Mount Lavinia

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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 Dehiwala Zoological Garden.

Katukurunduwatta
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Kohuwala

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kohuwala and surrounding area, you can visit Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Mount Lavinia Beach.

Kohuwala
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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
Mount Lavinia Hotel

Mount Lavinia Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Hotel Road Mount Lavinia
The price is SAR 289 per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
SAR 289
SAR 378 total
14 Jan - 15 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Mount Lavinia. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mount Lavinia Beach and Traditional ...
8/10 Very Good! (709 reviews)
Good location and grandiose building that have seen it's better days but that how things are in Sri Lanka in general. Good location near a train station. Very popular wedding place for locals.

Reviewed on 15 December 2025

Mount Lavinia Hotel
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is SAR 544 per night from Jan 17 to Jan 18
SAR 544
SAR 731 total
17 Jan - 18 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (522 reviews)
wonderful country with amazing people! Looking forward coming back again

Reviewed on 5 December 2025

Shangri-La Colombo
Galle Face Hotel

Galle Face Hotel

5 out of 5
2 Galle Road Colombo
The price is SAR 335 per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
SAR 335
SAR 461 total
29 Dec - 30 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,001 reviews)
Room was nice with a great sea view. Staff were faultless. Lovely outdoor pool, and the buffet restaurant had a great selection of food.

Reviewed on 16 December 2025

Galle Face Hotel
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The Beach Villa

The Beach Villa

4.5 out of 5
07 De Alwis Avenue Mount Lavinia Western
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Mount Lavinia. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 beach bars, and room service. Popular attractions Mount Lavinia Beach and Traditional ...
The Beach Villa
Mount Apartments Colombo

Mount Apartments Colombo

2 out of 5
110 Iddamal Mawatha Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia WP
Stay at this aparthotel in Mount Lavinia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sri Lanka Air Force Museum and Mount Lavinia ...
Mount Apartments Colombo
Supun Arcade Residency

Supun Arcade Residency

3 out of 5
56, Galle Road Colombo
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Havelock City Mall and Raux Brothers ...
7.2/10 Good! (146 reviews)
Cleanliness, unsafe place and the hidden charges

Reviewed on 2 December 2025

Supun Arcade Residency
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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.

Popular places to visit

An artistic name board in National Zoo of Sri Lanka. It's eye catching.

Dehiwala Zoological Garden

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Dehiwala Zoological Garden home during your travels in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia? Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Dehiwala Zoological Garden

Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital

Though Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia while you are here.

Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Sri Lanka Air Force Museum in Kandawala. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum

Reviews of Mount Lavinia

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5 - Excellent 17%
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4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 17%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 17%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 8%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Easy to take the train to North - Jaffan or Down South from Mt.Lavinia. A lot of restaurants,shopping etc. A lot of transport options like uber, kangaroo cabs and of course public transit

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Dont waste your time, money or life!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I like surrounding

2/5 - Disappointing

R

Boring. Not much going on in the area.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Please do some refurbishments