Resort · Polonnaruwa

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

  • Cottage
    Forest view

    An individual cottage set among the forest, with an open-air bathroom.

  • Classic Room
    Double 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.