AdityavsMount Lavinia Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Aditya ranks significantly better than Mount Lavinia Hotel. Aditya has a TripExpert Score of 90 with recommendations from 4 publications such as Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Aditya
719/1 Galle Road, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
From $278/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter
"The idea here is to relax and be pampered, as the staff will gladly provide you with anything from a spa booking to a fresh beach towel." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"12 huge suites with polished concrete floors, imported Indo-Asian antique furniture, private plunge pools, top-shelf snacks and drinks, ocean or garden views, and outdoor lounge space." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Long-standing ethnic-chic boutique hotel located between Hikkaduwa and Galle with 16 exceptionally spacious suites, a spa and crowd-pleasing cuisine." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This sublime place is crammed with statues of Hindu gods, tropical flowers and masses of high-quality antiques." Full review
Mount Lavinia Hotel
100 Hotel Road, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 10732, Sri Lanka
From $105/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine
"This colonial artifact overlooks the turquoise Indian Ocean and the Coast Line train that runs along it." Full review
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Trainspotters should request a room at the hotel’s north end to score a balcony with views of the ocean and the tracks.
Oyster
Upscale
"This 226-room colonial hotel near Sri Lanka's capital -- named for a governor's mistress -- is oozing with history dating back to British rule in the 19th century." Full review
Lonely Planet
"There’s a private sandy beach and a beautifully positioned pool and terrace." Full review