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Mount Lavinia Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with spa, near Mount Lavinia Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Beach bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden

Room options

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Highlights

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

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Ocean View King

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • 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 - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dehiwala Zoological Garden - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Lanka Hospital - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Colombo City Centre - 12 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 68 min drive
  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 18 min drive
  • Colombo Fort Station - 35 min drive
  • Airport drop-off service
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)

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

At Mount Lavinia Hotel, you can spend time at the beach sipping drinks, plus activities such as scuba-diving, snorkelling and kayaking are nearby. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages at the spa. Govenors Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this Colonial hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre.

Languages

English, Hindi, Italian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 210 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site valet parking

Transfers

  • Airport drop-off (available 24 hours)*
  • Train station pickup available 24 hours a day*

Other information

  • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Beach bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (late night)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1806
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 24-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Alarm clock
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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)

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 7.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 60 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 2
  • Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 01 August and 30 September.

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20 per night
  • Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 60

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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 Mount Lavinia Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between 01 August and 30 September.
Does Mount Lavinia Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Mount Lavinia Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Mount Lavinia Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Mount Lavinia Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Mount Lavinia Hotel?
Yes, there's free valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Mount Lavinia Hotel?
Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available. The charge is USD 60 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mount Lavinia Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Mount Lavinia Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bellagio Casino (11-min drive) and Casino Marina Colombo (11-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Mount Lavinia Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours, kayaking and scuba-diving. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Mount Lavinia Hotel also has 2 bars, a 24-hour fitness centre and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Mount Lavinia Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring beachfront dining.
Does Mount Lavinia Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.
What's the area around Mount Lavinia Hotel like?
Mount Lavinia Hotel is in the heart of Mount Lavinia, a short 6-minute walk from Mount Lavinia Beach.

Mount Lavinia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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 Exceptional

Yvonne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Yvonne, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Tamaris, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

the hotel is good, conection and handling by expedia is worst.
RAVINTHIRAN, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Harrison, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was excellent. We enjoyed the staying at mount Lavinia Hotel.
chulani, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sharmila, 9-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great hotel
Grant, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

roshini, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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!
Pavithrini, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
MAHESH, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Andrew, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Abdulla, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Linda, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Ashley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Angela, 11-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

One year 2019 was better
Algimantas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Jane, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Enoka, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Zahirali, 2-night trip
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