We weren't guests here. We merely asked if we coul...

We weren't guests here. We merely asked if we could use the pool and beach facilities for the day as beaches in Columbo for swimming are few and far between. They treated us with the utmost care as if we were guests living there. A day works out at 1000 rupees. But if you have lunch there you can swim for free. The beach is beautiful and untouched. Sit back and have a draft beer for as little as 600 rupees.

The colonial architecture really is something to appreciate. The staff are very friendly and extremely helpful. Because we were day visitors we didn't have a room pass. So the gentleman at reception accompanied us to the beach all dressed in his fancy shoes that one wouldn't associate with beach wear, he went our of his way to make us comfortable and to settle.

If you are stopping through columbo and need a good spot to swim and relax. Go to Mount Lavinia Hotel. You can spend the whole day there.

We had the privilege of sharing Christmas lunch here with about 100 other Sri Lankan families. What a treat! Of course there won't be a Christmas dinner here every day, but the food was absolutely amazing! So have lunch here!!!