The Lion Pub & Hotel

Hotels
7.3 (567 reviews)
4/4 Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka , Mount Lavinia , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Friendly food service
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Unfriendly staff

Categories

Cleanliness
4.3
Multiple comments indicated filthy conditions and poor maintenance.
Service
7.8
Mixed feelings about staff friendliness and service level, with some comments on unhelpfulness.
Location
9.3
Convenient location mentioned positively in review.
Room Quality
5.8
Several negative comments regarding room condition and amenities.
Amenities
6.3
Amenities were often missing or in poor condition according to reviews.
Value for Money
8.3
Guests felt the experience did not justify the price paid.
Food and Beverage
9.8
Food quality received positive remarks, alongside service.
Overall Experience
6.8
General discontent expressed about overall stay, with one reviewer saying they would not return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:38

Property Description

Welcome to OYO 233 The Lion Pub & Hotel!

Luxurious Accommodation: Experience comfort in our non-smoking rooms with balconies and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs.

Relax at the Bar: Unwind at our on-site bar and enjoy a wide selection of drinks in a cozy atmosphere.

Convenient Location: Situated in Mount Lavinia, our hotel offers easy access to Bandaranaike International Airport, just 38 km away.

Book your stay at OYO 233 The Lion Pub & Hotel for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 567 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.3
Service: 7.8
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 5.8
Amenities: 6.3
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 9.8
Overall Experience: 6.8
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Samarasingha • couple • lk
4
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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OSHAN • solo_traveller • ae
6
Pros:

Good place but now looks like abandoned 😕

Cons:

Very old non renovated rooms. Non skilled staff manage is new guy for business i guess, when we sleep he came in side the room thru his extra key.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Breno • couple • es
3
Pros:

They communicate well and the price wasn't high.

Cons:

24-hour noise from road vehicles, the internet didn't work very well, the hotel door closes at midnight, there were no towels or toilet paper when I arrived, the room had a lot of mold on the walls, the sheet had holes, and the pillowcases didn't seem washed because of their smell.

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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KENCHO • solo_traveller • bt
8
2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Wasantha • solo_traveller • ng
1
Pros:

I arrived at 7.30am to the property hotel was locked made a call to the hotel number someone answered and assured me someone will open the door.waited for more than 30 minutes no one showed up so knocked on the Glass door elderly man woke up with bear body walked towards the main door with the key then he offered me to sit and he went back to his sleeping place I was waiting until someone come and assist me then I called hotel number again same answer as earlier then I talked to the old man again to call the person who is working at the reception he barely climbed up on the stairs to call the person again and came back with the answer that they do not have rooms so I called same hotel number and asked if you are full why you accept the booking no answer at all and hang up the phone. so I walked in to near by hotel and stayed there. Funny thing happened at around 12 or 1 pm someone from the hotel called me and asked what time am I arriving so I addressed him the way I wanted then he apologised and dropped the line. it is shameful the way running their business.

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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shanmugam • solo_traveller • in
6
2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Umesha • couple • lk
8
2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Dhanushka D • couple • lk
8
2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Tóth • couple • hu
6
2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Urvesh • couple • in
6
2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Akila • couple • lk
10
2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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JACOBUS • couple • nl
7
Pros:

Restaurant goed prima eten

Cons:

Watervoorziening rv was wr maar geen aansluiting wifi op de kamer kon beter

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Sisira • couple • gb
8
2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Dajev • couple • lk
7
2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Dajev • couple • lk
6
2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Kishanth • couple • lk
6
2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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Nuwan Sampath • couple • lk
10
Pros:

Good 👍

2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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Eveline • couple • nl
10
In januari ga ik weer terug
Pros:

Goede prijs/kwaliteit verhouding, ruime kamer, aardig personeel…..

Cons:

Gb

2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Kumar • couple • lk
10
2025-12-27 • via Nuitee
• couple • lk
9
2025-12-26 • via Nuitee