Giritale Hotel
Giritale Hotel, Giritale
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Why people book this hotel
“The staff were friendly and provided great service”
“Customer Service and food”
“Location and view”
“Location is perfect”
“The room size was comfortable, and everything was clean and easily accessible”
“Rooms were clean and tidy”
“It was a great place to stay — calm and peaceful, with an amazing view from the …”
“Literally everything , though I was staying in the chauffeur quarters, There w…”
“Dinner and breakfast buffets had a good variety including Sri Lankan dishes”
“Love the breakfast and dinner - portion was so generous and they were delicious”
“Great value for money Amazing friendly staff”
“This place is fantastic in terms of location, view and facilities, especially fo…”
Overview
Giritale Hotel is located in the Ancient City of Polanaruwa, overlooking the beautiful Giritale Lake. It features scenic views with an outdoor pool, a restaurant and rooms with air-conditioning. The cosy rooms at Giritale are fitted with a TV set and tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms feature views of the lake and have a private bathroom. The hotel can assist guests with massage arrangements as well as hiking trips. Car hire is also possible at this hotel, and free parking is provided on site. For dining options, visit the Giritale Restaurant, where a variety of local dishes can be found. Giritale Hotel is 186 km from Bandaranaike International Airport and 206 km from Colombo City.
Traveller reviews
Sudheera
family_with_children
April 17, 2026
“Great stay!”
It was a great place to stay — calm and peaceful, with an amazing view from the room. The room size was comfortable, and everything was clean and easily accessible. Hats off to the chef — the food was excellent. The staff were friendly and provided great service.
Singanayagam
couple
April 5, 2026
“Excellent stay , value for money”
Customer Service and food
Sanath
family_with_children
March 23, 2026
Literally everything , though I was staying in the chauffeur quarters, There were some small issues at the chauffeurs quarters related to bedding, linen and air flow system. But overall satisfactory and even my guest was very happy with their exceptional service and hospitality..
Dilan Madhushanka Siriwardhana
couple
March 3, 2026
“Perfect 👌”
The view and the silence
Randula
family_with_children
February 23, 2026
We stayed at the hotel for one night and the hotel exceeded our expectations. Dinner and breakfast buffets had a good variety including Sri Lankan dishes. Rooms were clean and tidy.
Robyn
solo_traveller
February 22, 2026
Peaceful
Nayan
couple
February 21, 2026
“Relaxing stay in a peaceful environment”
Facilities are good. Friendly staff
Justyna
extended_group
January 12, 2026
Great place with excellent service
victoria
extended_group
November 25, 2025
“Lovely view great sunset”
The wonderful views over the lake
Perera
family_with_children
November 22, 2025
Great value for money Amazing friendly staff
wolley de silva
family_with_children
September 27, 2025
Location and view
Vindya
family_with_children
September 24, 2025
Location is perfect
Sui-yee
family_with_children
September 19, 2025
“Fabulous view. Great staff. Super food.”
Love the breakfast and dinner - portion was so generous and they were delicious! The staff was so friendly and helpful, and they work hard to keep the place clean and tidy and make the guests feel at home. We were very very happy with our stay there.
Jayasooriya
couple
September 8, 2025
“Location is good however rooms are old and not quality”
Environment
Katy
extended_group
September 4, 2025
This place is fantastic in terms of location, view and facilities, especially for the price. We only found it by recommendation but highly recommend.
Nilu
family_with_children
August 28, 2025
“It was a pleasant experience”
Beautiful location
Dyon
couple
August 27, 2025
“very good by room for make it perfect”
Perfect location!! And very good workers
RIESTRA BAÑOS
couple
August 16, 2025
“Enjoy peace and views”
Amazing views
Wijelion
family_with_children
May 31, 2025
Food
MARIAN
couple
May 8, 2025
“Beautiful location, yummy Sri Lankan Breakfast and very helpful staff. More work needed to renovate the property.”
Staff, Sri Lankan breakfast & the location
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Badminton equipment, Walking tours, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture, Live music/performance, Evening entertainment, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Body treatments, Body wrap, Spa facilities, Steam room, Foot bath, Spa/wellness packages, Massage chair, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Billiards, Cycling, Hiking
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast options, Snack bar, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Bicycle parking, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Soundproof rooms
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Daily housekeeping, Packed lunches, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Airport shuttle, Laundry, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Express check-in/check-out, Currency exchange, Ironing service
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe Family Suite With Lake View (Interconnecting)
This family room features a balcony, electric kettle and air conditioning. It includes a flat- screen TV, sofa seating area, interconnected rooms, soundproofing, mini bar and a private bathroom with shower facilities and bath amenities
Standard Double Room
The pool with a view is the standout feature of this double room. This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with lake views.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Lake View
This twin/double room provides a pool with a view. This air-conditioned twin/double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with lake views.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Lake View
Guests will have a special experience as the twin/double room provides a pool with a view. This air-conditioned twin/double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with lake views.
Deluxe Triple Room with Lake View
This triple room features a pool with a view. This air-conditioned triple room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with lake views. The unit has 2 beds.
Standard Triple Room with Garden View
The pool with a view is a top feature of this triple room. This air-conditioned triple room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
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