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Mount Lavinia Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Mount Lavinia Hotel on Mount Lavinia Beach offers a peaceful getaway. Enjoy massages at Le Lilly Spa, beachfront dining, drinks at the beach bar, and ocean views from the rooftop terrace. Amenities include a daily manager's reception, 24-hour gym, laundry, and free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service

Room options

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Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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7.2 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beach House Bistro - ‬17 min walk
  • Mount Lavinia - Terrace Restaurant
  • ‪Lavinia Breeze - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Beach - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 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 grocery/convenience store, 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 onsite 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 along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free valet parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), airport drop-off service (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 210 rooms have comforts such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 24-inch TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • Conference center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 August 01 and September 30.

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 65
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 40 (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) 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: approximately USD 15 for adults and 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

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

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 transportation 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.

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?

Check-out 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 center 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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Reviews

Mount Lavinia Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 697 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 697 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 697 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 697 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 697 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mount Lavinia is a classic colonial hotel in Colombo. My daughter and I enjoyed the magnificent dining rooms, immaculate swimming pool, great staff service and terrific food. Recommending anyone who wants to spoil themselves staying a mount lavina
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rukshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great atmosphere and facilities. Range of food to dine in at the buffet. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fazmin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC wasn’t working. Rooms were pretty dated and dirty. This is our first place we stayed after landing in Sri Lanka so first impression was pretty bad. Food and the pool was the only good thing in this hotel. I still won’t go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ROBERT

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeyaganeshan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old hotel not updated and I have to change 4 room while I was there 4days
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

Jacqueline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is such a shame I have to leave this review. I have stayed at Mount Lavinia multiple times since my honeymoon in 2001, but had not been back to stay in 13 years. I had to leave the hotel after just 2 nights. The only things still beautiful about this hotel were the location- which is still beautiful- and buffet. The first room I was shown to was appalling. It was dark, dingy, stained carpet, watermarked walls, damp smelling, broken chair in the room, broken toilet seat and random dining chair on the balcony instead of patio furniture. The second room was better, but still had 2 broken doors, rusty fridge etc. It was a far cry from the warm, welcoming grand colonial hotel it once was. It's a crying shame that it has been allowed to lapse into such a state of disrepair. I don't want to bore your with the enormous list of issues I had in two short days. But be aware that the only atmosphere at the hotel was one of having just given up. Only the lobby and terrace were the same as I remembered. Before leaving the hotel I sat at the poolside bar and was disgusted at the state of it. The nonchalant attitude of the staff -who had once been the reason- I held the hotel in such high regard was the final straw. I cancelled the rest of my booking and departed. As I said, the view is unrivalled, but the main draw for me was the private beach area. Sadly, I felt unsafe in the 5 minutes I was on it. In that 5 minutes I sunk into a waterlogged area. I was done!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Gina

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

Disappointing

Hotel facade looked good. Booked a king room, was given a twin. Room was tired. Staff were generally disinterested. Overcharged on two occassions and had to request the bill to be amended. The hallways were constantly cluttered with room service trays outside rooms. Beach access was permanently closed from the hotel so you had to walk along a train line and sramble down rubbish strewn rocks to sccess the beach. There was some sort of rave hosted at the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are big and really grounds the staff are very professional food is fresh and variety is good. Pool is really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sathiyabalan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nishantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful ocean view, very friendly and nice staff. Excellent breakfast. But the Room quality is not very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

RENAUD

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tres belle vue sur océan et sur Colombo....piscine et restaurant au top...petit bemol sur le nettoyage des chambres ( pas tres bien bien nettoyé tout le temps )
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

anu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mount Lavinia Hotel offers an unforgettable stay with its stunning beachfront location, colonial charm, and above all, exceptionally friendly staff who go out of their way to make you feel welcome. A special thank you to Dewmini, Lukshan, and Akini — your warmth and hospitality truly made our stay unforgettable. Every interaction felt genuine, and their service went far beyond expectations. The hotel’s seaside location is perfect for relaxing, with beautiful views of the Indian Ocean and easy access to the beach. The atmosphere is peaceful yet full of character, with elegant colonial architecture and a rich sense of history. Mount Lavinia Hotel delivers comfort, charm, and top-notch service. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Razia

Disliked: Cleanliness
Property was so terrible as the they show in pics nothing was like that room look soo old no air conditioner was working properly and bathroom was not nice at all when u take shower all the water was spilling out into room so they should update their room and bathroom and furniture and cleaning service they didn’t clean properly gallery door’s handle was dusty and rusty
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mohotti Aratchige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gute Preis-Leistung!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

majella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Very professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nalini

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What an awful experience. We came as a wedding party and the service and cleanliness of the place was poor. On entering the property it looked grand but after you go into your room the hotel quality deteriorates. Rooms were unclean, limited towels, no bath mat, poor lighting, unclean sheets, and telephone which did not work. I had to ask three times for extra towels and bath mat. Eventually at 8.00pm this was given to us after 9 hours of waiting. Very poor service. Some rooms that the other guests were staying had no working air conditioning and had similar problems to our room. Two couples who were also in our party had to change rooms twice due to poor facilities and cleanliness. On our exit from the hotel we had paid what we owed for room. After 10 minutes we were told by another receptionist that we still had to pay even though we had already paid. I had to physically find the other receptionist who had already taken the payment to confirm that we had already paid. Bad service and professionalism as we did not even get an apology for this. Please avoid this hotel if you can. Best thing for them to do is to close down establishment and refurbish the place as it looks very unloved. I think some of the service staff need to maybe retrain to provide better service as good service apart from porters was extremely poor. Only plus sides include good views, nice location and nice food. Best to avoid.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Amenities
Still an iconic place in a stunning ocean location and rich in colonial experience. Food excellent as always and staff terrific but sorely in need of a major refurbishment. Haven't said that, YES, we would stay again: the positives out way the negatives.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nirthana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were really attentive anr the location was good. Best bits for me were the breakfast which was delicious (lots of traditional dishes and a live hopper and omelette station) and the view was beautiful. Only downside was our aircon wasnt really too cooling and there were some small bugs on one of the tables but didnt touch our belongings and we didnt see them anywhere else. Was a nice hotel. Breakfast was the highlight
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ranga

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not nice at all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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