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Deer Park Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Giritale with spa and winery

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Deer Park Hotel in the historical district offers a world of luxury and family-friendly fun. Unwind with a massage at the spa, indulge in international cuisine at Ebony Restaurant, or challenge your family to racquetball/squash and volleyball. The kids can burn off energy on the playground while you relax by one of two outdoor pools or enjoy a drink from the poolside bar.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Winery
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Free babysitting
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Fitness center
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (free)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Living room
The current price is $97
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

Why we love this property

Work meets leisure
This hotel blends business amenities with spa indulgences. Guests can unwind in the steam room, poolside bar, or winery after meetings.
Culinary exploration
International flavors await at the restaurant, complemented by the on-site bar and winery. Guests can start each day with a buffet breakfast.

Room options

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Deer Park Cottage Lake View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deer Park Cottage Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room with Terrace | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior King Room with Terrace

  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite

  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room with Garden View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Double or Twin Room with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Honeymoon Double Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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B112, Giritale, North Central Province, 51026

What's nearby

  • Giritale Wewa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Minneriya National Park - 23 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya - 53 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Sigiriya Museum - 57 min drive - 53.1 km
  • Pidurangala Rock - 58 min drive - 50.2 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 90.5 miles/145.6 km
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Saruketha - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gunner's Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Mahanuge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ariya Rest House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Priyamali Gedara - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Deer Park Hotel

  • A great choice for a stay in Giritale, Deer Park Hotel features a winery where you can enjoy a glass of local wine. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, or body scrubs, and Ebony Restaurant serves international cuisine. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and a fitness center.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 77 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 6 children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Free babysitting
    • Free supervised childcare
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Train station shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Free supervised childcare/activities

What to do

  • Racquetball/squash
  • Volleyball
  • Ecotours
  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference center (2153 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Built in 1996
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Winery on site
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

Dining

Ebony Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.
The Sandpiper - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75.00
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 40.00 (from 6 to 10 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 40.00 (from 6 to 10 years old)

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 14 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 120 per vehicle
  • Train station pick-up and train station drop-off service is offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Deer Park Giritale
Deer Park Hotel Giritale
Deer Park Hotel Hingurakgoda
Deer Park Hingurakgoda

Frequently asked questions

Does Deer Park Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Deer Park Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Deer Park Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7 AM to 8 PM.

Are pets allowed at Deer Park Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Deer Park Hotel?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Deer Park Hotel?

Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 120 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Deer Park Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Deer Park Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and kayaking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours, racquetball/squash, and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Deer Park Hotel also has a winery, a steam room, and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Deer Park Hotel?

Yes, Ebony Restaurant offers international cuisine.

Does Deer Park Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Deer Park Hotel like?

Deer Park Hotel is located a short 1-minute walk from Giritale Wewa.

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Reviews

Deer Park Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool area was lovely and the pools were well maintained. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Incredible helpful and friendly staff and beautiful ground. My cottage with the outdoor shower was charming. Spa facilities were not available during hours that i wanted to use them, ieri early morning and evening before and after excursion, that was sad. No pool towels also a minus. Dinner menu was expensive but nothing was very good. Breakfast however was delicious! Sri lankan menù was bevande expectation. I enjoyed my stay very much.
Christina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful and kind staff with beautiful surroundings
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Respite from Cultural Touring

Nice resort near historic Polonnaruwa with lakeside views. The staff was very attentive, on site restaurant charming, pools well maintained, all for very good value.
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel

We stayed for two nights at Deer Park in March. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The hotel facilities were excellent. We would return.
George, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A magical place with wonderful staff
Sandamali, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a beautiful location. We only stayed one night, but could have stayed longer. The pools looked fantastic and well cleaned. We had an excellent meal, and then played pool on the table next to the bar! The hotel is trying hard to be eco, and we had a very interesting bathroom surrounded by plants in the shower, and an open air roof - covered by mesh to stop anything nasty getting in! We watched a fantastic sunset whilst drinking cocktails. Very memorable. Staff were lovely.
Edward, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room was clean, bed very comfortable, and the open-air bathroom was wonderfully unique. It felt like you were really immersed in nature and the property is beautiful. Tons of nature, greenery, and wildlife all around you. Some things we didn’t like, the food at the hotel was not very good. Service was excellent but the chef/cooks were not and need much improvement. Wi-fi is not available in the rooms so you cannot stream movies or media, which we found disappointing on nights that we wanted to stay in and relax. Also, the lake-view rooms sit above a very noisy road, so we constantly heard honking and traffic, making it hard to relax in our room and on our balcony. It also woke us up in the mornings. I would recommend choosing a room that is away from the lake so you don’t hear the traffic.
Leah, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely relaxing stay in beautiful surroundings

Having just spent 5 nights at this hotel we can definitely recommend it. It was ideally placed for our self organised tour of Sri Lanka and, from here, we visited the iconic sites of Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla and the fabulous Hurulu national park where we saw many elephants. Our lakeside cottage at the hotel was very quaint and we loved sitting on the decking watching the monkeys and chipmunks running around. Staff at the hotel are very welcoming and the pool area is lovely. The hotel does get frequented by coach parties and we enjoyed the breakfast and evening buffets alongside quieter a la carte dinners on the outside terrace on the nights when there were fewer guests
carol, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay, would highly recommend it!
Kelly, 10-night trip
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4/10 Fair

The room was very dirty. The staff unprofessional and rude.
Salvo, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice views of the Lake

