About Us With a history spanning over 200 years, Mount Lavinia Hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Sri Lanka. This premier colonial heritage hotel has earned a reputation over the years for its magnificent structure and ambiance, the old world charm which harks back to the grandeur of old Ceylon, its romantic legacy left by the colonial Governor General who used it as his residence, the exceptional service offered by its well-trained staff and its popularity as a venue for weddings. The grand old building has stood the test of time and coupled with every convenience a modern hotel can offer, continues to whisper legends of love and adventure to everyone who pass through its majestic corridors. The hotel offers direct beach access, a swimming pool with a kiddies pool, three restaurants, three bars, a gym, a spa, a beauty salon and a host of other facilities. Just 54 kilometres from the Bandaranaike International Airport, and within the metropolitan area of Colombo, Mount Lavinia Hotel is the ideal beach resort in city for you. You can enjoy all that Colombo city has to offer, and at the same time enjoy a beach holiday in a colonial theme hotel. The hotel offers 226 rooms and suites ranging from colonial style rooms with wooden flooring, period furniture and decor, to rooms with modern contemporary interiors and decor. All rooms enjoy views of the beach and ocean. The hotel is also a much sought after location for conferences, conventions, seminars, workshops, business meetings, private parties and cocktails with seven venues to choose from. Accommodation Walk the halls of a Governor's Palace that was once the centre of power and intrigue; stay in rooms that have witnessed the secrets of courtly love and adventure. One of the last enclaves of the old orient, Mount Lavinia Hotel offers a selection of 210 rooms inclusive of suites; each offering a unique experience in comfort and sophistication. The graceful elegance of a bygone era is still retained in the highly appointed rooms and suites of the Governor's Wing, constructed in the 1930's as an addition to the original colonial building dating back to the 1800's. Enhanced with the natural warm glow of solid wood and the calming embrace of natural shades, the Governor's Wing provides a regal and secluded haven of splendid quietude for the discerning traveller. Majestically overlooking the shimmering turquoise waters of the vast Indian Ocean, embroidered with white ribbons of waves stretching far into the distance and with breathtaking views of the sweeping bay of golden sands and tall exotic palms of Mount Lavinia's celebrated paradise beach, the Governor's Wing is an idyll of hushed and mellowed luxury. Our Colonial Rooms with antique period furniture and wooden floors immerse you in the hotel's rich history. The Direct Ocean View and Ocean View Rooms are the ideal refuge for the modern traveller, with a view of golden beaches and aquamarine ocean hues. Our Colonial Suites off