Pros
- Pretty location along golden-sand beach
- Spacious rooms with decorative wall murals, AC, and minibars
- Some units have balconies overlooking the ocean
- Pleasant ocean-view pool with loungers, and bar in high season
- All-day restaurant serving Sri Lankan and international cuisines
- Fifth-floor Sky Bar has ocean views
- Patisserie sells pastries, cakes, and fresh justices
- Spa providing a range of treatments, plus sufficient fitness center
- Library with books to borrow and a mini-cinema room
- Water sports and kids' play area available
- Banquet area and souvenir shop
- Free parking and property-wide Wi-Fi
Cons
- Five-minute drive from restaurants and bars in Hikkaduwa
- Sea is often rough and not swimmable
- Not all rooms have balconies
- Some dated decor and worn areas
Bottom Line
The upper-middle-range Lavanga Resort & Spa is a mostly contemporary property along the beach, just outside the tourist enclave of Hikkaduwa. The 60 spacious rooms have local-inspired decor, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers, but not all have balconies. On-site features consist of an ocean-view pool, all-day restaurant serving local and international cuisine, fifth-floor bar with pleasant vistas, a spa, and gym. A water-sports center and kids’ play area are also available. Free Wi-Fi and parking are pros, but some dated or worn decor and rough seas that making swimming unsafe are downsides. Travelers looking for a resort closer to Hikkaduwa center could compare rates with Citrus Hikkaduwa, a resort with most rooms offering ocean-view balconies.
Hotel & Amenities Photos
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Pool
- Spa
Scene
Beachfront resort with stunning ocean views, but some dated and worn areas
The Lavanga Resort & Spa’s appeal is its lovely location along a golden-sand beach in southern Sri Lanka. It's a bit outside the tourist center of Hikkaduwa, which may be a downside for those looking to dine at its restaurants, though it affords a peaceful atmosphere. Mostly families come here, plus a good deal of couples, attracted by the many on-site features. Most guests tend to congregate around the ocean-view pool, but a kiddy area, spa, and fifth-floor bar are also utilized. While most furnishings are contemporary -- think lots of polished marble, modern wicker seating, and up-to-date technology -- some decor is on the dated side or showing wear. In particular, an older-looking gym, old-fashioned patterned couch upholstery and bed runners, and loud red carpet in the event space need a refresh. Nevertheless, this is a decent pick for the affordable price, but hotels such as Citrus Hikkaduwa offer a better value.
Location
Beachside resort, a five-minute drive from Hikkaduwa center
This property is located on a main road, a five-minute drive outside the center of Hikkaduwa. There are a few restaurants and bars in the immediate surrounds, but more are location in the town center. The well-known cities of Galle and Unawatuna are 30-minute drives away, while the capital of Colombo is two hours by car. The main Bandaranaike International Airport is slightly farther. Tuk-tuks are a popular way to get around, and they're generally stationed at the front of the hotel. On-site parking is free.
Rooms
Spacious rooms and suites with appealing murals and air-conditioning
Rooms are spacious and largely contemporary, outfitted with dark wood and rattan furniture, marble floors with palm frond-patterned rugs, old-fashioned blue patterned bed runners and throw pillows, and quaint murals of local scenery above the beds -- think elephants or the beach. While most have furnished balconies, not all do, and most past guests agree it's worth ensuring a room with an outdoor space. Some units have ocean views. All feature air-conditioning, sitting areas, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and free Wi-Fi, while some also have safes, minibars, and coffee- and tea-making facilities. Sleek beige bathrooms have marble vanities, good-sized showers, an array of toiletries, bathrobes, and hairdryers. Meanwhile, Two Bedroom Family Suites are available, as are two-bedroom Grand Suites with outdoor hot tubs.
Features
Ocean-view pool, all-day restaurant serving local and international cuisine, and a spa
The golden-sand, palm-fringed beach is a popular gathering spot for guests, outfitted with umbrella-shaded loungers. Unfortunately, the sea is often rough and not suitable for swimming. However, the adjacent swimming pool offers an alternative. Overlooking the beach, the pool is well-sized and has cabanas and loungers, some submerged in water. A seasonal pool bar and kids’ pool are also on-site.
