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Best hotels & accommodations in Mirissa
8.3
Excellent
362 reviews
Weligama Bay Resort
"we arrived at the hotel after a long sri lanka tour and we were so relaxed once we realized we arrived one of the treasury boxes of sri lanka. we were welcomed with a refreshing fresh juice drink that was lifesaving after our tiring way from kandy to the hotel.
our room was very comfortable, clean with nice colonial design. we just simply loved it. it was great that the hotel offers free dvd for watching in case you decide to stay in.
they also serve a buffet dinner for a very reasonable price with a great variety of food and their a la carte menu includes a wide selection of meals.
the beach in this is really beautiful and quite long, it is perfect for walking or running.
in case you would struggle with the transportation i advise to use the service of the hotel as they can arrange for you good drivers with good cars. the paid price is definitely worth it."Show more
8.6
Excellent
91 reviews
W15 Weligama
"It was just a short 4D3N at Weligama but it was one of the best place i've visited after being to so many countries. It was an unforgettable experience for us in Sri Lanka, and of course, the main reason is because of W15.
All the staff are so friendly and responsive, the place is so clean n relaxing, people around are so helpful n polite. The staff's hospitality is excellent and not forgetting the delicious food served by the restaurant!"Show more
9.3
Exceptional
130 reviews
Sri Sharavi Beach Villas and Spa
"Really was one of the best getaways I have had in Sri Lanka.
The property consists of four 3 bedroom villas.
I booked a garden suite which was very tastefully decorated as is the
rest of the villa. Even though another room in the same villa was occupied I had the
feeling of having the whole villa to my self. All my needs were met.
Great room, great bathroom, kitchenette, magnificent 40+ meter pool.
The location is close to the busy Mirissa strip, but completely isolated from it so
there is no hustle and bustle. Its very quiet and very private.
The staff attentive and they do not try to over serve. They respect your privacy.
I will definitely return."Show more
9.2
Exceptional
180 reviews
IMAGINE Villa Hotel
"My mum and I stayed here for 3 nights and really, really did not want to leave. Everything little was perfect here; in years of travelling across the world, I've never found such a perfect hotel.
Room: Big and airy with a huge bathroom. All the little touches were on hand (water, robes, safe etc.) and it was spotlessly clean. Beds were super comfortable and the balcony with sweeping sea views and lazy chairs for reading was perfect.
Amenities: A big swimming pool with comfy loungers, metres from a private beach. A bar with a good list of cocktails, wine and beer. We booked massages through the hotel and it was the best massage I've ever had (and I've had a lot). Don't leave without having one.
Food: The 4 course dinner we had on the first night (to a backdrop of crashing waves and swaying palm trees) made us want to move in. Breakfast the next day solidified the idea.
Staff: Always there when you wanted them, never there when you didn't. Everyone was helpful and friendly. Marnix's friendliness made us feel like we were happily welcome in someone's home.
We ventured in to Mirissa once (5 mins away by tuk tuk)...next time we won't bother. Next time we go to Sri Lanka we're checking in here and not moving."Show more
8.5
Excellent
101 reviews
CASA Colombo Collection Mirissa
"This is one of the most fantastic hotel I had stayed in Sri Lanka. The seaview for the room is nice. The location is about 3km away from main beach of Mirissa but provide more privacy. The food in the hotel are the best I found in Mirissa. The staffs of hotel are all very nice. The room has all the facilities more than my needed. Really perfect for couple!"Show more
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9.1
Exceptional
83 reviews
Lantern Boutique Hotel
"The hotel is almost 2-3km away from the Mirissa main beach, peaceful, quite and also easy access to the main street of Mirissa( if you have a driver, or its is easy to get a tuktuk)
We was surprised when we walked into this place, very close to the beach and there were no reception area but a big open kitchen with a very friendly (and yet handsome) chef!
We took the Ocean Suite which was very spacious and well furnitured. The welcome fruit basket is also well prepared.
We tried the dinner ( the offer a buffet BBQ dinner at that night) but we decide to try something different, so we ordered 2crabs, on in chill and one not spicy(as my friend could not take spicy), which was soooooo good(the best I have ever had during my trip in Sri Lanka, I would say it can beat the Ministry of Crab in Colombo only that the later one has bigger crabs)
The next day we order a seafood hotpot and a surf and turf( which we tried again the day after) was all very well seasoned and cooked. Normally the chef would talk to us to understand what we expecting and adjusted his receipt a bit, very customized dining experience.
I would suggest that if you stay here (which you should) than you should have all your meals here and try different dishes, it would not disappoint you (we went out to the main beach for dinner one night, and I would say the food on the beach is nothing good nor special)
Would like very much to recommend this place and maybe come back again with friends and family one day."Show more
8.1
Excellent
213 reviews
Number ONE Mirissa Hotel
"No1 Mirissa is a new, stylish and upmarket boutique hotel/guest house perched on the rocks at the end of Marissa Beach. The location is fantastic with lovely views along the palm trees and down to the surfers in the water. We stayed there after moving on early from the very disappointing Talalla Retreat.
The design of the rooms is comfortable and elegant, with lots of billowing white fabric, nice shower rooms and hand made beds. Very comfortable.
The food in the restaurant is tasty, well cooked and remarkably reasonably priced; breakfast is great and the coffee (Nespresso to order) is by far the best we had in coffee-ruining Sri Lanka!
However, the standout feature of the place is the customer service and drive to get things right. The owner Scott and manager Su are a constant presence in the background, unobtrusively anticipating and attending every guest need. They are friendly and approachable, full of both useful information and enjoyable conversation. The other front of house staff are a little inexperienced, as we found with many of Sri Lanka's resorts, but invariably charming, friendly and really keen to make a guest welcome.
To finish icing this lovely cake, No1 could make access to the beach more convenient, add a little more privacy across the balconies and perhaps provide sofas in the rooms to allow sitting in the air-conned coolness during the midday heat. A couple of small things like cotton robes and coffee in the bedrooms would sugar the cherry on top.
As it stands No1, while by no means cheap, is a wonderfully relaxed, luxurious and friendly place to spend a few days; we highly recommend it as the best place we enjoyed in a month in Sri Lanka, and really wish we'd had more than 2 nights there."Show more
8.7
Excellent
89 reviews
Twenty-Two Weligambay
"Location - Twenty Two is roughly a 30 sec walk from the beach.
Bang in the centre of Weligama. Perfect location to visit Mirissa and Galle.
Rooms - Amazing ocean facing rooms !
Since tourism has taken a hit, some of the premium rooms were available at lesser prices. We took a chance and had a magnificent room booked.
Spacious, balcony, overlooking the pool and the ocean.
Service - Par excellence !
As Indians, we were treated with the utmost respect and highest levels of hospitality.
Food - In 2 nights, we had 2 breakfasts and 1 dinner.
Great sea-food and local cuisines were served.
We had an unforgettable experience to say the least !
Tip - The staff had suggested a restaurant by the name of W15 within walking distance from the hotel.
It was one of the best restaurants I have been to ( location, ambiance, Bar, Decor, Food, Pool, Garden and on the beach !!)"Show more
8.2
Excellent
43 reviews
Paradise Beach Club
"Excellent location just next to Mirissa beach, wich is by the way a very nice beach with few restaurant and bars. The room was really quiet and big, beds were confortable and the bathroom well equiped. Food in the buffet was good and changing every day. Big pool, friendly staff, excellent hotel.
Wifi is not widely available. Only public area are well covered. Our shower cabin was leeking and there the whole toilet was wet after a shower, and compared to other hotels in Sri Lanka the price are a bit too high in our opinion.
