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Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Giritale, Giritale
  • Place, Giritale Wewa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ancient City of Sigiriya
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Place, Pidurangala Rock
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Family Suite With Lake View (Interconnecting)

  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double or Twin Room With Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Triple Room With Garden View | Balcony

Standard Triple Room With Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Triple Room With Lake View | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Triple Room With Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double or Twin Room with Lake View and 10% Off for Spa

  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a steam room and a conference centre are on-site.
Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and free newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy.
During your stay at Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Giritale Wewa. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a steam room
  • 13 minutes by car from Hatadage and 13 minutes from Polonnaruwa Vatadage
  • Train station pick-up and bus station shuttle shuttle service available for a fee
Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a steam room. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre, a meeting room, and limo/town car service. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel. A train station pick-up service and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Giritale hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: LKR 2,500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (165 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: LKR 6500
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: LKR 6500 (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: LKR 6500
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: LKR 6500 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately LKR 2500 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 4:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Giritale Hotel
Hotel Giritale
Giritale Hotel Sri Lanka
Giritale Hotel Hingurakgoda
Giritale Hingurakgoda
Giritale Hotel Hotel
Giritale Hotel Giritale
Giritale Hotel Hotel Giritale

Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 18 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peipei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the lake but a bit away from anywhere if you like to dine out. It was out of season so the in house menu options were limited and tourist focussed. Lovely breakfast and the room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Okay Hotel

All was fine. Staff at bar not very speedy. Resteraunt staff were good. Rooms getting a little tired, could use some TLC. No coffee provided in room only tea.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Nuwan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dangerous bugs started coming into my room after dark. I had to leave the room around 10pm due to attacking bugs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Smuk udsigt, dårlig mad

Dejligt værelse med en dejlig udsigt. Tjenerne var serviceminded og rykkede rundt på møblerne for at give os den bedste udsigt. Maden var dog skuffende og vi følte os til tider lidt nedprioriteret, da der skulle afholdes et bryllup på hotellet mens vi var der.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Georges

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ruhiges Hotel für Etappenhalt

Das Giritale Hotel, dass schon etwas bejahrt ist, wird von Peronen besucht, die auf der Durchreise in den Osten der Insel sind und die für die Übernachtung nicht allzu viel ausgeben wollen. Hier erhalen sie für wenig Geld, was sie erwarten: angemessener Komfort und Ruhe. Etwas bemühend sind die späten Abendessenszeiten. Es ist dort schon sehr früh dunkel und ich fand es müssig, bis 19.30 zu warten. Andererseits gibt es Frühstück nur bis 09.00.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parfait

Hôtel parfait pour un passage de 1 à deux jours. Très confortable avec vue magnifique. Mais au milieu de rien. Chambre propre et très spécieuse.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Majken

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Et hotel for udsigtensskyld

Hotellet Er fra 1972 og meget meget slidt. Poolen var grøn af alger og kunne ikke anvendes. Pool stængerne var knækket så kunne ikke bruges heller. Værelserne var slidte og der var 1000 små biller på det ene bade værelse. Men udsigten fra terrassen var helt helt unik og hjalp på helheds oplevelsen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Asoka

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

run down place unwelcoming

managed
Verified

8/10 Good

mappy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Vue exceptionnelle sur le lac

Personnel accueillant. Buffet petit déjeuner et dîner très variés et excellent. Dommage que les chambres soient défraîchies et sentent le renfermé Piscine avec terrasse donnant sur le lac: magnifique
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

湖を望む静かなホテルです

少し古いですが、きちんと手入れされており快適でした。徒歩で外出は散歩程度です。夕食のレストラン（有料ですよ）は、席に着くと国旗をテーブルの上に置いてくれました。よく見ると周りのテーブルにも置かれてました。景色が良く、朝は鳥の鳴き声がよく聞こえ、癒されました。
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

For a 3－Star hotel，it is quite a nice hotel.

For a 3－Star hotel，it is quite a nice hotel.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Familie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tr�s bon h�tel 5 �toiles

Un h�tel accueillant, �l�gant et o� le personnel est aux petits soin. Commencer la journ�e par un petit d�jeuner en chambre ou dans le restaurant avec une multitude de plats d�licieux et du champagne, c'est un des petits plaisirs d'un 5 �toiles. Une baignade dans la piscine et un tour au jacuzzi permettent vraiment de se d�tendre apr�s une bonne journ�e de marche dans Budapest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wolfgang

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

kamal

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019