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8.2

306 reviews

Giritale Hotel

Giritale Hotel

Giritale, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Steam room

Free Airport Shuttle

Air conditioning

Giritale Hotel

Welcome to Giritale Hotel, a luxurious 4-star escape nestled in the heart of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka! Just 6.4mi from the bustling city center, our hotel offers the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. With prices starting from an enticing $41, you can indulge in the rich beauty of Sri Lanka without breaking the bank. Each morning, wake up to a mouthwatering breakfast that sets the tone for exciting adventures ahead!

Imagine lounging by our sparkling outdoor swimming pool while sipping a refreshing drink from the bar or getting pampered with one of our spa/wellness packages! Feel free to explore the lush greenery around with our garden view and terrace space, or grab a seat on the sun deck to soak in the stunning lake views. You can even catch some live music performances, filling your stay with vibrant energy. Our family-friendly atmosphere ensures that even the little ones are catered for with a specialized kid-friendly buffet and complimentary kids' meals.

With over 306 rave reviews, guests have fallen in love with the Giritale experience—and who can blame them? From soundproof rooms to a dedicated tour desk that helps you embark on your Sri Lankan escapade, we've designed every detail with your comfort in mind. Plus, enjoy convenient amenities like free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk service, and an airport shuttle to whisk you away with ease. Giritale Hotel is not just a stay; it’s a journey into blissful relaxation blended with the magic of Sri Lanka!

At Giritale Hotel, culinary adventures await you just steps away! Our on-site restaurant is the place to be for those looking to indulge in divine dishes crafted from locally-sourced ingredients. Whether you're craving traditional Sri Lankan flavors or international cuisine, our talented chefs serve up mouthwatering meals that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. Pair your food with a chilled drink, and you'll find yourself basking in the ambiance of our scenic dining area, which beautifully complements the splendor of our surroundings.

Adventure is never far away when you make Giritale Hotel your home base! With our dedicated tour desk at your disposal, the wonders of Sri Lanka are just a plan away. From exploring ancient ruins in Polonnaruwa to embarking on a thrilling wildlife safari, there’s so much to discover! Whether you're a history buff, a nature enthusiast, or just looking for some fun, our friendly staff will help create the perfect itinerary tailored to your desires. After an action-packed day, return to the hotel to unwind with some live music, ensuring your evenings are as vibrant as your days are adventurous.

Finally, let’s not forget about our tranquil outdoor pool, where you can escape the heat and refresh yourself with a swim. Feel free to lounge around or sip on a cocktail from the bar, all while enjoying the breathtaking views of our surrounding lake. It's the ideal way to relax and socialize, making new friends or catching up with loved ones in a breathtaking setting. Giritale Hotel is all about creating memories, from the cozy luxuries of your accommodations to the exhilarating adventures in and around Polonnaruwa! So pack your bags, and get ready for a memorable getaway that will linger in your heart long after you leave!

Closest airports

Sigiriya Airport

13.5mi

Trincomalee Airport

42mi

Batticaloa Airport

55.4mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Steam room

Free Airport Shuttle

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Landmark view

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bidet

Soundproof

Bathtub

Rooms

Superior Double Room - single occupancy in Giritale Hotel

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Superior, Double/Twin, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Lake view

Landmark view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

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Enjoy a free upgrade to our Deluxe Room with stunning views of the lake, landmark, and garden from the private balcony. Unwind in the bathtub or relax on the patio, and take advantage of 10% off spa treatments and food and beverage.

Deluxe Family Suite With Lake View (Interconnecting) in Giritale Hotel

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Deluxe Family Suite Interconnecting, Lake View

2 Double Beds

215 sqft

Lake view

Landmark view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

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Indulge in our spacious Deluxe Family Suite with breathtaking lake views, featuring interconnecting rooms for your comfort. With two double beds, a private balcony, and luxurious amenities like a bathtub and flat-screen TV, this suite is perfect for a family of four adults and one child seeking a memorable stay.

Deluxe Triple Room with Lake View in Giritale Hotel

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Deluxe, Triple, Lake View

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Lake view

Landmark view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

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Experience breathtaking views of the lake, garden, and famous landmarks from the comfort of your spacious Deluxe Triple Room. Relax on your private balcony or unwind in the luxurious bathtub after a day of sightseeing. With all the modern amenities provided, including a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, this room is perfect for a family getaway.

