A famous name, a prime location and oodles of old-world charm make Mount Lavinia an excellent introduction to Sri Lanka. A magnificent setting for your beach stay, or as a night before or after you set off exploring on tour.
Location On a stunning promontory overlooking the Indian Ocean, approx. 1½ hours from the airport and approx. 30 minutes drive from Colombo.
Facilities Once the home of British Governors and retaining a colonial style elegance in many of the public areas, its grand facilities include a choice of bars and restaurants, a charming coffee shop that opens onto the swimming pool and terrace, a delightful beachside seafood restaurant, a selection of shops, a fitness centre and billiards room. There is also a spa for relaxing treatments (at extra cost). A local railway line runs behind the hotel.
Accommodation 275 simply furnished rooms, each with airconditioning, telephone, television, minibar, shower, balcony and sea view.
Standard rooms are located in the Sea and Garden wing.
Superior rooms in the Bay wing look out over the sea.
Governors wing rooms offer high ceilings, colonial style furnishings and partial seaview.
Transfer
time Approximately 1½ hours from the airport.
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