The Villa in Lavinia

FAMILY ROOM QUADRUPLE. | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

DELUXE FAMILY ROOM | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet

Family Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Quadruple Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(47 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this bed and breakfast

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a flat-screen TV and a bidet. Other amenities include premium bedding, laundry facilities, towels, and an electric kettle.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

Nearby attractions

Diyatha Uyana

8.4 mi

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum

3.9 mi

Nawala Urban Wetland Park (වැලි පාර්ක්)

4.9 mi

Beddagana Wetland Park

7.3 mi

Available Rooms

Deluxe Double Room

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Quadruple Room

2 Double

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

DELUXE FAMILY ROOM

2 Double

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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The Villa in Lavinia

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8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(47 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

Nearby attractions

Diyatha Uyana

8.4 mi

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum

3.9 mi

Nawala Urban Wetland Park (වැලි පාර්ක්)

4.9 mi

Beddagana Wetland Park

7.3 mi

Available Rooms

Deluxe Double Room

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Quadruple Room

2 Double

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

DELUXE FAMILY ROOM

2 Double

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(47 Ratings)

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Good location. Good value for money. Effective AC. Nice breakfast. Friendly staff.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

A little hidden gem. Clean, simple, great staff, very reasonably priced. I would definitely come back!

2.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

The Villa in Lavinia is a nice-enough, quaint property and on the whole, well run by the owner and staff, who were nice people, grateful for your patronage and always helpful. Its location is not in the nicest environment at the bottom of the street off Galle Road, just a hundred yards from the train track. Trains pass often with screaming horns at all hours, which has to happen given so many people live, (in dire poverty), at the railway line or cross the track in the normal course of the day/night. The room itself was basic, a little tired and could do with renovation and re-painting (at least). There was air-conditioning in the room, but wasn't always effective in a tropical climate. Sometimes the ceiling fan did the job more effectively. The bed was pretty 'hard', uncomfortable and old. The mattress under the sheets looked pretty dirty. The Wi-Fi was okay.....worked 50% of the time, though was set through an unsecured connection. It often dropped sporadically just when you needed it. The room had a fridge, which was great since you need to buy mineral water and keep it cold. The bathroom was good, but very tired and needs renovating - the shower-head was literally rusty. However, all this is in context since Sri Lanka is, at best, a 2nd world country/developing nation.

6.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Inside shower room, toilet bowl and wash basing arrangement are not safe, as sitting in the toilet is not safe due to wash basing square slab with sharp corners. This is a health and safety issue, accident waiting to happen, requires urgent revisit the washrooms and attend to appropriate resifting of wash basing so on to make safe. I alert this issue with the manger InCharge, and he acknowledged the issue. A simple modification of bathroom would solve the problem.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

I like the stay in this hotel and people is nice and professional

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Have stayed at this establishment over the past 20 or so years. First choice when visiting SL. standard has improved with the addition of fridges. Friendly, obliging professional staff standards have not changed.

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

We spent 1 night here at the Villa in Lavinia. The staff greeted us at the door and walked us to the room as they explained things. We had a nice breakfast prepared for us the next morning accompanied by a gentle knock on the door to let us know it was hot and ready. When we had an issue getting an Uber to come pick us up to go to our next location the staff immediately stepped in and contacted a driver for us. The Villa at Lavinia is a small establishment, but the personal care and service is unmatched. Thank you for that.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

Quiet cosy atmosphere. Staff was friendly and provide assistance.

4.0 / 10.0

Apr 2019

The Villa in Lavinia is a great little place tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Colombo proper which is a few minutes away though there is plentiful supply of taxis (Uber) and tuk-tuks so it was not an issue for us. Although the location is closer to the beach there aren't many things to do locally so the taxis do come handy. Facility wise, the room and the hotel in general was in good clean condition and the pool (although small-ish in size) and surrounding area was well kept. The only real issue we had during our stay is the daily power cuts for which the hotel didn't have generators for at the time.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2019

Staff were pleasant and obliging - although initial requests made at booking were not met. The manager's personal attention to promptly solve a technical issue was very much appreciated. Location is good. You get value for money and I liked the homey feel of the villa. The building itself is very nice but needs upgrading e.g. plug points should be changed to square from round; fan in my room was noisy; bedside lamps would be nice; amenities were just two tiny lumps of soap. Bring your own.

