MOUNT LAVINIA HOTEL, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

Mount Lavinia Hotel - A 4-star colonial-era beachfront property with ocean-view rooms, multiple dining venues, and spa facilities

Mount Lavinia Hotel offers 210 rooms and suites with air conditioning, private balconies, minibars, and flat-screen TVs, featuring either ocean or garden views. The property includes The Governor's Restaurant serving international lunch buffets and themed nightly buffets, Seafood Cove specializing in seafood with ocean views, and The Terrace offering international cuisine and high tea from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM daily. Recreational facilities include a Balinese-style spa, private beach access, and proximity to Mount Lavinia Beach (2 km) and Dehiwala Zoological Garden (3 km). The hotel provides high-speed Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, and a business center, while family services include interconnected rooms and childcare options. Mount Lavinia Railway Station provides access to southern coastal destinations, and the property is located 5 km from Ratmalana Air Force Base.

Pros

Private beach access with sunbeds and ocean views

Multiple dining options including daily international buffets and specialty seafood

Balinese-style spa offering therapeutic massages and facials

Proximity to Mount Lavinia Railway Station for southern coastal travel

Colonial-era architecture with historical elements including original mansion sections

Cons

No onsite golf facilities despite nearby Royal Colombo Golf Club

Limited vegan dining options compared to other dietary offerings