Giritale Hotel

*Good evening Mr Tharaka.* First of all I would like to thank the team Hotel Girithale. It was a nice gathering and a wonderful event. All the doctors and their families enjoyed it well. All credit should goes to you and your team. The place was really nice and attractive. The food was delicious and tasty. There were lots of varieties to taste. Again ,thank you very much for you and the team Hotel Girithale. Dr Bandara ( behalf of the doctors of batch 91/92 Pera MF)

Actually pretty decent Going into the hotel I was skeptical on the quality of the stay. Although almost quickly I had nothing to worry about. The views as you can see are amazing, and a tip for anyone looking to stay at the Girithale Hotel, try booking a room in the 200s or the 300 (Room 307 is what I'd recommend), and bring a pair of binoculars so that you can see the variety of topical bird and animals. The food, although not offering a wide spread, initially stood out for its quality. I also appreciated the accessibility of oil condiments, which is a convenience I haven’t seen in other hotels I've visited. However, during the Christmas Gala on the second day, the experience took a downturn. Some of the food seemed below par, and unfortunately, one of my family members experienced food poisoning. This was disappointing, especially given the festive occasion. While the first impression was positive, this incident significantly affected our overall experience.

This hotel might have been a luxury destination before the 2000s, but the facilities haven’t improved much since then. The standard room we stayed in, with its basic amenities, was quite small, including the washroom. While many areas of the hotel look old and in need of repair, the place is kept clean. The restaurant offers a standard buffet or set meals, but the food is quite ordinary and lacks anything noteworthy. On the positive side, the staff provides good service, and the view of Girithale Lake is stunning and perhaps the highlight of the stay. Unfortunately, considering the outdated facilities, average food, and the price charged, it doesn’t feel like good value for money.

This is a great value, beautifully located, 3-star hotel with plenty of charm. The facilities are comfortable (rooms are spacious, views are superb, lots of choice on the menu, pool is nicely located) and the staff are exceptional. The front house staff at the reception are extremely helpful and friendly, all waiters are attentive. The breakfast buffet was diverse, we had many hoppers and some savoury curries. We liked the pieceful and serene location and animal viewing from the Terrace. Great location to explore the national parks and archaeological ruins nearby. Thank you to all the attentive staff!

Hotel is situated near the Giritale lake with a small pool & the room does not have a good view of the lake even it was a Deluxe room. Room A/C was too old and making a loud noise disturbing the peacefulness, no floor mat at least near the bathroom door and there were no toothbrushes neither toothpaste & they are asking for extra payment to supply them. Basic Buffet is there & no variation. Waiters failed to fill the water glass even until I finished my meal, in all 3 meals they served water only after I asked from them. Even when I requested for a kid’s meal for my kid who is 17 months old I had to ask it from 2,3 waiters in the restaurant, after about 30mins I got some boiled pasta with few cheese pieces on it for the cheese pasta I requested. I was with a group & we were totally disappointed about the service. We complained to GM as well who was there but after the discussion with him we felt as it was like a normal thing for him. Hotel not Recommended!! 👎