The Best Hotels Closest to Kiri Vihara Temple in Polonnaruwa for 2026

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Standard Room (Standard Double or Twin with Fan) | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

1. Seyara Holiday Resort

1.8 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

Maxwell

NT$443

NT$575 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request)

2. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

2.5 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

Sébastien

NT$518

NT$679 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

3. Rock Cascade Homestay

2.6 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

"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

NT$443

NT$575 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

4. Hotel Mahanuge

1 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

"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

NT$1,393

NT$1,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Deluxe Twin Room, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

5. Nadun Rest

2.7 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

Carmen

NT$604

NT$784 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

6. Kumari Resort

1.9 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

Hagai

NT$185

NT$240 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

7. SSC VIlla

2.5 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

"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

NT$512

NT$611 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

8. Hotel Dunhinda

3 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

NT$1,051

NT$1,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Family Quadruple Room, Balcony | Balcony

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

9. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

0.8 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

NT$14,512

NT$19,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

10. Dilshan Guest House

2.6 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

NT$1,451,160

NT$1,729,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

11. Risenlak Holiday Resort

3.7 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

Graeme

NT$406

NT$485 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Deer Park Cottage Lake View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

12. Deer Park Hotel

9.5 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

Christopher

NT$3,130

NT$4,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Garden View | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Garden View | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing

13. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

7.9 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

George

NT$886

NT$1,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking, Garden View | View from room

14. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

3.9 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

Thavrith

NT$365

NT$435 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)

15. Green Kingdom Resort

3.3 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

NT$548

NT$653 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

Triple Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

16. Haritha Holidays

13.6 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

William E

NT$730

NT$871 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

17. Hotel Viverra

10 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

NT$1,006

NT$1,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee on weekends

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Patio, Garden View | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, iron/ironing board (on request)

18. Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

13.1 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

NT$738

NT$871 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

19. Kamatha Resort

3.3 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

NT$604

NT$784 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

20. Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel

9.3 km from Kiri Vihara Temple

Peipei

NT$2,670

NT$3,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 14 - Aug 15

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Seyara Holiday Resort	8.0 Very Good 24 reviews	View
Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews	View
Rock Cascade Homestay	7.4 Good 8 reviews	View
Hotel Mahanuge	3.4 3 reviews	View
Nadun Rest	4.0 2 reviews	View

Top Kiri Vihara Temple Hotel Reviews

Jetwing Vil Uyana, A Luxury Reserve

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing rooms/villa for in the paddy fields, lovely pool and communal spaces, great service and friendly staff and a really nice restaurant with a great ambience and good food. Highly recommended as a great hotel to unwind and relax in a fantastic setting…"

Hotel Sigiriya

10/10 Excellent

"This is a beautiful hotel. The rooms are nice and clean, grounds cleaned every day and the hotel has a great vibe. The breakfast was the best in Sri Lanka. The only area to improve is the restaurant food. We had a lunch when we arrived and it was OK, not great and overpriced. There are several excellent local restaurants just 10 minute walk from the hotel, overlooking the lake and Lion rock."

The Otunna Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were amazing and went above and beyond. They offered tips and always wanted to help to give us the best stay. The breakfast was incredible, there was a huge variety include rotors, fruit, pancakes, hoppers smoothies and curried dishes. The rooms were lovely with a ‘jungle feel’ with the well planted garden that the verandas looked over, complete with swings and regular seating for relaxing. This is 100% on the return list-i can’t recommend it highly enough."

EKHO Sigiriya

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here for 1 night but it was absolutely delightful! The staff was very hospitable, the amenities were great, lication of the hotel relative to the touristy attractions was fantastic, breakfast was on point, room was decent sized and clean too. Gave us nothing to complain about. 10/10 and would highly recommend."

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

10/10 Excellent

"Listen people- this place is AMAZING!!! Like living in a dream, not less. It is isolated from any noise, in the nature. If we only knew, we would stay there for a week minimum! The rooms are so special that I can’t describe- beautiful, air conditioned and comfortable. Breakfast was great and the staff was really amazing. When you book a room, contact the property and book also the village tour & safari. You will get a great full day package. I will definitely go back there!"

Heritance Kandalama

10/10 Excellent

"Truly a once in a lifetime experience staying in this hotel. It is built around the rock face overlooking a lake and you really do feel entirely immersed in the nature. We had monkeys on our balcony as well as in the open corridors on the way to breakfast, we even saw a wild elephant on the island opposite from the lobby, it was incredible! There are also three pools to choose from, my favourite was the infinity one overlooking the lake which was the best view I have ever swam with. The location is great too as a base for the cultural triangle. We did lions rock and an elephant safari one day, on which we saw over 200 wild elephants. The next day we also did the Dambulla cave temple so you can do so much around this location. Wish we could have stayed for longer than the two nights we did to enjoy the hotel itself more as well as all the sites to see in the area. The room was comfortable and clean and the staff were always so helpful and welcoming. The food was amazing with so many choices for breakfast and in the buffet restaurant in the evening."

Back of Beyond - Pidurangala

10/10 Excellent

"A very beautiful property tucked inside a jungle. We had a wonderful stay in a tree house and loved waking up with the birds chirping in the trees. Staff was very helpful throughout our entire stay. The lion rock is only 15 mins away."

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 Kiri Vihara Temple

Lankatilaka Temple

After visiting Lankatilaka Temple, 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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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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Gal Viharaya

8.6/10 (10 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Nissankamallapura when you stop by Gal Viharaya. Amble around the area's lakeside, or seek out its 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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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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Tivanka Image House

Find out about the history of Nissankamallapura with a stop at Tivanka Image House. 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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kiri Vihara Temple?

Kiri Vihara Temple is located in a historic area of Polonnaruwa that travelers like for its lakeside setting and biking. You'll find 47 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Kiri Vihara Temple?

EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kiri Vihara Temple. Another good choice is Hotel Sudu Araliya, located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to Kiri Vihara Temple?

Expedia has 47 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Kiri Vihara Temple.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kiri Vihara Temple, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Kiri Vihara Temple.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kiri Vihara Temple?

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Our top choices for Kiri Vihara Temple hotels

1. Seyara Holiday Resort

2. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

3. Rock Cascade Homestay

4. Hotel Mahanuge

5. Nadun Rest

6. Kumari Resort

7. SSC VIlla

8. Hotel Dunhinda

9. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

10. Dilshan Guest House

11. Risenlak Holiday Resort

12. Deer Park Hotel

13. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

14. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

15. Green Kingdom Resort

16. Haritha Holidays

17. Hotel Viverra

18. Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

19. Kamatha Resort

20. Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Kiri Vihara Temple

Top Kiri Vihara Temple Hotel Reviews

Jetwing Vil Uyana, A Luxury Reserve

Hotel Sigiriya

The Otunna Guest House

EKHO Sigiriya

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

Heritance Kandalama

Back of Beyond - Pidurangala

Hotel Sudu Araliya

Deer Park Hotel

Other attractions near Kiri Vihara Temple

Lankatilaka Temple

Buddha Seema Prasada

Gal Viharaya

Rankot Vihara

Pabula Vihara

Tivanka Image House

Gal Pota

Hatadage

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