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Mount Lavinia Hotel

4.0 star property

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Courtyard
On the beach, beach bar

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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100 Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia, 10732
  • Mount Lavinia Beach
    6 min walk
  • Mount Lavinia - Terrace Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Wellawatta Railway Station
    7 min drive
  • Colombo International Airport (RML)
    13 min drive

Room options

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

Direct Ocean View King

  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Ocean View King

  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is CHF 81
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includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Mount Lavinia Hotel

On beach with outdoor pool, near Mount Lavinia Beach
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Mount Lavinia Hotel's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
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, dressing gowns, 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
During your stay at Mount Lavinia Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Mount Lavinia Beach. You'll find features such as free valet parking and a free manager's reception, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, a beach bar and 2 bars/lounges
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with massages at Le Lilly Spa
  • Services include babysitting, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and fitness classes
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Mount Lavinia Beach and 5 minutes from Dehiwala Zoological Garden
  • Airport drop-off and train station pick-up shuttle service available for a fee
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.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
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.
Late-night fare is available from room service.

Languages

English, Hindi, Italian

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

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

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 at the property

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

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 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
Mount Lavinia Hotel offers transfers from the airport and train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

Mount Lavinia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 608 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 608 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 608 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 608 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 608 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Business traveller
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
Gorgeous sunset every night
Pool is great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tamaris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I enjoyed the ocean view from my room, but it was located near the public beach area, which was quite noisy with people milling about. I was also disappointed with the gym, which was situated in a nearby building that felt abandoned and unsafe. It was dimly lit, and the stairwell up to the gym was in poor condition. The adjacent building clearly needs significant renovation or to be demolished. On a positive note, the private beach was beautiful. However, it was surprising to see so few guests there. I’m not sure if others were aware of it, as there were no signs directing visitors. I had to inquire at the reception to find out how to access it. Additionally, it would have been nice to have a café where I could purchase coffee or a snack, rather than relying on room service with the same menu as the restaurant.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

chulani

Travelled with family
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

Sharmila

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Grant

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

10/10 Excellent

roshini

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Pavithrini

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely location and we enjoying visiting this beautiful colonial beach hotel however we were charged twice for drinks consumed in the lobby and moved to the terrace area despite explaining to the staff at the time and showing my receipts. Be careful and double check your statements as they take your bank card and disappear with it. They don’t need a pin or a signature to take money out. Shocking!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

MAHESH

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Abdulla

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Nice hotel great location
Hotel is in perfect location. Steeped in history and a very grand building. However this shows in its condition in places. Some corridors do smell very damp but is very clean. The bathroom we had showed signs of tiredness. Our room was ground floor and had a family of pigeons nesting on out window box . Poo everywhere. Private beach is nice but I preferred public beach. Nice hotel and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Great location and friendly, courteous and helpful staff. Great to be back after some 15 or so years. Only request is to the staff on the terrace. Please cast your eyes over the guests more frequently. It is sometimes hard to catch your attention!!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Algimantas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One year 2019 was better
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Variable quality attributes
The hotel has some great features. All public spaces, restaurants and food are excellent. Amazing location too. Service is variable. Some excellent staff and some not so great. But the problem was the room. It was really basic. Not a single lamp stand in the room. It was dark and I was unable to read anything from the ceiling lights. The shower had a bad smell. I stayed at the Kingsbury in Colombo, paid the same rate, and the room was fabulous. Can't understand this difference in standards.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Uk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our third visit and I hope it won’t be our last. It has an amazing old colonial feel with a wonderful history behind it. Very relaxing. The food is amazing. They have one of the best chefs in Sri Lanka who has become famous for his books and television appearances. The staff great too. Nothing is too much for them. Then there is the private beach with fish restaurant and happy hour watching the sun go down over the sea
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Enoka

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Zahirali

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place is tired.
The only good thing I can say is the location and the view. Restaurant is great. It may be a 200 yr hotel and it is supposed to be grand and all but you desperately need to update the place especially rooms and all if you are charging top dollar.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020