Mirissa Resorts | Places to Stay in Mirissa

May 27, 2023 Darwin Bolte

Fringing two sandy bays separated by a rock island reachable at low tide, Mirissa feels hidden away compared to Sri Lanka’s other busier resort towns. While the quiet sands are sprinkled with bars and surf rentals, it’s Mirissa’s May-to-November whale-watching boat trips that steal the show.
Restaurants in Mirissa

1. Morning Star

Bandaramulla, Mirissa 81740 Sri Lanka
Excellent
72%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 332 reviews

Morning Star

Situated 1 km from whale watching at Mirissa and 5 minute walk to to the mirissa beach area, Morning Star Guest House offers a spacious common living area with plush sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a seaview balcony. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is provided. Rooms are air-conditioned,hot water, and feature carved 4-poster beds and furniture. The en suite bathroom comes with hot shower facilities and WiFi in all area. The restaurant serves traditional Sri Lankan delights alongside Western and Chinese specialities and special seafood menus. Guest can head to the 24-hour front desk for assistance with luggage storage, laundry and use of safety deposit boxes and mini bar in the room. Activities such as whale watching, fishing and city tours can also be arranged. The guesthouse is 8 km from the Weligama Railway Station and 11 km from Dondra Head Lighthouse. The Snake Farm is 20 km away, while the Mattala International Airport is 82 km away.

Family-run place, excellent location

Reviewed By jonet2015

Best location to stay in Mirissa - you cross the road and reach Turtle Bay - a more private and chilled out beach than the main Mirissa beach. Also a shorter walk to coconut hill than from central Mirissa. The guest house itself was charming - we received a very warm welcome by this family-run place. Breakfast was home-made and generous; lots of fruit, toast, eggs, yoghurt. Even though we stayed in the simplest room, we had a balcony and although small, it was quite comfortable. If we came again, we'd probably opt for one of the bigger rooms which is more what you see in pictures (also closer to the pool, in a different building). AC and fan worked great.

2. Mandara Resort

416 A, Mirissa 81740 Sri Lanka
Excellent
36%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
7%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 693 reviews

Mandara Resort

Mandara Resort at Mirissa Weligama, Overlooking famous Read Cliff Mountains and Mirissa Bay with a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean, Mandara Resort lets you leave all worldly cares behind. The rooms are fully equipped with satellite TV, DVD player and home theater systems, safety lockers, AC, rooms with jacuzzi, rooms with private plunge pools. Swimming pool with fiber optic lighting, restaurant, bar and gymnasium with state of the art equipment to keep you fit, Wi-Fi facility. With its en-suite concept of accommodation, Mandara Resort offers you luxury of delectable food prepared by our chefs to suit your biological cycle with the choice of both international and local cuisine and wines to complement your palate. Our staff would serve your food in the place of your choice (garden, in room, under the shade of Panda muss).

Honeymoon

Reviewed By Ivan C

Perfect all, the room, the details in the room and during the dinners, the hotel. The best hotel for a honeymoon. Pramodya was a great waiter, attentive and very friendly.all the staff were friendly too and the food were very tasty.

3. Sea World Mirissa

Bandaramulla, Mirissa Galle Road, Mirissa 81740 Sri Lanka
Excellent
45%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
9%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 123 reviews

Sea World Mirissa

Looking for a place to stay in Mirissa? Then look no further than Sea World Mirissa, a charming small hotel that brings the best of Mirissa to your doorstep. Sea World Mirissa offers guests an array of room amenities including air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available. The small hotel offers a 24 hour front desk, baggage storage, and currency exchange, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a pool and free breakfast. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. Travelers looking to enjoy some crab can head to Zephyr Restaurant & Bar, Papa Mango Seafood Restaurant, or Little Tuna Sushi Cafe. Otherwise, you may want to check out an Indian restaurant such as Cafe "Olga", Tandoori chicken mirissa, or Cocogate. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Sea World Mirissa as you experience everything Mirissa has to offer.

Hmmm

Reviewed By CasieMartin

- Where to start… the loud music that literally jolted the room so much that we couldn’t sleep from a bar nearby. When we asked the staff what time it’d finish they said 12 am. At 2am we asked again and they said ‘we don’t know, it happens once a week and on random days’ The music stopped at 6.27am so we could sleep then. Upon numerous asking for compensation for our lack of sleep (which we had paid for) they denied this and numerous emails to the company all were denied. Sadly such a terrible stay (others we met at the pool also had the same experience too) this is disappointing. I would advice to stay away from coconut hill as the bar is there and you can get a decent sleep. - Even though it states there is alcohol at the property there isn’t as they said it’s not licensed. Clean atmosphere and facilities and a great bed with bathroom. Organized PCR for us without a problem.

4. Wavelength

Sunanda Road, Mirissa 81740 Sri Lanka
Excellent
74%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 65 reviews

Wavelength

Welcome to our brand new hotel "WAVELENGTH" located in Mirissa, Sri Lanka. It is uniquely designed to meet the needs of leisure and corporate travelers seeking quality accommodations which are comfortable and spacious at affordable prices. The best is waiting for you at our Wavelength hotel.

