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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.

A hotel lobby with wooden ceilings, ceiling fans, and elephant sculptures.

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

1. Hotel Sudu Araliya

Polonnaruwa

Dilan

CA $69

CA $92 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 dining table set with various food items and utensils, surrounded by chairs.

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

2. Risenlak Holiday Resort

Polonnaruwa

Graeme

CA $18

CA $21 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A staircase with a red handrail leading to a wooden door.

A covered outdoor area with a balcony, potted plants, and a grill.

Outdoor exercise equipment in a park with a brick path, a small building, and trees in the background.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and potted plants.

3. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

Polonnaruwa

Thavrith

CA $14

CA $17 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A wooden dining table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a bed with a view to the outdoors.

A building surrounded by dense trees and tall grasses.

A building with a stone staircase leading to a covered area surrounded by large trees.

4. Deer Park Hotel

Giritale

Christopher

CA $133

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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.

A large stone Buddha statue in a historical site with ancient brick structures and trees in the background.

5. Green Kingdom Resort

Polonnaruwa

CA $24

CA $29 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A room with a tiled floor, wooden chairs, a dining table with chairs, and a patterned 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.

A small, clean bedroom with a single bed, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a green rug.

6. Hotel Dunhinda

Polonnaruwa

CA $46

CA $60 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

7. 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

CA $17

CA $23 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A room with a bed, a door with a geometric design, and a window.

A rural landscape with a thatched-roof hut, surrounded by lush green fields and tall palm trees.

A wooden sign for a resort with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery.

8. Kamatha Resort

Polonnaruwa

CA $26

CA $34 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden bench, a mirror, and yellow curtains.

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.

9. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

Polonnaruwa

Sébastien

CA $11

CA $15 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

10. Seyara Holiday Resort

Polonnaruwa

Maxwell

CA $17

CA $23 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 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.

11. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

Giritale

George

CA $35

CA $42 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A swimming pool with a wooden deck and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A compact refrigerator with a freezer compartment, placed on a wooden bench in a room with wooden walls and flooring.

A covered outdoor seating area with a staircase leading up to it, surrounded by plants and trees.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a door, and a window with curtains.

12. J Villa Sigiriya - Private Pool Chalets

sigiriya

CA $140

CA $165 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Outdoor seating with chairs and tables in a park setting.

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.

A bird perched on a branch, a group of elephants in a field, and a deer in the grass.

13. The Senaro Holiday Inn

Hingurakgoda

CA $26

CA $31 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A room with a sofa, a glass table with a fruit bowl, and a view of a lake through large windows.

A balcony with two chairs and an umbrella, overlooking a body of water and distant mountains.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a small table with flowers, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

A hotel with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden pathway.

14. Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel

Giritale

Peipei

CA $109

CA $143 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A triangular building with a wooden door, potted plants, and a red roof.

A house with a covered patio, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.

An interior with a triangular ceiling, patterned seating, and a wooden table.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a green artificial grass floor, and a sofa with a patterned cushion.

15. Jungle Eco Lodge & Safari

Sigiriya

"From the moment we arrived at Jungle Eco Lodge & Safari, we were made to feel completely at home. Kumari and her husband, Neshanta, went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. They were incredibly kind and caring towards our children, making them feel so welcome from day one. The homemade Sri Lankan breakfast was absolutely delicious, with fresh fruit picked from the beautiful trees surrounding the lodge, which Kumari uses in her cooking. The setting is peaceful and full of wildlife....

Rebecca

CA $27

CA $32 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance, flanked by two lion statues.

A modern multi-story building with a well-maintained lawn and outdoor seating area.

A poolside area with a tiled floor, lounge chairs, and a pool.

A reception area with a stone wall, a painting, and a receptionist.

16. Hotel Sigiriyaaya - Jetwing Select

Sigiriya

Bhanu

CA $59

CA $65 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

17. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa

CA $554

CA $751 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with white linens, and a bedside table with a lamp.

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.

18. Hotel Viverra

Giritale

CA $39

CA $52 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A view through a window with a wooden frame, looking out at a landscape with trees and a distant hill during daylight.

A tropical resort with a wooden deck, lush greenery, and a pond.

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.

A clear swimming pool with a red-roofed building in the background, surrounded by lush greenery.

19. Pahana Village Sigiriya

Sigiriya

CA $70

CA $84 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A house with a porch, surrounded by greenery.

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

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

Hingurakgoda

CA $15

CA $17 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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Top New Town 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."

Aliya Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel, everything about this place was excellent. Highly recommend!"

Sigiriya Jungles

8/10 Good

"The place itself is nice, the swimming pool is unique in its surroundings. The staff members are very nice and courteous. The biggest downside is the level of maintenance of the rooms (all parts, icluding the bathroom and the toilet) which should improve."

