Mount Lavinia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sandy beach with several small boats lined up, a person on a quad bike, and a few individuals standing by the water's edge.
A seashell on a sandy beach with waves in the background.
A beach with palm trees and waves.
A beach with a white building, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A coastal area with a beach, palm trees, a train, and a distant ship.

Our guide on where to stay in Mount Lavinia

Find the best Mount Lavinia areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Katukurunduwatta

While there might not be top attractions in Katukurunduwatta, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Lavinia Beach and Sri Lanka Air Force Museum.

Dutugemunu

While Dutugemunu isn't home to many top sights, Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kohuwala

Kohuwala might not have many top sights, but Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Anarva Mount Lavinia

Anarva Mount Lavinia

3.5 out of 5
348 Galle Road, Colombo District Mount Lavinia Western
The price is NZ$94 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$94
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Mount Lavinia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Mount Lavinia ...
8.2/10 Very good! (101 reviews)
"Again the Staff are very helpful, speedy services."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Anarva Mount Lavinia
Tropic Inn - Mount Lavinia

Tropic Inn - Mount Lavinia

3 out of 5
30 College Avenue Mount Lavinia
The price is NZ$58 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$58
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Mount Lavinia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 beach bars. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Mount Lavinia Beach are ...
8/10 Very good! (32 reviews)
"They didnt want us there, and muttered distasteful things about my companion. Next the checkin "process" was do it yourself. The waiter was mostly interested in getting his breakfast order nailed down, before even giving me a room key. The room was supposed to have a king size mattress, but it had ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Tropic Inn - Mount Lavinia
Mount Lavinia Hotel

Mount Lavinia Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Hotel Road Mount Lavinia
The price is NZ$129 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$129
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Mount Lavinia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Mount Lavinia ...
Mount Lavinia Hotel
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Modern Villa Retreat in Dehiwala

Modern Villa Retreat in Dehiwala

Dehiwala, Colombo Unknown
Stay at this villa in Mount Lavinia. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Traditional Puppet Art Museum ...
Modern Villa Retreat in Dehiwala
Mount Apartments Colombo

Mount Apartments Colombo

2 out of 5
110 Iddamal Mawatha Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia WP
Stay at this aparthotel in Mount Lavinia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sri Lanka Air Force Museum and Mount Lavinia ...
Mount Apartments Colombo
Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites

Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites

4 out of 5
No. 30, Hyde Park Corner Colombo
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Viharamahadevi ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (109 reviews)
"Excellent choice at a great lication"

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites
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Stay near popular Mount Lavinia attractions

A rusted metal structure in the water with a clear sky in the background.
Photo by Mohd Yamin
Open Photo by Mohd Yamin

Mount Lavinia Beach

8.2/10 (162 reviews)
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Mount Lavinia Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia.
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Activities

Full-Day Colombo City Tour

Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

NZ$140
per traveller
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Old Parliment

Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights

NZ$87
per adult
Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

NZ$157
per traveller
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days
Colombo City tour

Colombo City tour

NZ$79
per adult
Colombo City tour
Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City Tour

Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City Tour

NZ$79
per adult
Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City Tour
Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo

Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo

NZ$52
per adult
Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo
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Cities near Mount Lavinia

A large, classical building with multiple arches and a red roof, surrounded by a parking lot and a grassy area.

Colombo

A sandy beach with several small boats lined up, a person on a quad bike, and a few individuals standing by the water's edge.

Moratuwa

A sunset over a body of water with a distant shoreline and vegetation.

Piliyandala

A coastal area with a beach, palm trees, a train, and a distant ship.

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia