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Mount Lavinia Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with spa, near Mount Lavinia Beach

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Perched on the shores of Mount Lavinia Beach, Mount Lavinia Hotel offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind with a massage at Le Lilly Spa, enjoy beachfront dining and drinks from the beach bar, or take in breathtaking views from the rooftop terrace. With free daily manager's reception and 24-hour gym plus helpful amenities like laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Beach bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is £65
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May

Room options

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Ocean View King | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Ocean View King

  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Direct Ocean View King | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Direct Ocean View King

  • Ocean view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
100 Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia, 10732

What's nearby

  • Mount Lavinia Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Colombo City Centre - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Gangaramaya Temple - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Galle Face Green - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Pettah Market - 16 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 68 min drive
  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 18 min drive
  • Colombo Fort Station - 35 min drive
  • Airport drop-off service
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocoholics - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Spoons Mount Lavinia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Loon Tao Chinese Seafood - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Mount Lavinia Hotel

At Mount Lavinia Hotel, you can spend time at the beach sipping drinks, plus you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Mount Lavinia Beach. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages at the spa. Govenors Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this Colonial hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 210 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site valet parking
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Transfers

    • Airport drop-off (available 24 hours)*
    • Train station pickup available 24 hours a day*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Beach bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (late night)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1806
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • Mosquito nets
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Le Lilly Spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Govenors Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Terrace – This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 65
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per child: USD 40 (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 100
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: USD 50 (from 6 to 11 years old)

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 7.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 60 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 2
  • Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 01 August and 30 September.

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 60

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Hotel Mount Lavinia
Mount Lavinia Hotel
Mount Lavinia Hotel Sri Lanka/Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
Mount Lavinia Hotel Hotel
Mount Lavinia Hotel Mount Lavinia
Mount Lavinia Hotel Hotel Mount Lavinia

Frequently asked questions

Is Mount Lavinia Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between 01 August and 30 September.

Is there a pool at Mount Lavinia Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Mount Lavinia Hotel?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Mount Lavinia Hotel?

Yes, there's free valet parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Mount Lavinia Hotel?

Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available. The charge is USD 60 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Mount Lavinia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Mount Lavinia Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bellagio Casino (11-min drive) and Casino Marina Colombo (11-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Mount Lavinia Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours, kayaking and scuba-diving. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Mount Lavinia Hotel also has 2 bars, a 24-hour fitness centre and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Mount Lavinia Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring beachfront dining.

Does Mount Lavinia Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.

What's the area around Mount Lavinia Hotel like?

Mount Lavinia Hotel is in the heart of Mount Lavinia, a short 6-minute walk from Mount Lavinia Beach.

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Reviews

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8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The breakfast buffet offered a large selection and was a highlight for many guests, with some describing it as excellent and very good. (19 reviews)
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Reviews

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4/10 Fair

Amazing location, but the hotel is tired, rooms dirty.
Henry, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff was very friendly and helpful
Wulf Von, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Nice to be out of Colombo. Staff are lovely. The rooms needed a big deep clean. Bathrooms had lots of mould and dirt. Under the beds had leftover over food. No hot water the entire 4 nights. Requested a baby cot twice and it never arrived. Informed that laundry service was not available in the low season. TV wouldn’t turn on. Food was left rotting in the hallway for days. Pool area was great. The restaurant and pool staff fantastic.
Sophie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing, love the hospitality. Breakfast, plenty to choose. We had supper English dinner on Thursday.
Sanjeewa, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly and helpful staff. Very good buffet breakfasts and evening meals. Attractive location. Noisy but efficient aircon. Balcony with an ocean view. Generally quite clean but rooms quite tired and some parts need uregent maintenance e.g. the cranky lifts.
View from room's balcony.
Charles, 12-night trip
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6/10 Good

Location is fantastic, beach and pool and breakfast are still amazing, but rooms are very tired and mine smelt musty… such a shame to see such an amazing hotel not being maintained
debbie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Yes room was clean, staff very very polite but reception took hours to find me a room key after mins snapped.
Patrick, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location and grandiose building that have seen it's better days but that how things are in Sri Lanka in general. Good location near a train station. Very popular wedding place for locals.
Ivan, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Couldn't fault the staff for their care and friendliness. Lovely hotel. Old world charm. Loved the dining experience.
Gregory, 8-night trip
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6/10 Good

The hotel is in a great location and has excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. The staff is friendly. Unfortunately the hotel is in need of major repairs. We cut our stay short due to a lack of air conditioning in all four of our rooms.
Steven, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hotel still has the charm . The doormen make it , dressed the part and charming . The rooms are now shabby ,dirty , grouting all black in bathroom , bedroom walls are mouldy and the carpets need ripping out . 3 star at best The sun loungers poolside have nice thick mattress on so comfort exceeds the Kingsbury and cinnamon lakeside as we have stayed in all three this trip .
Gary, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are big and really grounds the staff are very professional food is fresh and variety is good. Pool is really nice.
Lorraine, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff was very courteous but the hallways on the 4 th floor were dilapidated and in need of serious repairs. It’s a beautiful location and a grand colonial hotel which is a national treasure. It’s sad that the rooms and plumbing are in pretty bad shape. I would love to stay there again provided the bathrooms, tge plumbing and the hallway conditions are improved
Renuka, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The sea view was amazing. The hotel sits in beautiful grounds. The service was outstanding and the drinks and food selection was beyond compare.
Thomas, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Room had bugs, feels like you're in the 1800s. I only stayed for one day and checked out, and asked for a cancellation of the second day but they didn't allow it for some reason. I didn't even stay the second day. Would not recommend. Food was great though.
Charith, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean. Bathroom and room fixtures and fittings need urgent updating. Electrical points, switches, shower were found wanting. The wooden floors in the corridors were in places in a state of disrepair. The hotel still retains its old charm and the staff are pleasant and I was impressed with the service provided.
Ravi, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Heritage hotel sublime and private beach fantastic
Jacqueline, 20-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Very professional.
majella, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Really good breakfast, rally friendly and amazing staff.very poor building and room condition. Very poor house keeping. I had to share my room with a huge cockroach. Overall I would not recommend to stay here. Overpriced and poor for what you get.
Cenker, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sri Lanka starts

The hotel was reasonably clean. The staff were very friendly. The food and the drink service was absolutely stunning. The area is very supportive with shops and easy transport links. The beachfront could be cleaner and the rooms could be updated slightly plugs and such like
Thomas, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great atmosphere and facilities. Range of food to dine in at the buffet. Friendly staff.
Rukshan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Enjoyable stay.

Our room had a lovely outlook over the sea with a balcony. It was very comfortable and clean. The buffet breakfast was superb.
ROBERT, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Enjoyed the best food and view of the ocean. The hotel is old and rusty otherwise it’s a nice hotel for the price. The best breakfast buffet ever you can get in Sri Lanka for sure.
Kamal, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

The views are amazing and the staffs general service was good. However the air-conditioning wasnt working and there was black mould and it was extremely difficult to sleep.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excelent property with great heritage. Some TLC would be good. Staff were fantastic. Food was superb and value for money. Especially the breakfast buffet.
Palitha, 3-night trip