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Mount Lavinia HotelvsStardust Beach Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by experts. Overall, Mount Lavinia Hotel scores slightly better than Stardust Beach Hotel. Mount Lavinia Hotel ranks #15 in Sri Lanka with positive reviews from 3 sources such as Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet 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
Stardust Beach Hotel
Lonely Planet
Stardust hotel road, Pottuvil, Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
From $38/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Top choice
"Exuding beach chic, this wonderful Danish-run place sits pretty at the far end of the bay." Full review