Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel

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Located close to Minneriya National Park and Kiri Vihara Temple, Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room, and indulge in Ayurvedic treatments, reflexology or a body scrub. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

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View all photos for Deluxe Family Suite With Lake View (Interconnecting)

A room with a sofa, a glass table with a fruit bowl, and a view of a lake through large windows.

Deluxe Family Suite With Lake View (Interconnecting)

  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, a vase, and a view of a lake and mountains.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room With Lake View

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

View all photos for Standard Triple Room With Garden View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Standard Triple Room With Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room With Lake View

A room with a sofa, a glass table with a fruit bowl, and a view of a lake through large windows.

Deluxe Triple Room With Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Giritale, Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel is in a national park. Hatadage and Polonnaruwa Vatadage are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Minneriya National Park and Kaudulla National Park. Kiri Vihara Temple and Gal Viharaya are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like safari tours. Visit our Giritale travel guide
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Giritale, Giritale

What's nearby

  • A group of elephants wading through a shallow water body in a grassy area.
    Minneriya National Park
    13 min drive - 7.9 km
  • An elephant in a grassy field with a clear sky and a distant view of a bridge over water.
    Kaudulla National Park
    21 min drive - 18.5 km
  • A prominent rock formation with a river in the valley below.
    Ancient City of Sigiriya
    57 min drive - 51.1 km
  • Giritale Wewa
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum
    18 min drive - 15.5 km

Restaurants

  • Gunner's Club
    13 min drive
  • Priyamali Gedara
    13 min drive
  • The Wadiya
    10 min drive
  • Pabalu Mandapa
    12 min drive
  • Hattiya Restaurant
    10 min drive

About this property

Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel

  • Upscale hotel near Minneriya National Park
  • Located close to Kiri Vihara Temple and Gal Viharaya, Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room, and indulge in Ayurvedic treatments, reflexology or a body scrub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and express check-out
    • Express check-in, barbecues and laundry services
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
    • 42-inch LED TVs with cable channels
    • Balconies or patios, fridges and electric kettles

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Frequently asked questions

Does Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel on 26 Oct 2026 start from AU$147, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Minneriya National Park, Kiri Vihara Temple and Hatadage. Polonnaruwa Vatadage and Gal Viharaya are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

2/10 Terrible

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

4/10 Poor

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 review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

run down place unwelcoming

managed
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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