When we checked in we received two surprise bonuses first we being upgraded to a Deluxe Room and the second being a Free Safari Tour to Minneriya Wild Life Sanctuary. Room we received was above the swimming pool and had a nice view of the Giritale Tank. Hotel staff was helpful and had a fairly large spread of food.

The room was a bit dated but clean, the pool is nice and the view from the bar/restaurant is really beautiful. The staff is helpful. Buffet dinner was poor, as was the breakfast. A decent place near Polonnaruwa to stay for 1 night.

Good, comfortable and clean rooms. Friendly and obliging staff and a great location with superb views across the nearby lake from the hotel restaurant. If you're lucky you may spot wild elephants by the lake at the end of the day. Food was decent value for money too. Would certainly stay here again.

Since i was on my vacations we planed to go to Girithale Hotel and we stayed for 2 nights. It was simply an amazing place and a relaxing and calm environment facing a lovely scenery. Delicious Food, Friend staff, Clean Hotel, Beautiful View & best place to relax....... Amazing place and great service !

Located in front of the magnificent Girithale lake with stunning views, the Girithale Hotel is one of the oldest hotels in the area. The staff, services and atmosphere is fantastic. Want to visit again.

We stayed at Giritale Hotel for 2 nights and it was a great place to arrive in the evening after a long day of sightseeing. The rooms are not very new but ours was clean, with a nice bed and great view. A big plus is having a pool to cool off. The view is stunning. Staff was extremely friendly... More 

We enjoyed our stay. As a family with 3 young children we were is 2 rooms with a connecting floor. The views were great and we could even see the elephants. The restaurant was price/quality good. Rooms were a bit crampy (but well maintained) and one of them was a slightly smelling of humidity. But overall surely recommendable.

Ideal place to spend a vacation with a fantastic view of the Giritale lake. Stayed a night there on 21st June on a business visit. Friendly staff, reasonable rates, fairly large portion of meals and if you're having your meals after a drink / short meal, make sure you order less. I would definitely come with my family again!!!