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Mount Lavinia Beach Hotel
Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean
Colombo
Mixing the style of traditional Sri Lanka with a contemporary feel, the Mount Lavinia Hotel provides a comfortably furnished, brilliantly appointed place to stay. Here in the capital, Colombo, you'll get to experience so much of what makes Sri Lanka one of the world's favourite holiday destinations. There's so much to see - from the skyscrapers at the heart of the city, to the bustling harbour and the traditional temples. Don't forget the beaches. And head out into the country and you'll feel like you're in another world.
Enjoy the best of Sri Lanka at the Mount Lavinia Hotel in the heart of Colombo:
There's a fabulous feeling of luxury at the Mount Lavinia Hotel. From the beautifully furnished guest rooms with their rich wooden bedframes and terracotta tiles, to the elegant setting of the Governor's Terrace Restaurant, this is a superb place to stay.
You'll enjoy a world of choices at the Mount Lavinia Hotel. Choose from three bars and three restaurants, each with its very own distinctive style and flavour. Enjoy the freshest seafood at the Seafood Cove Restaurant, or a curry in the beautiful garden setting at the Curry Clipper.
There is plenty of entertainment and so many facilities for you to enjoy at the Mount Lavinia Hotel. Have a workout in the gym, or a swim in the hotel pool. Or take it easy in the 24/7 coffee shop - don't forget to check your emails using the free Wi-Fi. There are some great extras too, the shopping arcade is a fun pace to explore and a trip to the beauty salon is a well-deserved holiday treat.
Rooms at the Mount Lavinia Hotel come with great views and lovely balconies to enjoy them from. You'll also enjoy the comfortable furnishings and amenities, including air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone and minibar. With lots of communal areas by the pool, on the beach, and the Inner Terrace there's a real sense of community at the Mount Lavinia Hotel. It makes it one of the friendliest places to stay on the island.
Special Offers
Book Bed and Breakfast and receive a free upgrade to Half Board or Book Half Board and receive a free upgrade to Full Board.
Valid for stays: 01st May - 30th June, and 01st September - 30th November
Valid for bookings made in 2025, 2026, and 2027.
It pays to book early with us.
The earlier you book the more you save on your stay! Save up to…
30% when you book 45 days or more in advance.
25% when you book 30 days or more in advance.
20% when you book 21 days or more in advance.
Valid throughout contract period.
Book Colonial Wing, receive free upgrade to Ocean View Room.
Valid for stays 23/12/2025 - 22/12/2027.
Room upgrade from Colonial Wing room to Ocean View room.
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- 3 restaurants
- 3 bars
- Spa*
- Beauty salon*
- Gym*
- 24-hour coffee shop
- Shopping arcade
- Business centre
- Wi-Fi*
- *Some facilities may incur an additional fee
Room Types
The Local Area
Occupying a beautiful location just south of Colombo the 4-star Mount Lavinia Hotel overlooks a golden sandy beach and offers guests an oasis of luxury and splendour. With a stunning colonial style building the Mount Lavinia Hotel gives guests a taste of the old style splendour of Sri Lanka full of mystique and romance. A choice of restaurants at the Mount Lavinia Hotel will fulfil all your culinary wants and needs.
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.0 Very Good4,072 reviews
Excellent
46%
Very Good
31%
Average
13%
Poor
6%
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5%
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A once great hotel fallen on hard times
The Mount Lavinia hotel presents a sad case of a truly unique and historic property not given the respect and upkeep it deserves. The hotel’s location on the sea can’t be beat, but it’s clear the ownership is not investing in the property, resulting in a poor guest experience.
The most difficult part of this is that the kind and attentive staff are not given the resources to attend to the guests in a meaningful way. The stars I’ve given are for the staff, many of whom have given their careers to this hotel. I can only hope the ownership changes for the better to give this special piece of Sri Lanka the attention and dedication it deserves before it is beyond repair. Most importantly, I hope the dedicated service teams are honored for their tireless dedication.
Review by GoPlaces43026613591 Scottsdale, Arizona
Our wedding
Thank you so much for the wonderful hotel accommodations and for all the perfect arrangements throughout our wedding. Everything was beautifully organized, and every detail was thoughtfully planned. We truly appreciate all your hard work, kindness, and support in making our special day so memorable. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Special thanks for Mr. Shamal & Ms. Ishani of the Hotel Service team for their outstanding support, professionalism, and dedication. Their commitment to delivering excellent service, attention to detail, and warm hospitality greatly contributed to our positive experience. We are truly grateful for their assistance and extend our heartfelt thanks for their exceptional service.
Water Outage
Unacceptable 6-Hour Total Water Outage – Zero Communication or Basic SanitationI attended an event at this hotel yesterday, and the experience was a health and safety nightmare. From 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM, the entire hotel suffered a total water outage. There was absolutely no running water anywhere—including the event space and the guest room washrooms.Worse than the breakdown itself was the management’s complete failure to communicate. Guests were never informed of the situation, no updates were provided, and no emergency bottled water was distributed for basic hygiene or handwashing. For a hotel claiming a 4-star classification, operating a commercial function and booking rooms with zero operational plumbing for 6 hours is completely unacceptable and a massive public health violation.The compliance and management teams have shown zero accountability for this disaster. I highly advise against booking this venue for any major function or overnight stay until they fix their failing backup infrastructure and learn the basics of guest communication.
Disgusting Hotel – No Water, Dirty Rooms & Rude Staff
Absolutely disgusting place. Dirty rooms, filthy linen, and extremely unprofessional and rude staff.
There was no water in the room, and instead of fixing the issue, we were simply told to leave. No effort was made to resolve the problem or support guests in any way.
We were left with no proper assistance and are still waiting for a refund, with complete lack of responsibility from the property.
This hotel is poorly managed, careless, and has zero respect for guests. I strongly warn others not to book here unless you want a terrible experience.
Review by Shiran B Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dirty old and not even 1 Star Hotel
Absolutely horrible place, not even a 1 star hotel, booking.com are misadvertising this as a 5 star. We booked through booking.com as the photos make it look great. The place is dirty, dated and falling to bits. We were not given the rooms described in our booking from booking.com. We had to leave and not stay, we would not refund and i need to contact booking.com. Booking.com are not refunding even through thet misrepresnted the description saying it was a third party booking which makes no sense. DONT STAY HERE.
Review by Jason B Horsham, United Kingdom
