Mount Lavinia Beach in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, the small island heaven, has thousands of miles of beautiful Golden Beaches shaded with coconut palms surrounded by blue waters. Mt. Lavinia beach resort is one such heritage of Sri Lanka that entices tourists all round the year, situated 12 km from Colombo towards south. Steeped in ancestral history, Mount Lavinia offers a warm personal welcome to every one.

Mt-Lavinia beach, also home to Sri Lanka's National Zoological Gardens which remains one of Asia's largest, is both high in historical value and beauty. There are lovely bays, deep natural harbors and still lagoons, coral reefs inhabited by colorful tropical fish. The Name Mount Lavenia sets trails into a legendary secret love story of Sir Thomas Maitland who was the Governor General of Ceylon from 1805-1811 and Lady Lavinia, a local dancing girl. Their remembrance is established as Mount Lavinia Beach Hotel.

Compared with all Locations in Sri Lanka, Mount Lavinia Beach is a major holiday destination where best Sri Lankan beach Hotels are sited on a stunning promontory overlooking the Indian Ocean.

It is a Romantic environment decorated with Hotels like Mount Royal Beach Hotel, Hotel Sea Breeze, Mount Lodge, Palm Beach Hotel, and Tropic Inn. It is an ideal place for the first night before your tour, or for those seeking a relaxing long beach holiday. These Sri Lankan Beach Hotels are guaranteed to give you what you want- that idyllic romantic setting to make your journey an unforgettable experience. Even for excitement, there is nothing like carefully cuffing up your pants or holding up your dresses, as you wonder into the water only to be knocked over by the first wave, followed by several hours of unbounded frolicking and joy. Then change into dry clothes and enjoyed a fantastic, huge sea-food lunch at a wonderful restaurant right on the beach.

Sundays and Public Holidays crowd the Mount Lavinia Beach participating in many beach sports activities such as swimming, surfing, beach volleyball, & beach rugby. Music by Live bands & Entertainment by DJs spice up each evening & often make it a hot spot for laid back nightlife. Its location is ideal for any upper market business since its just a heart beat away from the Heart of Colombo.

"Sri Lankan Beach Hotels in Mount Lavinia Beach... are places with mysterious beauty in every corner, rich in History and filled with exotic charm... and is an unforgettable escape !"

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