The Secret Guesthouse Bandaramulla, 81740 Mirissa, Sri Lanka
#7 of 192 B&Bs and Inns in Mirissa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 134 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
7.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 October 2025
Bridgette
AustraliaVery quiet and peaceful but still close enough to walk everywhere
Stayed in October 2025
Reviewed: 26 October 2025
Nicola
United KingdomNothing it was beautiful
It was beautiful, staff friendly, grounds were so clean , lots of little extras that made it my best stay in Sri Lanka
Stayed in October 2025
Reviewed: 24 October 2025
Ellen
SwitzerlandCan’t recommend highly enough - best place we stayed in Sri Lanka! Gorgeous, huge room and lovely pool. Perfectly situated in a quiet area but easy walking distance to the beach. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a great time and wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed in October 2025

Reviewed: 19 October 2025
Sarah
AustraliaThis place was the most beautiful secret of Mirissa. The pool and gardens felt like a tropical oasis and the rooms were large and comfortable. The staff were always helpful and always busy maintaining the beautiful property. It was amazing value for money, the property was even nicer than the pictures do it justice. We had 4 rooms and all were different with their own lovely features such as a private patio, a comfy lounge and balcony, garden views and pool views. The breakfast was great also, just simple and delicious in a beautiful garden location. We loved the dogs Bella and Bingo and the cat Queenie
Stayed in October 2025




Reviewed: 11 October 2025
Lydia
United KingdomThe property is beautifully maintained and kept really clean. We stayed in the bungalow and it was amazing - really spacious and well equipped. The staff were lovely and really helpful.
Stayed in October 2025
Reviewed: 6 October 2025
Bethany
United KingdomNothing, it was perfect!
Everyone was super helpful, the whole place was spotless, and the room was very spacious.
Stayed in October 2025

Reviewed: 26 September 2025
Natalie
IrelandWe had a lovely time staying here. We were checked in by a lovely girl who showed us around and gave us a refreshing welcome drink! The pool area was lovely to cool down in the hot sun while watching monkeys jump around the trees. The location was quiet but also close to the town for nearby restaurants etc. Our room was spacious and opened out onto pool area with a lovely patio sitting area. We would highly recommend.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 3 September 2025
Joostell
NetherlandsNothing
Beautiful and calm location. They have a own spa with impressive massages. Great value for money. Very kind staff en walking distance from the beach and places in Mirissa
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Marta
ItalyWe really had a wonderful stay! The structure is amazing, quiet and so comfortable yet so close to the main street & the beach. The staff is so kind and helpful. We also enjoyed an outstanding massage in the secret root spa! we couldn’t be more happy about our stay!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Victoria
United KingdomThis hotel is incredible! It’s perfectly located and just stunning! I had a pool view room and the terrace was incredible. My only negative is that it’s so gorgeous that I felt bad leaving the hotel to go and see mirissa beach! Pool is wonderful and quiet, perfect for relaxing, which I’d did on my last day here whilst waiting for my Tuk Tuk!
Stayed in August 2025

Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Andy
BelgiumWe stayed in many hotels in sri lanka, but price quality this one was the best. Thank you.
Everything was simply amazing. Friendly people, not too commercial, just good hearted. We forgot something in our room, they sent it back to us. (So great!) Kitchen that you could use at any point. Great calme surrounding and very nice spa next to the guesthouse. A lot of space, good swimming pool, very central location. We loved it so much here, greatly recommended. Dont hesitate to book this!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Matt
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing!
Amazing quiet property with very high standards and very helpful staff, amazing stay here
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Margaret
PeruEverything was amazing
We loved our little villa and having our own garden area. Everything was perfect!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Laura
Netherlands-
Nice and clean room, beautiful garden! It was also nice that we could use the kitchen.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Berkcan
AustraliaNothing
Very nice stay!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Lewis
AustraliaRural setting, quiet and walkable
Quiet area but also close enough to walk to the beach and shops
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Gabriela-nicoleta
RomaniaThe room was big and clean! The resort is very nice! We appreciated a lot the attention to detalis as: anti-moquitos products, water, tea. Also, we had some dirty clothes and we were looking for laundry and they helped us!! We really liked it and highly recommend it!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 19 June 2025
Diederik
NetherlandsAmazing stay in Mirissa. Staff was very nice, just as the pool and spa. Really calm and relaxing place.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 19 June 2025
Diederik
NetherlandsAmazing place in Mirissa. Very quiet place, amazing pool and staff! The spa is also very good. 10/10!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 19 June 2025
Alina
RussiaAll! Beautiful villa with wonderful staff! A very well maintained green area where you can see many different animals and birds. Beautiful and large rooms. We had a wonderful time here
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 17 June 2025
Rafiqa
BangladeshBeautiful room with facilities I was not expecting, for example, the kitchen. It had all kitchen tools and crockeries one could possibly need there. The patio with a kitchen was a wonderful spot to cook dinner and have a little party of your own. Also very thoughtful of the staff to leave two umbrellas in our room which we definitely needed.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Andrew
United KingdomNothing … all good.
Very quiet location with a short walk to the beach. The cabana was tastefully furnished , clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly, polite and helpful. I would highly recommend this place to others . It’s Good value for money. Even though we didn’t use the self catering facilities the kitchen looked well equipped.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 26 April 2025
Rob
United KingdomNothing
Greta quiet and super clean property.fantastic
Stayed in April 2025




Reviewed: 12 April 2025
Harriet
United KingdomAmazing guesthouse! We didn’t realise we had booked the cabana and were blown away, everything has been considered to the last detail. Very comfortable and beautifully decorated. It also had an outdoor kitchen and sitting area, a private garden area and direct access to the spa. The pool area is very tranquil and comfortable. A short walk down a lane and you are in the centre of Marissa. We did not have breakfast included but found great places to eat nearby.
Stayed in April 2025

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