Mount Lavinia Hotel Sri Lanka

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"'The Mount Lavinia hotel used to be visited solely because of its connections with the past. Established as a hotel in 1877, it maintained colonial standards and was famously featured as the hospital in Bridge on the River Kwai. A wing was added in 1983 and gradually it has undergone modernisation to turn into a mainstream hotel that just happens to have an old heart'"
Royston Ellis, Sri Lanka – the Bradt Travel Guide, Second Edition
September 2006 More »
Mount Lavinia Hotel, Mount Lavinia
Price Guide: £££
Location
The Mount Lavinia Hotel, a characterful beachside 'four star' hotel of great tradition, was famously once the sprawling mansion of a British Governor General in colonial times. The hotel is located in Mount Lavinia which is on the southern fringe of Colombo and famed as the capital's only true beach resort. This sprawling hotel hugs the coastline of Mount Lavinia with magnificent views of the Indian Ocean and has access to a long stretch of private beach. Situated en route to the south coast, this is an ideal first or last stop in a holiday to Sri Lanka. The journey from Colombo’s International Airport will take about 1.5 hours.
Introduction
The Mount Lavinia Hotel is built incorporating the Victorian architectural style of the original 200 year old residence of Sir Thomas Maitland, Governor General of Ceylon in the early 1800s. The hotel preserves the old world charm, lightened a little these days with more informality and a touch of romance, but you may still be treated to a doorman’s salute. Weddings at sunset on the beach and intimate dinners on the terrace under the stars are always special here. A visitor wedded to the demanding pace of modern life may find Mount Lavinia’s service a little slow and stilted, but those who can settle to a more relaxed pace of life will lap up the atmosphere. Mount Lavinia makes sterling efforts with entertainment, and you may be lucky enough to be there when the hotel’s private beach comes alive. The surrounding township of Mount Lavinia, with its maze of narrow by lanes, small beachside restaurants and wayside boutiques, will also appeal to an adventurous spirit.
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Accommodation

275 ensuite rooms and suites are situated in the Governor’s Wing, Bay Wing, and Sea & Garden Wings. All rooms have a/c, satellite TV, mini bar, 24-hour room service, laundry and valet service.

Governor’s Wing Rooms and Suites: These rooms have magnificent views of the Indian Ocean and maintain an ambience of old world charm with hardwood floors and antique Dutch period furniture. The ensuite bathrooms have h/w showers. The three luxurious and spacious Governor’s Wing Suites consists of a living and dining area, double bedroom and ensuite bathroom with bathtub.

Governor’s Suite: This special luxurious suite reminiscent of the life here in the Governor’s mansion during Colonial times, provides a memorable experience. Furnished with antique four poster beds dressed in crisp white linen, this suite has a large sitting and dining area with satellite TV, VCD and CD player, and mini bar.

Bay Wing Rooms & suites: Rooms in this wing consists of more modern interiors and has wall to wall carpeting. The special feature here is the private balcony that opens out to spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. The ensuite bathrooms have bathtubs and showers. The spacious Bay Wing Suites have sitting area with satellite TV and a private dining area.

Sea & Garden Wing Rooms: With tiled floors and soft pastel interiors, the rooms and suites in this wing also have private balconies with sea views. The Suites with living and private dining areas have parquet floors. The ensuite bathrooms are fitted with bathtubs.

Facilities
Mount Lavinia Hotel takes pride in their cuisine with international and local chefs providing a range of menus that are offered at different dining venues. Mount Lavinia Hotel’s local head chef, Pubilis, who joined the hotel in 1957, is now also a famous TV personality and hosts his own Sri Lankan cookery show on TV. He also does much to promote Sri Lankan cuisine internationally. There are three main dining venues - Sea Food Cove located on the beach with offers a sea food market concept where guests choose from a range of fresh seafood cooked to their preference; the poolside terrace where guests are treated to the Governor’s High Tea at sunset and romantic dining under the stars at night; and the Governor’s restaurant that serves up a mix of Sri Lankan and international cuisine. Other facilities include several indoor and outdoor bars, the Little Hut nightclub - often with live music - the Coconut Spa that offers a range of relaxing therapies, Yoga classes, a gym and other sports facilities include mini-golf, pool, beach volleyball and table tennis. The Swimming pool with a kid's pool is located on the terrace overlooking the bay and Colombo’s skyline. Often movies are screened by the poolside at night. There is also a well equipped business centre and shopping arcade with several jewelry and souvernior shops.
Excursions
Explore the township of Mount Lavnia with its characterful beachside bars, cafes and restaurants and wayside boutiques that sell from cotton beach shorts to gem studded jewelry. Take a tuk-tuk (trishaw) ride into Colombo which is an interesting mix of the old and the new. For the more adventurous, hop on the Colombo bound train which goes just by the hotel and winds its way along the coastline right upto Fort at the heart of Colombo. Visit ancient Buddhist temples including the Bellanwilla Temple, ornate Hindu Kovils and Dutch period churches. Several shops, restaurants, night clubs, and spas are also located nearby.
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