Anyway, excellent hotel!"Show more
8.8
Excellent
73 reviews
Eraeliya Villas and Gardens
"The best hotel in Sri Lanka during my trip. Maybe the best one i have ever stayed. The staffs are very friendly. THe manager is a very very nice guy. The room is wonderful. The decoration is amazing. The breakfast is delicous...everything is so so good. We will come back again for sure!"Show more
8.8
Excellent
50 reviews
Ubuntu Boutique Hotel by Lantern
"If you're looking for a calm&peaceful place in Southern Sri Lanka, this is a perfect place for you. This luxurious hotel only has 8 rooms and its neighbor hotels are all boutique hotels running by a same company. Our room was spacious and clean, and the view was great as well. They have restaurant&bar, spa (with an experienced massage therapist) , and a cute little pool you can enjoy during your stay."Show more
7.9
Very good
57 reviews
Randiya Sea View Hotel
"Great hotel, very clean, large room with windows that brighten the room. Bathroom is large and very nice. Bed was large and had a firmer matress. Hotel equipped with Hot and cold showers, mini fridge, pool, and good air con. hotel staff was helpful, and very polite. breakfast was basic, but plentiful. The location of the hotel was fantastic especially for families. The hotels location is across the road from mirissa beach right at the opening of the beach. Takes Less Than 30 seconds walk to be on the beach. The bonus to be across the street is mirissa beach has large parties and staying right on the beach would make for a bad sleep. The only downside of the hotel is the wifi is slower. We found it worked better in the mornings for booking other hotels. The hotel also arranged a driver for our next stop. Would definitely stay here again."Show more
8.2
Excellent
140 reviews
Mirissa Hills Luxury Villa Collection
"This is a really quiet and nice place to stay.It locates in the jungle.The room is so great,the water was strong and warm enough.Two pools.SUCH A GREAT PLACE TOO STAY!The air is so nice up in the mountain.From here to mirissa beach costs 250 Rupees,but the Tuk Tuk drivers always want to charge at least 400 Rupees. Definitely need to bargain with them.Anyways, Lots of wild peacocks and monkeys.People who work there were really nice.They have two friendly dogs.So cute! Best view in Sri Lanka!"Show more
8.5
Excellent
449 reviews
Handagedara Resort
"During our vacation through Sri Lanka, we opted for one night in Mirissa and Handagedara Resort, as we stopped in the area to go whale-watching. Our previous hotels were fine, but lacking in some of the finer touches, but when we arrived here, we found ourselves at a first-class establishment, with the details taken care of with a professional touch. Greeted warmly by the hotel owner, we were taken to our awaiting room, which in the hot Sri Lanka climate was cooled for our arrival with the A/C. The room was tastefully decorated and while a bit noisy (due to construction of a swimming pool), it was a welcome respite. The beach is just a three minute walk away and Handagedara employs a standout cook-we had lunch and dinner and all four dishes we tried were among the best we had on our vacation, which is saying a lot in a place where every meal was enjoyable. The last thing to say-Handagedara was a great bargain, the cheapest place we stayed in Sri Lanka while the service, decor, and professionalism combined for the best quality on our trip (and we didn't have any bad experiences with hotels in the country)."Show more
9.3
Exceptional
85 reviews
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
"During my time in Sri Lanka I found the country beautiful and the people friendly, but perhaps with truly high-end properties still in short-supply service has generally fallen short of what I'd expect from say Bali or Tokyo. Having said that, the Marriott was the exception - while I found the pool area a bit crowded and had some other minor issues, the hotel's staff were beyond reproach. I had a particularly fond impression of Mr. Sandeep, the Executive Chef at Weligama Kitchen.
On a related note, the food was also a highlight of our stay, we later visited Ministry of Crab in Colombo, lauded as one of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, and while the crabs were stellar, the other offerings were possibly edged by what I had sampled at Weligama Kitchen."Show more
8.1
Excellent
77 reviews
Serenity Resort
"- It was a pleasant stay at this resort. I will definitely come back here again & it's highly recommended to whoever who is going to Mirissa.
- Location is strategic, the beach is just across the road and there are many restaurants nearby the resort
- The host is very flexible in the sense that he allows us to have late checkout without any surcharge. This is really a plus point."Show more
7.5
Very good
112 reviews
Hotel Brizo Weligama
"Brizo is a luxury hotel within a very short walk of Weligama town and beach. We had a warm reception with the clerks tending to our bags. Our room was luxurious and well decorated with all the amenities we needed. Secure storage, AC, separate shower/ toilet, balcony spanning two walls (floor to ceiling windows), extremely comfortable bedding and cushioning throughout. The TV could have been bigger given the size of the room.
The restaurant on the 3rd floor served great breakfast (continental or Sri Lankan) and have a stunning menu with a variety of dishes to choose from. There are daily special set menus which are great value for money. One thing to be aware of is the added tax which is not mentioned on the menu or any easily readable place. It is a hefty 20% or so and added to the service charge of 10% you will be racking up nearly a third extra in tax and charges. This did catch us off guard a little when calculating our bill at the end of the stay (we had everything added to our room without caring much for the total of each meal on the separate occasions we dined here).
Other services include laundry, tour guides, surfing lessons and a whole host of other services all handily listed in a welcome pack.
We were fortunate in finding this place in the off season so we managed to get this room at a fraction of the peak price and for what we paid we were extremely over the moon which is why we were happy to overlook the additional taxes and charges for the restaurant. In fact we returned to this restaurant once more when staying in nearby Mirissa to try the dishes on the menu we had previously not tried as the food was really good (and received a discount!)."Show more
8.5
Excellent
93 reviews
Hotel Vacanza - Mirissa
"its nice small hotel owned and manged by srilankan family. mirissa beach is with in 1 minute walk. we had a nice sri lankan and European combined breakfast as per our request and was very delicious. owners and management are very helpful and would make sure you will have your holiday in style. Mirissa beach is very nice , you can do lot of water activities in day time and night there are lot of beach restaurants where you can chill out. it was a very pleasant stay in hotel vacanza and can recommend this hotel for a family with kids , you have bigger rooms with all facilities."Show more
6.9
Good
138 reviews
Ekho Weligama
"We stayed here for a few nights while finding a longer term place to stay, the rooms are large and spacious as are the bathrooms. They are modern, clean and comfortable. The restaurant is very reasonably priced and you get a lot of food for breakfast so it's worth getting breakfast included. The staff are sweet and helpful. This is Sri Lanka so don't expect perfect service as it's an island used to a slower pace of life. If you're happy to go with the slow flow you'll enjoy your trip to this beautiful country more. If you expect it to be efficient and fast like the west then you'll be disappointed. I thought this place was great value for what it is and often come here to eat. The Sri Lankan food is what they do best, I've never tried the western food apart from breakfast so can't advise on that."Show more
8.4
Excellent
32 reviews
Weligama Ocean Breeze Hotel
"First we came here for couple days. Now we've been here for a week and not hurry to leave yet. Hotel is right next to the beach which is great place to learn surfing. The hotel itself is quite new with simple clean rooms with air-con (if you want to pay little extra). Customer service is excellent which makes you feel safe and comfortable. Hotel has also new swimming pool which is good place to relax after surf day. Breakfast is also good. We highly recommend this hotel if you are looking for a relaxing and quite cheap place to stay in Weligama."Show more
8.2
Excellent
21 reviews
Somerset Mirissa
"The location is perfect - 2 min walk to the beach,turtle bay,coconut hill,a few dissent restaurants nearby , scooter rental near by .
The hotel - we searched a-lot for a good hotel in mirissa beach and we found this one, the price is a bit too expensive but the other hotels were just bad. The hotel is new and beautiful, clean, the rooms are nice and clean and have a great shower.
Love the pool and the view!
Breakfast - is ok to start the day especially with no good breakfast restaurants in the area.
Staff- amazing and helpful, upgraded us to a better room.
Overall, I’ll come back for sure"Show more
8.5
Excellent
107 reviews
Esprit Dici Hotel
"Superb breakfast - best we've had in srilanka.
Simple, family run hotel with wonderful staff, an excellent pool and a great range of books to read/swap. We have a top room with excellent AC and a ceiling fan and a balcony that looks over palm trees out to the ocean.
Easy walk to the beach and we love that all the beach cafes have free loungers - great beach.
The only downside is the water pressure and sometimes loss of hot water but it was such an easy, relaxed stay we returned for a further 3 days after visiting Galle.
Mirissa ( and Esprit Dici) have been one of our fav places in Sri Lanka - relaxed easy beach vibe with a great spa (secret root) a short walk down the road"Show more
8.5
Excellent
176 reviews
Latheena Resort
"The stay at Latheena was fantastic. It was our first night in Sri Lanka (as well as first time in the country) and we weren't quite sure what to expect. Looking in retrospective, the room was actually the biggest we've stayed during out 11 days travel in the country; also very neat and clean. The beach is awesome - being in Weligama as opposed to Mirissa means you have a paradise to yourself without many tourists or even people around. They let us take the surf boards for free which was great! Travel to Mirissa by tuc tuc is a mere 5 mins away - there you'll find most of the tourists and beach restaurants.
We had read great reviews about the food at Latheena and that was the only aspect of the stay that let us down. The menu is pretty much for tourists that don't want to leave their comfort zone and we were disappointed there weren't many Sri Lankan choices. Apart from lunch/dinner we had pancakes for breakfast which were incredible, though.
We learned later that sometimes simply asking does the trick - especially for breakfast - as it takes time to prepare.
Overall 5/5, thoroughly recommended."Show more
8.7
Excellent
30 reviews
We Escape
"Nice room, comfy bed, amazing hot shower. Great pool. Just Sri Lanka, in general ,is a bit expensive"
7.4
Very good
41 reviews
Sea Star
"Loved our stay at Sea Star and Mirissa. The room was spacious and the view was incredible, spotting turtles below in the water.
Great place to snorkel out the front, but visibility was poor when we went.
The room was good but the ac and tv didnt work when we got there. The staff quickly and efficiently made sure everything worked before they let us settle in.
A great place to base yourselves while in Mirissa."Show more
9.2
Exceptional
301 reviews
Peacock Villa
"Probably one of the best places we've stayed in Sri Lanka and this is our 2nd trip. A 5 minute walk from the main road and beach but this didn't affect our enjoyment of the beach. A very clean,well maintained property in a peaceful spot with the rear overlooking very green and lush agricultural land. Owner and sons very much hands on and are very pleasant with a good standard of English. Clearly care about their customers and business. Would highly recommend if staying in Mirissa."Show more
9.1
Exceptional
11 reviews
D Canal House
"We absolutely loved D Canal. The house is beautifully appointed and set in stunning tropical gardens. There are regular visits from wildlife including peacocks, monkeys, mongoose and kingfishers. Breakfast is fabulous and the free tuk tuk transfers to the main road is a great touch. We had such a relaxing stay at D Canal. I could move in! Would highly recommend to other travellers."Show more
8.6
Excellent
30 reviews
Sira's Chalets
"We spent two nights here and moved out earlier mainly due to the juice bar next door playing really loud music late at night. The staff was lovely, breakfast great but the room (superior chalet) was very small and felt quiet outdated. Great location right on Mirissa beach and free rent of body boards "Show more
8.8
Excellent
17 reviews
Lemazone Inn
"We were very happy by our choice of Lemazone, Inn as the place to spend two nights during our visit to Sri Lanka. The accommodation is barely 50 m from the beach and next to the most popular hanging out place, Zephyr. The rooms are decently sized, clean and the bathroom has a separate zone for the shower (this was missing at one of the places we stayed). Air conditioning is effective, though the wifi is sometimes patchy, perhaps caused by problems at service provider's end as my iPhone had the same Dialog 3G connection and both the phone and the accommodation connection used to suffer speed problems at the same time. They provide beach towels too. Choice of Sri Lankan dishes, eggs and waffles in breakfast. The staff are attentive, though they could do with a more structured welcome routine upon arrival. The landlady Mrs Ramani is a friendly and helpful person"Show more
Cheapest hotels in Mirissa
9.2
Exceptional
2 reviews
Sanda Hiru Guest
"This is a great place, where the owners will make you feel like a family member. I had been traveling for quite a while when I arrived there and I had asked many not-so-sommon requests. The guys did all for me with a smile on their face. At the beginning they told me that I could not stay in the room that I booked (6people room) and they put me in this huge 8 people dorm just above the restaurant but in the end I preferred it it is an open space and mosquito net will ensure you a good sleep. After freezing winter nights in Europe with cryotherapy every time when you leave home. That was a nice change to sleep in such open space. The facilities are basic with bamboo like shower, but who needs more on a beach. They have a restaurant which is a nice add-on. On my booking it said I had a breakfast included but in the end I paid for it which was still not much.
It is not near to the famous Mirissa beach (maybe 15 mins walking), but properties over there are much more pricy."Show more
8
Excellent
15 reviews
Sun Bird Eco Guest Mirissa
"We don’t usually bother to write reviews, but felt compelled to for Sun Bird Eco Guest House.
This is a new, cozy guesthouse situated a 5 minute walk from the hustle bustle of Mirissa Beach in a tranquil garden setting.
It’s run by Sarath and his delightful family who go above and beyond to ensure your stay is as easy and relaxing as possible. The rooms are a great size with a very clean communal bathroom/shower area. The home cooked food is amazing, particularly the breakfast however for a real highlight you must try the dinner – which was some of the best food we ate in all of Sri Lanka. We stayed 4 nights & felt right at home!"Show more
7.2
Very good
48 reviews
Nature Inn
"This place is so nice, it makes me want to go back to Mirissa just to stay there again.
I stayed in the Villa, which is spaceous for a single traveller. The bathroom has all it needs, the floor looks normal grey when it is dry, but gets mesmerizing colours when it gets wet, which it does frequently of course! The villa has a nice porch towards the open garden. During my one week stay, I saw two types of monkeys, a peacock, a one meter long lizard, a few squirrels and the house cats walking about the place as if it's the most natrual thing in the world. Well, it probably is. Also the whole crowd of neighbourhood dogs came roaming through once, but they didn't do anything, just got in one side and out on the other.
Pradeep is an excellent host, always friendly and there to help. The same applies to his wife who is also a good cook. I recommend to try the meals they offer, you can get very good Sri Lankan food there. Also Pradeep has a tuktuk and charges fair prices for his services. A trustworthy host, I would book all tours through him.
Location of the place is good, as it is away from the street. No traffic noise, or babbling passer-byers will keep you up at night. Of course that also means you need to walk a few minutes to get to the beach, depending on walking speed you can be there in less than 10 minutes. There is enough light to find your way at night, and contrary to previous posts, I didn't find the dogs in the streets unfriendly. They are quite chilled and passive.
Being a natural place, ants and mosquitoes are not far of course. But the house is properly built so if you don't leave food open, you should not have trouble, and the beds have mosquito nets, so nothing prevents a good night's sleep.
You should not go there for the WiFi. It's definitely not WiFi Inn. In the villa, I didn't get any signal and as Pradeep said, it was month end and the daytime gigabytes may have been used up anyways (sri lankan volume limits on internet connections...) However"Show more
9.7
Exceptional
3 reviews
Kavirose Holiday Home
"Thanks very much to the owner and his wife for all their hospitality, friendliness and help. Also tasty dinners, first class service! Room was clean, big and comfy as well as whole house. Wee terrace outside you could chat with other co- guests, if you wished to
All area is so beautiful and renting a motorbike or getting around with tuk tuk, not a problem.
We only booked 2 nights and stayed 5 in the end. It was really all beautiful. Thanks again for all! Will always recommend."Show more
8.8
Excellent
6 reviews
Ajith Rest
"About a 20min walk from main railway station and main bus station and town centre slightly off the beaten track but nice clean rooms and bathroom. Mosquito net provided but no a/c so the room can get very hot even with the fan on full. A bit hard to find as there is no sign on the outside so I had to ask around the neighbours. Friendly hosts with a nice little dog. Handy to local bus stop (5min walk) to take the bus to Mirissa - buses run from 5am and pass by every 15mins or so. Great place to stay as cheaper than in Mirissa but easily accessible."Show more
6.9
Good
7 reviews
THE CLASSIC-Hostel-apartment-Standard Room
"I stayed in the one bedroomed apartment for two days. This is more of a homestay than hotel, though you have a separate private apartment. The family that owns the apartment were brilliant. The value for money excellent and the apartment perfect fro my needs."Show more
9.2
Exceptional
7 reviews
Rusara Guest Home
"This guesthouse is owned by a nice local family. I originally booked for 2 nights but ended up to stay for 9 nights. The room is simple yet very clean. There is also shared kitchen where we can prep simple meals. You can even ask Kumudu to cook for your meals as well. She is very good cook. I tried her breakfast($2.5) and dinner($3.5)a few times while I was staying. All food was delicious.
As for the location this guesthouse is located on the right side of Weligama bay, although there is a beach right in front if you want to surf to catch decent waves you better to go near Marriot hotel. I rented a bicycle to get there (5min).
You can also go to Turtle bay where you can do snorkeling. (It took about 15min by bicycle.)
I also enjoyed the massage which Chaminda(owner) recommended me. The place is called Heaven Edge Spa. She is a certified therapist who gives you professional Ayurvedic massage.
