Mount Lavinia Beach
Mount Lavinia Beach
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Mount Lavinia Beach is located just out of the Colombo city. This beach strip has a lot to offer for the locals as well as the tourists visiting Colombo. Along the beach there are many nice restaurants pubs as well as relaxing areas. As a tourist who is visiting Colombo, Mount Lavinia Beach is a must visit. The weekends could be crowded with locals though, during the week it is relaxing and peaceful. If you would relax at a pool overlooking the ocean or the sunset, The Mount Lavinia Hotel terrace is recommended. You can use the Mount Lavinia Hotel pool for an affordable fee.
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- Sushi M1 contributionMount Lavina TripWe had an absolute amazing time at Mount Lavina and will be looking for a return trip soon! The staff are extremely kind and go above and beyond. We had a wonderful waitstaff named Aruni who constantly checked on our family to make sure we had everything. The food, the staff and the view are unsurpassed!Visited May 2023Travelled with familyWritten 27 November 2023
- Happiness61495473764Bhilwara, India2 contributionsNew Experience of Sri Lankan BeachI never had a chance to visit this place during my previous visits to Lanka, this time I got time to see Mount Lavinia Beach and I was amazed at the place. Long Beach is good for walking with an amazing sunset view. You can enjoy beverages at restro bars at beachside.Visited May 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 9 June 2024
- AppetitesindiaMumbai, India573 contributionsSerene Mornings at Mount Lavinia BeachMount Lavinia Beach is a wonderful spot to visit early in the morning, around 6-7 am. The calm and pleasant atmosphere makes it perfect for a peaceful walk on the sand or playing on the shore. The tranquility and natural beauty at this time are truly refreshing. However, one downside is the noticeable amount of plastic waste scattered around the beach, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite this, the beach’s serene morning charm makes it worth a visit. A little cleanup effort could make this beautiful location even better.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 26 July 2024
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Séline
Brussels, Belgium21 contributions
Mar 2020
the beach is beautiful and has some unexploited potential. I found it ok but couldn't swim as the season for swimming was off and stream was strong and dangerous. Bars and restaurants do not offer anything special and look like expensive to me. You get annoyed by some beach boys; drug addicts look for clients and sell coconut and may keep your change. Beware, be straightforward and firm about what you want and don't want. Women, beware as well. Lots of people on weekends and holydays. I stayed two months in the area and found it rather sad and boring. I am not sure if people were friendly or hypocrit
Written 16 August 2020
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candytravel92
London, UK63 contributions
Feb 2020
What a beautiful place to sit and eat dinner. We arrived before dark and watched the sun go down with cocktail in hand, what a treat! We then went and chose our fish, how we would like it cooked and what we would like to go with it. The waiter was very busy trying to up sell all the time but we quickly realised and asked to reduce the amount of prawns and squid by half and we still had more than plenty! The food was delicious, the setting lovely and the staff ok, the only place we visited in the whole of our Sri Lankan trip where they really did not care, though it did not deter from a very pleasant evening.
Written 9 February 2020
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cabeysiriwardhane
Western Province, Sri Lanka11 contributions
Jan 2020
This is very crowded during the holiday and weekend mornings. Few beaches boys around and harmless. Two different atmosphere south and north of Mount Lavinia hotel. You can have an amazing sunset from the Mount Lavinia hotel pool terraces.
Written 14 January 2020
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sanjaya b
Berlin, Germany7 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Famous for its beaches known by many as the "Golden Mile" of beaches, Mount Lavinia has been a hot spot for tourism and laid back nightlife. Many beach restaurants scattered on the beach serving continental menus, eastern and local cuisine, fresh seafood beverages and liquor adds color to the area. The golden mile is undoubtedly is the best beach stretch closest to Colombo and attracts the locals in numbers during the evenings.
Written 14 January 2020
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Appetitesindia
Mumbai, India573 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Mount Lavinia Beach is a wonderful spot to visit early in the morning, around 6-7 am. The calm and pleasant atmosphere makes it perfect for a peaceful walk on the sand or playing on the shore. The tranquility and natural beauty at this time are truly refreshing. However, one downside is the noticeable amount of plastic waste scattered around the beach, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite this, the beach’s serene morning charm makes it worth a visit. A little cleanup effort could make this beautiful location even better.
Written 27 July 2024
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Mr Happy Traveler
Kandy, Sri Lanka32 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Calm and good place to relax and be with your loved ones.
After six you cannot bath in the beach and lifeguards will always make followups.
Finding right place to park you vehicle is key here.
You can come with yout pet and enjoy.
After six you cannot bath in the beach and lifeguards will always make followups.
Finding right place to park you vehicle is key here.
You can come with yout pet and enjoy.
Written 7 August 2023
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Happiness61495473764
Bhilwara, India2 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
I never had a chance to visit this place during my previous visits to Lanka, this time I got time to see Mount Lavinia Beach and I was amazed at the place.
Long Beach is good for walking with an amazing sunset view. You can enjoy beverages at restro bars at beachside.