Wavelength to the rescue!

Reviewed By DaveandPaula

We booked this through Booking. Com when we were actually there. The reason was that the original hotel was absolutely disgusting and I couldn't wait to leave! The staff at Wavelength were so understanding and made us feel extremely welcome. We were given a downstairs room as I couldn't manage the stairs, and it was perfect! Clean bedding, great AC and fan and just by the pool. This hotel is a little gem, within easy reach of the beach and restaurants. The staff here are so accommodating, nothing is too much trouble. The pool is clean, and towels are provided. Thank you all for understanding our situation and making what could have been an absolute disaster into a most welcome stay. Breakfast was the basic eggs, fruit, toast and jam, but all served with a smile. Thank you guys for getting us out of what could have been a distasterous trip. We booked for a whale watching trip online with Raja and the Whales.com, excellent!

5. Serenity Resort

Galle Road, Bandaramulla, Mirissa 81740 Sri Lanka
Excellent
38%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 129 reviews

Serenity Resort

Serenity Resort is just a 10 second walk across the road to Mirissa beach. We have 9 spacious rooms with WIFI, modern hot water bathrooms and large comfortable beds. Each room has either a balcony or outdoor seating area for ground floor rooms. We offer complementary toiletries and tea/coffee facilities in every room. All areas of the hotel including the garden and breakfast restaurant are accessible. We have the best and freshest seafood in Mirissa. Our resident chef de parti, Ritchi Warisadeera, has worked in 5 star hotels across the world. His speciality dishes offer a real taste of Mirissa in candle light right on the beach. We can organise tours across the island including local whale watching and water sports such as surfing and snorkelling. Serenity is run by Nuwan who has over 18 years experience in hospitality across the world, including Japan, Maldives and the UK. Nuwan is dedicated to offering a great experience and will help you have the best stay possible. Mirissa, a small beach town, has one of the best beaches in the world. Remaining largely untouched, Mirissa offers a genuine relaxed Sri Lankan experience. The sea is calm, quiet and clean during high season, when you can enjoy the world famous whale and dolphin watching. Also famed for surfing, snorkelling and diving. Mirissa also boasts a beautiful colourful coral reef and sea life. Evenings can be enjoyed with the freshest seafood and the warmest hospitality of the Sri Lankan people. Public transport is very accessible and private tuktuks and taxis can be arranged. It's very easy to access our hotel, we're approximately 3 hours from Colombo via the Southern Express Highway to Mirissa and we are just off the road side of Colombo Matara main road. We even have the convenience of airport pickup and drop off service as requested by the guests.

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Reviewed By FrequentFlier316584

Overall satisfying experience. Polite staff . Good food .comfortable stay. Mr Naresh was very helpful and reception staff were courteous n helpful . Would love to visit again. Safari was good . Happy to sight tiger at Dhikala . Riverside kosi behind the resort is awesome .

6. Mirissa Beach Inn

Merenchigoda, Udupila, Mirissa 81740 Sri Lanka
Excellent
47%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
9%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 81 reviews

Mirissa Beach Inn

Mirissa Beach Inn has relocated with 5 new rooms with 4 poster beds, European Mattress & balconies over looking the jungle. We are only 50m away from the hassle & bustle of Mirissa Beach. Awaken to the sounds of nature.

Good mid-range option

Reviewed By Ahat21

This is a good mid-range option. Very central location on a side street and a short walk to the beach, restaurants and coffee shops. Supermarket nearby too. Rooms are very basic but clean and spacious. Wifi was not too good. The family that run the hotel are pleasant and leave you to do as you please!

7. Braveresort Mirissa

Badugoda Junction, Mirissa 81740 Sri Lanka
Excellent
82%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
9%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

Braveresort Mirissa

Finding an ideal budget friendly guest house in Mirissa does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Braveresort Mirissa, a nice option for travelers like you. As your “home away from home,” the guest house rooms offer air conditioning, a mosquito net, and extra long beds, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to room service while staying at Braveresort Mirissa. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the Asian restaurants, including Little Tuna Sushi Cafe, Salt Restaurant & Bar, and Roti Shop Mirissa, all of which are a short distance from Braveresort Mirissa. Braveresort Mirissa looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Mirissa.

