Mount Lavinia Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Mount Lavinia Beach

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On the beach, beach bar

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
100 Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia, 10732
  • Mount Lavinia Beach
    6 min walk
  • Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital
    3 min drive
  • Dehiwala Zoological Garden
    5 min drive
  • Colombo International Airport (RML)
    13 min drive

Room options

Direct Ocean View King

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

Ocean View King

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

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About the area

Mount Lavinia

Beachside getaway.At this Mount Lavinia hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Mount Lavinia Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Dehiwala Zoological Garden. Also, Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya is within 3 miles (5 km) and Sri Lanka Air Force Museum is within 6 miles (10 km).

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

  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 68 min drive

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

4-star beachfront hotel near Mount Lavinia Beach
Mount Lavinia Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a 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 center 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.

  • 210 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1806
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
Mount Lavinia Hotel offers 210 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Mount Lavinia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Italian

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free valet parking on site
  • 24-hour drop-off airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • 24-hour train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM: USD 15 for adults and USD 7.5 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 beach bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

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 concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 01 and September 30.

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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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: 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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 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 607 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 607 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 607 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 607 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 607 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Grand old Duchess that has style
The staff are well trained and very helpful. The choice of eating palace and food adds greatly to the pleasure. The value is first class I was recommended and I will recommend in turn. It was a second visit in two weeks
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020