Title: Polonnaruwa Holidays 2025 from $1,066 | Expedia.co.uk [Polonnaruwa Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Polonnaruwa.dx6034975)[Hotels in Polonnaruwa](https://expedia.co.uk/Polonnaruwa-Hotels.d6034975.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Polonnaruwa](https://expedia.co.uk/Polonnaruwa-Holiday-Rentals.d6034975.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Polonnaruwa](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Polonnaruwa.d6034975.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Polonnaruwa Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Polonnaruwa.d6034975.Car-Hire-Guide) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034975/40717fc9-7bde-4491-95d8-5060e69719c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Polonnaruwa Holidays from £749 ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence ### Better together Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together\* ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected #### Your Polonnaruwa Holiday The ancient history, rich history and cultural experiences are three of the many reasons why travellers adore this tropical city. Discover this captivating destination on your own terms with a Polonnaruwa holiday package. A trip to Polonnaruwa is a great opportunity to see the sights. Make sure you visit popular attractions like [Polonnaruwa Vatadage](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Polonnaruwa-Vatadage-Polonnaruwa.d553248621526914689.Attraction), [Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Polonnaruwa-Archaeological-Museum-Polonnaruwa.d553248621526914690.Attraction) and [Gal Viharaya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gal-Viharaya-Polonnaruwa.d6284404.Attraction). A couple of quick clicks is all it takes to craft the perfect Polonnaruwa holiday on Expedia. ## Top Polonnaruwa Flight + Hotel Deals Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Sundaras Family Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117055400/117055317/3e2b56a1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Sundaras Family Suites £749 per person 2 Dec - 8 Dec found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LON) to Colombo (CMB) 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) [](https://expedia.co.uk/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2025-12-02/2025-12-08/?FromAirport=LON&Destination=CMB&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&hotelId=117055317&paandie=true&dealMarker=FKGU2dG1zgA43fWvxC0N61GqfL3rQyU5FddkHmOdjOtydriR0IwZmZIFcXIADZMQ) ![Riff Hikkaduwa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24380000/24377600/24377572/ede34440_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Riff Hikkaduwa £1,078 per person 9 Nov - 15 Nov found 1 day ago Return direct flight included London (LHR) to Colombo (CMB) 9.8/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews) Friendly service and great souvenir Reviewed on 26 Jan 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2025-11-09/2025-11-15/?FromAirport=LHR&Destination=CMB&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&hotelId=24377572&paandie=true&dealMarker=7e2HXQ9Es0HxA4GrHqgyEduK_6B8-A-PiJfSZTdVTS5desehnQS8x5NIBRvmfdeN) ![Explorer by eco team -Dambana](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18290000/18285900/18285885/e0b4812f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Explorer by eco team -Dambana Save 100% on your flight £4,491 per person 2 Dec - 8 Dec found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LON) to Colombo (CMB) No reviews [](https://expedia.co.uk/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2025-12-02/2025-12-08/?FromAirport=LON&Destination=CMB&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&hotelId=18285885&paandie=true&dealMarker=6gpzE1fbcs_odoRU6y9Av7xw53ht6Oq_vcHM9KOSB-7Ar9DlLEo9XKGnijXRdM4p) ![Uga Prāva - Tangalle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115530000/115528300/115528260/efffca27_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Uga Prāva - Tangalle Save 100% on your flight £1,584 per person 2 Dec - 8 Dec found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LON) to Colombo (CMB) No reviews [](https://expedia.co.uk/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2025-12-02/2025-12-08/?FromAirport=LON&Destination=CMB&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&hotelId=115528260&paandie=true&dealMarker=6gpzE1fbcs_odoRU6y9Av9yOtq4ML0gIvV4CdWTFV7FJuTz47eqgDf-ImjheUboU) ![Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36470000/36466900/36466861/8c2352b2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection Save 100% on your flight £1,258 per person 2 Dec - 8 Dec found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LON) to Colombo (CMB) 9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews) We had an amazing 2 day stay. Place was gorgeous, with 5 star rooms and service. Food was also great with more options than you could think of. If you’re looking for extra activities, there is a spa and a list of water activities to do at the beach or on the river. Definitely recommend Reviewed on 18 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2025-12-02/2025-12-08/?FromAirport=LON&Destination=CMB&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&hotelId=36466861&paandie=true&dealMarker=6gpzE1fbcs_odoRU6y9Av1ItWsn6KIe-CLF7JEvnwC1xJdMplPy2GFFi5PJrDB3R) ## Polonnaruwa Essential Information | Language | Sinhala | | --- | --- | | Currency | Sri Lankan rupees | | Population | 13,900 | | Max Temp Winter | 29ºC | | Max Temp Summer | 32ºC | | Top Sights | [Polonnaruwa Vatadage](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Polonnaruwa-Vatadage-Polonnaruwa.d553248621526914689.Attraction), [Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Polonnaruwa-Archaeological-Museum-Polonnaruwa.d553248621526914690.Attraction) and [Lankatilaka Temple](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lankatilaka-Temple-Polonnaruwa.d553248621526914976.Attraction) | ## Top hotels in Polonnaruwa ![Hotel Sudu Araliya](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11950000/11941100/11941026/b99130ee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Sudu Araliya New Town, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay 7/10 Good! (46 reviews) Nice Hotel "Nice place. Better than the pictures" Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=11941026&PinnedHotelID=11941026&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034975) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=11941026&PinnedHotelID=11941026&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034975) ![EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13140000/13132000/13131933/818fe0e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa