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The Villa In Lavinia
Mount Lavinia · Sri Lanka
Sri Dharmapala Mawatha, 26/3,View location
8.2/10Excellent53 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/10 8.6
Service8.6/10 8.6
Comfort8.0/10 8.0
Condition8.2/10 8.2
Neighborhood8.0/10 8.0
Amenities7.0/10 7.0
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About The Villa In Lavinia
The Villa In Lavinia Home away from home with a professional touch. Welcoming staff to ensure your stay with us is memorable, chic and comfy with a cool down pool.
The Villa is a five minutes walk to the Mount Lavinia beach and a further twenty minutes to the heart of Colombo by public transport or taxi. Shops, super markets and ATM"s at a walking distance.
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With a stay at The Villa in Lavinia in Mount Lavinia, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Colombo City Centre and Traditional Puppet Art Museum. This beach guesthouse is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Mount Lavinia Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Dehiwala Zoological Garden.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Transportation services
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
anytime
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
Beach nearby
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Property uses a professional cleaning service
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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Special Instructions
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- This property is professionally cleaned
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 30.00 per vehicle
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Mount Lavinia Beach
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Traditional Puppet Art Museum
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Dehiwala Zoological Garden
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital
2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Attidiya Bird Sanctuary
3 km / 1.8 mi
New Delmon Hospital
3.3 km / 2 mi
Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya
3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Havelock City Mall
5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Majestic City
6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Isipathanaramaya Buddhist Temple
6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Park Hospital
6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple
6.5 km / 4.1 mi
Sri Lanka Air Force Museum
6.7 km / 4.1 mi
Marino Mall
6.7 km / 4.2 mi
German Embassy Colombo
7 km / 4.4 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Year of construction: 6
- Total number of rooms: 10
- Number of floors (main building): 2
- Number of floors (annexe): 2
- Double rooms: 8
- Family rooms: 2
- vacation home or villa
- MasterCard
- VisaExtra charge
- Visa Electrón
- City centre
- Bus/Train station
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- Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
- Airport
- Beach
- Entertainment Area
- Car park
- Key Collection
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Late Check-out
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wi-fi
- Car hireExtra charge
- Transfer serviceExtra charge
- Secure parking
- Valet parking
- Airport ShuttleExtra charge
- Room service
- Laundry serviceExtra charge
- LaunderetteExtra charge
- Babysitting service
- 24-hour security
- Bellboy service
- Hotel safe
- Supermarket
- Terrace
- Luggage room
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Towels and bed linen
- Non-smoking areaExtra charge
- Smoking area
- Breakfast room
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
- Sun loungersExtra charge
- Breakfast
- Breakfast served to the tableExtra charge
- No alcohol is served
- LGTBIQ friendly
- Children get free accommodation, meals payable on the spot
- Deposit on arrival
- Identification card at arrival
- No hen/stag or any other parties allowed
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Self check-in
- Single-Use Plastic Free
- Cash Free
Upon availability
Room types
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about The Villa In Lavinia
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Rajini
Great place to stay
Everyone working there is lovely
Everyone working there is lovely
Ananda Shantha
Very kind people very good place to stay. Close to everything. Close to beach. I can recommend to anyone.
Duncan
Nice place. Good location.
Good location. Good value for money. Effective AC. Nice breakfast. Friendly staff.
Adnan
A little hidden gem. Clean, simple, great staff, very reasonably priced. I would definitely come back!
Verified traveler
Did the job, but just!
The Villa in Lavinia is a nice-enough, quaint property and on the whole, well run by the owner and staff, who were nice people, grateful for your patronage and always helpful.
Its location is not in the nicest environment at the bottom of the street off Galle Road, just a hundred yards from the train track. Trains pass often with screaming horns at all hours, which has to happen given so many people live, (in dire poverty), at the railway line or cross the track in the normal course of the day/night.
