About Us
SINCE 1975
We warmly welcome you to the online presence of Hotel Giritale, one of the finest hotels in Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka, where the typical charm of Giritale awaits to surprise your senses. At the dawn of a new day the golden sun, rises from its peaceful slumber spreading its life giving golden rays across the geographical variances of earth. At the same time in a far corner of the earth, inside a small island lies one of the charming hotels in Sri Lanka named Giritale hotel that sprung in to life at the touch of the above common glory.

With an animated wild life surrounding hotel Giritale, we are one of the best hotels in Polonnaruwa that allows a traveller to sense the true essence of Sri Lanka by being situated amidst the bountiful Minneriya wild life sanctuary and the ruins of a 12th century kingdom situated in Polonnaruwa. Come explore the wonders stored in the lovely dwellings of hotel Giritale, where a royal history, enchanting wild life binds you to the north central part of the Perl of the Indian Ocean.

The exquisite tropical holiday destination, Giritale Hotel is in the exotic and cultural city, right in the heart of Sri Lankans Cultural Triangle. Surrender to the pristine beauty of Minneriya Reservoir, complete with the sweeping lush greenery view of Minneriya and Kavudulla National Parks. The Giritale Hotel is across in a wide land area, a picturesque tropical heaven complete with nature’s tranquility and many centuries old – warm hospitality.

Come; immerse yourself in elegance and enhancing experience while we enfold you to a world of adventure, relaxation and historically charming experience, rooted in hospitality like never before.

Our Rooms
CAPITALIZING YOUR COMFORTS
Luxury. Redefined.

Check into another world as you experience the luxury and serenity of Giritale. Our rooms are designed to make you feel right at home with everything, right where you need it. Sit back, relax and experience the passion of hospitality.

Standard Room
Great choice for Business Trips and vacations with friends.

Imagine waking up to nothing but the scenic views of the lake surrounded by lush green mountains basking in the morning sun? That’s what you will experience with us at Giritale Hotel. All our rooms are modestly furnished to include all the essential amenities and are tailor made to give you the best of both worlds; Luxury paired with breathtaking views.

Our Standard rooms are a perfect fit if you are on a business trip or on vacation with a bunch of friends and comfortably fits 02 adults. Extremely fast wireless broadband internet facilities helps you stay connected to your work (if needed) and family all while enjoying the beauty and serenity around you.

Experience the passion of hospitality like no other when you book your stay with us!

Standard Superior Room
Great choice for a relaxing family vacation with kids.

Imagine waking up to nothing but the scenic views of the lake surrounded by lush green mountains basking in the morning sun? That’s what you will experience with us at Giritale Hotel. All our rooms are modestly furnished to include all the essential amenities and are tailor made to give you the best of both worlds; Luxury paired with breathtaking views.

Our Standard Superior rooms are a perfect fit you are looking to enjoy a relaxing vacation with your family comfortably fitting up to 02 adults and 02 children. Our range of both international and local TV channel options on a 40” LED TV will guarantee that your little ones are never bored while you detox yourself from the hustle and bustle of the city while enjoying the beauty and serenity around you.

Experience the passion of hospitality like no other when you book your stay with us!

Deluxe Room
Great choice for a Romantic Getaway.

Experience the surrounding environment by residing in one of our 08 deluxe rooms, each luxuriously furnished to capture the unique breathtaking view of Giritale.

If you are looking for a cozy intimate setting for perfect getaway with your partner, then look no more! You’ve come to the right place. We guarantee you’ll leave feeling refreshed and energized.

Experience the passion of hospitality like no other when you book your stay with us!

Super Deluxe Room
Great choice for a family with kids.

Our Super Deluxe Rooms are spacious and luxuriously furnished setting a tranquil ambience and the perfect setting for an enjoyable family vacation, all while basking on the brink of nature.

Experience the passion of hospitality like no other when you book your stay with us!

Culinary Finesse
180 DEGREE RESTAURANT, AUTHENTIC SRI LANKAN CUISINE, INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
Opening up to 180 degrees of pure bliss, the restaurant of Giritale Hotel is blessed with panoramic views of lavish greenery and the lake. It truly is a wonderful place to enjoy a meal while basking in the ambience. Bringing out what Sri Lanka truly has to offer, we offer a vast selection of authentic Sri Lankan staples ranging from spicy fish curries to aromatic sambols to hoppers.

Sit, relax and order what your heart yearns for and we are delighted to serve you with the best of meals true to our roots.

" The Gathering "
‘The Gathering’ is the name given to the elephants that assemble on the banks of the Minneriya Reservoir during the dry season. Every evening, between 150 and 200 elephants arrive at the reservoir, mainly to graze the grasses growing on the tank bed. During the drought, the water level drops, revealing a tank bed that allows the grass to grow.

The elephants turn to these much needed fodder at a time when foliage in other areas dry up. The Minneriya reservoir also becomes a playground where the elephants can satisfy their water needs.

The Gathering peaks in August and September, at the height of the drought. According to wildlife authorities, the Minneriya gathering is the largest grouping of wild Asian elephants at any given time.

That The Gathering has gained international recognition as a nature “spectacular” may help in lobbying for keep the Minneriya tank for the elephants.

The Gathering ranks sixth on the Lonely Planet wildlife spectaculars list. The list includes famous nature events such as the great wildebeest migration in Serengeti; brown bears feasting in Alaska; the penguin rookery in the Atlantic, the Monarch butterfly migration in Mexico; orca feeding in Argentina, starling roosting in England, and the salmon run in South Africa. Lanka herded with world’s best nature treats.