MtLavinia Beach Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a tiny island encompassing within its area over a thousand miles of beautiful, golden beaches, shaded with coconut palms and surrounded by blue waters. There are lovely bays, deep natural harbors and still lagoons, coral reefs inhabited by colorful tropical fish .The visitors are greeted by the pristine sandy beaches most of the year and the sun warms the place to create a paradise for none to forget. Mt. Lavinia beach is one such beach in Sri Lanka that entices tourists all round the year.

Twelve kilometers south from Colombo, on the road to Galle, is the beach resort of Mt. Lavinia. It lies alongside a wind-swept headland jutting into the waters of the Indian Ocean. Mt. Lavinia is a popular bathing spot, enticing tourists with the white sand and tranquil waves. The sea is safe for bathing and is a popular bathing spot with clean sandy beaches. According to many living there the name Lavinia has an interesting story behind it. The name Lavinia reminds the locals of a secret love affair between a British Governor and a local damsel who used to meet at the holiday house of the Governor which stood on the spot where now the Mt. Lavinia Hotel is located. The Governors House built in 1805 by Sir Thomas Maitland has now been converted into the famous Mount Lavinia Hotel.
Mt. Lavinia and Negombo are the best developed beach resorts in the western region. Mount Lavinia Hotel is one of the famous Hotels in the western region. If you are looking for a perfect romantic getaway, then your search ends in Mount Lavinia Hotel. The Beach hotel offers you just what you needed – that idyllic romantic setting to make your sojourn an unforgettable experience. It is located atop a rocky headland that overlooks the vast expanse of the bewitching and captivating Indian Ocean. Once you enter the corridors of Mount Lavinia Hotel the romance of the colonial architecture of the Hotel spells romance and lingers around you for a long time. The entire hotel is divided into the Bay Wing and the Sea and Garden Wing with plush rooms. The rooms at the Sea and Garden Wing lead out into spacious private gardens that overlook the enthralling sea, presenting an overwhelmingly exquisite view of the Colombo city. Basic amenities offered at the rooms at the Mount Lavinia Hotel include satellite television, mini bar, telephones, voice mail, televisions, etc.