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."

Cinnamon Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"An absolutely wonderful hotel, with a calm, serene atmosphere, that blends in beautifully with it's surroundings. Cinnamon Lodge is the antitheses of a generic, bland, modern hotel, which exudes a sense of unfussy sophistication. The Cinnamon Group's website does not do justice to the architecture or to how lovely the grounds are. The architect took inspiration from the ruins of nearby Ritigala temple (well worth a visit), and it's amazing how comfortably the buildings blend in with the vast grounds. The rooms are huge and nicely furnished, without being "glitzy". We stayed in a suite that was essentially a two story house, and comes with your own butler - in our case Lalith, who made our stay complete - reserving tables, remembering your favourite drink and generally anticipating your every need. The food was consistently excellent over our five night stay. The staff are all warm, charming and do their best to make your stay a memorable one. They are led by an excellent management team, who are visible, approachable and highly competent. Our stand-out memory is of the wildlife - not just at the nearby national parks, but within the hotel grounds. Incredible bird-life, monkeys, monitor lizards, and even an elephant beside the lake. This was all brought to life for us by the hotel's resident naturalist team (in particular Kintu), and we recommend you seek out their expertise. An oasis of calm, in the heart of the cultural triangle."

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."

More cheap stays in New Town

Sigiri Thilanka Rest

No 207 Ehalagala, Inamaluwa Road Sigiriya

CA $19

CA $26 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

includes taxes & fees

Hungry Lion Sigiriya

Main Road Sigiriya Central Province

CA $21

CA $28 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)

Sigiriya Danu homestay

Thalkote Road Sigiriya Central Province

CA $22

CA $29 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)

Melrose Villas

186, Bandaranayake Mawatha Sigiriya

CA $35

CA $47 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)

Green Hut Nature Resort

New Town Rd Sigiriya Central Province

CA $41

CA $55 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)

The Otunna Guest House

No 104/A Kalapuraya Sigiriya CP

CA $63

CA $82 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in New Town?

The best area to stay in New Town, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, is generally along the main roads and around the central market area, offering convenience and access to amenities.This central area is practical for visitors as it's where you'll find most of the hotels, guesthouses, and restaurants. The main roads, like the A9, provide straightforward access to the historical sites of Anuradhapura and other regional attractions. You'll find a range of local shops and eateries here, making it easy to grab essentials or a meal.For families, staying near the New Town centre is a good choice. It provides easy access to local markets for snacks and everyday items, and transport links to the ancient city are readily available. Hotels in this area often have facilities like swimming pools, which can be a welcome relief after a day of exploring.Couples looking for a comfortable base will also appreciate the convenience of this area. It offers a good selection of accommodation options, from well-appointed hotels to more intimate guesthouses, many of which can arrange tours to the nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites.

When is the best time to go to New Town?

The best time to visit New Town, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, is during the dry season, which typically runs from May to September.During these months, you'll experience pleasant weather with less humidity and minimal rainfall, making it ideal for exploring the ancient ruins and outdoor attractions. The daily temperatures are warm, usually around 28-32°C, great for sightseeing without the interruption of heavy showers. This period ensures comfortable conditions for activities like cycling around the archaeological sites or climbing Sigiriya Rock.For travellers interested in wildlife, visiting during the dry season is particularly beneficial. Animals congregate around the shrinking water sources in national parks such as Minneriya and Kaudulla, making them easier to spot on a safari. This is a great time for couples and families to see elephants and other wildlife in their natural habitat.

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Our top choices for New Town hotels

1. Hotel Sudu Araliya

2. Risenlak Holiday Resort

3. Sudu Neluma Home Stay

4. Deer Park Hotel

5. Green Kingdom Resort

6. Hotel Dunhinda

7. Rock Cascade Homestay

8. Kamatha Resort

9. Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge

10. Seyara Holiday Resort

11. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa

12. J Villa Sigiriya - Private Pool Chalets

13. The Senaro Holiday Inn

14. Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel

15. Jungle Eco Lodge & Safari

16. Hotel Sigiriyaaya - Jetwing Select

17. Wildescape Polonnaruwa

18. Hotel Viverra

19. Pahana Village Sigiriya

20. Ela Addara Arunalu

Top New Town Hotel Reviews

Sunshine Resort and Spa

Aliya Resort & Spa

Sigiriya Jungles

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

Cinnamon Lodge

Flower Garden Eco Village

The Otunna Guest House

Hotel Sigiriya

Gabaa Resort & Spa

More cheap stays in New Town

Sigiri Thilanka Rest

Hungry Lion Sigiriya

Sigiriya Danu homestay

Melrose Villas

Green Hut Nature Resort

The Otunna Guest House

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