Beach Hotels in Mount Lavinia

For our purposes, the hotel was well located. We could walk safely at night to a couple of good places to eat, including Spoons and Mt Lavinia Hotel which puts on a banquet of the most authentic SL foods we experienced in our albeit limited travels, as well as other cuisines, and high quality live entertainment. For trips into busier parts of Colombo, we had a tuk-tuk station just up the road and kept the same driver for the entirety of our stay. The hotel itself is one of those Tardis spaces, tiny and unprepossessing from the exterior, but opening up into spacious, cool, and attractively designed spaces with a touch of excitement and even romance to the numerous communal and private spaces on three levels. The manager mentioned that the design was based on Bawa Part 1, which confirmed the archetypal Sri Lankan architectural design approach loudly evident in the inner courtyard spaces towering to the open air from ground up, allowing diffused light throughout the interiors, and the smooth grey cement floors. We only regret we couldn't be there during a downpour just to experience the sensory impact of such spaces that blur the distinction between outside and in. The design also carefully rendered the bustle of the built infrastructure surrounding the hotel invisible, offering a feeling of sanctuary, a feeling supported by the careful tending of the staff. Saliya and Silva and another gentleman were available for us at any and all hours of the day and night, ever providing advice and information and taking care of our non-tourist needs, which were many as we were also keeping up our workload during our stay. The staff were the backbone of the hotel and the primary reason for our sense of home away from home and real friendships in Sri Lanka.

Great location. Property was very new and clean.

The place is nice, full of interesting people that are helpful. They also prepared a dinner for free. Everything went smooth ans the staff was helpful.

This is sort of a homestay, which means it gives a good value for your money. The land lady was very kind and friendly. Room and bathroom were very clean and comfortable. A small refrigerator in the room would have made the stay more comfortable. Breakfast was also good and freshly made. Lovely view (of the sea (sun set) and skyline of Colombo) from the top floor deck.

Very friendly staff and good breakfast!

Location

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Very near to beach mt llama

We really loved our stay at Mode apartments. Jeffrey and his wife were very kind, helpful and accommodating. The flat is new and sparkling clean. The bed is extremely comfortable (it’s literally one huuuuuuuge and thick mattress). We haven’t slept so nicely in forever. The view from the balcony is beautiful with gorgeous sunsets. It is very easy to get to the flat with public transportation. The flat is 3 min walking from the beach with various restaurants. Definitely recommend!

Room, the view, the ac!! The bed!!! How everything was clean and maintained. Just felt like home even it was for 2 nights and 1 day. The beach and restaurant out front