Overall I had a great experience here."Show more
6.2
Good
4 reviews
Desitha Family House
"The stay would be good if they didn't push me more than five time selling a whale watching tour in one day. Sri Lanka men should really manage themselves to not harass single foreign female traverlers. Keep hitting on them or asking private questions is NOT ACCEPTABLE! If you want to make a business successful, learn the manners! "Show more
7.5
Very good
2 reviews
Weligama White House
"Stayed here for 2 nights, just enjoying the nearby beach. The staff was very friendly, the food served was very delicious. The staff was very helpful to us, it was raining when we had to leave to the next place, and they drove us in their tuktuk to Mirissa for a very reasonable price, we had a lot of trouble finding the place, but the driver was trying really hard to ask locals and tried to call some people that maybe knew where the place was hidden. We finally found it! Thank you so much for the nights we spend at your very lovely place!"Show more
9.7
Exceptional
6 reviews
Ancient Mural
"Very good familly they can provide you with everything you need (snorkeling stuff, trips, advices). Clean hotel with beautiful interior. Everything is very colorful and nice. There is also a library full of books. They cook very good breakfast. ::)"Show more
9.3
Exceptional
4 reviews
Damith Tourist Inn
"Quiet location with lovely gardens, and although not very near the beach (about 4 kilometers away) it is on a regular bus route to and from the beach, and Damith (the owner) has a tuk tuk and was very obliging about running around when needed. This is a very clean house with efficient air con and fans, brand new bathrooms and comfortable beds. Not luxurious, but with everything needed for a pleasant stay. Damith and his wife are exceptionally kind and helpful and although they don't speak much English they made us very welcome, provided coffee and snacks whenever we wanted and excellent food. I would definitely recommend very highly."Show more
8.6
Excellent
5 reviews
White House Hotel Mirissa
"the location in Mirissa is excellent. Far enough off the main road that you don't get road noise, and a short walk from the No.1 Roti Shop. The facilities are fine, you get what you pay for. The host came by with some of her fresh mangoes for breakfast on the day of our departure which was lovely. "Show more
8.9
Excellent
35 reviews
MY Hostels Mirissa
"The room was clean and spacious. It is located between the beach and the main road (bus stop). Hostel owner arranged my whale watching tour, dinner and breakfast. I love the Kottu roti that they got for me for dinner. He also suggested the snake farm tour (very interesting) which I went to instead of the Traditional fishermen. There was no wifi in the room so I went to the common area to surf the net. It was fine though because I got a chance to talk with fellow travellers and the owner is always there to answer questions and give info. Staff are very accomodating. Best place I stayed in Sri Lanka during my trip."Show more
8
Excellent
42 reviews
Surf Bay Resort
"Me and my mother reserved this place for two nights and end up staying there for six nights, till the end of our travel in Sri Lanka.
For us, Weligama was a starting point for all points of interest in the south and west of Sri Lanka and it was actually this place that we didn't want to leave...
Our stay here was the best one we experienced in that country hands down. Room is very beautiful and clean, with a very cozy bed and AC. House and its surroundings are very beautiful and peaceful. Location is very good, you can get to the beach in 2 minutes using a shortcut. We think Weligama is a very good place, very peaceful with all facilities that you need. Catch a bus on the street in front of the house and you are in Mirissa in 5 minutes or on your way to Galle.
People working there are exceptional, Jagath and Garvin were the best hosts. There is no such guidebook that can teach you about the country so much than people living there can. Every day they taught us new things about Sri Lanka. Every day different, delicious and plentiful breakfast. We will never forget their brekfasts, we were even invited to took part in preparing them, leaning about preparation of Sri Lankan food. And Jagath knows so much about the plants and their uses, we really appreciated that as we are very interested in that. And we were even invited to come to his daughters kindergartens concert, meeting his lovely family. It was so nice to see so many Sri Lankan kids dancing and singing. That was an experience we will never forget.
I wanted to try surfing and the place they recommended (Ama Surf School) was very good and I also got to borrow a surfing shirt as I didn't have one. They also organised a whale watching for us.
When we left we really felt like we are leaving our second home. I would really recommend this place to anyone!"Show more
6.2
Good
9 reviews
Yasuri Hotel
"We booked and prepaid almost 2 weeks. The management quite grumpy and doesn't speak in English.
That place is not a hotel ! Only an extended family house in terrible way. The stairs to upstairs more than life-threatening. The breakfast is poor the services is unprofessional.
for example. There is not enough glass, incredibly overused the towels. Wet and moldy walls and smells of the room. They're try save the money to turn off the fan. The guests only a moneybag and need to pay quite well. The managment does not like people and quite will be angry to such a fundamental requiment, -Please be turn on ventilator .
The room service is more than joke. At breakfast missing many stuff, the portions is janother bed joke, and while the guy will return back your only one fried egg will be totally cool. For morning your glass will be deapear on the table and if you want another glass you have to go down almost 4 floor and return back. The breakfast so poor so you will stay hungry. So it was an horrible experience, because you have to know we been not at first time in Sri Lanka.
The price is incredible high for this kind place, they can't say it is an "Hotel", we left and moved stay only 3 days instead the prepaid two weeks, and Thank God not far only 2 km away we find a real holiday resort with private ocean's coast, with pool, with perfect breakfast and services for same price!!!!
Avoid this place quite far !!!"Show more
7.9
Very good
12 reviews
Isindu Skylodge
"The staff is so friendly and kind. Also he is talkative and tell me many things about Sri Lanka. A nice experience "
8.5
Excellent
176 reviews
Latheena Resort
"The stay at Latheena was fantastic. It was our first night in Sri Lanka (as well as first time in the country) and we weren't quite sure what to expect. Looking in retrospective, the room was actually the biggest we've stayed during out 11 days travel in the country; also very neat and clean. The beach is awesome - being in Weligama as opposed to Mirissa means you have a paradise to yourself without many tourists or even people around. They let us take the surf boards for free which was great! Travel to Mirissa by tuc tuc is a mere 5 mins away - there you'll find most of the tourists and beach restaurants.
We had read great reviews about the food at Latheena and that was the only aspect of the stay that let us down. The menu is pretty much for tourists that don't want to leave their comfort zone and we were disappointed there weren't many Sri Lankan choices. Apart from lunch/dinner we had pancakes for breakfast which were incredible, though.
We learned later that sometimes simply asking does the trick - especially for breakfast - as it takes time to prepare.
Overall 5/5, thoroughly recommended."Show more
7.2
Very good
3 reviews
Siri medura surf yoga meditation guesthouse and hostel
"I loved being in Midigama but this is a little far away from the beach and the main street where the food is so at night its a little difficult. The staff are nice but it wasn't the most clean, average facilities. There is a charm and nice yoga atmosphere though so if you're looking to get away from the noise its quite nice. Wifi is only available in the front room."Show more
8.6
Excellent
14 reviews
Senith Guest House Mirissa
"Pros: Quiet location away from the street, great value for money, breakfast included, comfortable bed, mosquito net, large bathroom and a very friendly host. They let us borrow utensils so we could buy fruit and food and eat at the beach.
Cons: Minor issues only. Wi-Fi was spotty, but that may have been because of a storm. We would have liked a Sri Lankan breakfast instead of Western. Also, the walk to the beach is 5-10 minutes which may be too far for some people. Our room had a vent above the door which did not have a screen. Only a few insects entered our room."Show more
9.3
Exceptional
17 reviews
The Bay House Weligama Sri Lanka
"Room is ok. We had and extra bathroom outside, but it was private. Really close to the beach, near Marriott Hotel. Great for surfing.
The breakfast was the best ever in Sri Lanka"Show more
9.1
Exceptional
43 reviews
JJs Hostel Mirissa
"We stayes for 3 nights in a private air con double and it was absolute bliss. The room was immaculate, large and comfortable and exceeded our every expectation.
JJ's is run by an Australian and the welcome map and extensive infomration he can provide will make your stay, it is above and beyond anything we recieved anywhere in Sri Lanka.
The breakfast is made fresh to order and was absolutely delish.
A perfect base to explore Mirissa or to just relax in the lovely court yard.
Dont look any further book here now!"Show more
8.9
Excellent
4 reviews
Sanasa Guest House
"Everything were very good. Nice location near the bus stop and about 5-10min to the perfect Mirissa beach. There is a place for exchange money on the first floor. The room was clean and nice too, but if you take a room with a/c it will be buch more comfortable. The stuff are very friendly and welcoming and the hostess is just awesome women!!! She was so kind, friendly and helpful to us. We had some really difficult situations in our trip (not connected with accomodation)and she always helped to solve it. Thank you one more time!"Show more
8.8
Excellent
2 reviews
Surfing Wombats
"Really nice room (No.5), excellent food in the reastaurant, 2 mins walk to the beach. I’d definitely book aircon though, my friends were suffering without it and one day I will return, if only I remain cool enough!"Show more
8.6
Excellent
17 reviews
Molly's House (Mirissa)
"VERY comfortable bed and the nicest homestay room we've had in Sri Lanka. Spacious, clean and quiet. Views of elephants and monkeys right from the front balcony. Extremely friendly family that will make you feel at home and make you great food as well! Very close to the park. Highly recommend! "Show more
9
Excellent
5 reviews
Shasee Rest-Mirissa
"Stayed four nights here and were absolutely happy with everything! Clean room with big bed and clean bathroom. Mosquito net over the bead and good fan! 300 meters to Mirissa Beach! Best thing about the stay was the family who owns the place. Very nice couple who went above and beyond to make our stay amazing! Cooked local breakfast and if you asked for it the day before even dinner (which was the best local dinner we’ve had yet, rice with a variety of different small additions in bowls next to it)! Would definitely go here again to get a quiet calm place to enjoy the night"Show more
8.7
Excellent
74 reviews
Minara Guest House
"It is really a pleasure to stay at Minara Guest House. We've been there for five nights and would have stayed longer if we could.
