The Deer Park Hotel
Elahera Road, Giritale, on 15 acres of forest running down to the Giritale tank, bordering the Minneriya-Giritale sanctuary
About The Deer Park Hotel
- Rooms
- 3 types
- Dining
- 1 place
- Wellness
- Spa
- Swimming
- Pool
A resort of individual cottages, rooms and suites on 15 acres of forest on the bank of the Giritale tank, bordering the Minneriya-Giritale national park.
The cottages are spread through the trees, with open-air bathrooms, and the lawns look across the water to the hills.
It is placed for the Polonnaruwa ruins and for jeep safaris in the park, whose wildlife includes elephants, leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles and some 160 bird species.
Rooms and suites
- CottageForest view
An individual cottage set among the forest, with an open-air bathroom.
- Classic RoomDouble and single beds
Single and double rooms.
- Suite
A larger room with more space.
Dining
- Ebony RestaurantThe main restaurant, serving international dishes as a buffet, à la carte or set menu; smart casual dress.
- Room service.
Wellness
- Gym.
Amenities
Pools and spa
Outdoor poolGym
More dining
Bar with a billiards tableRoom service
Activities
Jeep safaris in Minneriya-GiritaleBirdwatchingExcursions to Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura and Kandy
Services
Buggies around the groundsBanquet hall and wedding lawns for up to 300 guests
Good to know
- The hotel hosts weddings and banquets of up to 300 guests on its lakeside lawns and in its banquet hall.

