Mount Lavinia Hotel - Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
6.83346, 79.86198Overview
4-star colonial beachfront hotel with private beach and historical tunnel tours
Dining
Mount Lavinia Hotel offers three dining outlets, including The Governor's Restaurant serving a gourmet daily buffet with international and local cuisine. Fresh seafood is available at the Seafood Cove restaurant located directly on the sandy beach. The Terrace provides local and international dishes in an open-air setting.
Wellness & Recreation
The hotel features a Balinese spa offering therapeutic treatments, a fitness centre with yoga classes, and an outdoor swimming pool with a pool bar. Guests have access to two outdoor pools, a kids' pool, and sun loungers with umbrellas. Spa facilities include a hot tub, sauna, and open-air bath for relaxation.
Activities & Entertainment
Mount Lavinia Hotel is the only hotel in Sri Lanka to offer an underground historical tunnel tour and an on-site historical museum. Guests can enjoy evening entertainment, live music, billiards, a games room, and cooking classes. The hotel also provides walking tours, bicycle rental, and water sport facilities on the beach.
Rooms
The rooms are built in colonial style with dark wood furnishings, air-conditioning, and satellite TV. Ocean View Rooms feature private balconies overlooking the bay and Colombo's skyline. Each room includes a private bathroom with bathtub and shower facilities.
Location & Beach
The hotel sits on Mount Lavinia Beach with its own private beach area and direct access from the property. It is a 20-minute drive from Dehiwala Zoological Gardens and close to Colombo city attractions such as Galle Face Green. Bandaranaike International Airport is a 90-minute drive away.
- The only hotel in Sri Lanka offering an underground historical tunnel tour
- Private beach access in a city-resort setting
- Balinese spa with beachfront views
- Themed dining: Seafood Cove on the sand
- Colonial-style rooms with ocean-view balconies
- Event venues for up to 450 guests
Essential information about Mount Lavinia Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 40 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.7 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 4.8 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Ratmalana Air Force Base, RML |
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