Mount Lavinia HotelvsCinnamon Wild Yala
Mount Lavinia Hotel and Cinnamon Wild Yala are both rated very highly by experts. On balance, Mount Lavinia Hotel scores marginally higher than Cinnamon Wild Yala. Mount Lavinia Hotel comes in at #35 in Sri Lanka with recommendations from 3 publications including Lonely Planet, Oyster and Afar Magazine.
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
Cinnamon Wild Yala
Kirinda, Sri Lanka
From $111/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Afar Magazine
"I’m not a fan of buffets, but dinner on the rooftrop restaurant is perfectly enjoyable: a vast selection of food, good people-watching (many countries represented here tonight) and fresh, balmy air." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Just outside Yala National Park, the 68-room Cinnamon Wild Yala offers a rustic-meets-upscale spot for travelers looking for beach and wildlife views." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This lodge offers bush-chic accommodation in individual luxe bungalows." Full review