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

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.

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.

1. Hotel Sudu Araliya

Polonnaruwa

Dilan

NZ$109

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

A two-story 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.

2. Green Kingdom Resort

Polonnaruwa

NZ$33

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, dense forest, and several buildings.

A thatched-roof structure with outdoor seating and a grassy area in front.

A traditional building with a tiled roof, potted plants, and a water feature.

A poolside area with wooden lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.

3. Giman Free Beach Resort

Mankerni

Lucas

NZ$149

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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.

4. Hotel Mahanuge

Polonnaruwa

"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

NZ$87

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

5. Seyara Holiday Resort

Polonnaruwa

Maxwell

NZ$29

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A covered outdoor area with a wooden floor, metal railing, and a view of a building with a light source.

6. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

Polonnaruwa

Sébastien

NZ$32

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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 bathroom with a white sink, a glass mirror, a urinal, and a shower door.

A conference room with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a stage with a blue backdrop, and ceiling fans.

7. Hotel Dunhinda

Polonnaruwa

NZ$70

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A balcony 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.

A view through a window with a view of a green field and trees.

8. Risenlak Holiday Resort

Polonnaruwa

Graeme

NZ$25

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 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 wooden staircase leading up to a covered area, surrounded by dense green foliage.

9. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa

NZ$981

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A wooden table and chairs under a thatched roof, overlooking a rice paddy field.

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.

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

10. Kamatha Resort

Polonnaruwa

NZ$41

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

Outdoor seating with chairs and tables in a park setting.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden chair, a mirror, and a door.

A series of ancient stone structures and statues, likely part of a historical site.

A large Buddha statue with intricate carvings, a brick platform, and a metal fence.

11. The Senaro Holiday Inn

Hingurakgoda

NZ$40

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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 hotel entrance with a stone facade, a 'GODESS' sign above the windows, and a variety of potted plants in front.

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

12. Rock Cascade Homestay

Polonnaruwa

"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

NZ$30

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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 potted plants and a concrete floor.

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

13. Nadun Rest

Polonnaruwa

Carmen

NZ$40

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A two-story building with a balcony and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

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

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

A nighttime view of a garden with illuminated plants and a water feature.

14. SSC VIlla

Polonnaruwa

"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

NZ$32

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 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 bathroom with a sink, mirror, and potted plants.

15. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

Polonnaruwa

Thavrith

NZ$22

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

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

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

A room with two wooden beds, each with a striped bedspread and white pillows.

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

16. Dilshan Guest House

Polonnaruwa

NZ$90,678

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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 paved pathway in a park with trees on both sides.

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.

17. Kumari Resort

Polonnaruwa

Hagai

NZ$12

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Top Welikanda Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Welikanda

Giman Free Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. You have your own private beach away from tourist. Very big rooms. Lots of hermit crabs to see. Very cool place to stay!"

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."

Risenlak Holiday Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Very good aircon, nice airy room. Breakfast served on the verandah at the time of your choice. Within walking distance of town. Owner lives downstairs and is very friendly and helpful. "

EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful room two doors away from where Queen Elizabeth stayed. Fabulous little infinity pool and only two of us in there. Stunning view with sundowners on the terrace spoilt by terrorist monkey determined to steal something off our table. Enormous curry with enough dishes to feed at least 3 adults!"

More cheap accommodation in Welikanda

Kumari Resort

No 155, Bendiwewa Polonnaruwa North Central Province

NZ$12

29 Sept - 30 Sept

includes taxes & fees

2/10 (1 review)

Risenlak Holiday Resort

136/2, New Town Road, 2nd Canal Polonnaruwa North Central Province

NZ$25

29 Sept - 30 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (22 reviews)

Green Kingdom Resort

32-B,1 Ela Road Polonnaruwa North Central Province

NZ$33

30 Sept - 1 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Nadun Rest

23, Circle Road Polonnaruwa North Central Province

NZ$40

19 Sept - 20 Sept

includes taxes & fees

4/10 (2 reviews)

Jungle View Guest

No. 46 Sirisangabo Pedesa Polonnaruwa North Central Province

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9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)

Senuri Home stay

New Town Rd Polonnaruwa North Central Province

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Welikanda?

EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa, located 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from the heart of Welikanda, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good choices for your trip to the area are Hotel Sudu Araliya and Giman Free Beach Resort. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Welikanda.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Welikanda has to offer?

Lakes Edge Vacation Bungalow: This holiday home rental outside of Welikanda offers a terrace, a garden and free WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. See all vacation rentals in Welikanda.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Welikanda, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Welikanda.

What is staying in Welikanda like?

Those travelling to Welikanda will definitely enjoy the sights to see and things to do. There are 47 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Welikanda.

What should I do while I'm visiting Welikanda?

Places to visit in the wider area include Gal Viharaya, Pabula Vihara and Tivanka Image House. You'll also find Buddha Seema Prasada and Lankatilaka Temple in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Welikanda guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Welikanda?

The hottest months are usually April and May, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 24°C. The rainiest months in Welikanda are November, December, October and January, with each month seeing an average of 243 mm of rainfall.

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Our top choices for Welikanda hotels

1. Hotel Sudu Araliya

2. Green Kingdom Resort

3. Giman Free Beach Resort

4. Hotel Mahanuge

5. Seyara Holiday Resort

6. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

7. Hotel Dunhinda

8. Risenlak Holiday Resort

9. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

10. Kamatha Resort

11. The Senaro Holiday Inn

12. Rock Cascade Homestay

13. Nadun Rest

14. SSC VIlla

15. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

16. Dilshan Guest House

17. Kumari Resort

Top Welikanda Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Welikanda

Giman Free Beach Resort

Hotel Sudu Araliya

Risenlak Holiday Resort

EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa

More cheap accommodation in Welikanda

Kumari Resort

Risenlak Holiday Resort

Green Kingdom Resort

Nadun Rest

Jungle View Guest

Senuri Home stay

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