Pothgula Mawatha, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £266 13 Oct - 14 Oct includes taxes & fees 9.2/10 Wonderful! (50 reviews) "I would recommend this place to everyone. I have no complaints and had a great experience!" Reviewed on 3 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F10%2F2025&endDate=14%2F10%2F2025&selected=13131933&PinnedHotelID=13131933&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034975) ![Heritance Kandalama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1530000/1526900/1526814/81ac9b01_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heritance Kandalama Kandalama Lake front, Kandalama Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £136 15 Oct - 16 Oct includes taxes & fees 8.8/10 Excellent! (640 reviews) "One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. The Geoffrey Bawa design is stunning. Incredible views. Great location. Feels like you’re in the jungle. Staff were brilliant. The buffet food was delicious." Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F10%2F2025&endDate=16%2F10%2F2025&selected=1526814&PinnedHotelID=1526814&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034975) [See all 305 properties in Polonnaruwa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6034975) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out its cycling trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kiri-Vihara-Temple-Polonnaruwa.d553248621526914977.Attraction) ### What to do in Polonnaruwa ![Polonnaruwa Day Excursion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2462625/b3b62851-1ed7-4975-93ec-2cf308b28c71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Polonnaruwa Day Excursion £59 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/polonnaruwa-day-excursion.a2462625.activity-details) ![Minneriya National Park ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1278018/f83ad85a-fc44-40d2-99fa-3da3187e8b21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Polonnaruwa Ancient City and Wildlife Safari from Colombo £224 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/polonnaruwa-ancient-city-and-wildlife-safari-from-colombo.a1278018.activity-details) ![From Polonnaruwa: Ancient City of Polonnaruwa by Bike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47878278/5794413d-677e-4d03-ba95-6c5acf83412f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Polonnaruwa: Ancient City of Polonnaruwa by Bike £118 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-polonnaruwa-ancient-city-of-polonnaruwa-by-bike.a47878278.activity-details) [See all activities in Polonnaruwa](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?rid=6034975) ## More trip options - Expedia's Latest Trends ### Expedia's Latest Trends Hotels - [5 Star Hotels in Colombo](https://expedia.co.uk/5Star-Colombo-Hotels.s50-0-d869.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Negombo Accommodation](https://expedia.co.uk/Negombo-Hotels.d602897.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Kandy Accommodation](https://expedia.co.uk/Kandy-Hotels.d178045.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Colombo Accommodation](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels.d869.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Trincomalee Accommodation](https://expedia.co.uk/Trincomalee-Hotels.d6141195.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Anuradhapura Accommodation](https://expedia.co.uk/Anuradhapura-Hotels.d500596.Travel-Guide-Hotels) Flights - [Flights to CMB](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Colombo.d869.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to CMB](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Jaffna.d8052.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to CMB](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Negombo.d602897.Travel-Guide-Flights) Cars - [Car rental in Jaffna](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Jaffna.d8052.Car-Hire-Guide) - [Car rental in Kandy](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kandy.d178045.Car-Hire-Guide) - [Car rental in Trincomalee](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Trincomalee.d6141195.Car-Hire-Guide) Activities - [Things to do in Negombo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Negombo.d602897.Travel-Guide-Activities) - [Things to do in Anuradhapura](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Anuradhapura.d500596.Travel-Guide-Activities) - [Things to do in Colombo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Colombo.d869.Travel-Guide-Activities) - [Things to do in Hatton](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hatton.d6141144.Travel-Guide-Activities) - [Things to do in Aluthgama](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Aluthgama.d6348269.Travel-Guide-Activities) - [Things to do in Ragama](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ragama.d6348295.Travel-Guide-Activities) - [Things to do in Kandy](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kandy.d178045.Travel-Guide-Activities) - [Things to do in Habarana](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Habarana.d6060324.Travel-Guide-Activities) - [Things to do in Wadduwa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wadduwa.d6055025.Travel-Guide-Activities) - [Things to do in Kosgoda](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kosgoda.d6051377.Travel-Guide-Activities) - [Things to do in Trincomalee](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Trincomalee.d6141195.Travel-Guide-Activities) - [Things to do in Ahungalla](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ahungalla.d6051616.Travel-Guide-Activities) Packages - [Mirissa City Breaks](https://expedia.co.uk/Mirissa.d6348291.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Unawatuna City Breaks](https://expedia.co.uk/Unawatuna.d6154883.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Colombo City Breaks](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo.d869.Holidays-City-Breaks) Holiday Rentals - [Holiday Accommodation Colombo](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Holiday-Rentals.d869.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals) General - [Visit Trincomalee](https://expedia.co.uk/Trincomalee.dx6141195) - [Visit Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte](https://expedia.co.uk/Sri-Jayawardenepura-Kotte.dx6141763) \* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. 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