with windows.

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

An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, surrounded by greenery and a building with large windows.

A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, and mosquito netting.

12. Dilshan Guest House

0.9 km from Gal Pota

￥6,196,662

￥7,563,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

A simple, open-air structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by a dirt area and trees.

13. Kamatha Resort

1.9 km from Gal Pota

￥2,963

￥3,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

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

14. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

2.5 km from Gal Pota

￥64,103

￥86,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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 Gal Pota

Christopher

￥14,750

￥19,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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 hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle and teapots, and curtains with a pattern.

A room with a bed, a sofa, a window with curtains, and a trash bin.

16. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

8.7 km from Gal Pota

George

￥4,042

￥4,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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

A bed with a white mattress and a grey blanket, a wooden headboard, and a wall-mounted wooden bed frame.

17. Green Kingdom Resort

3.6 km from Gal Pota

￥2,689

￥3,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

18. Haritha Holidays

14.6 km from Gal Pota

William E

￥3,371

￥4,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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.

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

19. Hotel Viverra

10.8 km from Gal Pota

￥4,939

￥6,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A traditional building with a covered porch, steps leading to a door, and a small garden area with plants and a tree.

A bed with a red and white bedspread, two red pillows, and a small wooden nightstand with a lamp.

A single bed with a red and white bedspread, two white pillows, and a colorful quilted pillow. There are two wall-mounted light fixtures and a power outlet on the wall.

A room with four blue plastic chairs arranged in a semi-circle, a small table with a framed picture, and a window with sheer curtains.

20. Ela Addara Arunalu

6.5 km from Gal Pota

￥1,630

￥1,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Compare popular hotels close to Gal Pota

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Seyara Holiday Resort	8.0 Very good 24 reviews	View
Risenlak Holiday Resort	8.8 Excellent 22 reviews	View
Jayaru Guest House	9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews	View
Hotel Sudu Araliya	7.2 Good 52 reviews	View
Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge	8.0 Very good 5 reviews	View

Top Gal Pota Hotel Reviews

Sigiriya King's Resort

10/10 Excellent

"as amazing as siguriya itself is, and it is, the staff at king's resort were the highlight. nothing was too much trouble, true professional hospitality, it was great. we were there for our 20th wedding anniversary and they made it special. sri lanka is amazing. truely. did i mention the plunge pool? you'll prob want to get that. the big pool is brilliant but the plunge pool, for us, was really special"

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

10/10 Excellent

"Such a beautiful and special place. Just be aware that it’s a bit rustic and because it’s close to the swamp, there are a lot of insects at night. But if you stay inside and don’t mind roughing it a bit, this place is such a great experience and unmatched views and environment. Amazing owner and staff, always so eager to please. Even cooked us a fabulous dinner!"

Hotel Sigiriya

10/10 Excellent

"This is a large hotel and there did seem to be a couple of large groups staying there but this did not detract from our experience. Nice rooms with everything you could need, water readily provided. The pool is ok but the selling point for it is the fantastic view of Lions Rock. We ate in the restaurant on the first night and the buffet had a good selection of food to suit all palates. Breakfast was excellent, you can choose Sri Lankan or more western options. Plenty of choice. Overall I would definitely recommend this hotel."

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."

Heritance Kandalama

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location and service"

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."

Ayurvie Sigiriya - Ayurvedic Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service, location and staff"

Gabaa Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"We were extremely happy with our 3 nights stay at Gabaa. Staff were superb. All the cabins were hidden amongst the nature, making it must more relaxing and enjoyable. Property was very quiet and had plenty of privacy. Hiruni and Eranda and also everyone else were always available and made our stay memorable. My kids didn’t want to leave the property. Rooms very spacious and AC was worked perfectly. We got some tea and food and they were authentic."

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?

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 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Gal Pota. Other good choices around the area include Deer Park Hotel and Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel.

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gal Pota?

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Our top choices for Gal Pota hotels

1. Risenlak Holiday Resort

2. Seyara Holiday Resort

3. Jayaru Guest House

4. Hotel Sudu Araliya

5. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

6. Rock Cascade Homestay

7. Hotel Mahanuge

8. Nadun Rest

9. Kumari Resort

10. SSC VIlla

11. Hotel Dunhinda

12. Dilshan Guest House

13. Kamatha Resort

14. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

15. Deer Park Hotel

16. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

17. Green Kingdom Resort

18. Haritha Holidays

19. Hotel Viverra

20. Ela Addara Arunalu

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Top Gal Pota Hotel Reviews

Sigiriya King's Resort

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

Hotel Sigiriya

Sunshine Resort and Spa

Heritance Kandalama

Flower Garden Eco Village

The Otunna Guest House

Ayurvie Sigiriya - Ayurvedic Retreat

Gabaa Resort & Spa

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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