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Bandarawela HotelvsMount Lavinia Hotel
Bandarawela Hotel and Mount Lavinia Hotel are both highly recommended by experts. On balance, Mount Lavinia Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Bandarawela Hotel. Mount Lavinia Hotel comes in at #15 in Sri Lanka with recommendations from 3 sources like Afar Magazine, oyster.com and Lonely Planet.
Bandarawela Hotel
Lonely Planet
No. 14, Welimada Road, Bandarawela, Sri Lanka
From $64/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet "There's nothing forced about this place. It's a genuine time capsule and as such is high on atmosphere but low on modern amenities. For colonial buffs it's worth the trip to Bandarawela alone." Full review
Mount Lavinia Hotel
Afar Magazine
Oyster Lonely Planet
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.
OysterUpscale
"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
