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The Royal Lotus

3.0 of 5
Giritale, Sri Lanka
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The Royal Lotus
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Lisbon, Portugal
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

The rooms aren't great but the entrance hall is beautiful, and the views amazing. Our room was clean. The food at the dinner menu was not suficient for all the people dinning. No problems with water pressure.

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Hobart, Australia
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40 hotel reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Stayed one night as part of a tour. Main attraction is the stunning views from the rooms. hotel rooms were clean and comfortable. Bathroom is below average and the water pressure was a mere trickle - not a day for washing long hair!! Pool area was clean. Buffet breakfast offered a good selection.

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Kandy, Sri Lanka
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

We stayed one night here as part of a trip to the Ancient cities. As other reviewers have written, the hotel's main attraction is its location overlooking a beautiful tank. Beyond that, there's not much to recommend it. The rooms seriously need renovation, and a thorough cleaning. The water pressure is terrible, and the food is pretty lousy. Breakfast featured... More

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Antibes, France
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

This hotel has a lovely location on the banks of a large tank with beautiful sunset views out over the lake. The room we were in (main hotel building) had a balcony with a great view but the cleanliness was only so-so and the bathroom just about bearable. All the hotel staff were lovely and the buffet breakfast was great... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

The views make this hotel and are beautifull. Rooms are very tired, need updating and definitely need a good clean. Sofas and pillows all had stains on them. Would only stay again if I could not get another hotel.

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Songkhla
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

We stayed one night in December as part of our tour. The positives were the room was clean and the view was fine overlooking the lake. The food was by set menu in the evening and the chef clearly took pride in the food they had prepared. He was out in the dining area and visable, asking us how the... More

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Reading
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2012

Stayed for one night as part of Exodus tour. The room was a reasonably good size, it was clean but basic. The lobby and pool areas were tastefully decorated and there was a good view onto the lake. I was not particularly impressed with the restaurant food. The room had aircon but there was no safe and the shower was... More

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Luanda
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2012

Stayed here as part of tour, so don't know individual price, value for money. But is generally ok. Good comfortable rooms, good restuarant food, and free internet (though only till 11pm!). Nice place to sit and watch sunset over lake. Close to nearby Polonaruwa.

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Singapore, Singapore
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3 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012

Well the locatoin was stunning. Great view of the lake and birds. But the hotel per say, its quite ordinary. Atleast for the price you pay. Its not a bad hotel but everything is average. food, room, service etc. The best thing about this hotel is the Pollonaruwa visit, possibly one of the best times i had in Sri Lanka... More

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Layton, Utah
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89 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

Nice view of the "tank" or lake from the rooms. Basic rooms with good A/C. Very old furniture in room. France 24 in English on the television. No free WiFi. Worst food of any hotels we stayed in Sri Lanka.

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Also Known As:
The Royal Lotus Hotel Giritale
The Royal Lotus Hotel
Royal Lotus Hotel Polonnaruwa
Royal Lotus
Royal Lotus Polonnaruwa
Address: Giritale, Sri Lanka
Region: Sri Lanka > North Central Province > Polonnaruwa District > Giritale
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Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Giritale
Price range (per night): S$135 - 163
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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