A stay at Mount Lavinia Hotel places you in the heart of Mount Lavinia, a 1-minute drive from Mount Lavinia Beach and 5 minutes from Dehiwala Zoological Garden. This beach hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Sri Lanka Air Force Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 210 guestrooms featuring minibars and DVD players. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services.

Grab a bite at Govenors Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.