Mirissa Beach
Mirissa Beach
4.5
00:00 - 23:59
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
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Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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4.5
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Heidi L
13 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Mirissa is clean. Plenrty of cafes which allow you to use their sunbeds and shades if you buy drinks /food. Waves are strong. At night it transforms with lights, bouncing music and fires. Also cafes will serve lots if fresh fish, ssome with free beer
Written 7 January 2023
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Remzi G
Istanbul, Türkiye30 contributions
Dec 2022
Don't leave Sri Lanka without seeing Mirissa Beach. It is one of the longest and widest beaches we have seen on the south coast. It is a great place to swim all day long and spend time in the waves of the ocean. After sunset, don't forget to taste the fresh seafood at the restaurants on the beach. And of course visit the Coconut Tree Hill.
Written 6 December 2022
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Melissa
London, UK41 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
The most stunning beach. Great for swimming too. Loungers on the beach for free and many restaurants along the beach front. Vibrant.
Written 11 October 2022
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N!li
Old Peradeniya, Sri Lanka598 contributions
Feb 2022 • Friends
Very beautiful, popular beach in down south.
It was nice to notice that it wasn’t that much ruined by garbage. And hope it would stay the same for a very long time.
It was nice to notice that it wasn’t that much ruined by garbage. And hope it would stay the same for a very long time.
Written 27 September 2022
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Veronica M
3 contributions
Jul 2022
One of the best places to stay in Sri Lanka. Highly recommended. The beach, the sea view and the breeze, sea food and the people. All are 5/5..
Written 18 August 2022
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Amandine P
4 contributions
Apr 2022
One of the best beaches we have been so far in the world. Nice restaurants on the beach and do not forget to climb the parrot rock to see the panorama view of the mirissa sea.
Written 20 May 2022
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Pristine Andaman
Port Blair, India24 contributions
Mar 2022
Great beach for swimming. Well known for surfing. It is a very popular, clean, and serene beach. It must be there in your itinerary if you are visiting Sri Lanka.
Written 12 April 2022
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David S
Waterford, Ireland113 contributions
Mar 2022
Just returned from Sri lanka, where we stayed for 3 nights in Mirissa beach. We had stayed in Unawatuna on a previous visit, so wanted to try a different beach this time. Having spent 7 days on the east coast, which was off season, Mirissa was nearing the end of peak season and much livilier.
We wanted a place on the beach side of the road, so choose Sea World hotel, which had fantastic views and excellent breakfast. We didnt book evening meals, because the daily blackouts meant that we had to choose places with a generator. The blackouts during the day didnt bother us, as we spent most of this time travelling around to different beaches and places. Cold beers and food was always available somewhere.
The beach bars and restaurants on Mirissa beach were mostly all open day and evening, and even when the blackouts came there were plenty of candles making it even more romantic.
I had heard the road along Mirissa beach was very busy and no footpaths and I would have to say it was really dangerous when we were there, especially at night when there was no street lighting. It really was a challenge to avoid speeding tuk tuks and buses.
If I was to compare Mirissa to Unawatuna I would say that Unawatuna is at the end of a small road far from the main road, so much safer to walk around the main street and go in and out of bars shops etc
We wanted a place on the beach side of the road, so choose Sea World hotel, which had fantastic views and excellent breakfast. We didnt book evening meals, because the daily blackouts meant that we had to choose places with a generator. The blackouts during the day didnt bother us, as we spent most of this time travelling around to different beaches and places. Cold beers and food was always available somewhere.
The beach bars and restaurants on Mirissa beach were mostly all open day and evening, and even when the blackouts came there were plenty of candles making it even more romantic.
I had heard the road along Mirissa beach was very busy and no footpaths and I would have to say it was really dangerous when we were there, especially at night when there was no street lighting. It really was a challenge to avoid speeding tuk tuks and buses.
If I was to compare Mirissa to Unawatuna I would say that Unawatuna is at the end of a small road far from the main road, so much safer to walk around the main street and go in and out of bars shops etc
Written 7 April 2022
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Julie W
Leeds, UK299 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Lovely beach fringed with bars and restaurants. Big waves and a bit of shade, sunbeds available although plenty of space for those who don’t want them. A bit of litter, tourists, take your rubbish to the bin!!!
Written 6 March 2022
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Marky
Bystrice nad Pernstejnem, Czech Republic26 contributions
Feb 2022
Great restaurants with daily fresh fish and seafood (catch of the day), nice water, place for experienced surfers.
Written 19 February 2022
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Romina Bonafina
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain105 contributions
Any restaurant open
For tourist??
which beach better for night life bentota or mirissa?
Kish A
Greater Sydney, Australia15 contributions
Mirrisa. Have fun.
How far is it from colombo?
carterkenny
Phuket, Thailand165 contributions
Hi, It depends on mode of travel. Car, bus or train. But an average of 2 hours is about right.
Ashley S
Wanaka, New Zealand47 contributions
We are travelling to the south beaches next week but have been told to stay on the east coast as it gets super windy down south at this time... Is it windy people!?
