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Mount Lavinia Hotel vs Villa Araliya
Both Mount Lavinia Hotel and Villa Araliya are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Villa Araliya ranks marginally better than Mount Lavinia Hotel. Villa Araliya scores 80 with endorsements from 2 reviews like Lonely Planet, Oyster.
Mount Lavinia Hotel
Afar Magazine
Oyster
Lonely Planet
100 Hotel Road, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 10732, Sri Lanka
From $105 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine
"This colonial artifact overlooks the turquoise Indian Ocean and the Coast Line train that runs along it."
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Trainspotters should request a room at the hotel’s north end to score a balcony with views of the ocean and the tracks.
Oyster
Upscale
"This 226-room colonial hotel near Sri Lanka's capital -- named for a governor's mistress -- is oozing with history dating back to British rule in the 19th century."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"There’s a private sandy beach and a beautifully positioned pool and terrace."
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Villa Araliya
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
154/10 Poruthota Road, Kochchikade, Negombo, Sri Lanka
From $32 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
Oyster
Budget
"The lower-middle-range, 14-room Villa Araliya is a quiet property that's just a five-minute walk from Negombo's public beach."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This standout choice has a variety of modern rooms – some dashed up in multihued colours and others with exposed red-brick walls."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Set in back of luxuriant gardens are two bungalows decorated with vintage furniture, including lovely carved wardrobes."
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