Long Beach is good for walking with an amazing sunset view. You can enjoy beverages at restro bars at beachside.
Written 10 June 2024
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nilu rupasinghe
Colombo, Sri Lanka106 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Visited Governor's restaurant for late lunch. Had french onion soup and Baramundi fish with chips. Quick service with a smile by Akini who served us. She was very friendly and promoted the Hotel. And she wants me to come more often and enjoy the same.The food quality and size of potion was excellent as before. Prices was very reasonable . I would recommend to anyone to come here and enjoy as much as i did.
As a Earlier priority member, i think Priority Card given to regular guest will be an added support to the hotel.
As a Earlier priority member, i think Priority Card given to regular guest will be an added support to the hotel.
Written 21 August 2023
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Kekin2011
Mumbai, India310 contributions
Feb 2020
We were here on an early Saturday morning. It was quite busy but in a good way. People were walking, exercising and sunbathing as well. Our hotel, Berjaya was right beside the beach and we had an over-bridge to reach the beach from our hotel (there was a train track under the bridge). There were a few restaurants that were literally on the beach itself.
It's a fairly long beach. There were some watersports activities happening. I remember jet skiing. Although, we didn't do any.
It's a fairly long beach. There were some watersports activities happening. I remember jet skiing. Although, we didn't do any.
Written 31 January 2021
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Sushi M
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May 2023 • Family
We had an absolute amazing time at Mount Lavina and will be looking for a return trip soon! The staff are extremely kind and go above and beyond. We had a wonderful waitstaff named Aruni who constantly checked on our family to make sure we had everything. The food, the staff and the view are unsurpassed!
Written 27 November 2023
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No need to stay in the hotel to access the beach. It is open to public.
Written 24 June 2020
Bardzo ładna plaża z licznymi knajpami z lokalnym jedzeniem i owocami morza. Przepiękny widok na Kolombo z tarasu hotelu Mout Lavinia dawnej willi gubernatora Cejlonu. Na plaży można wynająć łodź i popłynąć do zatopionego wraku, którego część widoczna jest nad wodą można zabrać maski do nukowania i podziwiać fragmenty rafy koralowej. Na brzegu czuwają ratownicy. W okolicy liczne hotele i pensjonaty. Głowna ulica miasta Galle Road gdzie znajdują się sklepy, banki i urzędy zaledwie kilkanaście minut od plaży.Po drugiej stonie hotelu prześliczna plaża mało uczęszczana przez turystów. Znajduje się tam restauracja Buba zanurzona w gęstwinie palm. Posiada niezwykły klimat i bardzo dobrą kuchnię.
Written 21 June 2017
Has anyone been on a fishing trip with the old boy who seems to work at the beach fish restaurant NEXT TO the Mount Lavinia hotel?
Written 28 January 2017
sorry I could not find any detail. However go there and research the locals will help you for sure
Written 30 January 2017
We will be staying at Mount Lavinia at the beginning of February and are hoping to visit Pinnawela Elephant orphanage. Could anyone advise how to organise and cost for two adults. Many thanks
Written 28 December 2016
It's about 100KM to pinnawala.. you able to rent a vehicle for LKR 40 for 1km. Also you able to visit kandy on same day.. which is a heritage city in Sri Lanka..
Written 27 January 2017
Can you have surf lessons on this beach? Does anyone know which are the best companies?
Written 18 August 2016
Best beach did surf lessons or serious surfing is Weligama beach down south. Plenty of places on the beach offering lessons
Written 4 March 2018
How is the water at Mt Lavinia beach? Planning to go there in August. Is the water rough for swimming?
Written 27 July 2016
Hi the water was not rough when we were there it was lovely
Written 29 January 2017
yes the train ride is very pleasant, not at peak times but.
Written 29 January 2017
KandyCity
Kandy, Sri Lanka
In your point of view what are the most attractive places Icons in City of Colombo,
For Sun Sea & Sand -Mount Lavinia Beach
Night Life Clubs Casinos etc in Colombo City itself
Shopping- Majestic City Liberty Plaza & Interdependent Arcade
To experience these stay at Mount Air Inn City Hotel is advisable since it is a high quality budget hotel with easy access to all transport modes. You can easily reserve rooms through+94 755711711
Written 2 April 2016
I will be arriving on a cruise ship and with only one day would like to know how to get to Mt. Lavinia from the cruise terminal
Written 17 June 2015
By taxi is really the only way & it won't be too expensive agree price first if it's not a metered cab & don't let the driver offer any detours it should only take 30/40 mins, staff at mount Lavinia hotel will organise taxi back to ship, don't forget your swimsuits!!
Written 26 October 2015
Hi guys, I'd be going back to the Bandaranaike Airport on Jan 10, 2015 from Mount Lavinia. What's the best transportation option? Is there a bus or train that I can take?
Written 28 December 2014
Train is enjoyable. But it is rare. The bus is available any time to mount Lavinia to Colombo fort. After that You can get a other bus Colombo Fort to Katunayake airport.
Written 28 July 2016
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