Beacon by the Bay Villas and Suites by the Clarks

"So we did our avurudu trip this year here. Firstly it has the Dondra lighthouse directly opposite right above turquoise water which made a beautiful view each time we looked out. The beach is pretty secluded and a just need to follow a little footpath. Lovely property and one of the novelty rooms is a bed made out rock, crazy right?!?! But it’s so pretty Rest of the rooms are also spacious. Now this was not even the best part because the kids absolutely loved it and they were super accommodating from food to the mess and the noise. Really recommend booking out the whole space as we did Shoutout to the staff who even helped source a cake for my dad’s birthday in the middle of avurudu. Definitely going back"

Gaia Soul

Paradise Beach Resort & Diving School

"This is a terrible hotel. Lousy rooms. Spiders. AC non functional. Fan not working. Staff attitude is horrendous. Rude ******. The food is yuks. I have never stayed in a worse place. Don't visit even if you are paid to."

360 Rainforest

"Fabulous experience in luxury ‘tents’. Rooms were on stilts, with en-suite facilities, water, tea and coffee provided. Very comfortable just 50 m from the edge of the Rain Forest. Beautifully cooked simple but delicious food for dinner and breakfast, possibly the best we had in our 14 day tour. Great hike through the rainforest with a local guide ending in a refreshing waterfall dip."

Handun Villas

"Handun Villas went above and beyond in every way possible, the service was amazing, the staff was amazing and the location was something I no longer thought existed in down south Sri Lanka. We also had a couple of requests and plans which was executed perfectly to the dot by the team at Handun Villas and they also have their own restaurant right on the beach. Definitely would highly recommend this place to anyone who’s looking for a peaceful villa inside a coconut tree estate with the beach right across the road."

LakRaj Heritage

"The view of the room facing the sea is spectacular. The hotel is not new, the manager of the reception not too friendly, but the staff is nice and we could drive to Mirissa beach. Swimming in their man-made ocean pool is not the attraction of this hotel. This is a 3 star hotel with a great location."

Nil Diya Beach Resort

"I arrived at 16:00, the room was not ready. They started cleaning quickly. I came to the room, the floors were wet. There was cement on the floor, no tiles! There was one towel, 1 tube of shampoo and that's it. A lizard was running around the room, big ants. I am attaching a photo of the breakfast. I chose a 4-star hotel, but as it turned out, the star rating does not matter. There is no soundproofing at all. There are a lot of dogs, they bark all night! There is a supermarket nearby, but you have to walk through a dark street in the evening. There are nice cafes nearby, 5 minutes to the sea, 10 minutes to the beach. There is a swimming pool, but it feels like the water there has not been changed for a long time, very cloudy. But the staff is smiling, as if they have the best hotel"

Talalla Retreat

"Talalla Retreat was the perfect way to end our trip. Quiet, peaceful, and surrounded by natural beauty, it truly felt like a little slice of paradise. We loved the delicious buffet meals, refreshing smoothies, and the incredibly relaxing massages. The private beach was a dream, and the stunning sunsets made our stay unforgettable. A serene spot to unwind and soak up the coastal charm."