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

A hotel room with two single beds, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

1. Risenlak Holiday Resort

2 km from Gal Pota

Graeme

₩16,857

₩20,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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

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

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

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

2. Seyara Holiday Resort

2.3 km from Gal Pota

Maxwell

₩18,371

₩23,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by trees and covered seating areas.

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

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.

3. Hotel Sudu Araliya

2.8 km from Gal Pota

Dilan

₩69,892

₩91,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

4. 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

₩11,588

₩15,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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.

5. 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

₩18,371

₩23,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

An outdoor covered patio area with tables and chairs, a grassy lawn, and trees in the background.

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.

6. Hotel Mahanuge

1.2 km from Gal Pota

Birte

₩57,823

₩75,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

7. Nadun Rest

1.1 km from Gal Pota

Carmen

₩25,057

₩32,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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.

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

8. Kumari Resort

2.4 km from Gal Pota

Hagai

₩7,662

₩9,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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.

9. 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

₩21,263

₩25,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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 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.

10. Hotel Dunhinda

2.1 km from Gal Pota

₩43,620

₩56,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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.

11. Kamatha Resort

1.9 km from Gal Pota

₩25,057

₩32,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

12. Dilshan Guest House

0.9 km from Gal Pota

₩60,232,500

₩71,792,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

13. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

2.5 km from Gal Pota

₩602,325

₩788,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

A building with a stone staircase leading to a covered area surrounded by large 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 surrounded by dense trees and tall grasses.

14. Deer Park Hotel

10 km from Gal Pota

Christopher

₩129,928

₩168,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

15. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

8.7 km from Gal Pota

George

₩36,754

₩43,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

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

16. Green Kingdom Resort

3.6 km from Gal Pota

₩22,744

₩27,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 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.

17. Haritha Holidays

14.6 km from Gal Pota

William E

₩30,317

₩36,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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.

18. Hotel Viverra

10.8 km from Gal Pota

₩41,765

₩54,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A gated entrance with a sign for Haritha Holidays.

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

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

A bed with a patterned headboard, a chair, and a curtain.

19. Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

14 km from Gal Pota

₩30,623

₩36,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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 garage with a white door, a brick wall, and a gravel driveway.

20. seth way echo village

14.6 km from Gal Pota

₩96,372

₩113,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Gal Pota

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	8.0 Very good 5 reviews	View
Rock Cascade Homestay	7.4 Good 8 reviews	View

Top Gal Pota 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."

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."

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."

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 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.

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Our top choices for Gal Pota hotels

1. Risenlak Holiday Resort

2. Seyara Holiday Resort

3. Hotel Sudu Araliya

4. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

5. Rock Cascade Homestay

6. Hotel Mahanuge

7. Nadun Rest

8. Kumari Resort

9. SSC VIlla

10. Hotel Dunhinda

11. Kamatha Resort

12. Dilshan Guest House

13. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

14. Deer Park Hotel

15. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

16. Green Kingdom Resort

17. Haritha Holidays

18. Hotel Viverra

19. Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

20. seth way echo village

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Top Gal Pota Hotel Reviews

Sunshine Resort and Spa

Heritance Kandalama

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

Flower Garden Eco Village

The Otunna Guest House

Hotel Sigiriya

Gabaa Resort & Spa

Sigiriya King's Resort

Hotel Sudu Araliya

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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