Mount Lavinia Hotel

Had lunch here, was pleasantly surprised at the decent a la carte prices given that hotel have become expensive. The food was tasty and a very good quantity was served. The hotel does need a revamp as it looks quite old. Hopefully they will maintain the same charm as it has had for many years.

Family & friends Had dinner in Governors restaurant. Its super delicious & value for money. Theme was Indian. Great choice & variety of items more than you can eat. Every food corner was so tastey. Service was excellent.💯 highly recommend for any type of crowd. Very decent elegant environment

Disappointing Stay at Mount Lavinia Hotel We checked in today and were immediately disappointed. We didn’t receive the hospitality, professionalism and warmth we received everywhere else in SriLanka. All staff from reception to dining service were indifferent. The hallway leading to our room was dreary, smelled strongly of dampness and mold, and looked outdated and poorly maintained. Unfortunately, the room was no better—it had a musty, moldy odor, visible black mold in the bathroom, and thick dust on the toilet paper holder, which spoke volumes about the hotel's cleanliness standards. The entire room felt damp and sticky, that after some time in the room I started coughing. The cough was so bad I ended up throwing up twice. We requested a room change, but the alternative they provided was on the same floor and only slightly better. While the smell was a bit less intense, the bedding had suspicious stains, making us question whether it had even been properly cleaned. The only redeeming factor was the ocean view (which we paid extra for), but even that wasn’t worth enduring the poor conditions. The hotel desperately needs major upgrades, deep cleaning, and proper staff training before it can justify its four-star rating. I would not recommend staying here until significant improvements are made. Save your money and choose a hotel that values hygiene and guest comfort.