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Mount Lavinia Hotel

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

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Courtyard
Ocean View Suite
Treatment room
2 bars/lounges, beach bar

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$103
includes taxes & fees
19 June - 20 June

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100 Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia, 10732
  • Mount Lavinia Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Dehiwala Zoological Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Colombo City Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Direct Ocean View King

Direct Ocean View King

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View King

Ocean View King

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Mount Lavinia

Mount Lavinia Hotel puts you in the centre of Mount Lavinia, 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Mount Lavinia Beach and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Dehiwala Zoological Garden. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .The restaurant, Govenors Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own beach bar, you can stop for a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour gym and pool loungers. Meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a 24-hour business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Continental breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of airport drop-off service. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Mount Lavinia hotel include Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya and Sri Lanka Air Force Museum.

What's nearby

  • Mount Lavinia Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dehiwala Zoological Garden - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lanka Hospital - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Colombo City Centre - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Galle Face Green - 13 min drive - 12.0 km

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

On beach with outdoor pool, near Dehiwala Zoological Garden
Mount Lavinia Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a beach bar. A free manager's reception is offered daily.

A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Mount Lavinia Hotel. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. Free valet parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Mount Lavinia hotel.

  • 210 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1806
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
Mount Lavinia Hotel offers 210 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Mount Lavinia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

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.

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mount Lavinia Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Is parking available at Mount Lavinia Hotel?

Yep, Mount Lavinia Hotel has free valet parking.

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

As of 15 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mount Lavinia Hotel on 19 Jun 2025 start from NZ$103.22, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Mount Lavinia Hotel?

Yep, Mount Lavinia Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Mount Lavinia Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Mount Lavinia Hotel?

Yep, Le Lilly Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Mount Lavinia Hotel have a pool?

Mount Lavinia Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Mount Lavinia Hotel?

Mount Lavinia Hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants.

What makes Mount Lavinia Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Mount Lavinia Hotel.

Is Mount Lavinia Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and a corner/local shop, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Mount Lavinia Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Mount Lavinia Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mount Lavinia Hotel?

No, but there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mount Lavinia Hotel?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Mount Lavinia Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mount Lavinia Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Mount Lavinia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 657 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 657 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 657 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 657 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 657 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

Palitha

Liked: Staff & service
Excelent property with great heritage. Some TLC would be good. Staff were fantastic. Food was superb and value for money. Especially the breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Halpewatta

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ross

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kalpana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

in urgent need of updating !!!

friendly staff team apart from that no other positives building needs serious renovation & refurbishment. our room had a massive crack on the floor tile. cleanliness was compromised in many ways. stained towels linens etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jhoshan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Business traveller
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

Joash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Udith

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

4/10 Poor

Tania

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Iggy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

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

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

deborah

Travelled with group
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

lara

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

RACHAEL

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ramona

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sadia

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very run down property

I recently stayed at what was once, no doubt, a beautiful property, but my experience was nothing short of a nightmare. From the moment I entered the hotel, it was clear that this place had been grossly neglected. The room was filthy—there was visible dust on surfaces, grime in the corners, and a musty, unpleasant odor that permeated everything. It seemed like the housekeeping staff hadn't been near the room in weeks, if not months. The mildew and black mold on the walls and ceiling were alarming, and the state of the bathroom was even worse—broken tiles, moldy grout, mold on walls and ceiling, and rusty fixtures. The furniture appeared to be decades old, worn down, and uncomfortable. It's obvious that the hotel hasn't seen any significant maintenance or updates in years, and it was incredibly disappointing to see how poorly it had been cared for.i have asthma and the mold triggered it to a point where I couldn't spend any time in my room. Grateful that I had just one full night here and I'm leaning early on the second night. This once beautiful property is now nothing more than a shadow of its former self, and it's painfully clear that the management has let it fall into a state of disrepair. The lack of attention to cleanliness and upkeep is inexcusable, and I would strongly advise anyone considering staying here to look elsewhere. This was a very disappointing experience, and I cannot in good conscience recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharath Kumar Reddy, Dublin

Travelled with family
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

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

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

RAJEEV Shiva, Naperville

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

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

roshini

Travelled with partner
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