Ivory Inn  

On Mount Lavinia’s shoreline, minutes from Colombo’s center and a short walk to Mount Lavinia Beach. Nearby highlights include Colombo Divers, the Traditional Puppet Art Museum and Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital—ideal for beach time and local culture.

Trendy, compact rooms feature private balconies or patios and simple en-suite showers. Rooms include desks, hair dryers and complimentary bottled water; housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. Shared/communal kitchen, a library and a barbecue area add local character.

Complimentary wireless and high-speed wired internet, free self parking and a 24-hour front desk. Tour and ticket assistance, bicycle rentals and a terrace for taking in the view. Shuttle services (including an airport shuttle for a surcharge), laundry and dry cleaning are available—wake up to sea-breeze mornings.

Complimentary high-speed (wired) internet and in-room desks for working. 24-hour front desk and shuttle options help with logistics.

On-site restaurant serving local cuisine and a complimentary continental breakfast each morning. A communal kitchen is also available for self-catering and casual meals.