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Mount Lavinia Hotel

4.0 star property

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On the beach, beach bar
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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

Room options

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

Direct Ocean View King

7.2 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Mount Lavinia Hotel

Beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
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, 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.

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.

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
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • 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 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 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
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 at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

8.2

Very good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Valarmathy

Old building,needed renovation Location was really good Breakfast good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kanagaratnam

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very bad experience at this hotel. In our both rooms lots of water dripping from ceiling and pillows and beds are stinking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was delighted to arrive at the beautiful Mount Lavinia Hotel, once a favourite Colombo hotel. Not anymore. From the moment I walked it, it was so disappointing…
Many safety hazard
Untidy
Mouldy
Room service trays with leff over food still in hall all night…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dhanuka

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sakina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was cleaned and the staffs were very friendly. The sea view rooms were just amazing..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mount Lavinia hotel is in an amazing location with a phenomenal view. The F&B staff and food is excellent and very friendly. There was a games room with a pool table and table tennis table which my kids thoroughly enjoyed. There is work to be done in renovating the hotel and parts of the building to restore it to it’s former grandeur, but all in all a great place to base yourself and enjoy the beautiful and serene waves, lovely pool and mesmerising sunset you can see on the terrace. Note that some rooms have been renovated to a modern feel whilst others are not and have an old world charm to them- so factor that in when booking to best suit your holiday preferences
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ross

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property not maintained at all. Mirrors were broken, elevators not working, took 3 different calls spaced within 1 hour each to housekeeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meth, Waterloo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is still an awesome property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Vijitha

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

VISUVANATHAN, Naperville

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jehana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When we checked in originally the room’s AC did not work. However when we went to the reception the General manager was very attentive and quickly changed our room to a better one. This hotel has a special place in our family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ROHIT

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

SAMSON, rockwall

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beware of air conditioning issues in rooms; older facilities are quaint but hardly maintained. Unhappy staff made service delivery difficult. Excellent food at buffet and restaurant made up for lacks.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUNIL

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUNIL

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is great but service needs to be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rukshan

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

I

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

Great

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good hotel but a sweat box.

The hotel is an old colonial hotel with charm. It is mostly fine other than the lifts are small and flow but the huge downside is that it is incredibly hot. They don’t really have a/c. Although the rooms do have it, even with it going full blast it only cools the rooms down a couple of degrees. I was with a wedding group and everyone felt the same. The lobby is like a sweat box. The breakfast is pretty good and value for money and as always, you should get an egg hopper when in SL.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

Kamal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the best food and view of the ocean. The hotel is old and rusty otherwise it’s a nice hotel for the price. The best breakfast buffet ever you can get in Sri Lanka for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Historic colonial style.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madhusanka

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kim

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
rooms need updating.. tv didn't work, phone didn't work. First room had mould ... hotel is run down and needs refurbishment
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025