Nestled on the banks of the Giritale Reservoir in the historic city of Polonnaruwa, the Royal Lotus Hotel gives you modern living in a tropical setting. Explore the ancient kingdoms of Sri Lanka, safari with elephants, birds and other wildlife and wake up to a fabulous view from your room.

Built in the 1870’s as a circuit Bungalow for British Government Agents (GA), with the first British GA occupant being with Mr. W. Harington, the Polonnaruwa Rest House was carefully refurbished in the style of the early 1950’s, whilst retaining its colonial charm, after been taken over by the then Ceylon Tourist Bureau in 1954 and thereafter by Ceylon Hotels Corporation (CHC) in 1968..

Journey to Polonnaruwa; ancient Capital City of Ceylon and seat of power of Parakrama, High King of a Majestic era. Beside the banks of the Parakrama Samudra Reservoir, (the second largest inland body of water) surrounded by lush foliage, and serenaded by birds…. You will encounter “Hotel Sudu Araliya� situated on the banks of Parakrama Samudraya – a heaven for the discerning traveler.