MountBaylk

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: MountBaylk in Mount Lavinia offers recently renovated guest house rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, seating area, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, local, and international cuisines in a modern ambience. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner in the outdoor seating area or relax on the sun terrace. Convenient Location: Mount Lavinia Beach is just a few steps away, while Mount Lavinia Bus Stand is a 13-minute walk. Nearby attractions include Bambalapitiya Railway Station (7 km) and The Independence Square (9 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its beach access, room cleanliness, and convenient location, MountBaylk ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Stephen
Australia Australia
“Clean, friendly and helpful staff - even our very late check in. Don’t miss the breakfast on the rooftop with a view over the train line to the beach.”
Lester
Germany Germany
“Fabulous roof-top terrace. Great food, superb staff and ideal location.”
Martin
France France
“Professionally managed, friendly and attentive staff. Perfect location.”
Apurba
India India
“The property is about 50m from beach. One can enjoy the view of the Indian Ocean from the rooftop while enjoying food. There's a train track running close and is a source of entertainment. Every time a train passes, we were running to the balcony...”
Khannanova
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“The receptionist was exceptionally understanding and accommodating. I stayed here on the st Valentine's night before my flight and the receptionist warned me that the hotel was fully booked and might be loud due to the celebration, but i didn't...”
Lotta
Sweden Sweden
“The hospitality, closeness to the clean beach and restaurants, lovely breakfast! Good wifi as well”
Amanda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was clean, well run & all the staff were friendly & helpful”
Jill
Australia Australia
“Very nice staff, clean , simple guest house with a great roof top terrace with a view of lavinia beach. Its a 1min walk across the train line to the beach, the beach has some rubbish but u are on the cleaner side. Its set in a local area with a...”
Chamila
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“It's just a small hotel, but clean and lovely hotel. it feels very comfortable and cool. The facilities are very convenient. They have everything you need, and the hotel is also near the beach. This gives me a comfortable and satisfying experience...”
Suzie
Australia Australia
“We had a great stay at MountBaylk! The rooms are recently renovated & really clean. The bathroom was also fantastic. The food is some of the best we have had in Sri Lanka thus far. Steph & Sam provided so many great recommendations of places &...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Mountbay Guesthouse

Company review score: 9.5Based on 125 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our guesthouse has received a full renovation and opened September 2023, under new management.

Property information

Mount Bay Guest House is located on the beautiful beach of Mount Lavinia, Colombo. We have 6 spacious bedrooms, 3 double and 3 twin rooms, which all include air conditioning, attached bathrooms with hot water showers and private balconies with ocean views. We have a rooftop restaurant with a beautiful panoramic seaview where you can enjoy our delicious food and an array of drinks from our fully licensed bar. Mount Lavinia beach is located 20 meters away, crossing the railway track, with its golden sands and blue sea's. Colombo city is approximately 20minutes away by car or tuc tuc.

Neighbourhood information

Mount Lavinia is a bubbly yet chilled out place in a very short distance from Colombo. This is a perfect place to enjoy the sun, the beach, good food and nightlife. We offer offsite water sports activities at the Bolgoda lake as well with jet skis, kayaks, banana and tube rides, boat rides, fishing and lagoon safaris - please ask us for more information.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Mountbay
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Local • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern

Facilities of MountBaylk

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast

House rules

MountBaylk takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform MountBaylk in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.