Mount Lavinia
A famous name, a prime location and oodles of old-world charm make Mount Lavinia an excellent introduction to Sri Lanka. A wonderful setting for your beach stay, or as a night before or after you set off exploring on tour.
This grand hotel was once the home of British governors and many of its public areas still ooze colonial-style elegance. Slip into the swimming pool for a relaxing dip and book a pampering treatment at the beauty salon or spa (at extra cost) before dining in a choice of restaurants.
Other hotel facilities include bars, a coffee shop, free wireless internet, a shopping arcade, indoor games including tennis and pool, a fitness centre and a billiards room.
Accommodation
275 simply furnished rooms, each with air-conditioning, telephone, television, minibar, shower, balcony and sea view.
Standard rooms are located in the Sea and Garden wings.
Superior rooms in the Bay wing look out over the sea.
Governors wing rooms boast high ceilings, colonial-style furnishings and a partial sea-view.
Restaurants
• Governor's Restaurant – An old-style Ceylonese restaurant serving à la carte local and international cuisine for lunch and dinner. • The Terrace – Serves buffet and à la carte cuisine. Dine under the stars, often accompanied by live music or a band
Mount Lavinia
A famous name, a prime location and oodles of old-world charm make Mount Lavinia an excellent introduction to Sri Lanka. A wonderful setting for your beach stay, or as a night before or after you set off exploring on tour.
Facilities
- Swimming pool with children’s pool
- Indoor games including tennis and pool
Swimming Pools
One outdoor pool with children's pool attached.
Spa and Beauty
CocoSpa: - 2 couples’ rooms
- 2 single rooms
- 1 manicure/pedicure/hair treatment room
- 1 lounge
- 1 open-air Jacuzzi above the beach
Therapies at the spa: - Massages
- Body treatments
- Facials
- Nail care
Location
On a stunning promontory overlooking the Indian Ocean, approx. 1½ hours from the airport and 30 minutes drive from Colombo.
Beach Description
Sandy beach.
Mount Lavinia
Destination introduction
Sri Lanka’s scenic southwest coast is dotted with luxurious Kuoni resorts where you can unwind on sandy palm-fringed beaches, such as sun-drenched Bentota. While away the days trying thrilling watersports, diving in azure waters and sampling delicious cuisine.
Active types can book a range of exciting excursions to attractions such as Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery or Muthurajawela Bird Sanctuary, or take advantage of the land sports on offer at your resort.
Southwest Coast Holiday Highlights - Bentota is famous for its watersports – dive into an underwater wonderland and try jet-skiing, windsurfing and parasailing.
- Stay at Club Bentota, an excellent value all inclusive resort.
- Many of our Sri Lanka Southwest Coast resorts boast pampering spas where you can indulge in blissful treatments.
- Indulge at the wonderful LIME Spa at Koggala’s five-star Fortress.
Sports
Diving
Many of our resorts have PADI centres. Sri Lanka’s waters are home to historic sunken shipwrecks and vibrant coral reef teeming with tropical fish.
Watersports
Hit the azure ocean and try scuba diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, waterskiing, jetskiing, banana boating, catamaran sailing and kayaking.
Shopping
- In Bentota, browse the colourful bazaar and pick up souvenirs, batik and brassware.
- Negombo is home to jewellers and gift shops selling local handicrafts.
- In Colombo you can barter at Pettah Bazaar, buy an exquisite sari and famous Ceylon tea, and admire local artists’ work. You’ll also find gem-studded jewellery (only buy from shops licensed by the National Gem & Jewellery Authority).
- Galle is famous for its antique shops selling colonial furniture and ornaments, porcelain and pottery.
- A short drive up from Galle is Ambalangoda, selling antiques and intricately carved ‘devil masks’ traditionally worn to banish demons.
- Further south in Koggala, purchase delicious cinnamon from the local plantation.