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Ocean View King
Room with view
20 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Direct Ocean View King
Room with view
21 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Ocean-view hotel with a beach bar, near Mount Lavinia Beach

Popular property highlights

Free valet parking
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
24-hour front desk

A stay at Mount Lavinia Hotel places you in the heart of Mount Lavinia, a 1-minute drive from Mount Lavinia Beach and 5 minutes from Dehiwala Zoological Garden. This upscale hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Sri Lanka Air Force Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 210 guestrooms featuring minibars and DVD players. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services.

Grab a bite at Govenors Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 210
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Swimming pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Meeting rooms
  • Wedding services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built – 1806
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Free reception
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Conference centre
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free valet parking
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of beach bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Airport transport - drop-off (surcharge)
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)
  • Pool sunloungers
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas:

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Italian
  • Hindi

Parking

Free valet parking

Room Amenities

Mount Lavinia Hotel offers 210 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Mount Lavinia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Alarm clock
  • Free newspaper
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Dial-up internet access
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • High-speed internet access
  • Room service
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • DVD player
  • Slippers
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 24
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Furnished balcony
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bedrooms: 1
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Wardrobe

Where to Eat

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Govenors Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The Terrace - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Late night fare is available from room service.

Nearby Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Boat tours nearby

Spa Services

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 3650 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Children stay free

Service animals not allowed

One child stays free

Debit cards

Car recommended

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 3

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 80
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 40 (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 150
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 75 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 11 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 48 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 48
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 3650 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Hotel Mount Lavinia
  • Mount Lavinia Hotel
  • Mount Lavinia Hotel Sri Lanka/Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
  • Mount Lavinia Hotel Hotel
  • Mount Lavinia Hotel Mount Lavinia
  • Mount Lavinia Hotel Hotel Mount Lavinia

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

One child 3 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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