We recently visited Giritale Hotel for the day. Couldn’t see the rooms but the hotel has been done up quite tastefully since my last visit here more than 10 years ago. The restaurant is quite spacious and the staff are friendly and helpful. We found the menu choice very basic and the lack of a buffet lunch option was a... More

The hotel sits up on the hill overlooking a lake/tank that is part of a nature preserve so it is quite tranquil and no motor boats to disrupt the quiet. Make sure you request a lakeside view, with the best room being the ones overlooking the pool. Rooms are ok size, A/C works great, and patio bar is relaxing. On... More

The views from this hotel are mesmerizing, the hotel is a bit hidden, on a hill, but when you arrive there the magic starts, flowers floating on water basins, fresh juice, stunning views.. Monkeys coming and saying hello to you..(leave the windows closed) The rooms are furbished old style but very comfortable and quiet. The buffet is good, I would... More

Excellent hotel though only stayed for 1 night. Excellent views and rooms very clean. Staff also very helpful. Food good in restaurant as well. Would have preferred to stay 2 nights here than some of the other hotels I stayed in. Would definitely stay here again if coming back to Sri Lanka.

The hotel is up in hill facing the lake and is has a great relaxing atmosphere. The rooms are great and the swimming pool is a good adition after a tiring temple tour day. The restaurant has a good buffet selection except the noise when crowded and the employees pushing you out with the bill without waiting to end the... More

Stayed there for two nights in Feb 2013. Nice cozy rooms, excellent food choice, beautiful garden, nice swimming pool. Overall we were very pleased with everything. The view is incredible, you can see a beautiful lake below the hill with little islands and fishing boats, it is very romantic and peaceful. The only thing is you cannot really open the... More

Gorgeous location, just looking at the tank is relaxing and soothing - and the sunsets - wow! Well situated to get to Polonnaruwa and to see elephants. Room a bit small but fine and kept clean. Excursions arranged efficiently by reception staff. Food average to good - usually something of interest on the buffet - rice and not too hot... More

The hotel is dated and that shows from the room to everything else. Having said that, if what you want is a basic place to stay with decent (basic) food, then it is a good choice. The views from hotel rooms and bar/pool looking on to the natural park and tank (lake) are spectacular, especially at sunset. It is central... More

Stunning hotel with excellent service. Rooms are ok for a short stay. we had trouble with our shower running out of hot water but friends had no problems. Great selection for the dinner and breakfast buffets. Woukd definitely stay again.