Lily Mirissa's garden pavilion roofline framing the finished hotel building and lawn

Boutique eco hotel · Opened December 2025

Where modern comfort
meets tropical serenity

A peaceful hideaway in a lush garden, just a seven-minute walk from Mirissa's golden beach.

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500 mto the beach
15bright rooms
Breakfastin the garden
From $65per night

Lily Mirissa's finished three-storey building seen from the garden, framed by tall tropical trees

The open-air garden pavilion lit up in the evening

Welcome

A serene retreat on Sri Lanka's southern coast

Tucked away in a lush garden with tall tropical trees, Lily Mirissa is a quiet escape just 500 metres — a seven-minute walk — from Mirissa's golden beach. Close enough to the ocean, yet far from the noise of the main road and the beach parties.

Our small hotel opened in December 2025 with fifteen bright, spacious rooms. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the interiors with natural light, and every room opens onto a private terrace overlooking the greenery.

— Your hosts at Lily Mirissa

Why guests choose us

Why stay with us

The Lily Mirissa experience

Only fifteen rooms, one garden, and enough quiet to hear the birds at breakfast.

Peaceful location

Nestled in a green garden away from the main road, yet a short stroll from Mirissa Beach.

Boutique & personal

With only fifteen rooms we can take our time — relaxed service and a homely atmosphere.

Modern comfort

Bright, stylish rooms with private terraces, air-conditioning and every essential amenity.

Relaxation first

Made for couples, solo travellers and anyone looking to slow down and properly unwind.

Authentic atmosphere

Breakfast under the pavilion roof, surrounded by nature, birdsong and local charm.

Genuinely eco

No single-use plastic bottles, refillable dispensers, filtered water and natural materials.

Sea turtles in the shallow water at Mirissa beach

Our eco commitment

Responsible hospitality, quietly done

Our rooms are furnished with natural materials — warm and authentic, with a light footprint. We work hard to reduce plastic, because most waste in Sri Lanka is burned.

That is why you will not find tiny disposable bottles in our bathrooms. Instead we provide large refillable dispensers with toiletries. Tap water in the hotel is safe to drink, and in the garden pavilion you can refill your own bottle with filtered water.

Refillable toiletry dispensers
Drinkable tap & filtered water
Natural, locally made furnishings

Rooms

Spacious double & triple rooms

Natural light, modern furnishings with a colonial touch, and a private garden-view terrace with every room.

Bright ground-floor room with a double bed and doors opening to the garden

Direct garden access

Ground floor rooms

Designed for convenience and easy access, these rooms open directly into the garden. Each has a private terrace where you can sit with a book among the tropical greenery — a favourite with families travelling with children.

Double & triple
Terrace to the garden
Step-free access

Upper-floor room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a leafy view

Elevated leafy views

First & second floor rooms

Located above the garden, these rooms offer a quieter atmosphere and more privacy. With elevated views into the treetops and fewer passers-by, they are the calmest choice for a properly restful stay.

Double & triple
Treetop views
Extra privacy

12 double rooms across the ground, first and second floor · 3 triple rooms — two on the ground floor, one on the first.

In every room

Comfortable double bed & quality bedding
Air-conditioning and a ceiling fan
Writing desk & chair for reading or remote work
Wardrobe for convenient storage
Private bathroom, toiletries, towels & hairdryer
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Complimentary drinking water
Free tea & coffee all day in the pavilion

Mornings here

Start your day with nature

Each morning begins with a freshly prepared breakfast served in our open-air garden pavilion. Surrounded by greenery and birdsong, it is the perfect way to ease into a day in paradise.

Afterwards, take the short seven-minute stroll to Mirissa's long golden beach — ideal for a swim in the ocean or a slow walk along the shoreline in the morning sun.

Fresh fruit & juice Pancakes & continental options Tea & coffee all day

Breakfast tables set under the open-air garden pavilion

A plate of tropical fruit and pancakes served for breakfast

Rates

Honest prices, best when booked direct

All rooms include a private bathroom, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, free Wi-Fi and breakfast in the garden pavilion. Choose a ground floor or an upper floor room, subject to availability.

Double room, double bed

Per room, per night, breakfast included · season 15 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2027

Nightly rates by season for a double room including breakfast
Period	Rate / night
15 October – 30 November 2026	65 USD
1 December – 23 December 2026	72 USD
24 December – 10 January 2027 Peak	105 USD
10 January – 30 April 2027	90 USD
1 May – 31 October 2027	65 USD

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A look around

The hotel, the garden, the rooms — and the coast on our doorstep.

Location

Five hundred metres from the sand

Close to the action, far enough for restful nights. Mirissa Beach is a seven-minute walk down the lane.

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Lily Mirissa

2nd Lane (from Harbour Road)
Mirissa 81740, Sri Lanka

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300 mMirissa Harbour — whale watching
500 mMirissa Beach — 7 min walk
700 mCargills Food City supermarket
4 kmWeligama surf beaches
34 kmGalle Fort
175 kmColombo airport (CMB) — 2 to 2.5 h

Worth the trip

Baby sea turtles at a Mirissa hatchery before release

Whale watching

Blue whales and dolphins on early morning boat tours from Mirissa Harbour.

Parrot Rock rising from the sea at Mirissa

Beaches & coves

Parrot Rock, Secret Beach and hidden coves all along the southern coast.

Surfing in Weligama

Gentle beach breaks for beginners and plenty of schools, fifteen minutes away.

Day trips

Galle Fort, and safaris in Yala or Udawalawe National Park.

See our full local guide →

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How far is Mirissa from Colombo airport (CMB)?

Mirissa is on the southern coast, 175 km from Colombo International Airport. The journey takes 2 to 2.5 hours by car depending on traffic.

How do I get to Mirissa from the airport?

After a long flight, a taxi is the most comfortable option. To save money you can take a bus to Colombo (30 min), then an expressway bus from Bastian Mawatha bus station to Matara (2.5 h), and finally a bus from Matara to Mirissa (30 min).

Do you arrange airport transfers?

Yes, we can organise an airport transfer for a fee: 80 USD for up to 2 people, 100 USD for 3 to 6 people. Larger groups on request.

Is Lily Mirissa on the beach?

Not directly on the beach — we are 500 metres away, about a seven-minute walk. That is what keeps the nights quiet.

Do you offer half board or full board?

We serve breakfast only. There are many good places to eat in Mirissa for lunch and dinner, most of them within walking distance.

Are there shops and restaurants nearby?

Yes — plenty of restaurants on the beach and along the main road, including pizza places. The Cargills Food City supermarket is 700 metres away.

Is the tap water drinkable?

Yes, tap water at Lily Mirissa is drinkable, and you can refill your own bottle with filtered water in the garden pavilion. Please skip the bottled water where you can and help us cut plastic waste.

Do you have a pool?

Not yet — a pool is planned for the future. The beach is a seven-minute walk away in the meantime.

Is there Wi-Fi?

Yes, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

Reservations

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Contact

We'd love to hear from you

A question about the rooms, help planning your trip to Mirissa, or a booking — just reach out.

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Where modern comfortmeets tropical serenity