Sunset over Giritale Lake, with trees along the shore

Stay a little closer
to nature.

A family-run hotel by Giritale Lake.
Come for the Cultural Triangle. Stay for the quiet.

Giritale, Sri LankaA slower side of the island.

A small hotel.
A good place to pause.

Settle in by Giritale Lake, with trees outside and Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle within reach. Stargate is a family-run hotel with twelve rooms, home-cooked meals and a team who know the area.

Find your room

Make yourself
at home.

For a night on the road or a few days to explore.
Choose the space that suits your stay.

A guest room at Stargate Hotel with daylight and a view towards the lake
Inside Stargate. Room layouts and views vary.

Harmony Room

Max 2 guests

A comfortable room with soft linens, a quiet ceiling fan, and a window looking toward the trees.

Non A/C · Wi-Fi

Ask about this room

Serenity Room

Max 4 guests

A roomier option with space for the family, soft linens, and a calm setting close to the lake.

Non A/C · Wi-Fi

Ask about this room

Tranquility Room

Max 3 guests

A cooled room with hot water and a writing table by the window, with extra room to settle in.

A/C · Hot water · Wi-Fi

Ask about this room

Sanctuary Room

Max 4 guests

Our most spacious room with air conditioning, hot water, and generous space for the whole family.

A/C · Hot water · Wi-Fi

Ask about this room

For rates and availability, send us your dates and number of guests.

There’s always
room at the table.

Rice, coconut, local spices and the day’s market produce. Our kitchen prepares Sri Lankan meals to enjoy after a day out.

Prefer something mild or vegetarian? Tell us what suits you when you plan your stay.

Talk to us about dining
Sri Lankan rice and curry served with vegetables and sambols

A good base.
Plenty to discover.

Ancient cities and national parks nearby.
A quiet place to come back to.

History & heritage

Polonnaruwa

Ancient temples, stupas and the ruins of a medieval capital. Explore on foot or by bicycle.

Wildlife

Minneriya & Kaudulla

Head out with a local driver for an elephant safari. Ask our team about current conditions and arrangements.

Close to home

Giritale Lake

An early walk, birdlife by the water, or a quiet evening close to the hotel.

Also within reach: Sigiriya, Dambulla and Habarana.

Ask us to help plan your day

Find us
in Giritale.

Near the lake, with Polonnaruwa, Minneriya and Sigiriya within reach. Our team can help with local routes and transport.

Hotel Side, Bakamuna Road
Giritale, Sri Lanka
Get directions

We’d love to
have you here.

Send us your dates and number of guests. We’ll help you find a room and confirm availability and rates directly.

Prefer email? info@stargatesrilanka.com