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Mirissa is a beach and resort town in southern Sri Lanka, near the city of Matara.
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Great company, which provides sustainable whale watching in Mirissa.
Very nice, busy place popular with locals and tourists. Wide range of food and drink available in a lovely outdoor setting. The rotis, obviously, are particularly good. Can be hard to find since it is located inland (follow small road next to internet place on the main street and look out for the signposting or ask a tuk-tuk to take you)
They offer free WiFi.
Very nice place run by a local family. Claims to provide the best view in Mirissa. Rooms starting from about Rs 1,000 off season. 3 minutes off the beach and surf point (very right side on the beach when you watch the sea - up the hill).
Peacock Villa is surrounded by large vegetable gardens with peacocks. It's far from the hustle and bustle and a 5-minute walk to the beach.
This guest house is a few streets walk from the beach but is often double booked so if you do decide to stay here, recommend that you do not pay the full amount and only place a small deposit (that you are happy to lose) to attempt to secure the room. Many travelers have complained that they are refused the room and never get their money back. Rooms are US$70/night or Rs 9000.
A boutique hotel in the Mirissa beachfront. The hotel consists of standard rooms, suites and villas. It also offers dining and spa facilities.
By train
You can take the train from Colombo Fort to Weligama (7 km from Mirissa) and then go by tuk tuk to Mirissa. A 2nd class train ticket costs Rs 220.
Mirissa is a bustling town, you can basically get everywhere on foot or if you are travelling to another beach, by the local bus service which is very regular and inexpensive.
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