A little outside of Mirissa (nice and quiet garden) but not too far to walk to "city center" and main beach (TukTuks will charge 100-200 LKR).
The breakfast was the best we've had in Sri Lanka (every morning ceylon tea and different food, e.g. Egg Hoppers, various fruits, Jaffles, Roti, etc.).
The rooms are quite big with clean and nice shower/toilets. Every room has a fan, mosquito-nets and a balcony/terrace in front of it where your breakfast will be served.
Also you can book different tours or do your laundry right there. Everyone of the family is very very helpful!
Right on the opposite of the entrance is a small way to a nice and quiet beach where lots of oldschool fishing boats will land. Also you can see big turtles swimming in the water at this beach.
Last but not least we want to thank the cutest and nicest grandpa and the whole family for the great time we had staying at Minara Guest House!"Show more
8.7
Excellent
28 reviews
Hostel First Mirissa
"We enjoyed our stay in hostel first in Mirissa a lot! We booked 10 nights to have a base in Mirissa and explore the surrounding areas from there and we didn’t regret it!
The hostel is driven by super nice young people who are always there to help and most importantly to keep the travelers together and entertained. There is something going on every day, either sunset and cocktails on the beach, movie night or bbq. The guys are doing a great job!
We spend the Christmas Eve in the hostel. Also here the hosts ensured get together for all travelers with a special Christmas BBQ and drinks.
The location is just perfect if you want to stay close to beach and be not far away from city center and all local shops. Good surf spots are nearby and a beautiful beach as well!
Thank you guys for making our stay perfect! We wish you good luck with developing the hostel, opening the new juice and breakfast bar and hope to see the outcomes one day :-)"Show more
4-star hotels in Mirissa
8.3
Excellent
362 reviews
Weligama Bay Resort
"we arrived at the hotel after a long sri lanka tour and we were so relaxed once we realized we arrived one of the treasury boxes of sri lanka. we were welcomed with a refreshing fresh juice drink that was lifesaving after our tiring way from kandy to the hotel.
our room was very comfortable, clean with nice colonial design. we just simply loved it. it was great that the hotel offers free dvd for watching in case you decide to stay in.
they also serve a buffet dinner for a very reasonable price with a great variety of food and their a la carte menu includes a wide selection of meals.
the beach in this is really beautiful and quite long, it is perfect for walking or running.
in case you would struggle with the transportation i advise to use the service of the hotel as they can arrange for you good drivers with good cars. the paid price is definitely worth it."Show more
8.6
Excellent
91 reviews
W15 Weligama
"It was just a short 4D3N at Weligama but it was one of the best place i've visited after being to so many countries. It was an unforgettable experience for us in Sri Lanka, and of course, the main reason is because of W15.
All the staff are so friendly and responsive, the place is so clean n relaxing, people around are so helpful n polite. The staff's hospitality is excellent and not forgetting the delicious food served by the restaurant!"Show more
9.2
Exceptional
180 reviews
IMAGINE Villa Hotel
"My mum and I stayed here for 3 nights and really, really did not want to leave. Everything little was perfect here; in years of travelling across the world, I've never found such a perfect hotel.
Room: Big and airy with a huge bathroom. All the little touches were on hand (water, robes, safe etc.) and it was spotlessly clean. Beds were super comfortable and the balcony with sweeping sea views and lazy chairs for reading was perfect.
Amenities: A big swimming pool with comfy loungers, metres from a private beach. A bar with a good list of cocktails, wine and beer. We booked massages through the hotel and it was the best massage I've ever had (and I've had a lot). Don't leave without having one.
Food: The 4 course dinner we had on the first night (to a backdrop of crashing waves and swaying palm trees) made us want to move in. Breakfast the next day solidified the idea.
Staff: Always there when you wanted them, never there when you didn't. Everyone was helpful and friendly. Marnix's friendliness made us feel like we were happily welcome in someone's home.
We ventured in to Mirissa once (5 mins away by tuk tuk)...next time we won't bother. Next time we go to Sri Lanka we're checking in here and not moving."Show more
9.1
Exceptional
83 reviews
Lantern Boutique Hotel
"The hotel is almost 2-3km away from the Mirissa main beach, peaceful, quite and also easy access to the main street of Mirissa( if you have a driver, or its is easy to get a tuktuk)
We was surprised when we walked into this place, very close to the beach and there were no reception area but a big open kitchen with a very friendly (and yet handsome) chef!
We took the Ocean Suite which was very spacious and well furnitured. The welcome fruit basket is also well prepared.
We tried the dinner ( the offer a buffet BBQ dinner at that night) but we decide to try something different, so we ordered 2crabs, on in chill and one not spicy(as my friend could not take spicy), which was soooooo good(the best I have ever had during my trip in Sri Lanka, I would say it can beat the Ministry of Crab in Colombo only that the later one has bigger crabs)
The next day we order a seafood hotpot and a surf and turf( which we tried again the day after) was all very well seasoned and cooked. Normally the chef would talk to us to understand what we expecting and adjusted his receipt a bit, very customized dining experience.
I would suggest that if you stay here (which you should) than you should have all your meals here and try different dishes, it would not disappoint you (we went out to the main beach for dinner one night, and I would say the food on the beach is nothing good nor special)
Would like very much to recommend this place and maybe come back again with friends and family one day."Show more
8.1
Excellent
213 reviews
Number ONE Mirissa Hotel
"No1 Mirissa is a new, stylish and upmarket boutique hotel/guest house perched on the rocks at the end of Marissa Beach. The location is fantastic with lovely views along the palm trees and down to the surfers in the water. We stayed there after moving on early from the very disappointing Talalla Retreat.
The design of the rooms is comfortable and elegant, with lots of billowing white fabric, nice shower rooms and hand made beds. Very comfortable.
The food in the restaurant is tasty, well cooked and remarkably reasonably priced; breakfast is great and the coffee (Nespresso to order) is by far the best we had in coffee-ruining Sri Lanka!
However, the standout feature of the place is the customer service and drive to get things right. The owner Scott and manager Su are a constant presence in the background, unobtrusively anticipating and attending every guest need. They are friendly and approachable, full of both useful information and enjoyable conversation. The other front of house staff are a little inexperienced, as we found with many of Sri Lanka's resorts, but invariably charming, friendly and really keen to make a guest welcome.
To finish icing this lovely cake, No1 could make access to the beach more convenient, add a little more privacy across the balconies and perhaps provide sofas in the rooms to allow sitting in the air-conned coolness during the midday heat. A couple of small things like cotton robes and coffee in the bedrooms would sugar the cherry on top.
As it stands No1, while by no means cheap, is a wonderfully relaxed, luxurious and friendly place to spend a few days; we highly recommend it as the best place we enjoyed in a month in Sri Lanka, and really wish we'd had more than 2 nights there."Show more
8.8
Excellent
73 reviews
Eraeliya Villas and Gardens
"The best hotel in Sri Lanka during my trip. Maybe the best one i have ever stayed. The staffs are very friendly. THe manager is a very very nice guy. The room is wonderful. The decoration is amazing. The breakfast is delicous...everything is so so good. We will come back again for sure!"Show more
8.8
Excellent
50 reviews
Ubuntu Boutique Hotel by Lantern
"If you're looking for a calm&peaceful place in Southern Sri Lanka, this is a perfect place for you. This luxurious hotel only has 8 rooms and its neighbor hotels are all boutique hotels running by a same company. Our room was spacious and clean, and the view was great as well. They have restaurant&bar, spa (with an experienced massage therapist) , and a cute little pool you can enjoy during your stay."Show more
7.9
Very good
57 reviews
Randiya Sea View Hotel
"Great hotel, very clean, large room with windows that brighten the room. Bathroom is large and very nice. Bed was large and had a firmer matress. Hotel equipped with Hot and cold showers, mini fridge, pool, and good air con. hotel staff was helpful, and very polite. breakfast was basic, but plentiful. The location of the hotel was fantastic especially for families. The hotels location is across the road from mirissa beach right at the opening of the beach. Takes Less Than 30 seconds walk to be on the beach. The bonus to be across the street is mirissa beach has large parties and staying right on the beach would make for a bad sleep. The only downside of the hotel is the wifi is slower. We found it worked better in the mornings for booking other hotels. The hotel also arranged a driver for our next stop. Would definitely stay here again."Show more
8.2
Excellent
140 reviews
Mirissa Hills Luxury Villa Collection
"This is a really quiet and nice place to stay.It locates in the jungle.The room is so great,the water was strong and warm enough.Two pools.SUCH A GREAT PLACE TOO STAY!The air is so nice up in the mountain.From here to mirissa beach costs 250 Rupees,but the Tuk Tuk drivers always want to charge at least 400 Rupees. Definitely need to bargain with them.Anyways, Lots of wild peacocks and monkeys.People who work there were really nice.They have two friendly dogs.So cute! Best view in Sri Lanka!"Show more
8.7
Excellent
30 reviews
We Escape
"Nice room, comfy bed, amazing hot shower. Great pool. Just Sri Lanka, in general ,is a bit expensive"
7.4
Very good
41 reviews
Sea Star
"Loved our stay at Sea Star and Mirissa. The room was spacious and the view was incredible, spotting turtles below in the water.