The room itself was basic, a little tired and could do with renovation and re-painting (at least). There was air-conditioning in the room, but wasn't always effective in a tropical climate. Sometimes the ceiling fan did the job more effectively.
The bed was pretty 'hard', uncomfortable and old. The mattress under the sheets looked pretty dirty.
The Wi-Fi was okay.....worked 50% of the time, though was set through an unsecured connection. It often dropped sporadically just when you needed it.
The room had a fridge, which was great since you need to buy mineral water and keep it cold. The bathroom was good, but very tired and needs renovating - the shower-head was literally rusty.
However, all this is in context since Sri Lanka is, at best, a 2nd world country/developing nation.
Its location is not in the nicest environment at the bottom of the street off Galle Road, just a hundred yards from the train track. Trains pass often with screaming horns at all hours, which has to happen given so many people live, (in dire poverty), at the railway line or cross the track in the normal course of the day/night.
The room itself was basic, a little tired and could do with renovation and re-painting (at least). There was air-conditioning in the room, but wasn't always effective in a tropical climate. Sometimes the ceiling fan did the job more effectively.
The bed was pretty 'hard', uncomfortable and old. The mattress under the sheets looked pretty dirty.
The Wi-Fi was okay.....worked 50% of the time, though was set through an unsecured connection. It often dropped sporadically just when you needed it.
The room had a fridge, which was great since you need to buy mineral water and keep it cold. The bathroom was good, but very tired and needs renovating - the shower-head was literally rusty.
However, all this is in context since Sri Lanka is, at best, a 2nd world country/developing nation.
Swarna Mahinda
Inside shower room, toilet bowl and wash basing arrangement are not safe, as sitting in the toilet is not safe due to wash basing square slab with sharp corners. This is a health and safety issue, accident waiting to happen, requires urgent revisit the washrooms and attend to appropriate resifting of wash basing so on to make safe. I alert this issue with the manger InCharge, and he acknowledged the issue. A simple modification of bathroom would solve the problem.
Massimiliano
I like the stay in this hotel and people is nice and professional
Verified traveler
The Villa
Have stayed at this establishment over the past 20 or so years. First choice when visiting SL. standard has improved with the addition of fridges. Friendly, obliging professional staff standards have not changed.
Joi
Small establishment; great service
We spent 1 night here at the Villa in Lavinia. The staff greeted us at the door and walked us to the room as they explained things. We had a nice breakfast prepared for us the next morning accompanied by a gentle knock on the door to let us know it was hot and ready. When we had an issue getting an Uber to come pick us up to go to our next location the staff immediately stepped in and contacted a driver for us. The Villa at Lavinia is a small establishment, but the personal care and service is unmatched. Thank you for that.
Verified traveler
Quiet cosy atmosphere. Staff was friendly and provide assistance.
Verified traveler
Great little place
The Villa in Lavinia is a great little place tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Colombo proper which is a few minutes away though there is plentiful supply of taxis (Uber) and tuk-tuks so it was not an issue for us. Although the location is closer to the beach there aren't many things to do locally so the taxis do come handy. Facility wise, the room and the hotel in general was in good clean condition and the pool (although small-ish in size) and surrounding area was well kept.
The only real issue we had during our stay is the daily power cuts for which the hotel didn't have generators for at the time.
The only real issue we had during our stay is the daily power cuts for which the hotel didn't have generators for at the time.
M
Staff were pleasant and obliging - although initial requests made at booking were not met. The manager's personal attention to promptly solve a technical issue was very much appreciated. Location is good. You get value for money and I liked the homey feel of the villa.
The building itself is very nice but needs upgrading e.g. plug points should be changed to square from round; fan in my room was noisy; bedside lamps would be nice; amenities were just two tiny lumps of soap. Bring your own.
The building itself is very nice but needs upgrading e.g. plug points should be changed to square from round; fan in my room was noisy; bedside lamps would be nice; amenities were just two tiny lumps of soap. Bring your own.