Standard Triple Room with Garden View in Giritale Hotel

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Standard, Triple, Garden View

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Landmark view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Experience the ultimate comfort and tranquility in our Standard Triple Room with Garden View. This spacious 215 sqft room features a Twin bed, a Double bed, and a private bathroom with a bathtub. Enjoy stunning views of the garden from your balcony, and relax in the fresh air on your private patio. With amenities like a minibar, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning, your stay with us will be nothing short of delightful.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Lake View - single occupancy -  Late check Out, 10% off on Spa & 10% off on F&B in Giritale Hotel

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Deluxe, Lake View, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

215 sqft

Lake view

Landmark view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

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Enjoy a deluxe double or twin room with a stunning lake view, spacious balcony, and a private bathroom with bathtub. With 10% off on spa and F&B, indulge in a relaxing stay with all the amenities you need for a comfortable retreat.

Deluxe Double Room with Free Late Check Out in Giritale Hotel

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Deluxe

1 Double Bed

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Enjoy a deluxe double room with a comfortable double bed, perfect for two adults. Plus, get 10% off on food and beverage, and indulge in our featured amenities for a truly relaxing stay.

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Deluxe Family, Balcony

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Deluxe Family Room with Balcony

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Deluxe, Balcony

Balcony

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Standard, Balcony

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Standard Double Room with Balcony

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Deluxe, Lake View

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Deluxe Double Room with Lake View

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Standard, Triple

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Room

Standard, Single

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Guest reviews

8.2

306 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Branavan

9.1

November 2023

Beautiful location, on a small hill right over the Giritale tank, surrounded by greenaries. It's not a five star hotel so don't expect luxury but they provide everything you want. Staff is very helpful especially the General Manager Mr. Ganesh and the Food & Beverages manager are very nice. Its an old building but rooms are very comfortable. Bathrooms are modern. You can spend the whole day just by watching the tank, forest and the monkeys You are spending the holiday in a jungle resort, so expect some insects and animals in your room. That's part of the holiday

Pool need refurbishment Varieties of meals can be increased for the Ala cart menu

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Colin

8.2

February 2024

Great view over the lake. Lovely big terrace and decent swimming pool. Good sized room with a comfortable bed. Very nice helpful staff. Food was very good, varied choices for breakfast and a nice buffet in the evening. We were unhappy with our first room, but we we were moved with no problems.

Unfortunately, this hotel is tired and shabby. It could be a really good hotel if the decor and bathrooms were upgraded and refurbished. The air conditioning unit was very old and noisy.

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Sivakumar

9.1

January 2024

Great location looking over the Minneria lake. Spacious and Comfortable room with AC. Bathrooms seem renovated. Showers had less pressure but hot water was available at all times. Great spread of food for breakfast. Both Western and Srilankan cuisines are available. Hopper (similar to crepe) is a must try. It is freshly made then and there. Friendly staff and there are bird watching, trekking, boat riding activities available (additional cost). Swimming pool is a great feature. Nice and clean and located overseeing the lake Driver accomodation included in the price.

A lot of bugs outside the room so couldn’t spend time in the balcony. Limited options for dinner.

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Amanda

8.2

May 2023

The scenic view to the lake was magical, you could sit on the large balcony for hours, gazing out as the sunset changes colours. The grounds are very green, inviting and great design of public + private space, the pool was great to take a dip after a long hot day. The staff were helpful and attentive, great customer service, loved my soursop welcome drink (they even provided a great service for my driver, with accomodation and food, he said this was one of the best in Sri Lanka). My room was modern, clean, spacious and very comfortable, great choice of English spoken TV channels, great WiFi. The accomodation was amazing, would recommend a stay here anytime.

I'm not a picky eater, but i did find the dinner buffet was skewed to hot and spicy foods, even the roast potatoes were covered in chilli and pepper. The salad menu was 4 variations of coleslaw, they could offer a wider selection.

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Paththini

10

January 2024

They have a great pool and because of the location of the pool, we were able to capture the beautiful scenery. Also the dining room served delicious food and the activities they provided were wonderful sources of entertainment. The staff were very welcoming and the view from our room was superb. I have a lot to say about this hotel, but I highly recommend everyone from every country to come to Giritale Hotel.

In short we liked everything.