Great place to snorkel out the front, but visibility was poor when we went.
The room was good but the ac and tv didnt work when we got there. The staff quickly and efficiently made sure everything worked before they let us settle in.
A great place to base yourselves while in Mirissa."Show more
9.2
Exceptional
13 reviews
ParrotFish Bay
"It's great to have a private beach at your disposal. What Parrot Fish Bay in Mirissa does is takes the amazing thing it has to create an unbelievable experience. Other hotels would have compromised on service just because they had that view Parrot Fish Bay boasts of.
The staff was friendly; the food excellent. The beetroot soup and the string hoppers stood out.
What made this even more memorable is Sri Lanka is picking itself up following the Easter tragedy in Colombo. The staff knew that tourism would be down. Yet, when guests arrived, they weren't slackers. They made out stay memorable.
A special shout out to Hansaka, the driver who showed us around Mirissa and its surrounding areas."Show more
Elephant Stabels Weligama Bay
"Bad staff, dirty uniform, hairs on beds, smelly rooms, no security worst place in Sri Lanka never stay here "
8.8
Excellent
41 reviews
Triple O Six
"We really enjoyed our stay here. Very nice room with cold AC and good WiFi . The staff were very nice and welcoming. Their pool and food is great, and what we found to be very convenient was that the Palm Tree Grove is literally across the street. There is a side street across the road that takes you right to it, like a 1 minute walk. It’s the best spot in Mirissa to take Instagram photos to make your friends jealous 🤣. If you are looking for a place to stay in Mirissa you should come here."Show more
8.2
Excellent
7 reviews
Coastal Villa Mirissa
"Coastal Villa Mirissa have two rooms. When I arrived I couldn't see anybody else, but there is a phone number you can call. The host arrived three minutes after we finished the phone call. He showed me my room and was very happy to tell me he got AC installed the day before I arrived. The AC worked smoothly and was very pleasant. The room was the most modern I've stayed in my SL tour. The bed was great and the bathroom was clean and spacious. It took some minutes before the hot water in the shower came so it might be good to turn on the water in advance.
Wifi connection was strong and there was no issues with the Internet. There was also a TV available but I don't know which channels it had.
Breakfast was served at the time I wanted and consisted of eggs, toast with butter and jam and fresh fruit. Bottled water and tea was available too.
Location is 10 minutes walk from the beach and the main centre. There is also a lot of places to eat before you hit the "main street"."Show more
5-star hotels in Mirissa
9.3
Exceptional
130 reviews
Sri Sharavi Beach Villas and Spa
"Really was one of the best getaways I have had in Sri Lanka.
The property consists of four 3 bedroom villas.
I booked a garden suite which was very tastefully decorated as is the
rest of the villa. Even though another room in the same villa was occupied I had the
feeling of having the whole villa to my self. All my needs were met.
Great room, great bathroom, kitchenette, magnificent 40+ meter pool.
The location is close to the busy Mirissa strip, but completely isolated from it so
there is no hustle and bustle. Its very quiet and very private.
The staff attentive and they do not try to over serve. They respect your privacy.
I will definitely return."Show more
8.5
Excellent
101 reviews
CASA Colombo Collection Mirissa
"This is one of the most fantastic hotel I had stayed in Sri Lanka. The seaview for the room is nice. The location is about 3km away from main beach of Mirissa but provide more privacy. The food in the hotel are the best I found in Mirissa. The staffs of hotel are all very nice. The room has all the facilities more than my needed. Really perfect for couple!"Show more
9.3
Exceptional
85 reviews
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
"During my time in Sri Lanka I found the country beautiful and the people friendly, but perhaps with truly high-end properties still in short-supply service has generally fallen short of what I'd expect from say Bali or Tokyo. Having said that, the Marriott was the exception - while I found the pool area a bit crowded and had some other minor issues, the hotel's staff were beyond reproach. I had a particularly fond impression of Mr. Sandeep, the Executive Chef at Weligama Kitchen.
On a related note, the food was also a highlight of our stay, we later visited Ministry of Crab in Colombo, lauded as one of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, and while the crabs were stellar, the other offerings were possibly edged by what I had sampled at Weligama Kitchen."Show more
7.2
Very good
188 reviews
Mandara Resort Mirissa
"We had a fantastic time at Mandara. Fabulous light spacious room with fantastic views of the sea. The food was delicious. The pool was spotlessly clean a well as the beach in front. A small hotel but lacked nothing for us. All of the staff were very kind, helpful and charming. We would not hesitate to stay at the Mandara again. A big thank you to all of the staff for looking after us so well. Having stayed at more than 10 different hotels in Sri Lanka, this is one of our favorites."Show more
9
Excellent
8 reviews
Kadolana Guest House
"We LOVED our time at Kadolana Guest House and extended our stay from originally one night to four nights. Everything about this place is nice - simple and clean rooms (try to grab the one with the balcony, we had such nice moments out there), the jungle area with monkeys around who won’t bother you at all, the nice area to sit AND especially the amazing host family who is just too lovely and will do everything to improve your stay! The owner was always in touch with us but never annoying, he helped us with plenty of small things (like organizing yoga matts..) and also suggested many nice things to do, that we took part inY They have a scooter for rent, nice breakfast, a laundry service and just everything that could be needed. Mirissa has amazing beachs and a lot to offer, the location of the guest house is perfect. Its quiet, yet only a 5 min walk from the center and the beach. We decided to return again on our way back, because we couldnt say goodbye for now! Thanks so much Kadolana!"Show more
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Traveler impressions of Mirissa
Firstly, Mirissa is NOT a city. It is a location between a city, Matara and a town, Weligama. It is a tourist area, with the usual tourist shops and the highway from Colombo to Matara.
John, Australia
Great spot 3 hrs from Colombo! Grab a beach side hotel and enjoy the days relaxing on the beach and eating at the restaurants on the beach.
Rachel, Australia
If you stay in Mirissa, I recommend that you visit Welligama for surfing. This would be a valuable trip if you are a beginner.
priyanthie, Sri Lanka
This once tranquil beach is now packed with subnets and is not somewhere to relax anymore. Great for groups wanting a good time as there are plenty of parties and late nights but not a place which offers a romantic break and peace and quiet.
vivienne, United Kingdom
mirissa is a wonderful place for relaxing. my boyfriend and me loved this place for its amazing beach.
Joerg, Germany
Very laid-back, hassle-free, beautiful beach and bays around Mirissa. Not great for shopping but excellent for chilling and being in the sea.
debbie, United Kingdom
There is not much to see in Mirissa, it's just a dusty little town with a few tourist shops. It's beaches are absolutely beautiful.
Cheryl, United Kingdom
Nice beach, full of hotels, if you want to go party, go there. If you want to relax, 1 night here is enough.
Niina, Finland
Small beach but nice if you just walk a few houndred meters to the east to nice calm bays. Nothing to the village.
Monika, Sweden
At night it is really great, there is a very good vibe among the people. Although they really need to clean up the beach, it is very poluted when you walk towards Matara.
Johann, South Africa
Beautiful beaches but becoming more crowded. Good for surfing. The more pristine, isolated beaches can be found near Tangalle but there is little in the way of tourist facilities.
Hayley, New Zealand
Make sure you visit the surf bar at the left side of the beach (looking at the beach) for great food and italian coffee.
Lorna, United Kingdom
Don't travel here alone unless you want to be lonely as the only people here seem to be couples or families.
Carla, Australia
Great beach - lots of bars and restaurants - but still really chilled out vibe walking along beach at night.
