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At the guest house, every unit has a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, units at the guest house also feature free WiFi. At the guest house, units have bed linen and towels. Booked the hotel for 18 nights and it was great stay/ great decision! Eranga and his team are super friendly and kind. They are all super helpful, Eranga helped me book tours for safaris and pick up and transfer to the airport. Not only that as tours are super early they make sure to prepare for me a really nice breakfast to take while I was in the tour. The views from the hotel are amazing, I recommend going upstairs to the rooftop. One thing to consider is that the beach from the hotel it’s rocky so you’ll need special shoes to get in, but you can walk in the beach and it’s quite nice. Also in the mornings you can see local people fishing traditionally. Location is amazing, the only sound you hear is the waves or the peacocks once in a while. You have Mirissa beach, coconut hill, parrot rock 100 mts walk. Breakfast everyday was amazing, you can choose many options of breakfast between western and Sri Lankan! Chicken curry was one of my favorites or omelette with cheese or Sri Lankan and waffles :) Honestly each day kept getting better and better, and since the staff knew what I like they sometimes had details with me like an extra waffle a bigger pot of coffee. Really appreciated it :) Also, if you are hungry evening or night they have a huge menu to cook for you dinner/ lunch. About room cleaning, its not done everyday as a rule in the hotel if you are staying more than one night but if you ask for it the team will be more than happy to clean the room for you and change towels. But overall the hotel and rooms are super clean all the time. It’s true that the bathroom some times smells like humidity but it’s not continuous and it’s not annoying or awful as I saw people added in their comments.

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9.3
Superb
687 reviews
Price from
US$67.50
per night

Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are equipped with desk and outdoor furniture. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. At the guest house, some units are soundproof. I booked this property based on a review written by a family similar to ours. And the open air bathroom. We are a family of 4 with a 5 yr old girl and 2 year old boy. We rented the large family suite and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Less then 5 mins from the beach, large comfortable double beds with mosquito nets, a shared kitchenette, large comfortable bathroom with hot water and AC. The owners were such lovely accommodating people. The best part was the location. Hiritekiya is an Instagramy digital nomady hotspot, and Jungle Escape is located in the less developed part of the beach. So we were close to everything but in a more tranquil environment.

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9
Superb
178 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

At the guest house, all units have a wardrobe. The units are equipped with a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a terrace and some have sea views. At the guest house, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. The Surf Lodge is beautifully decorated with a lot of love and taste. It offers amazing breakfast and a direct access to the beach. It is managed by the super kind Che who was always very attentive to help us organize a few things around the area. What we particularly loved about the hotel (apart from the amazing spacious rooms and the delicious (vegetarian) food) was that it is Che’s family home and has such a friendly and calming vibe :) it’s only a short walk to local restaurants and bars and Madiha’s main beach is also only a few minutes away. Thanks for having us :)

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9.2
Superb
118 reviews
Price from
US$65
per night

The units at the guest house feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. All units at the guest house are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen. The property is located on the hill, in a quiet area of Hiriketiya which means you can actually sleep at night because the noise from the parties doesn’t reach the place. While you are still really close to the beach and town. Just 5 minutes walk 🤩. The owner is very nice and they have a sweet dogs and a cat 🐈🐾

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9.2
Superb
212 reviews
Price from
US$28.50
per night

Situated just 1.3 km from Abimanagama Beach, Freedom192 features accommodation in Weligama with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a 24-hour front desk. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. It was nice and comfortable. It’s located next to the Jungle beach where you can swim and a few nice restaurants. It’s quiet, not too far from the center. The host was very friendly and helpful.

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9.5
Exceptional
104 reviews
Price from
US$10.71
per night

Set 600 metres from Hiriketiya Beach, Wilson's Place offers accommodation with a terrace, as well as a garden. It is situated 5 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole and provides a 24-hour front desk. The guest house offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The high ceilings of the rooms were amazing and the garden was beautiful. Rumesh is such a welcoming and kind host. We had a lovely stay and would definitely come back here in the future. Thank you! :)

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9.5
Exceptional
379 reviews
Price from
US$80
per night

Set in Mirissa, 600 metres from Mirissa Beach, jackie´s guest house offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. 33 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium and 34 km from Galle Fort, the property provides a terrace and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Fabulous hosts, exceptional breakfast and location was perfect.

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9.2
Superb
130 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

Some units in the guest house have private entrance and are fitted with desk and wardrobe. Each unit includes a private bathroom, while certain rooms are equipped with a terrace and others also boast a sea view. At the guest house, certain units are equipped with a kettle and fruits. The rooms were great. Nicest breakfast I’ve had in Sri Lanka (those omelettes 🔥). Jeremey and Roshan and all of the staff were amazing and accommodating.

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9.8
Exceptional
170 reviews
Price from
US$131.40
per night

The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. All units have private entrance. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Absolutely in love with the place that Wounderfull couple is managing! The whole team made out stay incredible and unforgettable, the varied so much about us almost every moment we stepped out of the room. Mr and Mrs Dias are always in the hotel, approachable if you need something. The hotel has a great security, it is not easy for strangers to come in. Also it is located on the Main Street it is very quiet and we slept well. The beach and some good restaurants are just couple minutes walk. The room was clean with everything you need, comfortable beds, hot shower with very good water pressure. Breakfast was very good with small compliments from the chef. We really enjoyed the place and would love to come back to this particular hotel next time we visit Sri Lanka.

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9.6
Exceptional
131 reviews
Price from
US$81
per night

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Digital Nomads is located in Weligama, 1.2 km from Abimanagama Beach and 26 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium. This guest house provides free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Have a big garden and you can rent a bike with a reasonably good price from the owner. The owner always here to help you. There is a kitchen and free washing machine.

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9.6
Exceptional
115 reviews
Price from
US$11.40
per night

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