Mount Lavinia Hotel

We had good food and the outdoor dining area was nice, although I think the tiles floor was never cleaned and there could have been more seating.

This is a once lovely hotel that is sadly lacking in upkeep and cleanliness. Our first room had no A/C, the hallway floors had missing wood, everything was just dingy. We were moved to a nicer room, but the floors were still dirty. The walk to the spa and the restaurant by the ocean was messy and not cared for. The beach wasn't clean and seemed abandoned, and the walk to get there was unpleasant.

Barmen at the bar where great. Made us amazing cocktails !

We recently returned to Mount Lavinia Hotel, mainly for their beach buffet, something we’ve always enjoyed and this visit was for a private event that turned out to be really well organised. From arrival, everything felt welcoming and easy. Mr. Lal helped arrange a great room for us, which made a strong first impression. The private beach setup was the highlight. Being right by the ocean in the evening created a great atmosphere, and the added touches like the dancers, music, and fireworks made it feel special without being over the top. The food was excellent. Chef Ranga and the team put together a wide selection, all well prepared and presented. It was clear a lot of effort had gone into it. The Chef really does create the best tasting food.... Service throughout the stay was consistent and attentive. Mendis stood out for being especially helpful and friendly, and Heerndra and the team kept everything running smoothly during the event. Overall, Mount Lavinia Hotel continues to deliver a great experience, combining its unique setting with solid service and good food. The beach event was a memorable part of our trip, and we’d definitely consider returning again.

Friendly staff Beautiful location Excellent food

The view is the only nice thing about this hotel

Terrible hotel. Really run down and poorly maintained. We were given a room that was dirty, with a moldy bathroom, broken TV, barely audible phone, and worst part, the AC system for the entire hotel was broken making the stay unbearable. The hotel manager was helpful and moved us to a different room and provided a fan that made the night bearable. According to him, this is not the first time the AC broke down and it was still not fixed when we checked out the next morning. A shame that a heritage hotel has been so poorly managed that it has deteriorated into a slum. Avoid at all cost.

Nothing

The hotel was smelly, this place needs a full renovation, had a old fashion key for the access to the room, doors were old. Everything about this place was bad.

Bra utsikt.

Rommene er slitte. Vi måtte bytte rom pga lukt og uren bad. Fikk dårlig opphold for pengene.

Very disappointing stay overall. Reception was not welcoming, and no welcome drinks were offered despite the hot weather. We also had to find our own way to the hotel without any guidance. We booked rooms 251 and 253, and both had major issues. The AC was not working (not informed in advance), bed linens were torn and stained, and bathrooms had visible mold—unsafe, especially with children. Breakfast options were very limited. At the sandwich corner, there were even small insects on the salad, which is unacceptable. For the price charged, the hotel does not meet basic standards. Room rates should be reduced unless service, cleanliness, and maintenance improve.