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Hotel Sudu Araliya

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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Outdoor pool
Suite with Lake View | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets
In-room safe, desk, bed sheets
Aerial view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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New Town, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province, 51000
  • Parakrama Samudra
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Polonnaruwa Vatadage
    ‪4 min drive‬

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Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 260 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

  • 260 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite with Lake View | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Suite with Lake View

  • 840 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 405 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Suite with Lake View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Polonnaruwa

Hotel Sudu Araliya places you next to Parakrama Samudra and within 2 miles (3 km) of Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum. This 104-room, 3.5-star hotel has a full-service spa along with an outdoor pool and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Parakrama Samudra - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Polonnaruwa Vatadage - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Gal Viharaya - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Minneriya National Park - 39 min drive - 22.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Mahanuge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Priyamali Gedara - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hotel De Infas - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Saruketha - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Millath Hotel - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hotel Sudu Araliya

Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
Hotel Sudu Araliya features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and access to locker space. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
LED TVs come with cable channels. Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and safes are also available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Ayurveda, Unani Retreat and Spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lake View Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 6 to 12 years old)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Sudu Araliya Polonnaruwa
Hotel Sudu Araliya
Sudu Araliya Polonnaruwa
Sudu Araliya
Sudu Araliya Hotel
Hotel Sudu Araliya Hotel
Hotel Sudu Araliya Polonnaruwa
Hotel Sudu Araliya Hotel Polonnaruwa

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Sudu Araliya?

Hotel Sudu Araliya provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to Hotel Sudu Araliya?

This hotel is located in Polonnaruwa, just steps from Parakrama Samudra. You'll also find Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum and Polonnaruwa Vatadage within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Hotel Sudu Araliya?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Hotel Sudu Araliya?

Ayurveda, Unani Retreat and Spa is the hotel's full-service spa and services include massages.

Does Hotel Sudu Araliya feature a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Sudu Araliya doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Sudu Araliya?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Sudu Araliya?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a garden-view restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Sudu Araliya?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Hotel Sudu Araliya feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Sudu Araliya serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Lake View Restaurant.

Will Hotel Sudu Araliya allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hotel Sudu Araliya.

Does Hotel Sudu Araliya have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Sudu Araliya?

Yes, some guestrooms at Hotel Sudu Araliya offer a balcony and may feature lake views.

Hotel Sudu Araliya Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 43 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruwan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rajeev

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice quiet place near a lake
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel great Staff

Great staff and fab hotel. Nothing was too much trouble
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Shantanu

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Air conditioning is okay. Dinner is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Alexandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor value and limited (not good) food choice!

The hotel looked promising upon arrival, with a big open reception housing many elephants. However, the 'hot' buffet food was cool, the salads were warm, the breakfast fruit juice dispensers were dirty with lots of fruit flies evident. The range of food was 95% spicy and not geared for western tastes. The shower gave only cold water. We were woken with maintenance drilling at 7.45am.Not that close to Kaudella NP. It was not all bad though...there was a good view of the lake and monkeys in the close by trees. Massage excellent value, but Hotel Not good value at £67 half board; beers were also expensive at around 750 Rs for 625ml bottle.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Suku, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful surroundings; pity about the condition

Very convenient base for visiting Polonnaruwa sights. Beautiful surroundings and well kept grounds, Can't say that about the condition of the rooms ..... but they were adequate for a 1 night stay. Restaurant seemed to cater to large tour groups.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very disappointed.

Have to change 3times room. Booked for lake view. At the end got nothing. Toilet & shower was dirty. Bed was with poky springs. Only the staffs are good & friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Kim, Singapore

I chose this hotel because it said all rooms with lake view. Mine was facing a field with a tiny view of the lake at the corner. I requested for high floor but got the 1st floor. According to the reception, all rooms fully booked, but during dinner, there were only about 12 people. The car park had only 6 vehicles. Room is big. Tv small with wires exposed. The lights are of 2 colours, warm and white; looks like they ran out of the same colour lights. Hotel under renovation. Bathroom - a yucky smell coming from the drain near the washbasin. After pouring water into it and leaving the extractor fan on, the smell dissipated. No shower gel. Nice hot water. Electric power was interrupted a few times which stopped the A/C. Wifi is out of range in the end rooms. Even then, wifi does not automatically connects when in range. Dinner buffet quite a good spread. The French onion soup and kottu were good. Flies in the open restaurant. Sprawling grounds - good for kids to run around. There were big red ants though. A good size Swimming pool. The back of the hotel faces the lake and one can see elephants and buffaloes in the distance. Peaceful. Some staff have Pinkerton Syndrome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel with great view

This hotel located on center of the historical site. All places are in waking distance. Hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. Even chef offered to prepare a special meal for kid without any additional fee.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Carol , Melbourne Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place to spend a day ir two.

