Mount Lavinia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with palm trees and waves.
A coastal area with a beach, palm trees, a train, and a distant ship.
A seashell on a sandy beach with waves in the background.
A beach with a white building, palm trees, and a clear sky.
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.

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.

Mount Lavinia Hotel

Mount Lavinia Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Hotel Road Mount Lavinia
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 ...
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Mount Lavinia Hotel
Anarva Mount Lavinia

Anarva Mount Lavinia

3.5 out of 5
348 Galle Road, Colombo District Mount Lavinia Western
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$105 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$105
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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 ...
Anarva Mount Lavinia
50 By The Sea

50 By The Sea

2.5 out of 5
50 Albert Pl Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia WP
The price is NZ$77 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
NZ$77
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mount Lavinia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Traditional Puppet ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"I recently visited Colombo for 5 days in October 2025 and stayed at 50 by the Sea - Had an excellent stay there and all my expectations were met - at times went above the expectations also. The apartment looks very new, is very well maintained and most importantly, its extremely clean. Ive visited ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

50 By The Sea
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Modern Villa Retreat - WiFi, Garden, Parking

Modern Villa Retreat - WiFi, Garden, Parking

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 - WiFi, Garden, Parking
The Beach Villa

The Beach Villa

4.5 out of 5
07 De Alwis Avenue Mount Lavinia Western
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Mount Lavinia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 beach bars and room service. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Mount Lavinia Beach ...
2/10 (1 review)
"Hotel didn't answer phone calls and didn't respond to messages. I ended up not going because I I didn't even know if they're open"

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Beach Villa
Sleeps 6, Family friendly , 1 Minute walk to Beach, Bars & Supermarkets 7 mins

Sleeps 6, Family friendly , 1 Minute walk to Beach, Bars & Supermarkets 7 mins

Mount Lavinia WP
Stay at this beach apartment in Mount Lavinia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Mount Lavinia ...
5.4/10 (3 reviews)
The apartment is secure and good location.
"I was disappointed with the Bed linen. Found blood stains and discolouration The water from the shower flows into the rooms as the drains are blocked The water from the rain storm flowed into the bedroom and lounge room as the water outlets were blocked Power cuts twice a day. Apartment has a generator ..."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2022

Sleeps 6, Family friendly , 1 Minute walk to Beach, Bars & Supermarkets 7 mins
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Stay near popular Mount Lavinia attractions

A beach with a white building, palm trees, and a clear sky.

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$141
per traveller
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
From Colombo: Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Tour with Safari

From Colombo: Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Tour with Safari

NZ$131
per adult
From Colombo: Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Tour with Safari
Old Parliment

Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights

NZ$88
per adult
Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

NZ$159
per traveller
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days
Colombo Heritage &Culture City Tour by Tuk Tuk ALL INCLUSIVE

Private Heritage & Culture City Tour by TukTuk ALL INCLUSIVE

NZ$31
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Heritage & Culture City Tour by TukTuk ALL INCLUSIVE
Colombo City tour

Colombo City tour

NZ$79
per adult
Colombo City tour
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Cities near Mount Lavinia

A cityscape with a prominent tower, dense urban buildings, and a river.

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