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    Mount Lavinia Beach

    The Best Beach in Colombo

    The Mount Lavinia beach in Colombo, is located just 12 kilometres south of the city, Mount Lavinia has a long beach stretch with a host of pubs, restaurants and hotels. The name Mount Lavinia itself is formed from a legendary secret and forbidden colonial love story, between the British Governor of Sri Lanka and a local Sinhalese girl Lovinia Aponsuwa.

    Perfect for a break from the city, couples can swim, sunbathe, stroll and enjoy breathtaking views and magical evening sunsets. As the night falls, the beachside has a host of pubs and restaurants for an enchanting evening by the seaside.

    Highlights
    • Mount Lavinia Hotel
    • Pubs and restaurants
    • Turtle Hatchery
    • Swimming
    • Body Surfing

    The beach stretch is a fascinating mix of landscapes with the very southern end of the beach being a rocky outcrop where Mount Lavinia Hotel majestically sits atop.

    The beach stretch has a host of beach cabanas for daily or hourly rent, as well as many restaurants and pubs. Souvenir hawkers also ply their trade here walking the beach to attract customers. A popular city beach for couples, the Mount Lavinia beach promises an enchanting day out,away from the city.

    Our Favourites

    The Sea Turtles Conservation Centre

    A short walk from the Mount Lavinia railway station, this small conservation centre focuses on raising baby turtles until they are released back to the sea. They also nurse injured turtles back to health. The centre has a unique albino loggerhead turtle who is the popular local resident. Other varieties such as leatherback turtles and tiger turtles are found here as well.

    Ticket Price – LKR 1000 with a guided tour (as of June 2024).

    Mount Lavinia Hotel

    This iconic former Governor’s Mansion has, in our opinion the best beachside terrace offering awe-inspiring Sunset and ocean views. The Hotel also has a semi-private beach well-suited to a secluded intimate option for couples. The hotel sells a visitor day pass to use the private beach and the pool. Their seafood restaurant, The Seafood Cove is one of the beachside seafood restaurants for a romantic setting set on the private beach.

    Sugar Beach

    Open daily from 10am for lunch and dinner, The Sugar Beach, has a cool beach vibe, with cocktails, beer, and excellent food. Featuring fresh seafood and a host of fusion and local favourites, the restaurant also has sun lounges and beach side tables.

    The Beach

    A lively beach, Mount Lavinia gets crowded on weekends with locals who come to partake in a fun day of beach activities. You will be sharing the beach with locals playing cricket, ‘tap rugby’, joggers and fellow beach lovers enjoying the sun with a cold beer. On weekdays the beach is less crowded, so you could quite possibly have the beach pretty much to yourselves!

    Hours of Operation and Location

    Beach Road, Mount Lavinia
    Open Daily

    Speak to Our Concierge
    Telephone
    +94 76 757 8865
    whatsapp
    +94 76 757 8865
    Address
    2D,
    Inner Bagatalle Road,
    Colombo 03,
    Sri Lanka.

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