The Deer Park Hotel
Resort in Central Province
5-Star Resort
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this resort
The Deer Park Hotel is located on the banks of Giritale Reservoir, 10 km from Polonnaruwa Wihara. The stylish 5-star hotel offers an outdoor pool, 4 dining options and free parking.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Central Province
Available Rooms
1 King • 753 ft²
Sleeps 3
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1 King • 452 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 King • 484 ft²
Sleeps 2
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2 Single or 1 Single • 430 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 King • 473 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
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9.0 / 10.0
The staff were wonderful & they accommodated our family very well. Notably we wanted Sri Lankan dishes not offered on the menu and they gladly catered for this.
We stayed with two young kids and they loved the wildlife that is available at the property.
10.0 / 10.0
Alle kamers liggen verspreid verscholen in de prachtige tuinen van dit domein. Ook het zwembad is bijzonder geslaagd geïntegreerd in het geheel. Vanop het terras voor de bar/het restaurant kan je genieten van een fantastisch zicht op het meer en adembenemende zonsondergangen.
Zowel het ontbijtbuffet als het dinerbuffet bieden een ruime keuze aan lokale of westerse gerechten. Klein detail, de eetzaal kan gerust wat gezelliger ingericht worden.
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8.0 / 10.0
The swimming pool was wonderful and the outdoor showers were lovely. Loved that there was a pool table and such a selection of mocktails. Staff super polite, but so reserved that we didn't feel like we were with friends, like you do at a smaller hotel. The fish ponds are divine.
I didn't like that the rooms were not set up to our requirements. We had selected four beds across two rooms, even paid extra for an additional bed. But both rooms were just doubles when we turned up. It got sorted, but we were hot and tired from the journey, so would have liked this correct when we arrived. We loved the buffet breakfast, but it wasn't on every morning. Didn't feel the need for the air con on all the time, so would have liked to have grills on the doors and windows - so we could have them open but keep the monkeys out.
9.0 / 10.0
El alojamiento es muy bonito y está ubicado en un emplazamiento idílico.
No hay nada que no le gustara, pero a modo de advertencia, es importante disponer de vehículo dado que el alojamiento no está ubicado en el centro de porque ciudad sino en el lago
8.0 / 10.0
Prachtige ruime kamers met een soort buiten badkamer, sfeervol ingericht met veel hout, schoon, goede bedden. Hebben alle avonden in het hotel zelf gegeten. Twee keer a la card en één keer buffet. Beide prima! Personeel erg vriendelijk. De manager loopt continu rond, maakt met iedereen een praatje en houdt de boel in de gaten.
Lekker zwembad mer goede ligbedden en handdoek service.
Resort ligt op een mooie plek aan het water, goed onderhouden tuin, apen die door de tuin lopen heel bijzonder (brutaal en scherpe tanden) en vanaf het terras prachtige zonsondergangen.
Dit hotel is echt een aanrader!
Als ik wat aan zou moeten geven dan is het het feit dat het best een groot hotel is en dat hier ook veel groepsreizen komen. Daardoor kan het in het restaurant best druk en lawaaierig zijn en je veel Nederlanders tegenkomt.
Minpuntje was ook nog dat de airco in de gym het niet deed, wat best vervelend is wanneer het 33 graden is.
8.0 / 10.0
Buffet
Leuke ligging aan het meer
Vriendelijk personeel die niet altijd Engels sprak
Geen verse handdoeken aan zwembad
8.0 / 10.0
Schöner Bungalow mitten im Dschungel mit offener Regendusche. Schöner Pool. In der Nähe von Pollonaruwa und Minnerya National Park.
Wir hatten (versehentlich) kein Frühstück gebucht. Die Preise für Frühstück und Abendessen sind, mangels anderer Optionen in der Nähe, Wucher. Essen ist nichts besonderes, aber ok, aber Frühstück für SLR 3750 und Dinner für SLR 6000 (inklusive einer Flasche Wasser) wo wir in Giritale auch schon sehr gut für SLR 1420 zu Abend gegessen haben, sind einfach unverschämt viel.
Also am besten Halbpension buchen.
Aufgrund des Dschungels gibt es natürlich viele Moskitos, die auch in den Bungalow kommen. Anti Brumm und Vandalstecker einpacken 😉
1.0 / 10.0
Nothing
Lack of professionalism. First, they tried to steal my card details by sending a trojan link, asking me to fill again the details of my card (message sent through Booking.com messaging system, so no external communication to blame, message came straight from the hotel). Booking.com has assured me that they communicated with the hotel and I will have no problem with the reservation, no need for preauthorizations. Much to my unpleasant surprise, on the day of arrival, when our local driver called to verify directions, the informed us that they cancelled the reservation “because they could not preauthorize the card” (this is because of hotel POS limitations). So I was left with two small children, aged 4 and 6 in the middle of Sri Lanka, on 23rd of December, to seek on my own a solution, as both numbers (local and UK) indicated for Customer Service of Booking.com were not working.
10.0 / 10.0
Atención por todo el personal excelente.
Habitación muy bonita y baño amplio con bañera. Dispone de zona exterior privada con un porche de madera desde donde puedes ver el lago.
Jardín muy cuidado, verde y con zonas de descanso muy cómodas y tranquilas.
Restaurante propio con desayuno/comida/cena exquisitos. Ofrecen menú buffet con muy buena relación calidad-precio. Altamente recomendable con muchos platos típicos del país.
Todo perfecto.
10.0 / 10.0
friendly staff, amazing facilities
nothing
5.0 / 10.0
The surrounding, facilities.
Breakfast, customer service, some of the areas of the rooms are not well looked after.
8.0 / 10.0
Rooms with lake view are beautiful. Staff is very nice and helpful. They are also able to prepare gluten free diet meals for you.
Be aware that only management is able to speak English and always confirm with them.
9.0 / 10.0
location is wonderful by lake - plenty of places to sit around pool and in beautiful garden leading to lake views and on terrace by restaurant (choice of sun or shade everywhere) - staff super helpful and friendly especially pool attendant and restaurant manager - great for us, but sad for hotel, we were one of only two couples on second night in this 80 room hotel - bungalow room was very elegant with delightful open air bathroom (although nowhere to sit outside) - this would be a great time to visit!!!!!!
towels at pool were a bit old and tatty - slightly strange design sun loungers - monkeys that stole a tile from our game and were very bold at stealing drinks - but we are in their territory - so that’s just something to be aware of!
10.0 / 10.0
This is a gem! it’s architecturally interesting, beautifully designed with glorious views. The chalets were comfortable, had marvellous inside/outside bathrooms and were tastefully furnished. The staff were attentive and welcoming and food was delicious.
it seemed such a shame this place isn’t fully booked - as it deserves to be
9.0 / 10.0
It felt like living inside a jungle
Peacefully environment
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Attractive and spacious room arrangement.
5.0 / 10.0
Average stay and overrated !
FAQs
How much does this resort cost compared to others in Central Province?
The average price for a rental in Central Province is R 728 per night. This rental is R 46 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this resort?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Deer Park Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this resort?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Deer Park Hotel. Enjoy the water!
Is The Deer Park Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Deer Park Hotel?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.
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