2.0 / 10.0

Mar 2019

Location is also not that good. Wifi was pathetic. You cannot connect in your room and when it is connected it was very slow. After that in evening there is a power cut and hotel doesn’t have anpower back up. When i asked then came to know that power cut is also in morning from 0830-1130 and evening 1700-1800 or 1830. I checked out in morning as soon as i got up. Worst experience of hotel.

4.0 / 10.0

Dec 2018

Disappointing stay here, chaos best describes management. Holes in bed sheets that you could put your arm through, toilet seat that was broken. Complained every day . No room make up on 2 of 4 days by 7.00pm had to ask!! Checked out early and went somewhere else.

1.0 / 10.0

Dec 2018

The Villa is definitely not value for money.Internet is very poor the breakfast pathetic. Has anyone heard of Date Juice???unless desperate please do not use this place for even a days stay

4.0 / 10.0

Dec 2018

Second visit on this hotel. Nothing has really changed, rooms are really good, staff friendly. Fridge and electric kettle is a big plus. One of the best wifis we met during our 26 days visit in Sri Lanka.

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2018

Very good value. Small touches would take it up a notch e.g. a bedside lamp, upgrade TV set to a slightly larger one. Nice grounds and plants/trees. Although the rooms were smallish, it was nice that there was an open-ness in the common areas. Well designed. Every single member of the staff was extremely helpful and communicated well in English (apologies if it sounds patronising; but English is not so widely spoken nowadays). Would definitely stay there again.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2018

6.0 / 10.0

Jun 2018

All round not so good. Upon arrival we couldn't get in and had to bang on the door for a long time to attract someones attention. The room had been cleaned but wasn't ready so lots of coming and going. Nobody came near our room for our 3 day stay and we had to ask for things like toilet paper. For dinner the menu meant nothing and you pretty much had to order what suited them. Our room wasn't very clean. The staff were nice, helpful and friendly.

3.0 / 10.0

Jun 2018

All round not so good. Upon arrival we couldnt get in and had to bang on the door for a long time to attract someones attention. The room had been cleaned but wasnt ready so lots of coming and going. Nobody came near our room for our 3 day stay and we had to ask for things like toilet paper. For dinner the menu meant nothing and you pretty much had to order what suited them. Our room wasnt very clean. The staff were nice, helpful and friendly.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2018

Found staff friendly and helpful. Were there for a wedding and tour. Family came in at various times and were made very welcome dispute their late arrivals.

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2017

Our stay has only begun. We have been very fortunate to have had the help from the staff here, no problem opening the Villa for us at 2.00am or providing meals. If you need something it's a matter of asking and they are willing to help solve your problem. Our days have busy getting organised for a wedding. Travel comes later.

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2017

This is my 8th visit. Excellent service. James and the team is extraordinary. If you are going to Sri Lanka - Colombo this is the place to stay. Clean, Comfortable and secure.

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2017

Good valyue for the money

4.0 / 10.0

Oct 2016

My first impression of this place changed significantly over time, largely due to the lovely staff and manager. On first glance the room seemed smallish and the location a little out of the way for a woman travelling alone but I soon realised how safe n comfortable it was. The rooms are compact and super clean and modern. My room was bug-free, which is a difficult task for any hotel in SL. There's a nice little porch outside the room which offers great drying opportunities if you decide to do some handwashing. In the heat your clothes can dry in as little as an hour! The amenity kits in the bathroom are lovely n after use the bottles are fab for putting your own toiletries into if you're trying to downsize on cosmetic bottles in your luggage. For anyone put off by dogs, the villa's namesake, Lavinia, is a very sweet, small n good natured pup. The villas are at the beach end of a little laneway, which means it's convenient for beach walks. Tuk tuks are stationed not far from the building so do ask the staff to grab you one if you're going out at night. The staff n manager are delightful and did whatever they could to make my stay a pleasant one. I felt very at home n looked after here. Thanks for a great stay!

