Mount Lavinia in Colombo

Stay in the Heart of Colombo - Mount Lavinia Hotel

Today, Mount Lavinia House is a famous deluxe hotel. Built in colonial style, Mount Lavinia Hotel features a sun terrace, a spa, and multiple options for dining. With a private beach of its own, here you may cherish amazing views of the Colombo's skyline. The very best seafood that Colombo has to offer can be found in and around Mt. Lavinia Beach- located in the outskirts of Colombo city. This beautiful strip of sandy beach has a lot to offer.

Squish into the Glistening Sand at Mount Lavinia Beach

Frequented by the locals as well as the tourists visiting Colombo, the best thing about Mount Lavinia Beach is its exquisite seafood. A popular spot for swimming and sunbathing, here you may partake in watersports such as scuba diving for some adrenaline-pumping. Lining the beach are several small but ambient restaurants and pubs, and relaxing areas. The cabanas on the beach also serve delicious seafood such as lagoon prawns and a wide variety of sea fish. A sunset by the beach and a romantic outdoor dinner or a candlelit dinner by the beach underneath the starry skies. Either way, it is a very romantic setting for any couple’s dinner plans. For a romantic and adventurous excursion, you may head to Dehiwala- Mount Lavinia Beach which is at a distance of 0.2 km, here you may enjoy dive sea shopping, i.e. deep fishing for an altogether a different experience. With a myriad of developments, this beach has plenty of activities ranging from sightseeing to sea diving that keep you hooked to the entirety of your sojourn.

Besides that, the area is home to St. Thomas College, which is one of the most prestigious primary and secondary schools in all of Sri Lanka. Quite close to the suburb and its suburban setting are a number of popular tourist spots such as Dehiwala Zoo and Attidiya Bird Sanctuary. There is, of course, no dearth of hotels in ‘Galkissa’ at any time of the year. With so many great places to visit and a romantic backstory to boot, this place is well worth the trip.

Eat, Play, Shop and Chill at Mount Lavinia Beach

Mount Lavinia offers an array of options for all the tourists who flock to this place for a vacation. To enjoy the best tastes of Colombo, dine at some of these best restaurants that will leave you wanting for more. The Kingsbury Hospital, Rare at Residence, Ministry of Crab, Colombo 11, Curry Leaf are some of the best restaurants that offer authentic sea-food, drinks and alfresco dining. Have some of the best sundowners while watching the sunset beyond the horizon.

For the unique shopping experience, Mount Lavinia lures its visitors into a world of glitterati-flecked shops and opulent shopping malls. Pettah World Market is the Sri Lankan flea market where you can get your hands on the best fabrics available here. Take a walk down the  Paradise Road to pick up some stylish Sri Lankan souvenirs. Also, you may find the best housewares, handmade artefacts and much more.

If you are passionate about adventure, you may get to experience scuba diving in the best beaches of Mount Lavinia. With the help of expert scuba guides, get to explore the abundant marine life of Colombo and the coral reefs found there. For a leisure experience, play handball game with the locals and other tourists here.