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Mount Lavinia Hotel

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Ocean View Twin | Terrace/patio
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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100 Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia, 10732
  • Place, Mount Lavinia Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Colombo City Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Galle Face Green
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Ocean View King

Ocean View King

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

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Direct Ocean View King

Direct Ocean View King

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

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Anarva Mount Lavinia
Mount Lavinia
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 98 reviews
The price is €44
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Anarva Mount Lavinia

About this property

Mount Lavinia Hotel

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 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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 like 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
  • Onsite 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 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.

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
  • Limited on-site 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

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)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

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.

Payment types at the property

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

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, 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
Mount Lavinia Hotel offers transfers from the airport and train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property at 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 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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 756 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 756 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 756 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 756 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 756 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Charith

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room had bugs, feels like you're in the 1800s. I only stayed for one day and checked out, and asked for a cancellation of the second day but they didn't allow it for some reason. I didn't even stay the second day. Would not recommend. Food was great though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Very good buffet breakfasts and evening meals. Attractive location. Noisy but efficient aircon. Balcony with an ocean view. Generally quite clean but rooms quite tired and some parts need uregent maintenance e.g. the cranky lifts.
View from room's balcony.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes room was clean, staff very very polite but reception took hours to find me a room key after mins snapped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are tied, staff excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean. Bathroom and room fixtures and fittings need urgent updating. Electrical points, switches, shower were found wanting. The wooden floors in the corridors were in places in a state of disrepair. The hotel still retains its old charm and the staff are pleasant and I was impressed with the service provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeewa, Kialla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing, love the hospitality. Breakfast, plenty to choose. We had supper English dinner on Thursday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Renuka, Brampton

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was very courteous but the hallways on the 4 th floor were dilapidated and in need of serious repairs. It’s a beautiful location and a grand colonial hotel which is a national treasure. It’s sad that the rooms and plumbing are in pretty bad shape. I would love to stay there again provided the bathrooms, tge plumbing and the hallway conditions are improved
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is fantastic, beach and pool and breakfast are still amazing, but rooms are very tired and mine smelt musty… such a shame to see such an amazing hotel not being maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Laveena

Room was neglected, moldy, the fridge did not work, staff was rude and was not helpful at all. I think something happened to this once magical place. I know Covid was rough for them and a hotel I once thought of as this beautiful dream has now become run down. No one brought us towels at the pool. No one came to seat us or take our order
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Staff and food but the hotel is in some serious need of renovations. The owner needs to really step up and start directing some money and attention to this once great building. I was honestly surprised how poor the rooms are with damp smell, water penetration, blistering paintwork and black mold on the air conditioning ducts. Sorry not I do not recommend staying here sadly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is in a great location and has excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. The staff is friendly. Unfortunately the hotel is in need of major repairs. We cut our stay short due to a lack of air conditioning in all four of our rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Udayanga

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the first time, I am making such a comment, please don’t book this, this is very bad service , room is not clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ravindra, San Francisco

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Cristian

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
You can see that this hotel used to be an amazing property. USED TO. The hotel in general is falling apart: mold everywhere, decaying walls, floors, smelly and cluttered hallways. The air conditioner worked only the first night I was here. AC was never fixed after multiple calls to the front desk. hotels.com should really think about downgrading the rating on this hotel. The hotel profile and pictures are greatly deceiving.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I have stayed multiple times at MLH, and have to say, that its standards are sliwly slipping. It still has some very strong points, including fabulous breakfast and beautiful ocean views. However the building looks worn and neglected, and service is very hit and miss. The room phone was not working, so we had to call from our mobiles to ask for towels. It took three calls and over an hour before they were delivered. The front desk were very dismissive each time we called and the phone was not fixed during our three day stay. On the other hand, staff at breakfast, were great. Overall a faded beauty, whose owners really need to invest in building maintenance and staff training, to save this hotel and bring it back to its former glory.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This was our 4th stay at the Mount Lavinia. We always stay here on each trip to Sri Lanka. Prior to this trip, we hadn’t been back in 10 years. A lot has changed! It is still a truly magnificent historical building, and the location is quite breathtaking. The breakfast buffet is excellent, with everything from a full English breakfast to European, Indian and traditional Sri Lankan fare. The pool area is also still lovely. Having acknowledged these things, the overall maintenance of the building was very poor. Many things have fallen into disrepair. Our room, for example, smelled of mould. The fridge did not work, the telephone for room service was broken. The whole room required a deep clean, fresh paint work etc. Clearly there are financial issues or the upkeep would have been carried out. It is a true shame. Service was hit and miss. Sometimes excellent, other times completely non existent. After being a major draw card for us in our visits to Sri Lanka, sadly, now, we won’t be returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kavisha

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

shamil

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Such a shame that this once beautiful hotel has been run down so much. Dates rooms, dirty walls which look like they haven’t been painted in decades, holes in the floor boards, AC not working, horrible damp smell throughout the building. It’s completely clear that the current owners are not willing to invest. Steer clear would be my advice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Manel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ivan

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Good location and grandiose building that have seen it's better days but that how things are in Sri Lanka in general. Good location near a train station. Very popular wedding place for locals.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Cenker, dulwich Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Really good breakfast, rally friendly and amazing staff.very poor building and room condition. Very poor house keeping. I had to share my room with a huge cockroach. Overall I would not recommend to stay here. Overpriced and poor for what you get.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pavasha, Johannesburg South

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am completely dissatisfied with my experience at this hotel. The room was advertised as clean and well-maintained, but that was far from the truth. The linen was not changed, and it was obvious that the bed had simply been remade from the previous guest’s stay. This is completely unacceptable and unhygienic. On top of that, the filters in the air-conditioning/ventilation were filthy, and it was clear they had not been cleaned or replaced in a long time. The hotel claims to offer a clean and comfortable environment, but this is false advertising. Overall, I do not recommend this hotel to anyone. Poor hygiene, poor maintenance, and misleading advertisements. I will not be returning.i want a refund i will display your name
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't fault the staff for their care and friendliness. Lovely hotel. Old world charm. Loved the dining experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gihan, Argyle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mehul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025