See all properties

The Villa in Lavinia

3.5 star property
Beachfront, with outdoor pool

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Villa in Lavinia

Garden
Interior
Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Pool Access | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Pool Access

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Pool Access

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

View from property

Mount Lavinia Hotel

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 656 reviews
Mount Lavinia Hotel

About the neighborhood

Map
No 26/3, Sri Dharmapala Mawatha, Mount Lavinia, Colombo, 10370

What's nearby

  • Mount Lavinia Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bellagio Casino - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Lanka Hospital - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Galle Face Green - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 10 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Thomians Swimming Club - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kattankudi Taste Kade - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Boat Haus Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Villa in Lavinia

Guesthouse near Colombo City Centre
A terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Villa in Lavinia. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Barbecue grills, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at The Villa in Lavinia have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30.00 per vehicle
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Villa Lavinia
The In Lavinia Mount Lavinia
The Villa in Lavinia Guesthouse
The Villa in Lavinia Mount Lavinia
The Villa in Lavinia Guesthouse Mount Lavinia

Frequently asked questions

Does The Villa in Lavinia have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Villa in Lavinia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Villa in Lavinia?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Villa in Lavinia?

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 The Villa in Lavinia?

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

Does The Villa in Lavinia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 30.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Villa in Lavinia located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mount Lavinia guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mount Lavinia Beach and Traditional Puppet Art Museum. Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

The Villa in Lavinia Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rajini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay Everyone working there is lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ananda Shantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very kind people very good place to stay. Close to everything. Close to beach. I can recommend to anyone.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Duncan

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

Nice place. Good location.

Good location. Good value for money. Effective AC. Nice breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Massimiliano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the stay in this hotel and people is nice and professional
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adnan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little hidden gem. Clean, simple, great staff, very reasonably priced. I would definitely come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

The Villa

Have stayed at this establishment over the past 20 or so years. First choice when visiting SL. standard has improved with the addition of fridges. Friendly, obliging professional staff standards have not changed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Joi

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

Small establishment; great service

We spent 1 night here at the Villa in Lavinia. The staff greeted us at the door and walked us to the room as they explained things. We had a nice breakfast prepared for us the next morning accompanied by a gentle knock on the door to let us know it was hot and ready. When we had an issue getting an Uber to come pick us up to go to our next location the staff immediately stepped in and contacted a driver for us. The Villa at Lavinia is a small establishment, but the personal care and service is unmatched. Thank you for that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Swarna Mahinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Inside shower room, toilet bowl and wash basing arrangement are not safe, as sitting in the toilet is not safe due to wash basing square slab with sharp corners. This is a health and safety issue, accident waiting to happen, requires urgent revisit the washrooms and attend to appropriate resifting of wash basing so on to make safe. I alert this issue with the manger InCharge, and he acknowledged the issue. A simple modification of bathroom would solve the problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Did the job, but just!

The Villa in Lavinia is a nice-enough, quaint property and on the whole, well run by the owner and staff, who were nice people, grateful for your patronage and always helpful. Its location is not in the nicest environment at the bottom of the street off Galle Road, just a hundred yards from the train track. Trains pass often with screaming horns at all hours, which has to happen given so many people live, (in dire poverty), at the railway line or cross the track in the normal course of the day/night. The room itself was basic, a little tired and could do with renovation and re-painting (at least). There was air-conditioning in the room, but wasn't always effective in a tropical climate. Sometimes the ceiling fan did the job more effectively. The bed was pretty 'hard', uncomfortable and old. The mattress under the sheets looked pretty dirty. The Wi-Fi was okay.....worked 50% of the time, though was set through an unsecured connection. It often dropped sporadically just when you needed it. The room had a fridge, which was great since you need to buy mineral water and keep it cold. The bathroom was good, but very tired and needs renovating - the shower-head was literally rusty. However, all this is in context since Sri Lanka is, at best, a 2nd world country/developing nation.
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Jeanne

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

Du 11 au 13 février

Dans ce charmant hôtel, nous avions une chambre au rez de chaussée,avec petite terrasse privée, à côté de la piscine. Le personnel est aux petits soins, toujours souriants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Destiny

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
En general está bien, con atención personal del propietario, puedes ir andando a la playa, y muy cerca se coge un autobús que lleva al centro.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Akif

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Umduğum gibi değil

Tesis ana arterden uzak mahalle arasında, günlük oda temizliği yapılmadı, günlük ücretsiz şişe su verilir yazmasına rağmen ücret istediler...
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

PAVEL

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bien !!!

Très bon emplacement, entre plage et commerces. Personnel très agréable. Idéal pour visiter Colombo puis finir la journée à la plage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet cosy atmosphere. Staff was friendly and provide assistance.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great little place

The Villa in Lavinia is a great little place tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Colombo proper which is a few minutes away though there is plentiful supply of taxis (Uber) and tuk-tuks so it was not an issue for us. Although the location is closer to the beach there aren't many things to do locally so the taxis do come handy. Facility wise, the room and the hotel in general was in good clean condition and the pool (although small-ish in size) and surrounding area was well kept. The only real issue we had during our stay is the daily power cuts for which the hotel didn't have generators for at the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sauber und gut ausgestattet. Das Personal ist durchweg sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Am besten gefallen hat mir aber die Lage ,dicht an Colombo und allem was man braucht und vorallem in einer realen Umgebung dh kein Touristen Ghetto. Uns haben die Tage dort wirklich gefallen und uns das Ankommen auf Sri Lanka sehr erleichtert .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

M, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were pleasant and obliging - although initial requests made at booking were not met. The manager's personal attention to promptly solve a technical issue was very much appreciated. Location is good. You get value for money and I liked the homey feel of the villa. The building itself is very nice but needs upgrading e.g. plug points should be changed to square from round; fan in my room was noisy; bedside lamps would be nice; amenities were just two tiny lumps of soap. Bring your own.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is also not that good. Wifi was pathetic. You cannot connect in your room and when it is connected it was very slow. After that in evening there is a power cut and hotel doesn’t have anpower back up. When i asked then came to know that power cut is also in morning from 0830-1130 and evening 1700-1800 or 1830. I checked out in morning as soon as i got up. Worst experience of hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Die Lage ist wirklich gut, kurzer Weg zum Strand über die Bahnschienen. Der Strand ist sauber und die Restaurants sehr gut. Ich hatte keinen Adapter und das Personal vom Hotel hat mir netterweise einen besorgt, danke dafür.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019