Mount Lavinia Hotel

Arrived very late and we’re still welcome D with non alcoholic freshly made juice for my self and my littlest extremely accomodating at such a late hour breakfast was a buffet setup with. Oth Western European and traditional Sri Lanka cuisines and we still pretty much could order anything anyway - my daughter wanted western style eggs fried sunny side up on toast cracked them right there in front of here the view was incredible from our room you could hear the ocean crash against the rocks only wish we could have stayed longer really good people place service was exceptional- you. E nice they be nice easy peasy xox

I’ve visited Mount Lavinia hotel many times since my childhood, and have many beautiful memories here. There is definitely a lot of nostalgia when I visit. The location is simply amazing, and there is nothing I love more than to have breakfast on the patio, overlooking the Indian Ocean. I am giving the hotel a five star review, mainly based on the kind and wonderful staff. The people are amazing. Every interaction was very friendly and helpful; superb service and attention to guests. The food is also excellent. There were wonderful buffets, including a good selection of Sri Lankan and western options. I especially loved the egg hoppers and string hoppers, with the many delicious curry options. The Governor’s Restaurant is wonderful. I was very sad that the old restaurant on the beach had closed. The pool areas and restaurant areas are quite beautiful and enjoyable. However, the rooms desperately need an upgrade, as they are showing their age. The old “colonial” wing was closed, and I am sad that the rooms do not have the beautiful old fashioned furnishings. The more modern rooms somehow lack the charm I associate with this hotel. So, I really hope that they will restore and bring back the colonial wing. Because of the condition of the rooms and hallways, I don’t think this is a “luxury” hotel. I will note that the prices seem to take this into account. Still, I really hope that this hotel can be restored to its full potential! Also, there was trouble getting a comfortable room for a family of four. Our children were in a room down the hall, which I did not like. I think many people nowadays would prefer a room for four people, so I hope that they might consider offering more options in the future. The rooms seem to be basically large enough for two double or queen beds, if willing to redesign/reconfigure. (I think there was a family “quadruple” room, but it was booked. And there was another option on the ground floor where one large bed was for three people plus a cot, but it was not as nice of a room/arrangement. I asked for an interconnecting room, but it was not available. So, I felt there were limited options for a family of four when we visited.) I thought that the online booking process/website was good and easy to use. The cancellation policy was reasonable (allows for free cancellation up to 48 hours before the scheduled arrival date). The hotel was about an hour drive from CMB airport, and is close enough to Colombo that you could visit during your stay.

Pleasent stay as usual @ my favorite Hotel in Colombo 😀. Old but Gold. Very frienly and curtious staff.A special thanks to Ms. Tashani Guest Relations Manager, she was very helpful, curtious and allways friendly. 😀

This hotel is truly beautiful, offering breathtaking views that stretch along the coast all the way to Colombo. The food was excellent, with a wide variety that we thoroughly enjoyed throughout our stay. A heartfelt thank you to the lovely and kind Thilakshana, who went out of her way to make our day extra special by warmly guiding us to the beach and giving us a tour of the hotel. Her hospitality really made a difference. After a long journey, it was wonderful to return to Sri Lanka and be surrounded by such friendly and welcoming people. Although our stay was delightful overall, we did feel that some of the hotel’s facilities could benefit from a bit of renovation.