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Imagine a view so breath taking that no photograph can capture. But the view is not the only sight that is breath taking. Below your balcony, the deer and the monkeys are at play and on the other side of the tank you see the elephants at the water's edge. Close to the Archaeological sites in Polonnaruwa, Giritale hotel is also within easy day-trip distances from other Cultural Triangle sites.

Set amidst the dry zone tropical forests, it is also a good base for watching wild life in the nearby jungles and in the Minneriya National Park close by. The open air, breezy and spacious reception conveys the easy going pace of the hotel simple, pleasant and hospitable. One of the hotel's best assets is the sweeping , magnificent view of the 12th century ocean-like Giritale tank.

Set on the upper slope of a hill, the veranda lobby of the hotel looks upon tranquil blue water dotted with green islands, the dense forests on the opposite bank and the folds of mountains undulating in the horizon. The sunset view is simply stunning from the lobby and the pool deck beside it. Sitting here, during the dry season from end May to November you can watch big herds of wild elephants and deer coming to drink at the far off bank of the lake. The hotel has a herd of deer which roams the adjacent jungle park comes to be fed near the lobby.

The Giritale Hotel based on a hill top overlooking the Giritale water reservoir, located within Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle. Situated between beautiful waterways and remote scrub jungles, the hotel offers an irresistible combination of nature, wildlife, and history making it an ideal eco-tourism destination. Built 23 years ago, Giritale Hotel boasts a rustic yet comfortable charm and a friendly, personalised service that will make you feel totally at home.

Deer Park

Revel in the rustic splendour of Deer Park Hotel, situated in the lush tropical jungle of Sri Lanka, which used to be a private hunting ground of ancient kings of Ceylon. Discover the rich wildlife and nature from the intimate cottages nestled in the charm and mystic of the jungle grounds. Or simply explore cultures and lost civilization while basking in the resplendence and lavishness once experienced only by the royalties of Ceylon. Situated on the banks of the Giritale Reservior Within a District Capital of Polonnaruwa, five hours by road from the capital of Colombo and Bandaranaike International Airport. Deer Park Hotel is set within cultural triangle that consists of ruins dating back 2500 Years. The hotel is surrounded by a number of national wildlife parks. It is also in close proximity to many rural villages that engage guests in the discovery of local culture and practices.

Giritale Hotel

Giritale Hotel is the perfect base from which you could make use of the many attractions that nature has to offer. If you're not the adventurous type, Giritale Hotel is the ideal retreat in peaceful, untouched beauty for one to relax and have a break. Built 23 years ago, Giritale Hotel boasts a rustic yet comfortable charm and a friendly personalised service that would make you feel totally at home.