Mount Lavinia

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Mount Lavinia

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Katukurunduwatta

While there might not be top attractions in Katukurunduwatta, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Lavinia Beach and Sri Lanka Air Force Museum.

Katukurunduwatta
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Dutugemunu

While Dutugemunu isn't home to many top sights, Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Mount Lavinia Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Dutugemunu
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Kohuwala

Kohuwala might not have many top sights, but Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Mount Lavinia Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kohuwala
Mount Lavinia Hotel

Mount Lavinia Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Mount Lavinia. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Mount ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (686 reviews)
Amazing location. I visit frequently when I travel
"Hotel need updating, therefor the place looks dated. It's not unsanitary."

Reviewed on 13 Sept, 2025

Mount Lavinia Hotel
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face, Colombo
The price is S$232 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
S$232
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (485 reviews)
"The room was clean comfortable and I kept oversleeping on the bed. Being right next One Galle Face helped provide a variety of shopping and culinary options. Hotel staff were very polite and helpful."

Reviewed on 12 Sept, 2025

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive, Colombo, WP
The price is S$135 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
S$135
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"A 5 star hotel but categorised as 4 star."

Reviewed on 15 Sept, 2025

Marino Beach Colombo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Beach Villa

The Beach Villa

4.5 out of 5
07 De Alwis Avenue, Mount Lavinia, Western
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Mount Lavinia. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 beach bars, and room service. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Mount ...
The Beach Villa
Blue Ocean Apartment by EPICK

Blue Ocean Apartment by EPICK

3 out of 5
De Alwis Ave, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, WP
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Mount Lavinia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Mount Lavinia Beach ...
Blue Ocean Apartment by EPICK
Rooftop Garden - 3 Bedrooms - Parking - 10minbeach

Rooftop Garden - 3 Bedrooms - Parking - 10minbeach

3 out of 5
Mount Lavinia
Stay at this 3-star villa in Mount Lavinia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Traditional Puppet Art Museum ...
"Although we arrived late at night, they accommodated us with great care. There are also excellent refrigerators and washing machines, which are recommended for long-term stays. The living room is spacious and the garden is secure. I felt safe. We used tuktuks and taxis, but you can also walk to the ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jan, 2025

Rooftop Garden - 3 Bedrooms - Parking - 10minbeach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Mount Lavinia

3.3
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
2
5 - Excellent 20%
4 - Good
2
4 - Good 20%
3 - Okay
4
3 - Okay 40%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 10%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 10%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

The staff could be more competent and helpful. Next time I’ll stay at galle face hotel for a colonial experience

1/5 - Terrible

KP

Stay well away from Mount Lavinia Hotel because you could get a better 5 Star Hotel cheap from Colombo.