The all-day restaurant serves Sri Lankan and international dishes, consisting of buffet-style breakfasts and dinners, and a la carte lunches. A connected patisserie offers pastries, cakes, and fresh juices. Additionally, Sky Bar offers panoramic ocean views and cocktails from a fifth-floor balcony.
A spa is decorated with Sri Lankan-themed wall murals, and a range of treatments are on offer. A small marine-themed fitness center has older-looking cardio equipment and weights. The resort’s 50-seat mini-cinema is open 24/7, and there's a kids' play space that hosts indoor and outdoor activities. The Lavanga Water Sports Center offers a range of water-based activities for a fee. A souvenir shop and 250-person banquet space are available as well.
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Scene
Beachfront resort with stunning ocean views, but some dated and worn areas
The Lavanga Resort & Spa’s appeal is its lovely location along a golden-sand beach in southern Sri Lanka. It's a bit outside the tourist center of Hikkaduwa, which may be a downside for those looking to dine at its restaurants, though it affords a peaceful atmosphere. Mostly families come here, plus a good deal of couples, attracted by the many on-site features. Most guests tend to congregate around the ocean-view pool, but a kiddy area, spa, and fifth-floor bar are also utilized. While most furnishings are contemporary -- think lots of polished marble, modern wicker seating, and up-to-date technology -- some decor is on the dated side or showing wear. In particular, an older-looking gym, old-fashioned patterned couch upholstery and bed runners, and loud red carpet in the event space need a refresh. Nevertheless, this is a decent pick for the affordable price, but hotels such as Citrus Hikkaduwa offer a better value.
Location
Beachside resort, a five-minute drive from Hikkaduwa center
This property is located on a main road, a five-minute drive outside the center of Hikkaduwa. There are a few restaurants and bars in the immediate surrounds, but more are location in the town center. The well-known cities of Galle and Unawatuna are 30-minute drives away, while the capital of Colombo is two hours by car. The main Bandaranaike International Airport is slightly farther. Tuk-tuks are a popular way to get around, and they're generally stationed at the front of the hotel. On-site parking is free.
Rooms
Spacious rooms and suites with appealing murals and air-conditioning
Rooms are spacious and largely contemporary, outfitted with dark wood and rattan furniture, marble floors with palm frond-patterned rugs, old-fashioned blue patterned bed runners and throw pillows, and quaint murals of local scenery above the beds -- think elephants or the beach. While most have furnished balconies, not all do, and most past guests agree it's worth ensuring a room with an outdoor space. Some units have ocean views. All feature air-conditioning, sitting areas, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and free Wi-Fi, while some also have safes, minibars, and coffee- and tea-making facilities. Sleek beige bathrooms have marble vanities, good-sized showers, an array of toiletries, bathrobes, and hairdryers. Meanwhile, Two Bedroom Family Suites are available, as are two-bedroom Grand Suites with outdoor hot tubs.
Features
Ocean-view pool, all-day restaurant serving local and international cuisine, and a spa
The golden-sand, palm-fringed beach is a popular gathering spot for guests, outfitted with umbrella-shaded loungers. Unfortunately, the sea is often rough and not suitable for swimming. However, the adjacent swimming pool offers an alternative. Overlooking the beach, the pool is well-sized and has cabanas and loungers, some submerged in water. A seasonal pool bar and kids’ pool are also on-site.
The all-day restaurant serves Sri Lankan and international dishes, consisting of buffet-style breakfasts and dinners, and a la carte lunches. A connected patisserie offers pastries, cakes, and fresh juices. Additionally, Sky Bar offers panoramic ocean views and cocktails from a fifth-floor balcony.
A spa is decorated with Sri Lankan-themed wall murals, and a range of treatments are on offer. A small marine-themed fitness center has older-looking cardio equipment and weights. The resort’s 50-seat mini-cinema is open 24/7, and there's a kids' play space that hosts indoor and outdoor activities. The Lavanga Water Sports Center offers a range of water-based activities for a fee. A souvenir shop and 250-person banquet space are available as well.
Hotel & Amenities Photos
https://stage.oyster.com/sri-lanka/hotels/lavanga-resort-and-spa/photos/amenities/
Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Babysitting Services
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Basic Television
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Beach
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Children's Pool
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Internet
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Pool
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Smoking Rooms Available
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Spa
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Supervised Kids Activities
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