Our Sponsors
Places To Stay
Mirissa was not hit that badly when the Tsunami struck back in 2005. Much of the infrastructure remained intact and the beach now has returned back to its beautiful self.
Most of the accommodation options are centered in the middle of the beach so its best to use this area as a base and then if you are in a group have someone watch the bags while the others hunt for places to stay.
Mirissa is a small extremely popular beach town with a limited amount of places to stay so it fills up very fast. It is always best to make a reservation well ahead of time and then re-confirm. Places to stay that are not directly on the beach or across the road are a lot cheaper. Why come all the way to paradise and NOT stay on the beach ?.
The 2 most important things to remember are, book in advance and re confirm.
Ocean Moon Restaurant and Cabanas
" Wake up and smell the ocean "
Since people have started to come to Mirissa, Ocean Moon has always been a favourite place to stay. It's a small family run Guest House that is noted for its friendliness and hospitality. All Travel Guides to Sri Lanka seem to recommend it as one of the top 3 places to stay here. Noted for its beach access, clean cabanas and seafood, Ocean Moon fills up extremely fast and mostly by advanced reservation.
Sirri the owner is one of the most helpful people you will ever meet and both he and his staff will go out of their way to make your stay here memorable.
During the evening time his Friends and Family all drop by to chat to him and his wife and that are always interested in chatting to you.
Warning, come to Ocean Moon with a small child and you will quite possibly never see it for the whole time you are there. Both Sirri and his Wife love kids and Mrs Sirri owns the local sweet shop so the kids are always happy to see her as well..
Ocean Moon has no more than 10 Cabanas all with private en-suite bathrooms and balconies set in a tranquil garden like environment with direct access to the beach. All rooms are spotlessly clean and have fans, mosketo nets and come with fresh towels and sheets daily.
If you are lucky you might get one of the second story Cabanas facing the ocean with amazing sunset views.
Have a meal in the small restaurant facing the ocean and listen to the waves crash or have it brought to your balcony where you can have a quiet moment alone with that someone special.
Ocean Moon has its own Tuk-Tuk and Sirri can sometimes pick you up from Welligama Train Station if you have a confirmed reservation. Keep in mind what was said previously about ass size, these tuk-tuks only can hold 2 people and their luggage and have no way to carry a surfbord.
Ocean Moon can also arrange a Taxi / Minibus service to the Airport or up to the Hill Country. One of his friends owns a Minibus and his rates are extremely reasonable. He can also act as a guide and take you to places like Kandy, Adams Peak and Ella.
Tsunami Buddha
During the Tsunami of 2004 the water rushed right through Sirris house in Ocean Moon and took pretty much everything with it . Barely anything remained but during the clean up Sirri came across a statue of Lord Buddha on the floor of the living room. No one knows where he came from as the ocean is at the bottom of the garden and it is speculated that the statue came in on the Tsunami. There are no houses or land masses nearby where he could have possibly come from.
Many people were staying in Ocean Moon when the Tsunami struck and everyone survived the ordeal without a scratch. Was it luck or was the house blessed when Lord Buddha came in on the wave ?
You be the judge but now Tsunami Buddha sits in Sirris living room in a place of respect and if you ask Sirri politely you might be allowed to see him.
Sirri is also a bit of a whiz in the kitchen but you can see more about that in the ' Places to eat ' section.
Right on the beach in a secure garden environment
Fresh water showers for Guests to wash off after a swim.
Laundry Service is available.
International calls can be made and received at reception..
Massages can be arranged upon request.
Internet access and e-mail is just across the road.
Valuables can be safely stored with Sirri.
Payment by cash only - Euro and USD also accepted.
Nearest Bank / ATM is in 25 minutes away in Matara.
Pharmacy and Local Doctor nearby.
Great little shop that sells everything is across the road.
Reservations and re-confirmation strongly suggested during peak season.
Ocean Moon ( Sirri )
Udupila Junction
Mirissa
Sri Lanka
Telephone: ( 94 ) 41-22-52328
Cell Phone: ( 94 ) 777-190-152 Mobile
Surf Sea Breeze Restaurant and Cabanas
With its own beautiful garden and great restaurant, surf and sand had 8 nice clean new bungalows all facing the ocean. All the rooms have tiled floors and have en-suite bathrooms, mozzy nets and fans.
Each Bungalow has a full sized bed and comes with sheets and towels daily.
It is located on the far Western end of the beach where the large surf breaks and is accessable from the beach and the interior road.
Surf Sea Breeze is one of the newer Guest Houses / Restaurants to the scene but already it is getting great reviews on line.
The owner is a guy called John Sunil and both he and his Wife are from Mirissa and are extremely friendly, speak perfect English and will go out of their way to make you stay there a happy one. They have both lived in Canada for many years and are extremely familiar with the needs and expectations of tourists. Standards are high here and this draws a lot of repeat business.
If your passion is fishing or you have any interest in the commercial side of things, talk to John as he owns a large boat that is usually out catching fish near the Maldives. John can arrange boat trips and rental in the area for you.
Right on the beach and set back in a nice tropical garden.
Beach hammocks
Laundry service available
Payment by cash only - Euro and USD also accepted.
Nearest Bank / ATM is in 25 minutes away in Matara.
Pharmacy and Local Doctor nearby.
Valuable can be kept by manager.
Boat hire and fishing trips arranged.
Taxi + Guide service can be arranged.
Reservations suggested so call ahead.
Surf Sea Breeze ( John Sunil )
Mirissa Beach
Mirissa
Sri Lanka
Telephone: ( 94 ) 71-404-8084
surfseabreeze@yahoo.com