David, United Kingdom
Mirissa's best hotels with breakfast
8.8
Excellent
41 reviews
Triple O Six
"We really enjoyed our stay here. Very nice room with cold AC and good WiFi . The staff were very nice and welcoming. Their pool and food is great, and what we found to be very convenient was that the Palm Tree Grove is literally across the street. There is a side street across the road that takes you right to it, like a 1 minute walk. It’s the best spot in Mirissa to take Instagram photos to make your friends jealous 🤣. If you are looking for a place to stay in Mirissa you should come here."Show more
6.9
Good
138 reviews
Ekho Weligama
"We stayed here for a few nights while finding a longer term place to stay, the rooms are large and spacious as are the bathrooms. They are modern, clean and comfortable. The restaurant is very reasonably priced and you get a lot of food for breakfast so it's worth getting breakfast included. The staff are sweet and helpful. This is Sri Lanka so don't expect perfect service as it's an island used to a slower pace of life. If you're happy to go with the slow flow you'll enjoy your trip to this beautiful country more. If you expect it to be efficient and fast like the west then you'll be disappointed. I thought this place was great value for what it is and often come here to eat. The Sri Lankan food is what they do best, I've never tried the western food apart from breakfast so can't advise on that."Show more
8.3
Excellent
362 reviews
Weligama Bay Resort
"we arrived at the hotel after a long sri lanka tour and we were so relaxed once we realized we arrived one of the treasury boxes of sri lanka. we were welcomed with a refreshing fresh juice drink that was lifesaving after our tiring way from kandy to the hotel.
our room was very comfortable, clean with nice colonial design. we just simply loved it. it was great that the hotel offers free dvd for watching in case you decide to stay in.
they also serve a buffet dinner for a very reasonable price with a great variety of food and their a la carte menu includes a wide selection of meals.
the beach in this is really beautiful and quite long, it is perfect for walking or running.
in case you would struggle with the transportation i advise to use the service of the hotel as they can arrange for you good drivers with good cars. the paid price is definitely worth it."Show more
8.5
Excellent
449 reviews
Handagedara Resort
"During our vacation through Sri Lanka, we opted for one night in Mirissa and Handagedara Resort, as we stopped in the area to go whale-watching. Our previous hotels were fine, but lacking in some of the finer touches, but when we arrived here, we found ourselves at a first-class establishment, with the details taken care of with a professional touch. Greeted warmly by the hotel owner, we were taken to our awaiting room, which in the hot Sri Lanka climate was cooled for our arrival with the A/C. The room was tastefully decorated and while a bit noisy (due to construction of a swimming pool), it was a welcome respite. The beach is just a three minute walk away and Handagedara employs a standout cook-we had lunch and dinner and all four dishes we tried were among the best we had on our vacation, which is saying a lot in a place where every meal was enjoyable. The last thing to say-Handagedara was a great bargain, the cheapest place we stayed in Sri Lanka while the service, decor, and professionalism combined for the best quality on our trip (and we didn't have any bad experiences with hotels in the country)."Show more
9.3
Exceptional
85 reviews
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
"During my time in Sri Lanka I found the country beautiful and the people friendly, but perhaps with truly high-end properties still in short-supply service has generally fallen short of what I'd expect from say Bali or Tokyo. Having said that, the Marriott was the exception - while I found the pool area a bit crowded and had some other minor issues, the hotel's staff were beyond reproach. I had a particularly fond impression of Mr. Sandeep, the Executive Chef at Weligama Kitchen.
On a related note, the food was also a highlight of our stay, we later visited Ministry of Crab in Colombo, lauded as one of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, and while the crabs were stellar, the other offerings were possibly edged by what I had sampled at Weligama Kitchen."Show more
8.2
Excellent
140 reviews
Mirissa Hills Luxury Villa Collection
"This is a really quiet and nice place to stay.It locates in the jungle.The room is so great,the water was strong and warm enough.Two pools.SUCH A GREAT PLACE TOO STAY!The air is so nice up in the mountain.From here to mirissa beach costs 250 Rupees,but the Tuk Tuk drivers always want to charge at least 400 Rupees. Definitely need to bargain with them.Anyways, Lots of wild peacocks and monkeys.People who work there were really nice.They have two friendly dogs.So cute! Best view in Sri Lanka!"Show more
8.5
Excellent
107 reviews
Esprit Dici Hotel
"Superb breakfast - best we've had in srilanka.
Simple, family run hotel with wonderful staff, an excellent pool and a great range of books to read/swap. We have a top room with excellent AC and a ceiling fan and a balcony that looks over palm trees out to the ocean.
Easy walk to the beach and we love that all the beach cafes have free loungers - great beach.
The only downside is the water pressure and sometimes loss of hot water but it was such an easy, relaxed stay we returned for a further 3 days after visiting Galle.
Mirissa ( and Esprit Dici) have been one of our fav places in Sri Lanka - relaxed easy beach vibe with a great spa (secret root) a short walk down the road"Show more
8.7
Excellent
28 reviews
Hostel First Mirissa
"We enjoyed our stay in hostel first in Mirissa a lot! We booked 10 nights to have a base in Mirissa and explore the surrounding areas from there and we didn’t regret it!
The hostel is driven by super nice young people who are always there to help and most importantly to keep the travelers together and entertained. There is something going on every day, either sunset and cocktails on the beach, movie night or bbq. The guys are doing a great job!
We spend the Christmas Eve in the hostel. Also here the hosts ensured get together for all travelers with a special Christmas BBQ and drinks.
The location is just perfect if you want to stay close to beach and be not far away from city center and all local shops. Good surf spots are nearby and a beautiful beach as well!
Thank you guys for making our stay perfect! We wish you good luck with developing the hostel, opening the new juice and breakfast bar and hope to see the outcomes one day :-)"Show more
8.7
Excellent
89 reviews
Twenty-Two Weligambay
"Location - Twenty Two is roughly a 30 sec walk from the beach.
Bang in the centre of Weligama. Perfect location to visit Mirissa and Galle.
Rooms - Amazing ocean facing rooms !
Since tourism has taken a hit, some of the premium rooms were available at lesser prices. We took a chance and had a magnificent room booked.
Spacious, balcony, overlooking the pool and the ocean.
Service - Par excellence !
As Indians, we were treated with the utmost respect and highest levels of hospitality.
Food - In 2 nights, we had 2 breakfasts and 1 dinner.
Great sea-food and local cuisines were served.
We had an unforgettable experience to say the least !
Tip - The staff had suggested a restaurant by the name of W15 within walking distance from the hotel.
It was one of the best restaurants I have been to ( location, ambiance, Bar, Decor, Food, Pool, Garden and on the beach !!)"Show more
7.5
Very good
112 reviews
Hotel Brizo Weligama
"Brizo is a luxury hotel within a very short walk of Weligama town and beach. We had a warm reception with the clerks tending to our bags. Our room was luxurious and well decorated with all the amenities we needed. Secure storage, AC, separate shower/ toilet, balcony spanning two walls (floor to ceiling windows), extremely comfortable bedding and cushioning throughout. The TV could have been bigger given the size of the room.
The restaurant on the 3rd floor served great breakfast (continental or Sri Lankan) and have a stunning menu with a variety of dishes to choose from. There are daily special set menus which are great value for money. One thing to be aware of is the added tax which is not mentioned on the menu or any easily readable place. It is a hefty 20% or so and added to the service charge of 10% you will be racking up nearly a third extra in tax and charges. This did catch us off guard a little when calculating our bill at the end of the stay (we had everything added to our room without caring much for the total of each meal on the separate occasions we dined here).
Other services include laundry, tour guides, surfing lessons and a whole host of other services all handily listed in a welcome pack.
We were fortunate in finding this place in the off season so we managed to get this room at a fraction of the peak price and for what we paid we were extremely over the moon which is why we were happy to overlook the additional taxes and charges for the restaurant. In fact we returned to this restaurant once more when staying in nearby Mirissa to try the dishes on the menu we had previously not tried as the food was really good (and received a discount!)."Show more
7.2
Very good
188 reviews
Mandara Resort Mirissa
"We had a fantastic time at Mandara. Fabulous light spacious room with fantastic views of the sea. The food was delicious. The pool was spotlessly clean a well as the beach in front. A small hotel but lacked nothing for us. All of the staff were very kind, helpful and charming. We would not hesitate to stay at the Mandara again. A big thank you to all of the staff for looking after us so well. Having stayed at more than 10 different hotels in Sri Lanka, this is one of our favorites."Show more
8.6
Excellent
91 reviews
W15 Weligama
"It was just a short 4D3N at Weligama but it was one of the best place i've visited after being to so many countries. It was an unforgettable experience for us in Sri Lanka, and of course, the main reason is because of W15.
