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Mount Lavinia HotelvsThe Havelock Place Bungalow
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Mount Lavinia Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to The Havelock Place Bungalow. Mount Lavinia Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 76 with recommendations from 3 reviews like Afar Magazine, oyster.com and Lonely Planet.
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
The Havelock Place Bungalow
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
6, Havelock Place, Colombo 5, Colombo, Sri Lanka
From $57/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Pool
The Telegraph8.0
"This affordable boutique guesthouse is like an inner-city oasis, hidden away from the bustle and energy of Colombo." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Modern luxury is matched with antiques that feel authentic to the period...it’s on a quiet lane and has lush gardens and a small lap pool. The outdoor cafe is a good place to while away the hours." Full review