2.0 / 10.0

Oct 2016

My first impression of this place changed significantly over time, largely due to the lovely staff and manager. On first glance the room seemed smallish and the location a little out of the way for a woman travelling alone but I soon realised how safe n comfortable it was. The rooms are compact and super clean and modern. My room was bug-free, which is a difficult task for any hotel in SL. Theres a nice little porch outside the room which offers great drying opportunities if you decide to do some handwashing. In the heat your clothes can dry in as little as an hour! The amenity kits in the bathroom are lovely n after use the bottles are fab for putting your own toiletries into if youre trying to downsize on cosmetic bottles in your luggage.For anyone put off by dogs, the villas namesake, Lavinia, is a very sweet, small n good natured pup. The villas are at the beach end of a little laneway, which means its convenient for beach walks. Tuk tuks are stationed not far from the building so do ask the staff to grab you one if youre going out at night. The staff n manager are delightful and did whatever they could to make my stay a pleasant one. I felt very at home n looked after here. Thanks for a great stay!

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2016

the place is secluded, quite but very safe. compound is well maintained and has great staff who is ever willing to assist (the chef even made us a special breakfast). it is only 5 mins walk to the beach. i would highly recommended for its cleanliness and high quality of customer service.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2016

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2016

I liked the hotel staying for holiday. Hotel was very clean and very calm. Location is best. Beach is very close by hotel. Hotel security is very good so I felt much secure during stay.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2016

Not too far from the beach, nice rooms for the price, AC, minibar, TV etc. Cute swimming pool. Staff friendly if at times a bit slow. Off street parking.

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2016

Order the Sri Lankan breakfast! Roti, Dal and the most delicious tomato/onion topping I've ever tasted! I would love to have the recipe. The worst part of my stay was missing the breakfast on my second morning as I checked out at 5am. Hotel was nice. A good walk from Gaulle Road and a short walk to Mt Lavinia beach (and beach restaurants and pubs) which you would need to get to for eating in the local area. Hotel upgraded my stay to a large room which was nice. Staff and Manager were friendly and helpful. Rooms and bathroom nicely decorated. Cold dip pool was refreshing. Noise from the road was a little loud for light sleepers.

1.5 / 10.0

Apr 2016

Room was clean and it was okay for what I paid. Breakfast was okay, but doesnt start to 8am There are two dogs roaming around the property. The free WiFi doesnt work. The TV in the room is tiny, 14 inch. There is a window from the hallway into the room above the door and the curtains on the external window only cover half the window area. If you ask for something the staff will try to help, but not great service. I guess you get what you pay for.

3.0 / 10.0

Apr 2016

Room was clean and it was okay for what I paid. Breakfast was okay, but doesn't start to 8am There are two dogs roaming around the property. The free WiFi doesn't work. The TV in the room is tiny, 14 inch. There is a window from the hallway into the room above the door and the curtains on the external window only cover half the window area. If you ask for something the staff will try to help, but not great service. I guess you get what you pay for.

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2016

We spent a couple of nights in Mount Lavinia on arrival in Sri Lanka - this place was a good choice - clean and very well appointed, with helpful staff. Close to the railway station; and walking distance to the main road where you can get a bus. The location is initially a bit off-putting, down a back alley, but once you are inside it is really nice and it is a few hundred yards from the beach, where there are lots of restaurants and the nearby Mount Lavinia hotel, great for a sundowner on the terrace (go for Happy Hour - drinks half price).

2.0 / 10.0

Feb 2016

Lovely staff. By SL standards it is what I now know is about normal. Staff were very helpful.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia?

The average price for a rental in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is R 768 per night. This rental is R 125 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Villa in Lavinia. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Villa in Lavinia. Enjoy the water!

Is The Villa in Lavinia pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Villa in Lavinia?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Bed and Breakfast in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe Double Room

Family Quadruple Room

DELUXE FAMILY ROOM

The Villa in Lavinia

Bed and Breakfast in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe Double Room

Family Quadruple Room

DELUXE FAMILY ROOM

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is The Villa in Lavinia pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Villa in Lavinia?

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