All the staff are so friendly and responsive, the place is so clean n relaxing, people around are so helpful n polite. The staff's hospitality is excellent and not forgetting the delicious food served by the restaurant!"Show more
Breakfast optionOcean Reach Holidays
"The hotel is in a perfect location right across from the beach. Staff and owners were very friendly and made our stay very enjoyable, It is truly a happy place!"Show more
8.7
Excellent
22 reviews
Mirissa Golden Resort
"This hotel was a great little find, a couple of minutes walk from the beach. The owner is super helpful, offering commission-free advice and help with anything you'd like to book. Good hearty breakfast in the morning, and you can request a home cooked meal for dinner too! Highly recommended. "Show more
8.7
Excellent
148 reviews
Wavelength
"We booked Wavelengh for our last two nights in Sri Lanka and were very pleased with our choice. Our hosts were so very helpful and accommodating. All staff were very friendly and welcoming. The accommodation itself was well appointed, clean and comfortable with a large new bathroom and good shower. Toiletries and tea/coffee are also provided. The room had decent, quiet air con (for a good night sleep!). There were outside showers and washing line for any surfers and individual outside seating areas. The property is very close to the beach but tucked away in quite a quiet spot. We stayed in Mirissa for longer and checked out lots of the accommodation on offer - we think Wavelegth stacks up really well and ticks all the boxes!"Show more
7.8
Very good
18 reviews
Seabreeze Hotel
"Maybe the best accomodation during my time in Sri Lanka. Feels like a resort hotel, nice lobby and swimming pool, super friendly abd helpful staff. Would actually have payed much more than the actual rate. Definitely want to stay again!"Show more
9.3
Exceptional
130 reviews
Sri Sharavi Beach Villas and Spa
"Really was one of the best getaways I have had in Sri Lanka.
The property consists of four 3 bedroom villas.
I booked a garden suite which was very tastefully decorated as is the
rest of the villa. Even though another room in the same villa was occupied I had the
feeling of having the whole villa to my self. All my needs were met.
Great room, great bathroom, kitchenette, magnificent 40+ meter pool.
The location is close to the busy Mirissa strip, but completely isolated from it so
there is no hustle and bustle. Its very quiet and very private.
The staff attentive and they do not try to over serve. They respect your privacy.
I will definitely return."Show more
6.7
Good
12 reviews
Mirissa Heights
"Pros:
-location
-brekkie included
Cons:
-dirty
-OLD (towels were old and used with disgusting stains and big holes in them..)
-NOISY (You can hesr EVERYTHING. The partying, the traffic, talking, honking EVERYTHING. It’s so noisy..)
-Internet doesn’t work so no wifi
-Receptionist doesn’t seem to care
-Rooms haven’t been cleaned properly, they also have an ant problem
-everything is just so used and old..
Would definitely not recommend this. Don’t understand the good reviews.."Show more
8.7
Excellent
43 reviews
Mirissa Beach Inn
"We stayed in Mirissa a for 3 nights! The owner was awesome, he recommended us places to eat and drink every day which were all fantastic and well priced for our budget. He cooked us a different breakfast to try everyday, we opted for the Sri Lankan breakys to try something different, highly recommended!!!! On our last night he even made us a seafood dinner which was probably our best meal we've eaten here, then organized our transport for us the following day. The hotel is fairly new with beautiful furnishings and nice bathrooms, the beds so comfortable! We very much enjoyed our stay here and will definitely be coming back for a visit!"Show more
8
Very good
9 reviews
Glamour Hotel Mirissa
"-They let me early check in! It was great ‘cos too much tired from whale watching=)
-Watermalon welcome drink was tasty!! I love it! Staff know that I like it so in the next day, he made it for free to me again❤︎ How cute!!!!
-The owner,manager,staffs are all kind and willing to support everything.THANK YOU❤︎
-Good breakfast,good tea.
-They can arrange surf tour at weligama beach /tea factory tour /whale watching for a reasonable price, just ask =)
-I booked a budget room.The room was cute! good scent,comfy bed. shampoo,conditioner,soap,towel are provided in the room.
-Near the beach,just cross the road. But not in the center much so it was quiet. You can walk to center around 5 mins."Show more
7.3
Very good
123 reviews
Paradise Beach Resort
"Great if you want privacy, peace and quiet. The beach front is small but very pretty and good for a bit of paddling around. The hotel is basic but clean and the rooms are large. We walked to Mirissa beach (via beach then road) which took about 30-40 minutes. If you're getting a tuk-tuk, make sure you give the correct address in Thappawthha as there is another hotel with a similar name in the opposite direction. We had fresh fish for dinner both nights and it was delicious - the owner will tell you what he has on offer and you can choose what you like. Breakfast is very generous as well. The wifi is slow and only available in the foyer/dining area."Show more
8.8
Excellent
73 reviews
Eraeliya Villas and Gardens
"The best hotel in Sri Lanka during my trip. Maybe the best one i have ever stayed. The staffs are very friendly. THe manager is a very very nice guy. The room is wonderful. The decoration is amazing. The breakfast is delicous...everything is so so good. We will come back again for sure!"Show more
8.4
Excellent
11 reviews
The Southern Gate
"The staff and the ocean view is the best thing about this place. It’s a good 20 minutes away from all the action at Mirissa beach via TukTuk. The rooms lack the basic necessities (no hair dryer no tv etc).
The overall feel of the place was nice, but a little unfinished.
Good if you’re ok with being a bit remote and spending time with your own group. "Show more
8.5
Excellent
176 reviews
Latheena Resort
"The stay at Latheena was fantastic. It was our first night in Sri Lanka (as well as first time in the country) and we weren't quite sure what to expect. Looking in retrospective, the room was actually the biggest we've stayed during out 11 days travel in the country; also very neat and clean. The beach is awesome - being in Weligama as opposed to Mirissa means you have a paradise to yourself without many tourists or even people around. They let us take the surf boards for free which was great! Travel to Mirissa by tuc tuc is a mere 5 mins away - there you'll find most of the tourists and beach restaurants.
We had read great reviews about the food at Latheena and that was the only aspect of the stay that let us down. The menu is pretty much for tourists that don't want to leave their comfort zone and we were disappointed there weren't many Sri Lankan choices. Apart from lunch/dinner we had pancakes for breakfast which were incredible, though.
We learned later that sometimes simply asking does the trick - especially for breakfast - as it takes time to prepare.
Overall 5/5, thoroughly recommended."Show more
7.9
Very good
57 reviews
Randiya Sea View Hotel
"Great hotel, very clean, large room with windows that brighten the room. Bathroom is large and very nice. Bed was large and had a firmer matress. Hotel equipped with Hot and cold showers, mini fridge, pool, and good air con. hotel staff was helpful, and very polite. breakfast was basic, but plentiful. The location of the hotel was fantastic especially for families. The hotels location is across the road from mirissa beach right at the opening of the beach. Takes Less Than 30 seconds walk to be on the beach. The bonus to be across the street is mirissa beach has large parties and staying right on the beach would make for a bad sleep. The only downside of the hotel is the wifi is slower. We found it worked better in the mornings for booking other hotels. The hotel also arranged a driver for our next stop. Would definitely stay here again."Show more
8.3
Excellent
16 reviews
Central Beach Inn
"You're basically right on the beach. The restaurant on premise is great to grab a beer, whole fish, fruit plate, and hang on the ocean. It's Sri Lanka, so it might seem a little pricey, but I looked at almost all beach front spots and it's really hard to find something around this area for less than 25 a night that's right on the water like this. Place is clean for Sri Lanka standards. Mosquitos are a little bit of an issue but there is a net. I really liked this property and the people here."Show more
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The city of Mirissa is located in the Matara District of Sri Lanka’s southern province. This small city is best accessed by bus from bigger cities like Colombo, where the international airport is located. Once getting into Mirissa, the best way to get around is by foot, as it’s a very small town.
The biggest attraction in Mirissa is arguably Mirissa Beach, which is especially popular among surfers and whale watching enthusiasts. There are other beaches scattered along the same coastline, so if one area seems too crowded especially for relaxation in the sand, it’s a smart idea to venture out further along the coastline.
Those who want a break from surfing and relaxing on the beach, a short trip to Weligama Bay is a welcome change of scenery. The small town is perfect for a relaxing walk along the coastline while shopping for handcrafted items and souvenirs, as well as fresh fish from the local fishermen. These are several small markets and places to get a refreshing beverage or snacks while shopping or watching the fishermen bring in their daily catch. There are several hotels on Weligama Beach, several of which are waterfront properties.
Find out where even more of the hotels, attractions, and must-see destinations of Mirissa are located by exploring the interactive map on this page.
The biggest attraction in Mirissa is arguably Mirissa Beach, which is especially popular among surfers and whale watching enthusiasts. There are other beaches scattered along the same coastline, so if one area seems too crowded especially for relaxation in the sand, it’s a smart idea to venture out further along the coastline.
Those who want a break from surfing and relaxing on the beach, a short trip to Weligama Bay is a welcome change of scenery. The small town is perfect for a relaxing walk along the coastline while shopping for handcrafted items and souvenirs, as well as fresh fish from the local fishermen. These are several small markets and places to get a refreshing beverage or snacks while shopping or watching the fishermen bring in their daily catch. There are several hotels on Weligama Beach, several of which are waterfront properties.
Find out where even more of the hotels, attractions, and must-see destinations of Mirissa are located by exploring the interactive map on this page.