Colombo · Sri Lanka

Where to Stay in Mount Lavinia, Colombo

A coastal suburb 12 km south of the city centre. Famous for its sandy beach and the historic Mount Lavinia Hotel.

✦ The vibe

Beachy, slightly faded grandeur, popular with locals at weekends.

👤 Best for

Beach lovers, couples, anyone wanting a quieter seaside base

🏨 Where to stay

Beachfront hotels, guesthouses and the iconic Mount Lavinia Hotel. $60-150/night.

🚇 Getting around

Walkable along the beach road. Train to Colombo Fort in 25 mins. Airport 60–90 mins.

📍 Nearby

Mount Lavinia Beach, Mount Lavinia Hotel

Best hotels in Mount Lavinia

24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Mount Lavinia

★★★ 📍 3.9 km

Hotel Nelly marine

3.9 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 4.4 km

Suraya House

4.4 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 4.6 km

Mirage Hotel Colombo

4.6 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 5.0 km

Supun Arcade Residency

5.0 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 5.6 km

Backpack Hostel 44

5.6 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 5.7 km

Chinese

5.7 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 5.8 km

Park West Apartments

5.8 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 5.9 km

JXG @ MIREKA

5.9 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 5.9 km

AKARA Suites and Apartment

5.9 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 5.9 km

Chinese ?

5.9 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 5.9 km

Radisson Hotel Colombo

5.9 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 6.1 km

Hotel Western

6.1 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 6.2 km

Havelock City Hostel (Right Position)

6.2 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 6.2 km

Ottery Tourist Inn

6.2 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 6.2 km

nobody from 7 to 6pm

6.2 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 6.4 km

Hotel Janaki

6.4 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 6.4 km

Eestee Rest

6.4 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 6.5 km

Open University Hostel

6.5 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 6.6 km

Greenscape Colombo

6.6 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 6.6 km

Greenlands Hotel

6.6 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 6.7 km

Cockpit Hotel

6.7 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 6.8 km

Hotel Karano

6.8 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 7.2 km

Canes Boutique Hotel

7.2 km from Mount Lavinia

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★★★ 📍 7.3 km

Solid Hotel

7.3 km from Mount Lavinia

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