Owner forgot he was providing a service

Reviewed By rickjet

The property was as expected except for a few things that the owner has changed and is relevant to Sri Lanka at the moment: 1. Power Cuts - the owner does not have a generator 2. Owner has built a separate side entrance with steep wooden steps 3. Owner asked us to cancel our booking on booking.com so he can avoid paying government taxes and the 10-20% fee to booking.com - we declined as we would be charged 30 dollars and it would leave us with no protection. The wife let us in, she did not look happy, I think she does not want people to stay there anymore and the owner does, it seems they have some sort of issue as she was always having a go at him and she was rude to my partner - asking her to take off her shoes before climbing the steep wooden steps. When another couple arrived we found the husband did not ask them to take off their trainers. I raised this inconsistency with him later and said he had tried to speak to his wife about this. A bigger issue was the first two times I met and spoke to the owner, he spoke about how prices are high in Sri Lanka for gas, electric, food and more and that he does not want to book his place out anymore. We felt he wanted us to leave, he was moaning and I think he forgot that he is providing a service. The icing on the cake was when we left, I spoke to him about the economic crisis in Sri Lanka and that surely bringing tourists in would help with the foreign currency issue. Soon after we left he cancelled the booking on booking.com so we paid 66 dollars and before this he offered me to pay him 58 dollars. Personally, this family lives downstairs and has two young children so their circumstances have changed. I think the wife does not want people in the upstairs of the property anymore. Overall we didn't feel welcomed until after the initial day as we had spoken to booking.com who had spoken to him about asking us to cancel the booking. The actual room itself was good, spacious, clean and with a balcony. However I would avoid staying here as the family is downstairs and you can hear the baby and they look through the windows when you leave, enter to come to talk about money as they want more money from you. They don't understand that tourists form part of the answer to the climate in Sri Lanka. I would say this is a common theme at the moment in Sri Lanka, about people getting frustrated and trying to get more money from people tourists and acting in an unintegral manner. To me the owner did not seem savvy enough, his property is good enough to book out and make good money from. His speech about life is hard seemed to contradict the property and what he was able to serve us for breakfast. Bottom line is, we paid for 2 nights and they did not make us feel too welcomed, it was more like tourists are a burden to them.

8. Edelweiss Resort

Kalugalluwa, Mirissa 7897 Sri Lanka
Excellent
43%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
9%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 54 reviews

Edelweiss Resort

Featuring an outdoor pool and restaurant, Edelweiss Resort offers air-conditioned comfortable rooms within a 5-minute walk from the tranquil Mirissa Beach.Some of the rooms offer a direct view of the Indian Ocean. Free WiFi access is available. Located in the southern coast of Sri Lanka, the property is approximately a 45-minute drive to Galle city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bandaranaike International Airport is about a 2-hour drive away. Simply furnished, most rooms feature a four-poster bed, a mosquito net, desk and wardrobe. At Edelweiss Resort, guests can relax at the sun terrace overlooking the pool and ocean/beach or ask our staff for activities and travel arrangements like whale and dolphin watching and surfing. Laundry and airport shuttle services can also be arranged at an extra cost. At the in-house restaurant, guests can sample a selection of Sri Lankan and Continental dishes. Barbecues could be arranged if requested. For those wishing to have a meal by the ocean, there is plenty of space to dine by the side of the ocean with sounds of waves breaking the silence.

An excellent place to relax.

Reviewed By Jagathasoka123

I visited Edelweiss resort early May this year with a bunch of my childhood friends. It provided a great occasion for all of us since some of us met almost after 30 years. The location has it's own scenic beauty with a nice beach front view and a clean and spacious garden and a swimming pool. The rooms has ample space and washrooms are spotless clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful that gave us a very homely feeling while respecting our privacy. I would recommend this resort to any family or a group planning to spend their next vacation .

9. Suwa Arana

Udupila Road, Mirissa 81740 Sri Lanka
Excellent
44%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
7%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 27 reviews

Suwa Arana

Suwa Arana Resort and Spa is one of the best places where you can stay for budget with all the facilities. We have A/C, non A/C rooms with garden, landmark views. Safety is 100% guaranteed, also private entrance to some rooms available. come and stay in Suwa Arana Resort and Spa, you will be amazed with our services and foods.

14 Day Ayuveda Panchakarma Treatment

Reviewed By sandrarB329NB

I love to stay with the family of the Dr. Shamali. She is an Ayuveda Dr. and her husband is a western Dr. The Ayuveda Treatment is very authentic. I had full Board homemade Ayuveda food included the Panchakarma Treatment. This means everyday full body massage, some herbal bath, steam bath, herbal inhalation, flower bath and nose cleaning and intestine purigation. The atmosphere is very warm and friendly. I was pampered all the time of my stay. I really recommend to stay at this place and take the chance of an authentic Ayuveda Treatment.

10. White Villa Beach Resort

Thappawata Road, Mirissa 80000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
81%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 16 reviews

White Villa Beach Resort

White Villa Beach Resort is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Mirissa, offering a budget friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. White Villa Beach Resort features a 24 hour front desk, room service, and a picnic area. In addition, as a valued White Villa Beach Resort guest, you can enjoy free breakfast that is available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. During your visit, be sure to check out a popular Mirissa tempura restaurant such as Zephyr Restaurant & Bar, which is a short distance from White Villa Beach Resort. Enjoy your stay in Mirissa!

Great place to stay

Reviewed By christiansJ4898MJ

A bit off from Mirissa central, but nice to enjoy a beach walk as Mirissa Beach is quite crowded. Dive centers nearby. Nice and clean rooms. Owner welcomed me with a fresh coconut. Will arrange Tuk Tuk pickups for 300 SLR.

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