Berjaya Hotel Colombo

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, population 245,974 (2012), is a large municipality in Sri Lanka, covering 2,109 ha. It lies south of the Colombo Municipal Council area and is separated from it by the Dehiwala canal which forms the northern boundary of DMMC. Its southern limits lie in Borupana Road and the eastern boundary is Weras Ganga with its canal system and it includes some areas to its east. This town has experienced extensive population growth and rapid industrialisation and urbanisation in recent years. It is home to Sri Lanka's National Zoological Gardens, which remains one of Asia's largest. Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila and Colombo Airport, Ratmalana are some important landmarks in this area. Dehiwela-Mount Lavinia and Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte being two large suburban centres of the city of Colombo function together as one large urban agglomeration in the Region. The overspill from the City in residential and commercial uses of land has rapidly urbanised these suburban centres. Dehiwela-Mount Lavinia and Sri Jayawardenpaura along with Colombo Municipal Council form the most urbanised part of the core area of the Colombo Metropolitan Region. Dehiwala and Mount Lavinia lie along the Galle Road artery, which runs along the coast to the south of the country.

Nestled along the coast of the Indian Ocean, Mount Lavinia is a scenic location that boasts of pristine beaches and breathtaking views. The town's main attraction is the Mount Lavinia Beach, which is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. You can also enjoy a romantic stroll along the beach during sunrise or sunset, taking in the stunning vistas and serene atmosphere.

The town is also steeped in history, with the historic Mount Lavinia Hotel being a prime example. This colonial-era hotel was built in 1806 and was once the residence of Sir Thomas Maitland, the then Governor of Ceylon. The hotel's architecture is a testament to the grandeur of the past, while its modern amenities and services offer the perfect blend of the old and new.