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Mount Lavinia HotelvsSerein Beach Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Mount Lavinia Hotel ranks slightly better than Serein Beach Hotel. Mount Lavinia Hotel is ranked #15 in Sri Lanka with positive reviews from 3 publications like Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and oyster.com.
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
"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.
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
"There’s a private sandy beach and a beautifully positioned pool and terrace." Full review
Serein Beach Hotel
Lonely Planet
Medilla, Tangalle 82200, Sri Lanka
From $52/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Business Center
"This smart three-storey hotel has nine very attractive rooms featuring stylish modern furniture; book one on the upper floor for full-frontal sea views." Full review