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Giordano

10

April 2023

The staff was amazing. Specially the boys from restaurant. They were really kind to us. We were late for the breakfast on the day we went on the safari they waited us to come and finish breakfast. I really think the hotel owner should give them an increment. Food was delicious. We had some clothing to get washed. I gave them around 8.00 in the morning. I received all back washed, dried, ironed and folded by 12.30. very kind people including the reception. The hotel arranged us the safari for a reasonable price. The driver was the most kind safari driver I have ever met. We have been to other places too. But didn't meet a person who care for the animals this much. Had the best day. Thank you.

The only complaint is for the hotel owner. You have a beautiful property with an awesome staff. The property is getting destroyed. The AC was like a helicopter. Bathrooms needs some repairs too.

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Damiean

10

August 2023

We really enjoyed this place. The view is amazing and all the staff was very, very nice and helpfull. The receptionist helped us with all the trips and transfers. A big plus is that you can take the buffet meal, with all kind of local and international food. And the monkeys...that is a real experience to wake up with the monkeys in your balcony :-) We even had a local wedding, very interesting for us! Thank you guys!

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Cédric

9.1

July 2023

Very friendly staff and a warm welcome with soursop juice. Great view both from our room and from the swimming pool. Very good 5 course dinner for only 3000 Lkr per person! Our room was also very spacious.

Unfortunately there was no breakfast buffet in the morning due to low occupancy. We had an English breakfast but would have preferred the choice of Sri Lankan breakfast like the guests who arrived just after us.

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Katie

9.1

June 2023

Our stay here was lovely - what a beautiful location! The staff were incredible and so friendly, Sampath was so amazing as were all the other staff whose names we didn't write down! The rooms are lovely, as is the pool and outside areas. We rented bikes from the hotel and one of us had a really lovely massage. The buffet dinner is also great, with a fab selection!

Nothing - all was perfect!

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Michael

9.1

August 2023

Fantastic views of lake and mountains, great sunsets. Good food, great staff. They organised an Elephant Safari for the day we arrived as we only had 1 night there. We saw lots of Elephants, maybe 100, some far away, but 20 up close.

For the safari they should tell you before the travel times to the Minneriya Park and the cash you must have for the park entry.

Points of Interest Around Giritale Hotel

Airports

Sigiriya Airport

13.5mi

Trincomalee Airport

42mi

Batticaloa Airport

55.4mi

Restaurants

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • With view

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Giritale Hotel

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Steam room

Free Airport Shuttle

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Landmark view

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bidet

Soundproof

Bathtub

Stay rules - Giritale Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Giritale Hotel

What are the rates at Giritale Hotel?

A stay at Giritale Hotel can begin from a rate of $41. This is subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. For a clear price, input your desired stay dates.

What are the room types available at Giritale Hotel?

The Giritale Hotel offers various room types including Standard rooms, Deluxe Family Suites with Lake View (interconnecting), Deluxe Double rooms, Standard Triple rooms with garden view, Deluxe Double or Twin rooms with Lake View (single occupancy), Deluxe Triple rooms with Lake View, and Deluxe Double rooms with free late check-out. The rooms have different occupancy capacities ranging from 2 to 4 adults and 0 to 1 child. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The beds vary between Twin, Double, and King sizes. The rooms have a standard size of 215 sqft.

What is there to do in Giritale Hotel?

Guests at Giritale Hotel can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities offered by the hotel. One of the main attractions is the outdoor swimming pool, which is available all year round. This pool provides a stunning view for the guests to relax and unwind. Additionally, the pool has an age restriction, making it a tranquil space for adults.

In addition to the pool, the hotel offers a range of other leisure amenities. Guests can enjoy spa and wellness packages, which include services such as body treatments, facials, and massages. They can also take advantage of the steam room and foot bath for ultimate relaxation.

For those who prefer more active pursuits, the hotel offers activities such as walking tours, cycling, hiking, and badminton. Guests can also enjoy evening entertainment, live music or performances, and play board games or puzzles. BBQ facilities are available for a fun outdoor gathering.

Is there a swimming pool at Giritale Hotel?

Giritale Hotel has one pool available. The pool is open all season and is located outdoors. However, there are age restrictions, and only adults can use the pool. The pool also offers views for guests to enjoy.

Are there restaurants located within Giritale Hotel?

The Giritale Hotel has a restaurant located on site, named Restaurant #1.

Which payment methods are supported by Giritale Hotel?

The Giritale Hotel accepts cash as well as credit card payments. They specifically mention that they accept Visa, American Express, and Mastercard.

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