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Reviews of The Lion Pub & Hotel 3 stars

4/4 Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka, 10350 Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka

#6 of 13 hotels in Mount Lavinia

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 201 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    Great comfy stay plus friendly and professional staff
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All the noises from the galle road can be disturbing. Will make them more comfortable if they can arrange techniques to avoid sound from outside the road.

    There is a pub and stuff if you really want to have food, liquor and chill. The rooms were clean, safe and comfortable. The staff is really friendly, cooperative, helpful and professional.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to beach and main road

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They forgot to give the tea cups but it’s not a matter when i told to them they give that

    Room was very comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Room is Good but other facilitys bad.
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No dust bin. No paper Tissue / Toilet roll tissue No water pressure. No electric kettle. No doormat. Only one tea bag. No tv.(It has have before ) Only one towel. No tea cups.

    Near The Main road. Separate balcony . Silent environment . Free and safely access to room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Great Service and good facilities but under staffed Manager became a room boy at certain times
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great Manager and Staff

    Great location with Pub and Restaurant

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were in a room at the back of the hotel & the balcony wasn't very good. I did mention it to the manager and he said it was quieter at the back. There was no view & no furniture so no point in a balcony

    Good Size room. Bed was comfortable . Staff were brilliant

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was a bit unclean and the main door didn't close properly so sound traveled through so outside sounds could be heard into the room.

    Room was clean, spacious and facilities were good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need to modify bathroom amenities

    Location and access was good. Friendly staff with required help

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    9.0
    Good location good value will return again ideal hotel for toursits on low budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The recent new younger members of staff really require training however very friendly, for example first hotel i stayed in my num,errous global travels when leaving a tip the waiter came back and said sir you didnt take you balance

    this is the second time I stayed this property, its value for money, rpooms have TV and very good internet a must for me , paid more and had crap internet in many hotels In sri Lanka. The location suited my requirements also has onsite bar/ restuarant and pizzaria all prices in them up this due to the current economical situation. All staff very friendly, there has been some changes since my last visit on December 2023 so an ongoing traing programme is recommended by management

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    7.0
    Friendly staff, old hotel needs work
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, the room was more run down than appears in the photos and not the cleanest. Rooms need some work done. Lights not working, curtains old & stained, furniture old & worn etc.Only one towel provided!? Our room for the first night was facing the street and was extremely nosiy! We moved to a different room for our second night and it was quieter. This hotel was ok for one night but probably wouldn't book here again.

    Staff were very friendly and helpful. The location is walking distance to the beach but on a very busy road. Good value.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Balcony view

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Very affordable place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice room with balcony on the backside of the hotel And an AC that works very good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place is good but I have to mention shortcomings: there were no towels in the rooms and no water bottles we had to call and arrange that stuff again. and also there was some dust on the table. so please consider all those things before you give the room to the guest. staff were good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    Good place to stay if you are looking for value for money and convenience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing much

    Good location. Value for money. Very friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    9.0
    Nice and cosy place to stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food is delicious. Room service is top of the line. They made sure my room was ready in all respects. Lenin was changed. Staff is very helpful. Manager Mr Sanoj personally take care and attends to all the customers to make their stay as comfortable as possible.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    7.0
    Overall its a good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    On second day they discontinue the Television facility and had some issues with Wi-Fi as well.

    It was a pleasant stay and enjoy the comfort of the location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place is a safe and clean haven. The restaurant serves tasty food, and the atmosphere is calm and inviting. It's a neat and comfortable place for a pleasant stay."

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi signal is a bit weak.

    This hostel is a good place to stay near Colombo. The best of this place is the manager and the staff that they are really kind and always trying to help.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    9.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sound was bit hard on the road

    Good Location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    8.0
    Overall good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom was little damaged. TV doesn't have local language channels available (Tamil).

    Location is perfect. No need to take extra taxi. Staffs are friendly. Value for money.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Due to early checking the arrangement delayed and little concerned about cleaning

    Rooms have good space, and location was good too. Staff attends to issues quickly

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    7.0
    For the price, it's decent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are a little tired looking and with obvious repairs needed.

    The manager was helpful and did his best as was the security but the other receptionists weren't very interested. The wifi was ok, ac was strong and location is nice. Plenty of restaurants around. Room was mostly clean. We'd stay again purely because of the manager. The room size is pretty big and with a desk.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    7.0
    Overall value for money. A good experience. Excellent staffs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the features aren’t available such as heater in the bathroom, telephone facilities

    A perfect hotel for stay, value for money, excellent hospitality

    Stayed in August 2023

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