Room smelt a bit dump, was clean otherwise. No wifi in rooms, only in public arrears. Waiter got order wrong twice, but were offered deserts and salads to make up for it.
Verified

2/10 Poor

This Hotel was breaching Electricity; Slips and trips; and HEALTH AND SAFETY Regulation and put our lives at risk. I never come a cross or heard of this kind of behaviour putting customers lives at risk to save few pence or to increase profit. Think not twice, hundred time before you put customers lives at risk like this... I only can say Group CEO and the Manager: Joseph should put themself in customer's (ours) shoes to understand is it worth killing customers for few pence of profit or cost cutting!!! I tried to call Expedia but not managed to speak to anyone before all my money run out from the mobile. That's worse! When we went to get something to eat before we leave the hotel, I mentioned to my husband it smell like a sewage near our room and when we checked there were some places near the footpath overflowing sewage mixed water outside from the drainages..Spoken to the Group CEO, Mr M I M Nizar and he was trying to convince us that this hotel is in a jungle and NOT in the city of Polonnaruwa!!! According to the Group CEO, as a customer, we should expect animal droppings on the bed as well as dead animals on the floor and the bathroom area including no lights and be able to clean it ourself without making any fuss!!! I mentioned that I am a patient with heart, diabetic and several other illnesses therefore any animal bit could be very dangerous for me. He laughed say that's nothing to worry about! This is NOT A FIVE STAR HOTEL and MAY BE EVEN HELL IS BETTER THAN THIS...
Kamani, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Nach längerem Warten wurden wir kommentarlos in eine schlechtere Zimmerkategorie eingebuchtet.Erst auf Beschwerde wurde eine fehlerhafte Überbuchung eingestanden. Unser gebuchte Kategorie sei nicht verfügbar.MangerJosef versprach als Ausgleich einen Drink und kostenloses Dinner. Bei checkout wurde dann aber alles berechnet und jegliche Zusagen abgestritten.Insgesamt nicht zu empfehlen.
Christoph Stephan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

コテージレイクビューの部屋に一泊しました。 部屋から見える湖がとても美しくて、感動しました。 ベッドに寝転びながら、ずっと外の景色を楽しみました。 部屋はとても清潔で快適です。 お風呂にはシャワーだけじゃなく、大きな浴槽もありました。お風呂場の天井は金網になっており、まるで露天風呂に入っているような気分でした。 金網から、虫が入ってこないか心配でしたが、大丈夫でした。 部屋の中でヤモリを見ましたが、金網からではなく、別の隙間から入ってきたと思います。 ヤモリは縁起の良い益獣と聞くので、逆に見られてラッキーな気持ちになりました。 蟻は沢山いましたが、スリランカのホテルでは、よく見る光景なので気になりません。 レストランは朝食のみ利用しましたが、味は普通です。エッグステーションで作ってもらったオムレツは、ちょうど良い味付けで、とても美味しかったです。 一つだけ気になる点を上げるとすると、 部屋のウッドデッキは、ホテル内の道と繋がっているため、デッキを横切る人が何人かいました。セキュリティ的にちょっと不安がありましたし、通行人と目が合うと恥ずかしかったです（笑） プライベートな空間として、通れないようにした方がいいかもしれませんね。
Emiko, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Beautiful hotel. Nice people. Terrible service. Terrible restaurant. The does not want
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Unique setting, chalets very private. Good buffet breakfast and dinner. Lovely swimming pool. Rooms a little dark for reading in the evening.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Super accueil, tout le personnel a été aux petits soins avec nous. Cadre magnifique, propreté irréprochable. Nourriture très bonne ! A recommander sans aucun doute. Parfait.
Gregory, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay. Food is good too. Wonder full view.
4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning hotel

Top quality hotel, beautiful gardens and pool. Great bar terrace and excellent choice and standard of food.
NATALIE, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good option in Giritale

Very nice hotel over looking a lake with great sunset views from the well designed hotel grounds. The accommodation was of a good standard as were the facilities. The condition of the hotel was generally good.
Richard, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Peace and quiet

This place is amazing if you like peace and quiet. Service is excellent and close enough by tuk tuk to everything. Would definitely recommend this hotel and would love to come back again
Mark, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good but value for money is not good

Beautiful location. Staff is friendly. But value for money s not good. Could have got the same facilities for cheaper price
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful & quite

Staff were friendly and went out of their way to ensure we were comfortable. The location itself was serene with a wonderful view of the lake from the observation deck. Food was amazing with a wide choice of both local and international cuisine.
Shiva, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Not as good as it could have been..

A little over-priced - gym was locked (and surrounded by cardboard boxes) [so went for a run down the road, which was actually much better); dinner was good, breakfast was average (lots of cooked to order items - good; but no real juice and poor selection of bread and fruit). Currently they are building several new apartments, but the building work was not intrusive. There was a wedding on the Saturday - loud music made the pool unusable - but could not be heard from the room. And if I am being really picky - we had 2 high quality towels each on the first night, which we would have been happy to keep for another day, but they got changed when the room was cleaned and replaced with one each of a smaller less fluffy one... only a small thing - but irritating nonetheless.
Simon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel setting sounded by forest trees.

The hotel is set amongst trees and lawns over looking the lake at Giratale. We had a lovely big room next to the pool. Many of the rooms are high up on the hill. There was a tree growing in the semi open air bathroom. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Roy the manager was more than helpful in organising tours to ancient cities and the elephant safari. We would definitely recommend and stay again.
Susan , 3-night trip