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Buckingham PlacevsMount Lavinia Hotel

Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Buckingham Place ranks slightly higher than Mount Lavinia Hotel. Buckingham Place is ranked #13 in Sri Lanka with accolades from 3 publications including The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Oyster.

Buckingham Place
8/10
Wellawathugoda Road, Tangalle 82200, Sri Lanka
From $239/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The gorgeous, upscale Buckingham Place boutique resort is a peaceful, secluded retreat with Rekawa Beach access and within a wildlife sanctuary." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Buckingham Place really puts its guests first. Hospitality is warm, unfussy and genuine; and the hotel’s first-class facilities include amply spacious rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This gated compound holds a very secluded luxe resort set back from the beach on a slim sandbar." Full review
Mount Lavinia Hotel
7/10
100 Hotel Road, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 10732, Sri Lanka
From $105/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Afar Magazine 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 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 Lonely Planet
"There’s a private sandy beach and a beautifully positioned pool and terrace." Full review

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