Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel, Polonnaruwa
Overview
Featuring a terrace and a swimming pool, the 4-star Lavendish Lake Giritale Polonnaruwa hotel lies within a 10-minute drive of Temple. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas and a car park is available on site.
Location
Set amidst tropical forests and a national park, the hotel is 2.8 miles from Angammedilla National Park. Approximately 15 minutes' drive from this Polonnaruwa hotel, Giritale Wewa is located.
The Lavendish Lake Giritale is also in the vicinity of Minneriya National Park.
Sigiriya Air Force Base airport is 32 miles from the accommodation and Polonnaruwa train station is 27 miles away.
Rooms
This Polonnaruwa hotel features 49 rooms with a patio and a balcony, furnished with a writing table. Also, there is a personal safe, a mini-fridge-bar, tea and coffee making equipment provided. Bathrooms include a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with comforts such as a hairdryer and a shower cap. Some comfortable rooms have views of the garden.
Eat & Drink
Guests can unwind at the on-site poolside bar with a favorite drink. The bar area includes a terrace.
Leisure & Business
A spa center and massage therapy are available for an additional charge. Guests can make different arrangements at Lavendish Lake Giritale hotel, including hiking, cycling, and billiards or rent cars to explore Polonnaruwa. A comfortable stay at this accommodation awaits you with a wellness center featuring body wraps.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Badminton
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness center
- Steam room
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Body wraps
- Massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Recommended for:
Trek Sudukandakele Trail
Hike through Sudukandakele forest to spot endemic birds, deer, and wild hares, with views of Parakrama Samudraya and heritage ruins.
Cycle Thambala Lake
Bike along Giritale Lake's boundary to Thambala Lake and Jayanthipura, passing paddy fields and local crops.
Minneriya Jeep Safari
Join an evening safari in Minneriya National Park to observe elephants grazing on the reservoir's dry-season grasslands.
Village Tour & Lunch
Walk through paddy fields, visit Agbopura Temple, and enjoy a traditional meal prepared by a local family.
Location
Significant Location
Polonnaruwa is near the Parakrama Samudra reservoir, Gal Vihara rock temple, and ancient city ruins.
Historical Neighborhood
The Polonnaruwa district is rich in history with ancient sites like the Royal Palace and Sacred Quadrangle.
Local Dining Options
Gami Gedara, Priyamali Gedara, and Jaga Food offer Sri Lankan cuisine with local specialties.
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