Mount Lavinia Beach, Colombo: Hours, Address, Mount Lavinia Beach Reviews: 4/5
Mount Lavinia Beach
Mount Lavinia Beach
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
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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aruna s
Colombo, Sri Lanka278 contributions
Feb. 2021 • Friends
Nice place.
Need to go evening or morning .
Need to be clean .
Plenty of resturant near by.
PLZ DONT DESTROY THE BEACH
Need to go evening or morning .
Need to be clean .
Plenty of resturant near by.
PLZ DONT DESTROY THE BEACH
Written 2 February 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Kekin2011
Mumbai, India302 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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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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Charuka h
Colombo, Sri Lanka18 contributions
Jul. 2020
Mount lavina beach is one of the most beautiful beaches around SriLanka. I had a wonderful experience one evening with my friends. Most beautyful,
Written 9 August 2020
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Bhaskar_10
New Delhi, India2,412 contributions
Feb. 2020
Visited on 22nd February 2020
This place is about 8 kms from central Colombo and provides good sea beach hotels within budget. The place is also dotted with shopping stores and restaurants for getting the local taste and affordable shopping.
Spices and tea could be bought from this place at very competitive prices.
Visit the beach and enjoy a drink in the shacks
Check out this place.
This place is about 8 kms from central Colombo and provides good sea beach hotels within budget. The place is also dotted with shopping stores and restaurants for getting the local taste and affordable shopping.
Spices and tea could be bought from this place at very competitive prices.
Visit the beach and enjoy a drink in the shacks
Check out this place.
Written 27 April 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
K.sam
Colombo, Sri Lanka10 contributions
Apr. 2020 • Family
That is the my son favourite place to go always.the moment we rich he will be the happiest person in the world.for surely any one can enjoy there.
Written 22 April 2020
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Anant K
Noida, India966 contributions
Apr. 2020 • Family
The beach is really beautiful and wonderful for a morning walk and to chill out amazing sea and nature place
Written 21 April 2020
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Saroj R
Sydney, Australia120 contributions
Mar. 2020 • Couples
Enjoyed the morning at the beach. Hired chairs and towels for 250 rupees. Very pleasant surroundings. Enjoyed milkshakes. Nice place to chill out and relax
Written 16 March 2020
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Geridog
Shanghai, China366 contributions
Mar. 2020 • Family
Right on our door step. Beaches run for miles. Clean and beautiful sand.
People pulling in nets, fishing boats pulled up on shore, restaurants every now and then.
People pulling in nets, fishing boats pulled up on shore, restaurants every now and then.
Written 14 March 2020
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Kevin H
Newry, UK28 contributions
Mar. 2020 • Couples
We went here one evening last week and had a fabulous meal. It's so much better to be able to see and select you're own seafood. We will definitely be back
Written 2 March 2020
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Do I have to be staying at the hotel to get access to the beach ?
cabeysiriwardhane
Western Province, Sri Lanka11 contributions
No need to stay in the hotel to access the beach. It is open to public.
Aneta Z
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka3 contributions
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.
Tacmaroni
Taunton, UK9 contributions
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?
Sudantha S
74 contributions
sorry I could not find any detail. However go there and research the locals will help you for sure
JoJosss
30 contributions
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
Dhar Shana
13 contributions
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..
Janet G
1 contribution
Can you have surf lessons on this beach? Does anyone know which are the best companies?
Charmaine S
Colombo, Sri Lanka35 contributions
Best beach did surf lessons or serious surfing is Weligama beach down south. Plenty of places on the beach offering lessons
Michelle028
toronto229 contributions
How is the water at Mt Lavinia beach? Planning to go there in August. Is the water rough for swimming?
christinecalvert
Woombye, Australia45 contributions
Hi the water was not rough when we were there it was lovely
How far away is it from main Colombo city?
christinecalvert
Woombye, Australia45 contributions
yes the train ride is very pleasant, not at peak times but.
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
Carol H
Tweed Heads, Australia6 contributions
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
LMW25
Kilmarnock, UK3 contributions
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!!
Sheena R
Manila, Philippines1 contribution
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?
fhanifdeen
Colombo, Sri Lanka156 contributions
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Lavinia Beach
- Mount Lavinia Beach is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
- We recommend booking Mount Lavinia Beach tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 10 Mount Lavinia Beach tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Mount Lavinia Beach:
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- Hotels near Mount Lavinia Beach:
- (0.03 km) Mount Lavinia Ocean Residence
- (0.04 km) Yoho Mount Sea Pal
- (0.15 km) Coza Ceylon
- (0.21 km) The Villa In Lavinia
- (0.11 km) CUBEZ Capsule Homes
- Restaurants near Mount Lavinia Beach:
- (0.03 km) Con Amor
- (0.11 km) Steam Boat
- (0.21 km) JoJo's Place
- (0.26 km) Tomatina
- (0.26 km) Reef House Cafe
- Attractions near Mount Lavinia Beach:
- (0.10 km) Scuba Addicts
- (0.37 km) Island Scuba
- (0.34 km) Stone 'N' String
- (0.48 km) Sazy Lanka Tours
- (0.35 km) Blue Water Encounters