New Town Travel Guide
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Hotel Sudu Araliya
Great hotel nice staff friendly and helpful! Will return again for sure! Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Amaara Forest Hotel Sigiriya
Gorgeous hotel in a beautiful setting. In the middle of the forest, this is a hidden little gem, with lovely spacious clean rooms, exceptionally friendly staff, and a luxury lodge like feel! It was out of season, so the hotel was quite quiet, and we had the pool to ourselves. I imagine this is the ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Cinnamon Lodge
Our daughter was sick while we were here and the staff were so great and called a Doctor for us (who visited us in our room) and the hotel staff checked to see how our daughter was after and if she needed food from the buffet brought to her in our room.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Back of Beyond - Pidurangala
This is such a cool hotel, nestled in the jungle. And the novelty of staying in a tree house is quite fun! The hotel can help arrange nature walks which is a nice touch.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Woodland Sanctuary

Gabaa Resort & Spa - Habarana
Beautiful cabins in relaxing gardens. Friendly staff with fantastic inhouse food. Walking distance to main road but set back and feels nice and remote.
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Popular places to visit

Kiri Vihara Temple
After visiting Kiri Vihara Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polonnaruwa. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out its cycling trails.

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.

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 cycling trails.
Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum during your trip to Polonnaruwa. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling trails.
Polonnaruwa Vatadage
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.
Gal Viharaya
You can find out about the history of Nissankamallapura with a stop at Gal Viharaya. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out its cycling trails.
Activities

Polonnaruwa Day Tour with Lunch by Mahaweli

Day Tour to Polannaruwa from Kandy by Lux Tours Lanka

Polonnaruwa Ancient City Private Day Tour (Hidden Gems)

Full-Day Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks Private Safari



