You might be eligible for a Genius discount at Lavendish Lake Giritale. To check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates sign in.
Genius discounts at this property are subject to book dates, stay dates and other available deals.
About this property
Lavendish Lake Giritale is located in the Ancient City of Polanaruwa, overlooking the beautiful Giritale Lake. It features scenic views with an outdoor pool, a restaurant and rooms with air-conditioning. The cosy rooms at Giritale are fitted with a TV set and tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms feature views of the lake and have a private bathroom. The hotel can assist guests with massage arrangements as well as hiking trips. Car hire is also possible at this hotel, and free parking is provided on site. For dining options, visit the Giritale Restaurant, where a variety of local dishes can be found. Lavendish Lake Giritale is 186 km from Bandaranaike International Airport and 206 km from Colombo City.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
Sign in, save money

Guest reviews
Categories:
Select topics to read reviews:
Guests who stayed here loved
- Hettiarachchi
Sri Lanka
“The food was excellent! The staff was friendly. The location and the views were amazing.” - Lily
United Kingdom
“Incredible views, beautiful room and balcony, friendly attentive staff” - Ieva
Lithuania
“The germ of that hotel - kind and caring personnel and restaurant. I’d never felt more welcomed like there from the first step I entered that hotel. They saw we liked to be outside - they put table to have meals outside, we asked for waffles for...” - Margherita
Italy
“The lake view was amazing, very clean and nice staff ! Amazing Food” - Sam
Australia
“Great location and the perfect spot to checkout Polonnaruwa. Kids had a ball in the pool, which was great.” - Rush
United Kingdom
“The views were stunning and the rooms spacious and well appointed.” - Hirosha
Australia
“The location & the view is amazing. Good Breakfast. Staff is really friendly and supportive.” - Avisekh
Switzerland
“Nice view, calm location and good food. Large parking, driver’s quarters. Everything is how you would expect.” - Susannah
Bahrain
“Everything was great, loved the view, the breakfast, location, staff” - Ian
United Kingdom
“Stunning location. Wonderful views. Comfortable rooms. Helpful kind staff. Good food we took the half board option and were not disappointed. Good value and a great place for elephant safari.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineIndian
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Lavendish Lake Giritale in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.