Hotels in Mirissa
Sri Sharavi Beach Villas & Spa
Sri Sharavi Beach Villas and Spa is a boutique hotel on the southern coast at Mirissa, with airy, spacious villas and suites.
Ubuntu Beach Villas by Lantern
Ubuntu Beach Villas by Lantern is a boutique hotel in the coastal town of Mirissa, a good choice for a tropical beach escape. It is close to Weligama bay and (...)
Ballena Regency
Ballena Regency is a mid-range hotel in the southern coastal town of Mirissa, a popular beach escape a little under two hours from Colombo. It welcomes (...)
Villa Atulya at Ocean's Edge
Villa Atulya at Ocean's Edge is a boutique style villa in Mirissa, with friendly staff who look after guests well. The setting is peaceful, well suited to yoga (...)
Number One Mirissa
Number One Mirissa is a small boutique hotel on the Mirissa beachfront, built in a style inspired by Bawa and colonial architecture. It suits a classic beach (...)
Boutique villas
Sri Sharavi Beach Villas and Spa and Ubuntu Beach Villas by Lantern are both on the eastern side of the bay, with villas and suites set in gardens. Villa Atulya at Ocean's Edge is a small, friendly villa right by the water, west of the main beach.
Mid-range
Number One Mirissa is a mid-range boutique hotel in colonial style, and Ballena Regency is a straightforward mid-range hotel a little further west towards Weligama. Both are good bases if you will be out at sea early.
At a glance
| Hotel | Area | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Sharavi Beach Villas | East Mirissa | Boutique villas |
| Ubuntu Beach Villas | East Mirissa | Boutique villas |
| Villa Atulya at Ocean's Edge | West Mirissa | Small villa, mid-range |
| Number One Mirissa | West Mirissa | Mid-range boutique |
| Ballena Regency | Towards Weligama | Mid-range |
Whale season and other things to do
Whale watching runs from about November to April, with December to March usually the best; boats leave the harbour around dawn. The same months are best for swimming and surfing. Don't miss sunset from Coconut Tree Hill.
See our Mirissa guide, or look at hotels in Weligama.
Quick picks
- Couples: Sri Sharavi or Ubuntu Beach Villas
- Small and friendly: Villa Atulya at Ocean's Edge
- Value: Number One Mirissa or Ballena Regency
Getting there
Mirissa is close to the Southern Expressway and has a stop on the coastal railway. Weligama is about 15 minutes west and Matara about 20 minutes east by road.
Who it suits
Mirissa is a small place, which makes it easy to walk between your hotel, the beach and the restaurants. It suits couples and friends more than families who need lots of space, and it gets busy from December to March.