The Spice House Mirissa Hotel

Colonial-style guesthouse with infinity pool and tropical gardens 2 minutes from Mirissa Beach

Amenities & Facilities

The Spice House Mirissa Hotel has an infinity pool open all year with sun loungers and umbrellas set in a lush garden with ponds and hammocks. The property offers a spa and wellness centre with massage and yoga classes, plus a shared lounge and terrace. Guests can use board games, table tennis, and a cooking class, while the tour desk arranges excursions and the airport shuttle runs on request.

Rooms & Suites

Each en-suite room at Spice House Mirissa opens onto a private balcony overlooking the spice garden or the Indian Ocean. Rooms are fitted with 4-poster beds and traditional wood-carved furnishings, and include cable TV channels. Some suites offer a separate seating area, and all accommodations are non-smoking with air conditioning.

Dining & Breakfast

Breakfast is served on a large veranda overlooking the jungle, with a different Sri Lankan specialty offered each day alongside fresh fruit and egg options. The restaurant provides special diet menus and can cater home-cooked meals prepared by the family that runs the guesthouse. Guests also have access to an honesty fridge stocked with water and beer, and packed breakfasts are available for early whale-watching departures.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The Spice House is a 2-minute walk from Mirissa Beach, with Turtle Beach and Coconut Tree Hill just minutes away. Whale- and dolphin-watching boat trips leave from the Fisheries Harbour a 5-minute drive from the hotel. Dondra Lighthouse, the island's southernmost point, is 15 minutes away by car, while Galle Fort is a 45-minute drive south.

Wellness & Activities

Guests can book in-house massage and spa treatments, or join yoga classes held on the property. Free canoeing and snorkelling equipment are available, and the tour desk can arrange surfing lessons at Weligama beach (a short tuk-tuk ride away). Live sport events are shown in the shared lounge, and the hotel also offers table tennis for recreation.

• Location: 2-minute walk to Mirissa Beach, 5-minute drive to whale-watching harbour
• Rooms: En-suite with private balcony, 4-poster beds, cable TV
• Dining: Breakfast veranda overlooking jungle, home-cooked meals, honesty fridge
• Wellness: Spa, massage, yoga classes, canoeing & snorkelling gear
• Activities: Cooking class, table tennis, live sport events, tour desk