Mount Lavinia (Heritage)

• Colonial Room

Tastefully furnished with antique furniture and parquet floors, these 34 semi-deluxe rooms are a perfect blend of traditional hospitality and modern comfort. The spacious rooms are available with a choice of shower or bathtub. Colonial Rooms come with a fully supplied bathroom. If guests are looking for the relaxed lifestyle of the colonial era, look no further than these delightful rooms. Feel like a guest of the Governor General of Ceylon in his colonial mansion. Dance on the parquet floors to the sound of the Indian Ocean. Treat to a tropical cocktail from the well-stocked mini-bar or sip a cup of the world famous Ceylon Tea, while guests feast their eyes on the beauty all around. Smoking and non-smoking Colonial Rooms are available with the option of king or queen-size beds.

The Mount Lavinia Hotel has earned an international reputation for its fine cuisine and immaculate service. The hotel's very own celebrity Master Chef Publis is a member of a team of international chefs who are connoisseurs in Caribbean and American cuisine, Molecular Gastronomy and European Cooking. The hotel is the preferred caterer to the President and Government of Sri Lanka, as well as celebrities and dignitaries. The vast spread at the buffet and a la carte menu, combining the finest in international cuisine with exotic and uniquely Sri Lankan fare, will satisfy even the most discerning gourmet. The sumptuous dessert spread will keep guests coming back for more. With three restaurants and three bars to serve guests, there is a range of dining options available at any time of the day.

The Mount Lavinia Hotel offers guests a range of leisure activities. The unique swimming pool and the pool terrace are a popular spot for both Sri Lankans and the guests from overseas. Do a few laps, cool off in the pool and enjoy a tropical cocktail, or enjoy the sun and order some snacks and tea on the terrace. The hotel offers a range of outdoor and indoor sports including beach volleyball, table tennis and other indoor games. The hotel's world class gymnasium offers guests the option of a refreshing workout. Guests can also enjoy a boat trip at the inland Bolgoda Lake, an elephant ride on the beach, or one of the many excursions offer to different parts of the country. If guests are feeling lazy they can always stroll through the shopping arcade and pick out a few items to take back home, or pamper at the internationally renowned Coconot Spa.