Mirissa

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Mirissa showing general coastal views, waves and a sunset
Mirissa showing a beach and general coastal views
Mirissa which includes tropical scenes, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Mirissa showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and a sunset
Mirissa which includes food

The palm-fringed beach, gentle waves, magnificent sunsets and fresh seafood at this coastal town evoke images of a tropical paradise.

Spend a day, weekend or weeks immersing yourself in the idyllic beach lifestyle of Mirissa. Mingle with a bohemian crowd and relax while sitting beneath the shade of a swaying palm tree. Learn to surf in calm, rolling waves and spot pods of playful dolphins. Mirissa lies on a peninsula at the eastern edge of Weligama Bay in southern Sri Lanka.

Mirissa Beach, a crescent-shaped stretch of soft golden sand framed by tall palms, is the town’s crowning glory. Bars and restaurants serving delicious seafood set up along the beach. Enhance your tan, cool off in the enticing water and stroll along the seashore to the Parrot Rock viewpoint. Arrive early to watch the sun rise and then linger all day until it drifts down behind Weligama Bay.

Try watersports such as bodyboarding, surfing and stand-up paddleboarding. The medium-size waves are perfect for first-time surfers and intermediate riders looking to sharpen their skills. Beach watersports centers offer equipment rentals and classes.

Walk or catch a rickshaw to Mirissa Fisheries Harbour, located on the bay-facing side of town. See an assorted collection of brightly painted fishing boats, some of which appear to be centuries old. Join a wildlife-watching cruise to spot blue whales, sperm whales and spinner dolphins. Sightings are almost always guaranteed between December and April.

Head away from the beach, rent a rickshaw and enjoy daytrips to nearby towns and villages. Experience time-honored fishing traditions at Weligama and explore the well-preserved Dutch colonial quarter of Galle. Visit the beaches, temples and 17th-century fort at Matara. Stand at the southernmost tip of the Indian subcontinent in Dondra.

Mirissa is 96 miles (155 kilometers) south of ColomboOpens in a new window. Get here by catching a train from Colombo Fort station to either Matara or Weligama and taking a bus from there. Come from November to April for the best weather or during the rest of the year to avoid large crowds.

Randiya Sea View Hotel
Randiya Sea View Hotel
3 out of 5
Galle Road, Mirissa, Southern Province
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Mirissa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (41 reviews)
"Rooms are not cleaned unless you are present which can be inconvenient if you’re going out for the day."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Randiya Sea View Hotel
Beach & Bliss Mirissa
Beach & Bliss Mirissa
3.5 out of 5
Beach Road, Mirissa
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Mirissa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Mirissa Beach and Coconut Tree Hill Viewpoint ...
8/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
Fantastic Family Stay
"Absolutely fantastic stay with our two children. They were both sad to leave after two nights. Excellent service and food. Great location right on the beach. Couldn’t recommend more."

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2025

Beach & Bliss Mirissa
Sea World Boutique Hotel
Sea World Boutique Hotel
3 out of 5
Matara Road, Bandaramulla, Mirissa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P3,096 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
P3,096
P4,056 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
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Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Mirissa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mirissa Beach and Coconut Tree Hill ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (52 reviews)
Beautiful rooms and friendliest staff
"We stayed for three nights with our 1 year old baby. The staff are excellent, so welcoming, and attentive and really enjoyed playing with our son. We had a sea view room, the view is beautiful, and the bathroom and shower were excellent - you can see the sea from the shower! The staff provided a ..."

Reviewed on May 2, 2025

Sea World Boutique Hotel
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Villa Vista by The Serendipity Collection
Villa Vista by The Serendipity Collection
3 out of 5
Mihirikanda Watta, Henwala, Mirissa, Southern Province
Stay at this 3-star beach villa in Mirissa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Mirissa Beach and Mirissa Fisheries Harbor ...
Villa Vista by The Serendipity Collection
Thaaru Guest
Thaaru Guest
3 out of 5
156/H, Jayaladagama, Henwala, Mirissa, Mirissa, Southern Province
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Mirissa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mirissa Beach and Coconut Tree Hill ...
Thaaru Guest
Redcliffs by The Serendipity Collection
Redcliffs by The Serendipity Collection
3.5 out of 5
Henwala, Mirissa
Stay at this 3.5-star beach villa in Mirissa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Mirissa Beach and Mirissa Fisheries Harbor ...
Redcliffs by The Serendipity Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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