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Mount Lavinia Hotel
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8.2
/10
Very Good
656 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Sanjeewa
10.0
/ 10
It was amazing, love the hospitality. Breakfast, plenty to choose. We had supper English dinner on Thursday.
Gregory
10.0
/ 10
Couldn't fault the staff for their care and friendliness. Lovely hotel. Old world charm. Loved the dining experience.
Lorraine
10.0
/ 10
The rooms are big and really grounds the staff are very professional food is fresh and variety is good. Pool is really nice.
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100 Hotel Road, Colombo Division, Colombo District, Western Province, Sri Lanka, 10732
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Swimming Pool
Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
Elevator
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100 Hotel Road, Colombo Division, Colombo District, Western Province, Sri Lanka, 10732
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General
Near Mount Lavinia Beach
Location
A stay at Mount Lavinia Hotel places you in the heart of Mount Lavinia, a 1-minute drive from Mount Lavinia Beach and 5 minutes from Dehiwala Zoological Garden. This beach hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Sri Lanka Air Force Museum.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Mount Lavinia Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Traditional Puppet Art Museum - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Dehiwala Zoological Garden - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya - 4.8 km / 3 mi
New Delmon Hospital - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Sri Lanka Air Force Museum - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Havelock City Mall - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Raux Brothers - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Isipathanaramaya Buddhist Temple - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Majestic City - 7.3 km / 4.6 mi
Park Hospital - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple - 7.8 km / 4.9 mi
Marino Mall - 8 km / 5 mi
German Embassy Colombo - 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
The preferred airport for Mount Lavinia Hotel is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 46.3 km / 28.8 mi
Renovations
The property is closed between August 01 and September 30.
Facilities
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services.
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.
Dining
Grab a bite at Govenors Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 210 guestrooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
All facilities in Mount Lavinia Hotel
Bar, Cafe and Lounge
Swimming Pool
Entertainment Facility
Fitness Center
Functional Hall
Things to Do
- Outdoor pool
- Barbecue
- TV lounge
- Picnic area
- Garden
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Pool sun loungers
Hotel Services
- Welcoming drinks
- Multilingual staff
- Newspaper in lobby
- Wedding service
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour Receptionist
- Concierge
General
- Smoking area
- Rooftop terrace
- Banquet
- Terrace
Public Facilities
- Coffee shop
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Elevator
- Safety deposit box
Business Facilities
- Conference center
- Meeting rooms
- Business center
Food and Drinks
- Breakfast
- Snack bar
Nearby Facilities
- Grocery
- ATM/Banking
Kids and Pets
- Babysitting
Transportation
- Valet parking
Accessibilty
- Accessible bathroom
Shuttle Service
- Train station pickup
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Mount Lavinia Hotel
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Important Note
- Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- One child 3 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
From 14:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00
- 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)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Service Animals Not Allowed
Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, No cribs (infant beds) available, On bay, By ocean, Car recommended, Contactless check-in is available, Essential workers only - NO
General Information
Popular Facilities | Swimming Pool, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, Elevator |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - to 11:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Mount Lavinia Hotel | 210 |
Number of floors in Mount Lavinia Hotel | 2 |
Another facilities in Mount Lavinia Hotel | Outdoor pool, Barbecue, TV lounge, Picnic area, Garden |
Frequently asked question in Mount Lavinia Hotel
What are available facilities at Mount Lavinia Hotel?
There are top facilites at Mount Lavinia Hotel such as Swimming Pool, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Mount Lavinia Hotel?
The standard check-in time at Mount Lavinia Hotel is starting from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Mount Lavinia Hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, Mount Lavinia Hotel provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Mount Lavinia Hotel?
Mount Lavinia Hotel is a 4.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Mount Lavinia Hotel have?
Mount Lavinia Hotel has 2 floors.
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8.2
Very Good
From 655 reviews
Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0
Location
8.6
Service and Facilites
8.4
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Sudath
Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Is this hotel really four-star standard⁉️
I traveled from the USA to visit my family in Sri Lanka and reserved a two-night stay at Mount Lavinia Hotel. After more than 32 hours of flying, I arrived just before check-in time only to be told they couldn’t find my reservation.
First, I want to give credit to the staff — they did their very best to accommodate me and were kind and professional throughout. However, the property management has clearly neglected many necessary updates.
The hotel does not meet four-star standards. From the lobby to the rooms, the entire place needs serious renovation. There’s a musty, moldy smell throughout. The rooms were dirty — stained carpets, cracked and broken walls, damaged bathroom tiles and tubs, and very poor lighting that made everything feel dark and uninviting. I had to wait nearly an hour before they finally sorted out my room.
Breakfast was great, and again, the staff were lovely — but overall, this place is not worth the money.
It’s really sad because this is a gorgeous historic building in an amazing beachfront location. With proper upkeep and modernization, it could be truly exceptional.🔥❤️
Sudath
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Wulf Von
8.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Staff was very friendly and helpful
Gary
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The hotel still has the charm .
The doormen make it , dressed the part and charming . The rooms are now shabby ,dirty , grouting all black in bathroom , bedroom walls are mouldy and the carpets need ripping out . 3 star at best
The sun loungers poolside have nice thick mattress on so comfort exceeds the Kingsbury and cinnamon lakeside as we have stayed in all three this trip .
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Charith
Leisure
2.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
Charles
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
Patrick
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Yes room was clean, staff very very polite but reception took hours to find me a room key after mins snapped.
Alan
Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Rooms are tied, staff excellent
Ravi
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
Sanjeewa
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
It was amazing, love the hospitality. Breakfast, plenty to choose. We had supper English dinner on Thursday.
Renuka
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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
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debbie
6.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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
Laveena
2.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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
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Michael
Leisure with Children
4.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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Steven
Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
Udayanga
2.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
Cristian
Business
2.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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Samantha
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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Michael
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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shamil
Business
2.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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
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Ivan
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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