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Mount Lavinia Hotel

4.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool, near Dehiwala Zoological Garden

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
The current price is £39
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May

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Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
100 Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia, 10732

What's nearby

  • Mount Lavinia Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dehiwala Zoological Garden - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Lanka Hospital - 11 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 13 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Galle Face Green - 13 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saas Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • Mount Lavinia - Terrace Restaurant
  • ‪Old Thomians Swimming Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Harpo's Pizza & Pasta - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Boat Haus Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Mount Lavinia Hotel

Upscale hotel near Mount Lavinia Beach
Located close to Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya, Mount Lavinia Hotel provides a beach bar, a corner/local shop and a free daily manager's reception. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. Indulge in a massage at Le Lilly Spa, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and a poolside location. Fitness classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; the property also has a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and 2 bars.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free valet parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), airport drop-off service (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A banquet hall, ATM/banking services and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All 210 rooms boast comforts, such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 24-inch TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and electric kettles

Languages

English, Hindi, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • 24-hour train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 7.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Govenors Restaurant
  • The Terrace

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1806
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 01 August and 30 September.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 7.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 60
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is 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

Does Mount Lavinia Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Mount Lavinia Hotel?

As of 22 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mount Lavinia Hotel on 23 May 2025 start from £39.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Mount Lavinia Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mount Lavinia Hotel?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mount Lavinia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Mount Lavinia Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Mount Lavinia Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mount Lavinia Hotel located?

Located in Mount Lavinia, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mount Lavinia Beach, Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya. Sri Lanka Air Force Museum and Gangaramaya Temple are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Mount Lavinia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 656 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 656 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 656 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 656 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 656 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Heritage hotel sublime and private beach fantastic
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mangal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique position on the sea with pool terrace or beach and the best food and extensive buffet.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kamal

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hotel that is a cut above. A traditional honest hotel that is reasonable priced
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Historic colonial style.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

SAMSON

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beware of air conditioning issues in rooms; older facilities are quaint but hardly maintained. Unhappy staff made service delivery difficult. Excellent food at buffet and restaurant made up for lacks.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Udith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

RAJEEV Shiva

Liked: Staff & service
Location on the beach is great. But dated property in need of gut rehab.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kim

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
rooms need updating.. tv didn't work, phone didn't work. First room had mould ... hotel is run down and needs refurbishment
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

deborah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Gorgeous private beach. Corridors musty. Slightly shabby chic. Great breakfast. Dinner ordinary. Nice pool. Interesting heritage
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selvaraju

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and an elaborate breakfast menu. Rooms were neat and big. Easy access to the beach from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

roshini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Colonial hotel we love. Staff are curious and friendly. Great ambiance. Breath taking views.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

chulani

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. We enjoyed the staying at mount Lavinia Hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Past its use by date

Very dated hotel. Needs paint and lots of renovation. Lifts don’t display floor level as digits dont work, both in the lifts of outside floors.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sriya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Indra was best leader help me with everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The last time I stayed at Mount Lavinia was in 2005. I loved it and always wanted to come back to it. Now being back is just as good, if not better than 20 years ago. We are leaving today. I just want to stay on.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharath Kumar Reddy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible condition of the hotel. Never going to come back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Indi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are excellent in every way. They go above and beyond expectations. The front and common areas are simply lovely. The back part of the hotel needs updating and maintenance. Looks quite shabby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

RAVINTHIRAN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel is good, conection and handling by expedia is worst.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jayantha Lalith

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
So many things seemed to go wrong in this hotel. The room safe could not be locked, and the TV and the iron in the room weren’t in working order. The hotel looked dated and seemed badly maintained. I arranged for a packed breakfast two days before the date of my departure, and despite further reminders and repeated phone calls to staff, if had not been prepared; when it was eventually done 1.5 hours after my scheduled time of departure for the airport the meal was of poor quality and didn’t include what was promised.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Tania

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I had always wanted to stay at this hotel.what a disappointment. The hotel needs a huge amount of maintenance. My entire family stayed here. There was water leaking from the ceiling in areas. Areas where it looked like the ceiling might fall. The beach staff were ok- but when you ordered anything- it took a long time. They had to get everything from the main kitchen, even drinks. The pool staff and the annex staff were good. There were 4 great servers- I didn’t get their names. The main dining room service was ok. We had to ask for tea and coffee most mornings and it did take awhile. The breakfast buffet was great. I am staying at the Galle Face hotel and I would highly recommend it. Galle Face hotel Is celebrating their 160th birthday. The place is in great condition and great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

MAHESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a historic property with an amazing history that evokes nostalgia. With a bit of an upgrade it will be back to its former glory. It has the potential to become Sri Lanka’s own Raffles Hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Harrison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel did not have the copy of the online reservation and they initially over charged us. However after providing the details mext day, the price was adjusted.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very pleasant stay at the Mount Lavinia hotel. From the bellman to housekeeping to front office hotel manager & reception staff were alway so helpful , professional taking excellent care of their hotel guests and they are superb in their hospitality skills. The only disappointment was the breakfast buffet, The local dishes seemed like it was water down to westerner’s palates, very bland dishes and most of the hot dishes were cold example porridge & congee was cold and I had 4breakfasts not very exciting at all. Other than this disappointment the rest was great. I love everything about this hotel, very sleek but not pretentious . Beautiful hotel with its rich history i will return again next year . Highly recommend this hotel to all my friends & colleagues . Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024