This hotel is a doorway to the magnificent past of Sri Lanka's ancient civilizations and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It offers 77 deluxe cottages and 4 presidential suites with furnishings and a good service. Fully air-conditioned, the historical hotel features a lobby with a hotel safe and currency exchange facilities, as well as a cafe, a restaurant and conference facilities. Room and laundry services are provided and guests arriving by car can leave their vehicles in the car park. The property consists of cottages dotted around the banks of the reservoir and the neighbouring national park.

This historical hotel offers more than just a stunning location: it is also a way for guests to experience the beautiful facets of Sri Lanka. It is situated within 15 minutes of Polonnaruwa by car and lies right on the edge of Giritale reservoir at the centre of Sri Lanka's cultural triangle. Set in lush tropical jungle, the establishment is 35 km from Minneriya National Park, 80 km from the night safari and 86 km from Sigiriya Rock Fortress. The Dambulla cave temples are 110 km from the accommodation.

There is an on-site restaurant where guests can have a wide variety of international dishes, as well as the traditional dishes of Sri Lanka. Guests can also enjoy the food on treetops, where they can view the jungle and can observe the jungle inhabitants. There is also a jungle barbecue where guests can hear the sounds of nocturnal creatures while enjoying their dinner.