250antoinettev
72 contributions
We had very little wind in the three days that we were in Mirissa. There is enough to make it surfer friendly, but it did not affect us on the shore at all. We can’t wait to go again.
jojolesgrosbras42
st etienne26 contributions
bonjour
Mirissa est un bon plan pour le mois d’août Pas trop de pluie
quelles excursion proches de Mirissa,
mERCI
jOE
Nancy P
Pine, AZ472 contributions
Whale watching is a great activity you can do from there.
JuaniJayne
Sheffield90 contributions
I'm confused. I'm hoping to visit Mirissa beach for one week in mid January but I saw the video of the govt. bulldozers demolishing 21 beach bars and restaurants ; also recent comments from tourists advising to stay away as it's now just a dump.
And yet just recently, there are many Triip Adviser reviews of beach restaurants , as recently posted as this week, even today , stating how great all the beach bars and restaurants are ?
The restaurants web sites are all posting opening times etc . So are the beach bars and restaurants back in business and can you hire sun loungers and lie on the beach in
comfort , as before . I've put my whole trip to SL on hold as a return to Mirissa was the
main reason for this 2nd trip ,it was SO good.
PLEASE , someone must know the state of play . Has anyone been there recently ?
Vicky R
2 contributions
Hi,
I’ve just come back from Mirissa! The nightlife has picked up and there is a party at a different bar every night. Also there are lots of bars and restaurants if you want a quiet night. I’m not sure what it was like before but it was beautiful and enough for me. Each night a different bar on the beach has a big party! Very friendly and lots of fun
Hi im in mirisa tomorow, how is the weather and beaches?
Any recommendations?
Susanne O
Stockholm, Sweden53 contributions
Oh! I haven’t see this until now! Sorry!
is this beach dog friendly?
scarlett b
Manchester, UK23 contributions
When we went there were lots of dogs. Depends how good yours is with others. We found there were a lot of dogs that appeared to be stray but one of the cafe owners said they are all owned, it’s just people let them roam.
Jennifer I
1 contribution
Any updates on the situation in Mirissa? We are also planning to travel there for 4 nights in October between stays in Hiriketiya and Cape Welligama. Not after raging nights but had hoped for little night life and a nice beach. Should we consider another beach? Any suggestions? Or will Mirissa still be nice?
228pieterk
Stockholm, Sweden37 contributions
Head up here, I know that you tore large portions of restaurants and bars by Merrisa Beach in March-April. What's good is that you choose to go when it is high season. so there are lots of nice places to visit, and generally there are not many miles in between them in the southern parts of Sri Lanka. Have a good trip now.
Best regards.
Pieter
Kennib1
Leeds39 contributions
Hi,
When did you visit Mirissa?? I am booked to visit in Oct, but have read that there are hardly any bars now on the beach as they have all been closed down??
Thanks
Kenni
Isabelle S
Ayen, France523 contributions
Well, let's say that in the wet season and their "winter", lots of beaches are closed down or at least running low.
But in October it should slowly come back to life, even if still early in the season.
There's a nice place to stay at the far right end of the beachwhen facing the sea, Surf and Breeze if I remember well. Nice people, very clean, good food, the beach is more a rocky cove but no big waves. Shady too.
Another great place to stay, not on the beach this time, is Secret garden. They also have an amazing spa/massage place Calle Secret Root. Lovely setting in a garden with frangipani. That's where we stayed six years ago for our first visit to Sri Lanka.
If you have a look at my reviews concerning Mirissa and the rest of Sri Lanka, you might find answers to other questions.
Enjoy the discovery of this beautiful country. It does wear well it's name of pearl of the Indian Ocean.
Hope this will help.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mirissa Beach
- Mirissa Beach is open:
- Sun - Sat 00:00 - 23:59
- We recommend booking Mirissa Beach tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 149 Mirissa Beach tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Mirissa Beach:
- Snorkeling with Whales in Mirissa (From €320.50)
- Most Popular Round Tour in Sri Lanka (From €45.95)
- Personal Driver For Your Round Tour In Sri Lanka (From €73.53)
- Whale Watching Experience in Mirissa (From €64.34)
- 10 Days Tour in Sri Lanka (Hotels with Breakfast & Luxury Car) (From €643.36)
- Hotels near Mirissa Beach:
- (0.01 km) Sun Shine Beach Inn
- (0.04 km) sri lanka pauschalreisen
- (0.04 km) Ocean Moon Guesthouse & Cabanas
- (0.11 km) Dream Palace Family Guest House
- (0.16 km) Space Garden Hostel Mirissa
- Restaurants near Mirissa Beach:
- (0.02 km) Sun Shine Beach Bar & Restaurant
- (0.02 km) Amigo Restaurant & Bar
- (0.03 km) Central Beach Inn
- (0.04 km) W&D restaurant
- (0.04 km) BRIZO Mirissa
- Attractions near Mirissa Beach:
- (0.01 km) Mirissa Point Surf Camp
- (0.05 km) Watching Lanka
- (0.13 km) Thinuli Tea Center
- (0.14 km) Srilanka Taxi Mirissa
- (0.12 km) Sandaruwan Handicraft & Gift Store