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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
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STAY AWAY FROM THIS FILTHY HOTEL
Good from far, far from good. The worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in. I booked for a group of 10 and every single room has been filthy, stained sheets, no hot water, horrible service, rude front of house receptionists, broken tiles, water leaks, F&B staff lacks courtesy. We changed 3 rooms in 2 days. The much hyped breakfast is terrible, with flies and cockroaches everywhere. We paid for the rooms in advance and now we have 2 days to go on our holiday, and we are left to go through this misery.
I travel a lot around the world and this is hands down the worst of them all. A horrible experience which is sad considering Sri Lanka is a a beautiful place with heartwarming people. Enjoy the architecture from the outside and take a U turn to find another hotel in Colombo.
Review by juderad Bahrain
Worst hotel ever....
Our stay at Mount Lavinia Hotel was one of the worst hotel experiences we have ever had. As tourists visiting Sri Lanka, we were travelling with young children and an elderly family member, so cleanliness, safety, and basic hospitality were especially important to us. Unfortunately, the hotel failed on every level.
The hygiene standards were extremely poor. We encountered insects and cockroaches associated with the food service, which was both shocking and deeply concerning. This raised serious concerns about food safety and the health of our family, particularly our children and our elderly relative.
The staff showed very little professionalism or hospitality. Rather than treating our concerns with urgency and empathy, we felt dismissed throughout our stay.
There was also no hot water available, and we were told this had been an ongoing issue since COVID. This is unacceptable for a hotel that promotes itself as a premium destination, especially when accommodating families with children and elderly guests.
What disappointed us most was the management's refusal to take responsibility for these issues. Instead of acknowledging the problems and working towards a resolution, our complaints were not taken seriously.
As international tourists, this experience was extremely distressing and has left us with a very negative impression. Based on what we experienced, I believe the relevant government health authorities should inspect this property to verify that it complies with food safety, hygiene, and public health standards. Until significant improvements are made, I cannot recommend Mount Lavinia Hotel to anyone, especially families travelling with children or elderly relatives.
Terrible place, Terrible hospitality, poor communication
We booked an Ocean View Twin room through Agoda well in advance. Our booking was confirmed on 19 June, and we arrived at the hotel on 17 July at around 1:45 PM, knowing that check-in starts at 2:00 PM. At first, we were welcomed at the gate with a smile, which gave us a good first impression. However, we were not offered a welcome drink or even a glass of water. When we reached the reception, the staff seemed unaware of our booking. We were told to wait in the lobby, so we went for lunch while they sorted it out. The lunch was excellent, and the restaurant and bar staff were outstanding—professional, friendly, welcoming, and always smiling. They were the highlight of our visit. After lunch, we returned to the lobby and asked about our room. We were told it was “being prepared.” We waited another 1 and half hours before asking again. The reception staff had no clear answer and kept talking among themselves in Sinhala while we stood there waiting. We felt ignored, and no one kept us updated or apologized for the delay. After standing for a while, we sat back down and ended up waiting for over two hours without any meaningful assistance. We then contacted Agoda for help. Agoda attempted to reach the hotel for 1 hour and 27 minutes, but no one answered. Mount Lavinia Hotel is a beautiful historic property with stunning architecture, but unfortunately, the poor service at reception completely overshadowed the experience. A beautiful building cannot make up for a lack of communication, organization, and basic customer care.
We left to another hotel after that since we dont wanna fight
Sadly, based on our experience, I cannot recommend this hotel. If you value good customer service and a smooth check-in experience, you may want to consider staying elsewhere.
owner of hotel not paying staff
The hotel had no water fresh drinking water, bottles, even after 24 hours the staff left our room door open, air con not working, tv not working, felt unsafe, we checked out and did not get a refund for the days we were told we would , two other rooms checked out also. it became apparent the owner has not paid his staff for four months
Terrible customer service.
Having visited many times over 25 years this morning en route to the hotel (2 hrs away) we received a call cancelling our booking because there was no hot water or air con. I find it hard to believe that a 4 star hotel does not have a maintenance team to resolve this issue and can only presume we were cancelled for the benefit of other guests. During a later conversation with reception we found out the hotel was fully booked and had a wedding function on. They suggested we try to book a nearby hotel and gave us the name of it to enquire ourselves. Absolutely the worst customer care experience I have ever come across in my 25 years of visiting Sri Lanka.