Verified traveler
Location is also not that good.
Wifi was pathetic. You cannot connect in your room and when it is connected it was very slow.
After that in evening there is a power cut and hotel doesn’t have anpower back up. When i asked then came to know that power cut is also in morning from 0830-1130 and evening 1700-1800 or 1830.
I checked out in morning as soon as i got up.
Worst experience of hotel.
Wifi was pathetic. You cannot connect in your room and when it is connected it was very slow.
After that in evening there is a power cut and hotel doesn’t have anpower back up. When i asked then came to know that power cut is also in morning from 0830-1130 and evening 1700-1800 or 1830.
I checked out in morning as soon as i got up.
Worst experience of hotel.
Verified traveler
Disappointing stay here, chaos best describes management. Holes in bed sheets that you could put your arm through, toilet seat that was broken. Complained every day . No room make up on 2 of 4 days by 7.00pm had to ask!! Checked out early and went somewhere else.
Pudupakkam Varadarajan
Palatial Rip-off!!
The Villa is definitely not value for money.Internet is very poor the breakfast pathetic. Has anyone heard of Date Juice???unless desperate please do not use this place for even a days stay
Monica
Very good value. Small touches would take it up a notch e.g. a bedside lamp, upgrade TV set to a slightly larger one. Nice grounds and plants/trees. Although the rooms were smallish, it was nice that there was an open-ness in the common areas. Well designed.
Every single member of the staff was extremely helpful and communicated well in English (apologies if it sounds patronising; but English is not so widely spoken nowadays). Would definitely stay there again.
Every single member of the staff was extremely helpful and communicated well in English (apologies if it sounds patronising; but English is not so widely spoken nowadays). Would definitely stay there again.
Rodney
Hidden away
All round not so good. Upon arrival we couldn't get in and had to bang on the door for a long time to attract someones attention. The room had been cleaned but wasn't ready so lots of coming and going. Nobody came near our room for our 3 day stay and we had to ask for things like toilet paper. For dinner the menu meant nothing and you pretty much had to order what suited them. Our room wasn't very clean. The staff were nice, helpful and friendly.
Heather
Nice hotel walking distance beach & restaurants
Found staff friendly and helpful. Were there for a wedding and tour. Family came in at various times and were made very welcome dispute their late arrivals.
Verified traveler
Our stay has only begun. We have been very fortunate to have had the help from the staff here, no problem opening the Villa for us at 2.00am or providing meals. If you need something it's a matter of asking and they are willing to help solve your problem.
Our days have busy getting organised for a wedding. Travel comes later.
Our days have busy getting organised for a wedding. Travel comes later.
Asiri
Place to stay
This is my 8th visit. Excellent service. James and the team is extraordinary. If you are going to Sri Lanka - Colombo this is the place to stay. Clean, Comfortable and secure.
Jocelyn
Super-clean, modern n comfy at a good price
My first impression of this place changed significantly over time, largely due to the lovely staff and manager.
On first glance the room seemed smallish and the location a little out of the way for a woman travelling alone but I soon realised how safe n comfortable it was.
The rooms are compact and super clean and modern. My room was bug-free, which is a difficult task for any hotel in SL. There's a nice little porch outside the room which offers great drying opportunities if you decide to do some handwashing. In the heat your clothes can dry in as little as an hour!
The amenity kits in the bathroom are lovely n after use the bottles are fab for putting your own toiletries into if you're trying to downsize on cosmetic bottles in your luggage.
For anyone put off by dogs, the villa's namesake, Lavinia, is a very sweet, small n good natured pup.
The villas are at the beach end of a little laneway, which means it's convenient for beach walks. Tuk tuks are stationed not far from the building so do ask the staff to grab you one if you're going out at night.
The staff n manager are delightful and did whatever they could to make my stay a pleasant one. I felt very at home n looked after here.
Thanks for a great stay!
