Dutugemunu Travel Guide
Mount Lavinia
Popular places to visit
Dehiwala Zoological Garden
Why not visit the animals who call Dehiwala Zoological Garden home during your trip to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Sri Lanka Air Force Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Sri Lanka Air Force Museum in Kandawala. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Traditional Puppet Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Traditional Puppet Art Museum during your travels in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.
Top hotels in Dutugemunu
Granbell Hotel Colombo
Breakfast was not good and staff was not trained well. Also guests need to learn table manners !!!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Shangri-La Colombo
Very well appointed hotel, comfortable rooms, good health facilities and spa, really nice breakfast, but the nicest thing was the staff... friendly, helpful, polite and engaging
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
The staff at this hotel are exceptional; I've never encountered such helpful service during my travels through over 30 countries. They go above and beyond to assist. When I booked a car and the driver was delayed, the staff quickly ordered another one through their phone and guided the driver exactly ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Marino Beach Colombo
Great pool. Shame that right opposite was a non-stop building work. Very noisy drilling all the time.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Taj Samudra
Outstanding
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Galle Face Hotel
The location and historic charm are amazing! Having breakfast or dinner whilst right beside the ocean is a rare opportunity in the middle of a Capital city. The rooms are a little dated and hotel could do with a birthday.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dutugemunu
Kohuwala
Kohuwala might not have many top sights, but Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Mount Lavinia Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Katukurunduwatta
While there might not be top attractions in Katukurunduwatta, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Lavinia Beach and Dehiwala Zoological Garden.
