Mount Lavinia Hotel

4.0 star property
Upmarket beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Mount Lavinia Beach

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Mount Lavinia Hotel

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
3 restaurants, breakfast served

Overview of Mount Lavinia Hotel

8.2 out of 10 Very good
8.2/10 Very good

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
Map
100 Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia, 10732
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Beach bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour business centre
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden

Room options

Ocean View King

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

About this area

What's nearby

  • On the beach

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 71 min drive
  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 21 min drive
  • Colombo Fort Station - 38 min drive
  • Airport drop-off service
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • La Rambla - 3 min walk
  • Loon Tao Chinese Seafood - 15 min walk
  • Arthur's Pizza - 18 min walk
  • Hotel De Pilawoos - 3 min drive
  • La Langasterie - 10 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, and guests can also take advantage of a 24-hour fitness centre. Govenors Restaurant, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this upmarket hotel include a rooftop terrace, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli.

Languages

English, Italian

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 210 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2:00 PM until anytime
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • 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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

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–10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • 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)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Pool table
  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • 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

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 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

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

Dining

Govenors Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Terrace – This poolside restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 80
  • 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 150
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: USD 75 (from 6 to 11 years old)

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 11 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 48 per vehicle
  • 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 3650 per night
  • Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 48

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also through room service.

Policies

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

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.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Mount Lavinia Hotel?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
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 48 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mount Lavinia Hotel?
You can check in from 2:00 PM - 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 aerobics . Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness centre and a picnic area. Mount Lavinia Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Mount Lavinia Hotel?
Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring poolside 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.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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
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4/10 Fair

Andrew, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Abdulla, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Linda, 2-night trip
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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
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8/10 Very good

One year 2019 was better
Algimantas, 1-night trip
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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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