On first glance the room seemed smallish and the location a little out of the way for a woman travelling alone but I soon realised how safe n comfortable it was.
The rooms are compact and super clean and modern. My room was bug-free, which is a difficult task for any hotel in SL. There's a nice little porch outside the room which offers great drying opportunities if you decide to do some handwashing. In the heat your clothes can dry in as little as an hour!
The amenity kits in the bathroom are lovely n after use the bottles are fab for putting your own toiletries into if you're trying to downsize on cosmetic bottles in your luggage.
For anyone put off by dogs, the villa's namesake, Lavinia, is a very sweet, small n good natured pup.
The villas are at the beach end of a little laneway, which means it's convenient for beach walks. Tuk tuks are stationed not far from the building so do ask the staff to grab you one if you're going out at night.
The staff n manager are delightful and did whatever they could to make my stay a pleasant one. I felt very at home n looked after here.
Thanks for a great stay!
Shu
A welcoming retreat
the place is secluded, quite but very safe. compound is well maintained and has great staff who is ever willing to assist (the chef even made us a special breakfast). it is only 5 mins walk to the beach. i would highly recommended for its cleanliness and high quality of customer service.
Verified traveler
nice hotel and v calm place
I liked the hotel staying for holiday. Hotel was very clean and very calm. Location is best. Beach is very close by hotel. Hotel security is very good so I felt much secure during stay.
Verified traveler
Clean, comfy and cheap
Not too far from the beach, nice rooms for the price, AC, minibar, TV etc. Cute swimming pool. Staff friendly if at times a bit slow. Off street parking.
M. HCQ
Best breakfast in Mt Lavinia!
Order the Sri Lankan breakfast! Roti, Dal and the most delicious tomato/onion topping I've ever tasted! I would love to have the recipe.
The worst part of my stay was missing the breakfast on my second morning as I checked out at 5am.
Hotel was nice. A good walk from Gaulle Road and a short walk to Mt Lavinia beach (and beach restaurants and pubs) which you would need to get to for eating in the local area.
Hotel upgraded my stay to a large room which was nice. Staff and Manager were friendly and helpful. Rooms and bathroom nicely decorated. Cold dip pool was refreshing.
Noise from the road was a little loud for light sleepers.
The worst part of my stay was missing the breakfast on my second morning as I checked out at 5am.
Hotel was nice. A good walk from Gaulle Road and a short walk to Mt Lavinia beach (and beach restaurants and pubs) which you would need to get to for eating in the local area.
Hotel upgraded my stay to a large room which was nice. Staff and Manager were friendly and helpful. Rooms and bathroom nicely decorated. Cold dip pool was refreshing.
Noise from the road was a little loud for light sleepers.
David
You get what you pay for plus dogs, but no wifi.
Room was clean and it was okay for what I paid. Breakfast was okay, but doesn't start to 8am There are two dogs roaming around the property. The free WiFi doesn't work. The TV in the room is tiny, 14 inch. There is a window from the hallway into the room above the door and the curtains on the external window only cover half the window area. If you ask for something the staff will try to help, but not great service. I guess you get what you pay for.
John
A good choice on the south side of Colombo
We spent a couple of nights in Mount Lavinia on arrival in Sri Lanka - this place was a good choice - clean and very well appointed, with helpful staff. Close to the railway station; and walking distance to the main road where you can get a bus. The location is initially a bit off-putting, down a back alley, but once you are inside it is really nice and it is a few hundred yards from the beach, where there are lots of restaurants and the nearby Mount Lavinia hotel, great for a sundowner on the terrace (go for Happy Hour - drinks half price).
Peter
Great staff
Lovely staff. By SL standards it is what I now know is about normal. Staff were very helpful.
Marie-Jeanne
Du 11 au 13 février
Dans ce charmant hôtel, nous avions une chambre au rez de chaussée,avec petite terrasse privée, à côté de la piscine.
Le personnel est aux petits soins, toujours souriants.
