Hotels in Colombo

The Villa in Lavinia

Mount Lavinia · Colombo

The Villa in Lavinia 1

Axel’s take

Friendly staff and a small pool make this a good budget beach base.

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Axel’s rating: 7.9/10 · a simple budget guesthouse near Mount Lavinia beach

The Villa in Lavinia is a simple budget guesthouse, not a full-service resort. It's a good pick for travelers who want Mount Lavinia's beach and restaurants nearby, with a small outdoor pool for cooling off. Trip.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, while 2026 reviews on Planet of Hotels mostly describe clean, comfortable stays. The appeal is straightforward comfort and personal service rather than polished rooms.

The main compromise is upkeep: guests across sites describe dated rooms, and some mention bathroom fittings or cleaning that need more attention. The walk to the beach also involves crossing railway tracks. We'd choose it for a relaxed, inexpensive coastal stop, but skip it if you expect modern bathrooms, consistently pristine finishes or a central Colombo location.

Rooms
Simple air-conditioned rooms; balconies receive praise, but condition and comfort vary.
Cleanliness
Mostly positive recent reports, with some complaints about deeper cleaning and bathroom upkeep.
Service
Friendly, helpful staff are the most consistent strength across guest-review sites.
Amenities
Small outdoor pool, garden and shared lounging areas; Expedia lists a restaurant and Wi-Fi.
Fees and surprises
Check whether breakfast is included; Expedia lists breakfast and airport transfers as extras.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Trip.com · Expedia · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

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The location

No 26/3, Sri Dharmapala Mawatha, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

Near the beach, shops and restaurants; beach access involves crossing railway tracks.

Amenities and check-in

Small outdoor pool, garden and shared lounging areas; Expedia lists a restaurant and Wi-Fi.

Check-in

after 2:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Indoor Pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
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The Villa in Lavinia — Colombo, Sri Lanka

The Villa in Lavinia is a simple budget guesthouse near Mount Lavinia beach in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Address: No 26/3, Sri Dharmapala Mawatha, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. Property ID: 1037781.

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#3 of 6 hotels in Mount Lavinia by Axel's take. Mount Lavinia is #5 of 5 places to stay in Colombo. The best hotels in Mount Lavinia, ranked · Where to stay in Colombo

Axel's take: 7.9/10

Friendly staff and a small pool make this a good budget beach base. a simple budget guesthouse near Mount Lavinia beach, scored for what it is.

The Villa in Lavinia is a simple budget guesthouse, not a full-service resort. It's a good pick for travelers who want Mount Lavinia's beach and restaurants nearby, with a small outdoor pool for cooling off. Trip.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, while 2026 reviews on Planet of Hotels mostly describe clean, comfortable stays. The appeal is straightforward comfort and personal service rather than polished rooms.

The main compromise is upkeep: guests across sites describe dated rooms, and some mention bathroom fittings or cleaning that need more attention. The walk to the beach also involves crossing railway tracks. We'd choose it for a relaxed, inexpensive coastal stop, but skip it if you expect modern bathrooms, consistently pristine finishes or a central Colombo location.

  • Best for: budget-conscious couples; solo travelers exploring Mount Lavinia; short coastal stays

  • Watch out for: dated rooms and uneven maintenance; railway crossing on the beach walk; outside central Colombo

  • Location: Near the beach, shops and restaurants; beach access involves crossing railway tracks.

  • Rooms: Simple air-conditioned rooms; balconies receive praise, but condition and comfort vary.

  • Cleanliness: Mostly positive recent reports, with some complaints about deeper cleaning and bathroom upkeep.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful staff are the most consistent strength across guest-review sites.

  • Amenities: Small outdoor pool, garden and shared lounging areas; Expedia lists a restaurant and Wi-Fi.

  • Fees and surprises: Check whether breakfast is included; Expedia lists breakfast and airport transfers as extras.

Axel's opinion of The Villa in Lavinia, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Trip.com · Expedia · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About The Villa in Lavinia

  • Property type: Villas and Bungalows
  • 3-star hotel
  • No 26/3, Sri Dharmapala Mawatha, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
  • Amenities: Indoor Pool, Outdoor pool, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Area shuttle (extra charge), Airport transportation, Offsite parking reservations required, Parking nearby, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Free Wi-Fi, Kitchen
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Colombo

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room (shared bathroom)

Standard Quadruple Family room (shared bathroom)

Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Family room

Standard Single Family room

Standard Triple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room with garden view (full double bed)

Standard Quadruple Family room

Deluxe room (shared bathroom)

Deluxe Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

Deluxe room

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Single Family room

Deluxe Single Family room with garden view

Deluxe Triple Family room

Deluxe Triple Family room with garden view

Deluxe Quadruple Family room

Deluxe Quadruple Family room with garden view

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Family room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Family room with garden view (full double bed)

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Quadruple Family room

Deluxe Quadruple Family room with garden view

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