Name: The Spice House Mirissa
Address: KM 151, Galle Road, Mirissa, Mirissa, Sri Lanka, KM 151, Galle Road, Mirissa, Matara District, Sri Lanka
Rating: 9.1

The Spice House Mirissa

–Excellent location – show map

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Set among tropical gardens with flowers, ponds and hammocks, Spice House is a colonial-style hotel a 2-minute walk from Mirissa Beach. It features a large veranda overlooking the jungle where breakfast is served. Rooms with attached bathroom open out onto a private balcony overlooking the spice garden or the Indian Ocean. They are fitted with 4-poster beds and traditional wood-carved furnishings. Amenities include cable TV channels. Whale and dolphin-watching boat trips leave from the Fisheries Harbor just 5 minutes' drive away. It is a 15-minute drive from Dondra Lighthouse, the island's highest and Southernmost point. Galle Fort is a 45-minute drive from the hotel. Guests can surf the internet for free and rent canoeing and snorkeling equipment at the The Spice House Mirissa. The family who runs the guest-house will help plan visits and cater home-cooked meals.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Mirissa, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Standard Double Room 1 queen bed
Vanilla - Triple Room with Balcony 1 queen bed and 2 futon beds
Heliconia - Junior Suite with Balcony 1 full bed
Lemongrass - Suite with Garden View 1 queen bed
Orchid - Queen Room with Pool View 1 full bed
Pepper - Family Bungalow 1 full bed 1 full bed
Frangipani - Deluxe King Suite 1 queen bed
Gardenia - Deluxe Queen Suite 1 full bed
Hibiscus - Junior Suite with Pool View 1 full bed
Jasmine - Junior Suite 1 full bed
Ginger - suite with balcony & Sea View From The Roof Terrace 1 full bed
Deluxe Suite 1 full bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

John

United Arab Emirates

“The house, pool and grounds are beautiful and relaxing”

Carolyn

United Kingdom

“Breakfast was good. Our bedroom and bathroom were very large and comfortable. Swimming pool was nice. Property is actually 2 separate properties (see below).”

Amanda

Netherlands

“Our stay at the Mirissa Spice House exceeded our expectations. We were two friends traveling together, and we like a little bit of luxury now and then. Based on the photos, we weren't quite sure what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised...”

Rola

Belgium

“Although it’s not directly on the beach, the location is actually better because it’s very calm and peaceful. The beach is only a 10-minute walk away. The place has very nice facilities, and the breakfast was excellent. The owner was extremely...”

Thalia

Australia

“Beautiful room and super comfy bed. A great location right in the heart of Mirissa but set back from the road so it’s nice and quiet. Delicious breakfast each morning and very helpful staff.”

Yunus

Turkey

“Our room was absolutely beautiful, with two large balconies just for us, and the scenery was stunning. The room itself was amazing. The location was great, breakfast was excellent, and the AC worked great. The manager was very helpful, making...”

Thomas

United Kingdom

“The hotel is beautifully designed around stunning gardens with the pool and sunbathing areas with mature plants and pots which the staff decorate with flowers daily. Breakfast is served daily by the friendly staff on the terrace and it’s a nice...”

Dimitrios

Greece

“Amazing place! Loved the tropical jungle surroundings. Beautiful gardens.”

Griesbach

Germany

“Staff members, the view, breakfast, proximity to main attractions in the area (Coconut hill, Turtle beach, Parrot rock, Surf school) & you'll love the shower”

Karen

Australia

“Breakfast was a highlight. Delicious eggs, toast, fruit, juice and little Sri Lankan pastries. Pool was great. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Monkeys and fireflies were fun to watch. I sensed the beautiful aromas of cinnamon, cloves,...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant #1

Cuisine
Chinese
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern

Amenities of The Spice House Mirissa

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

House rules

The Spice House Mirissa takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:30 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 9 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the 'Junior Suite with Balcony - Annex', the 'Queen Room with Pool View - Annex', are accessed through the jungle, and the 'Suite with Garden View' is located at the bottom of a slope; they are not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

The Spice House Mirissa