Le personnel est aux petits soins, toujours souriants.
Jose Ignacio
En general está bien, con atención personal del propietario, puedes ir andando a la playa, y muy cerca se coge un autobús que lleva al centro.
Akif
Umduğum gibi değil
Tesis ana arterden uzak mahalle arasında, günlük oda temizliği yapılmadı, günlük ücretsiz şişe su verilir yazmasına rağmen ücret istediler...
PAVEL
Bien !!!
Très bon emplacement, entre plage et commerces. Personnel très agréable.
Idéal pour visiter Colombo puis finir la journée à la plage.
Idéal pour visiter Colombo puis finir la journée à la plage.
Verified traveler
Sauber und gut ausgestattet. Das Personal ist durchweg sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Am besten gefallen hat mir aber die Lage ,dicht an Colombo und allem was man braucht und vorallem in einer realen Umgebung dh kein Touristen Ghetto. Uns haben die Tage dort wirklich gefallen und uns das Ankommen auf Sri Lanka sehr erleichtert .
Am besten gefallen hat mir aber die Lage ,dicht an Colombo und allem was man braucht und vorallem in einer realen Umgebung dh kein Touristen Ghetto. Uns haben die Tage dort wirklich gefallen und uns das Ankommen auf Sri Lanka sehr erleichtert .
Verified traveler
Die Lage ist wirklich gut, kurzer Weg zum Strand über die Bahnschienen. Der Strand ist sauber und die Restaurants sehr gut. Ich hatte keinen Adapter und das Personal vom Hotel hat mir netterweise einen besorgt, danke dafür.
Verified traveler
Zeer vriendelijk personeel. Erg hulpvaardig.De kamer was schoon en had een goede air conditioning
Elena
Отдых сердцем.
Это очень комфортный отель,а персонал дружелюбный.Помогали и поддерживали на протяжении всего отдыха.Чувствовала себя как дома с друзьями.Я очень довольна,уезжать совсем не хотелось.Готовят вкусную еду и огромные порции.Вблизи пляж,идти пару минут.Магазины тоже на расстоянии 10 минут.
Marko
Second visit on this hotel. Nothing has really changed, rooms are really good, staff friendly. Fridge and electric kettle is a big plus. One of the best wifis we met during our 26 days visit in Sri Lanka.
Anna
Ett personligt boende
Ett mycket bra personligt boende i ett lugnt område, nära till stranden och Colombo. Personalen gav oss utmärkt personlig service. Vi rekommenderar hotellet.
Ako
中は綺麗なホテル
午前0時過ぎのチェックインだったが、気さくに対応してもらえた。しかし、気分良く朝食付きで予約してあったのに、朝食は有料だと言われた。予約時の印刷を見せてが、どこかの手違いでかホテルの受付では、ノーブレックファーストになっていて、実費を支払って食べた。
また、ドライヤーも貸してもらえると思ったらなかった。
また、ドライヤーも貸してもらえると思ったらなかった。
bjørn
Service +++++
Good valyue for the money
Verified traveler
Gutes kleines Hotel. Bisschen außerhalb von Colombo, aber mit dem TukTuk oder Bus kein Problem zu erreichen.
Zimmer sauber, im Hotel selbst etwas hellhörig.
Frühstück auf Wunsch zubereitet, etwas wenig, aber lecker.
Zimmer sauber, im Hotel selbst etwas hellhörig.
Frühstück auf Wunsch zubereitet, etwas wenig, aber lecker.
Verified traveler
Schönes Hotel in Strandnähe
Das Hotel liegt gut, um dort den ersten Tag nach der Anreise zu verbringen. Der kurze Weg zum Strand über die Bahngleise ist etwas ungewöhnlich aber so ist man gleich richtig in Sri Lanka angekommen. Die Ausstattung des Hotels ist super. Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt.
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The Villa In Lavinia
Sri Dharmapala Mawatha, 26/3,, Dehiwala-mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
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