I have to say we were a little disappointed with our stay. The website stated that the hotel had 5 restaurants and several pools. The hotel had only one restaurant, which served a variety of cuisines, and the food was very nice, but we expected to have a variety of places to try, not just one! Also, there was only one pool and a childrens small pool. Very nice pool, but again, only one! Please be more careful with how you advertise accommodation. The staff really make the place....without thir efforts it would not be a pleasant stay, so they are to be commended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Staff & service

Great hotel with small improvements needed

Great location and excellent staff. Only let down was lack of housekeeping which had to be requested in the evening. Also tea and coffee facilities were provided with a UK plug but no adaptor, could only use as we had an adaptor. Breakfast was fantastic buffet and pool excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lalantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Maha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Nice place by The Lake

Very quite and serene

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Calm place to stay

First of all thank you very much hotel staff.they are very friendly always they are with smiling face. Manager mr.vijitha is really friendly.this hotel is nice to stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel location with pool and garden

Excellent hotel location with stunning pool and gardens on the lake and good walk from the hotel. Our only downside is that the hotel is accommodating large groups and is proposing breakfast and dinner buffets which are only proposing very basic food (and there is no other nearby alternative option).

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very pleasant hotel

We stayed five-nights at Sudu Araliya Hotel in a deluxe room with lake views. First I will mention the issues we encountered. They are: • Pipes leak when draining a full basin • Problems with shower drain, causing shower to overflow • Several light bulbs blown • Dodgy kettle with warped lid • Room safe not secured to wall or anything. Can be carried off. • Light switches in awkward position, between 2 beds Now for the positives: • Every single staff member we encountered was absolutely amazing. They were polite, friendly, welcoming, and treated us with such respect. This made our stay at this hotel very pleasant indeed. • The location of the hotel was fabulous in that every evening you could see one or several Elephants across the lake. The proximity to the lake meant that sitting outside was a very peaceful and pleasant experience. • The Sri Lankan food was very good and much appreciated. Also the Executive Chef was very accommodating and tried to please us by providing us with our requests. • The room was cleaned very well and I am a fully cleaner. It was a very memorable experience and a very comfortable stay and therefore we will definitely be rebooking this hotel again, when we visit Polonnaruwa.

4/10 Poor

KT, Melbourne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice location but the place needs updating

We booked two rooms through Wotif. It was on a promotion. We got there and got two smelly rooms! The smell was coming from the bathroom. Got maintenance to have a look and the answer was that the rooms we were given haven't been used for a long time!! It seems that when you book online and if it is on promotion then you get allocated the worst rooms in the hotel. This is not the first time I noticed this in this trip to Sri Lanka. After speaking to the front desk they gave us another room. It wasn't smelly ....... I must say the staff was fantastic. They were friendly and the service was good.

2/10 Terrible

b.a.i.k balasooriya

Disliked: Staff & service

6/10 Okay

Michiel, Netherlands

Liked: Staff & service

Big hotel on a nice spot

Professional staf, rooms oké, breakfast poor, swimmingpool great, location close to the lake nice.

6/10 Okay

Mahinda, Colombo Sri Lanka

Hotel in Polonaruwa

This Hotel is one of the largest in the area. Compared to other properties in the region this Hotel is more affordable and essentially you get what you pay for. The rooms are fairly modest but adequate. One must bear in mind that Polonnaruwa is a far away from the capital of Colombo. Considering the remote area one would not find well trained staff.

10/10 Excellent

Nadun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel with lake view

Nice hotel with good staff. All of our inquiries were addressed swiftly and did their best to keep guests happy.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Good for budget

It might be slightly over priced but the food and fasciitis in that area is hard to find. So I would consider this hotel again if I am struggling to find another place in that area.

2/10 Terrible

GT , Melbourne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Run down, poor service

Please stay away from this hotel. Our room was not ready till 4, they did not provide Towels and toilet paper at the start and we had to ask a few times. The food is catered only to the local folks. The staff have no idea what they are doing. The rooms are very run down. Only positive is the dinning area and the view from there.

6/10 Okay

Katharina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zimmer groß und sauber. Personal freundlich und bemüht. Pool groß genug und sauber. Aufzug immer noch kaputt. Dachterrasse leider wenig einladend. Wäschereiservice absolut mangelhaft - Flecken wurden nicht entfernt, Wäsche roch nach nichts. Auf Reklamation wurden uns die noch dreckigen Teile erlassen Allerdings Frage ich mich bis heute noch, was genau das für Flecken sind. Selbst mein eigenes T-Shirt ist so verdreckt, das hätte ich sicher vorher bemerkt. TV war kaputt, würde von meinem Mann "repariert". Im Beisein eines Technikers. Anschließend kamen noch. Weitere zwei Techniker, um das Problem zu lösen. Schlechte Kommunikation untereinander also. Strand sehr klein, direkt am Hotel wegen großer Steine nicht zu nutzen, Turtle Beachbdaneben ständig überfüllt. Essen war okay, Frühstück als Lunch Box sehr dürftig, Frühstück vor Ort aber in Ordnung und reichlich. Abends abla carte abwechslungsreich und gut, eher kleine Portionen und leider war der Salat sehr braun. Für kurze Aufenthalte in Ordnung, für längere Aufenthalte eher nicht zu empfehlen. Dafür ist der Gesamtpreis dann auch zu teuer gewesen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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