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Mount Lavinia Hotel

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

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Courtyard
Treatment room
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On the beach, beach bar

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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100 Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia, 10732
  • Place, Mount Lavinia Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Colombo City Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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

Ocean View King

  • 215 sq ft
  • 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

  • 226 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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 - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 13 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Galle Face Green - 13 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beach House Bistro - ‬17 min walk
  • Mount Lavinia - Terrace Restaurant
  • ‪Lavinia Breeze - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Beach - ‬16 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 minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Televisions come with satellite 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 complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

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 (may have limitations)
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 65
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 40 (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) 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)

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
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 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 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mount Lavinia Hotel to the airport?

Mount Lavinia Hotel is 28.8 mi (68-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mount Lavinia Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Mount Lavinia Hotel offers a shuttle from the hotel to the airport 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 60 per vehicle.

How close is Mount Lavinia Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mount Lavinia Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Mount Lavinia Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 15 for adults and USD 7.5 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Mount Lavinia Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bellagio Casino (11-min drive) and Casino Marina Colombo (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Mount Lavinia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Mount Lavinia Hotel?

This hotel offers free valet parking.

Does Mount Lavinia Hotel have a pool?

Mount Lavinia Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Mount Lavinia Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like a beachfront location, brunch, and happy hour.

Does Mount Lavinia Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Le Lilly Spa, where you can enjoy massages.

How close is Mount Lavinia Hotel to downtown Mount Lavinia?

Mount Lavinia Hotel is 1.3 mi away from Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia.

Mount Lavinia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 711 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 711 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 711 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 711 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 711 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The sea view was amazing. The hotel sits in beautiful grounds. The service was outstanding and the drinks and food selection was beyond compare.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Graham

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

Not good

The room was really poor and smelled moisty terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

anu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mount Lavinia Hotel offers an unforgettable stay with its stunning beachfront location, colonial charm, and above all, exceptionally friendly staff who go out of their way to make you feel welcome. A special thank you to Dewmini, Lukshan, and Akini — your warmth and hospitality truly made our stay unforgettable. Every interaction felt genuine, and their service went far beyond expectations. The hotel’s seaside location is perfect for relaxing, with beautiful views of the Indian Ocean and easy access to the beach. The atmosphere is peaceful yet full of character, with elegant colonial architecture and a rich sense of history. Mount Lavinia Hotel delivers comfort, charm, and top-notch service. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shanthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing location. I visit frequently when I travel

Hotel need updating, therefor the place looks dated. It's not unsanitary.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Sri Lanka starts

The hotel was reasonably clean. The staff were very friendly. The food and the drink service was absolutely stunning. The area is very supportive with shops and easy transport links. The beachfront could be cleaner and the rooms could be updated slightly plugs and such like
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Razia

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
Property was so terrible as the they show in pics nothing was like that room look soo old no air conditioner was working properly and bathroom was not nice at all when u take shower all the water was spilling out into room so they should update their room and bathroom and furniture and cleaning service they didn’t clean properly gallery door’s handle was dusty and rusty
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

majella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Very professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JAYAMIE

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Keith

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not have any towels. I asked the room service for towels and then reception 3 times. On the third occasion we got bath towels. No hand towels or bath math. The hotel is very dated and needs a go refresh. The shower is in the bath which could be dangerous for someone with limited mobility.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mount Lavinia is a classic colonial hotel in Colombo. My daughter and I enjoyed the magnificent dining rooms, immaculate swimming pool, great staff service and terrific food. Recommending anyone who wants to spoil themselves staying a mount lavina
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nalini

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What an awful experience. We came as a wedding party and the service and cleanliness of the place was poor. On entering the property it looked grand but after you go into your room the hotel quality deteriorates. Rooms were unclean, limited towels, no bath mat, poor lighting, unclean sheets, and telephone which did not work. I had to ask three times for extra towels and bath mat. Eventually at 8.00pm this was given to us after 9 hours of waiting. Very poor service. Some rooms that the other guests were staying had no working air conditioning and had similar problems to our room. Two couples who were also in our party had to change rooms twice due to poor facilities and cleanliness. On our exit from the hotel we had paid what we owed for room. After 10 minutes we were told by another receptionist that we still had to pay even though we had already paid. I had to physically find the other receptionist who had already taken the payment to confirm that we had already paid. Bad service and professionalism as we did not even get an apology for this. Please avoid this hotel if you can. Best thing for them to do is to close down establishment and refurbish the place as it looks very unloved. I think some of the service staff need to maybe retrain to provide better service as good service apart from porters was extremely poor. Only plus sides include good views, nice location and nice food. Best to avoid.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Still an iconic place in a stunning ocean location and rich in colonial experience. Food excellent as always and staff terrific but sorely in need of a major refurbishment. Haven't said that, YES, we would stay again: the positives out way the negatives.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nureshmi, Renton

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fazmin

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC wasn’t working. Rooms were pretty dated and dirty. This is our first place we stayed after landing in Sri Lanka so first impression was pretty bad. Food and the pool was the only good thing in this hotel. I still won’t go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nirthana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were really attentive anr the location was good. Best bits for me were the breakfast which was delicious (lots of traditional dishes and a live hopper and omelette station) and the view was beautiful. Only downside was our aircon wasnt really too cooling and there were some small bugs on one of the tables but didnt touch our belongings and we didnt see them anywhere else. Was a nice hotel. Breakfast was the highlight
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeyaganeshan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old hotel not updated and I have to change 4 room while I was there 4days
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ranga

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not nice at all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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