Why You'll Love Mount Lavinia Mount Lavinia has been Colombo's go-to beach escape since colonial times, anchored by the historic Mount Lavinia Hotel on its headland — close enough to the capital for an evening trip, with a long beach, beachfront seafood restaurants and a lively weekend atmosphere.
A straightforward half-day or evening trip from the capital, popular with both locals and visitors staying in Colombo.
A colonial-era hotel on the headland, said to be linked to a romantic legend involving a former British governor.
A strip of restaurants along the sand specialises in fresh seafood, especially lively on weekend evenings.
Mount Lavinia is a short train ride from central Colombo, close to the National Zoological Gardens.
