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Reviews of ARA Beach Resort Mirissa

Welikada Thalaramba , 81740 Mirissa, Sri Lanka

#84 of 120 hotels in Mirissa

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 68 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 14 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was superb and room was clean. Air conditioning was not up to the mark and their service needs to be improved.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    7.0
    This place is good for short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Dust at reception desk. Elevator is under construction. Cleaning is work on request. Staff doing they work as fast as they can but it looks like shortcoming of staff. It's not good idea to burn garbage in front of the ocean every evening. It looks like calm place but one night people sign a songs with drums at the beach till 2:00, and the second one was pool party till 23:00.

    Living in front of the ocean. Good beds, pillows, and white sheets. A/C work well, small fridge work good and quietly. Staff helps with luggage without asking. Perfect surf site in front of the hotel.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    7.0
    Enjoyable Mirissa
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property , despite having excellent location and well laid building plan doesn't have an elevator installed for its four storeys ( Ground +3). A hardworking staff member shifts the luggage up and down through the staircase. The property for its size is seriously understaffed. It generally affects the quality of the experience and puts limitations on the services offered. Laundry quality of the towels was not satisfactory.

    Mirissa is a lovely place. This resort is right on the beach . There's very good ocean view from the room. Ours was on second floor . The rooms are spacious and adequately furnished. The staff is friendly, helping and very hard working . They do their best to meet your needs with limited resources at their disposal . The swimming pool is nice and clean. Lobby and Restaurant space is spacious . Overall cleanliness is maintained. AC works well. The breakfast is basic but good and was served on table.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast is too little for one and they have a set limited breakfast. There is an old guy who tends to kill your vibe with only negative answers to requests and a frown on his face 24/7. All the other staff members are nice

    The location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    8.0
    nice staff , hotel needs work
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the spare bed had ants all over it and the place needs freshening up for that price , things were going to ruin , pity

    staff are lovely , great views

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2025

    8.0
    Great location and most friendly staff. Definitely recommend this hotel and coming back in Sept
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast wasn’t set up in the morning but they were quick to bring out our meals and was pleased.

    From the moment we arrived we were greeted and takin through the check in process. Extremely friendly and professional staff. We were taken to room and shown all the facilities and everything was explained. The staff regularly messaged me on WhatsApp to make sure we had everything and also communicated on when we wanted room cleaned.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2025

    8.0
    Happy place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Different breakfast by day and guests

    The feeling of coming home by family

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower temperature was a little temperamental, but it was just a matter of getting tuned to it and it soon becomes a non issue.

    The staff were super nice and welcoming. They accommodated to our needs well and it was a great experience overall. The location is ideal because it's close to the main busy areas of the city so it's super convenient to go out for food and activities

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2025

    9.0
    Lovely hotel right on the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very attentive staff and location right on the beach

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2025

    7.0
    Remote beach location , value priced
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was remote, closer to beach, away from City center. There were no elevators. Staff and front desk were available after 8am. No breakfast buffet , limited selection to order.

    Property was nice , small and staff were attentive and helpful. Nice but nothing fancy.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little far from the main city and beach

    The staff is supremely sweet and kind. The view from the room was just amazing. We changed our plans as it was off-season and the city felt lonely and hence we decided to leave Mirissa. Upon requesting the host to allow us cancellation, they agreed to it and understood our angst.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Lovely room and decent location but a bit tired and some of the staff need further training
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The breakfast wasn't very good and they don't tell you that you need to order the Sri Lankan breakfast a day in advance. Some of the fruit was quite warm. The area around the pool is very tired and needs a bit of TLC. The room wasn't as clean as it could have been, in particular the bathroom. We asked for some food to our room. They took the order but then called us down to collect it instead of bringing it up, saying they don't do room service. But then they accompanied us up with it anyway. So was unclear on why they didn't just bring it in the first place. It was a lot of faff for some noodles and rice, although the food was very tasty.

    We had a lovely big corner room with sea view. It was very peaceful; just the sound of the waves. It's a good base for exploring Mirissa, but is about a 5 minute drive from the main area. The lunch we had was nice. The staff were friendly mostly. The woman who seems to run it is particularly helpful and friendly. Our air con broke briefly but was all sorted very quickly and didn't break again the rest of the trip.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool wasn't very clean and no bar, It was a lovely hotel but it just had no atmosphere or soul.

    Lovely room and lovely staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    Good, clean, simple hotel - right on the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The area around the pool is a bit tatty. There were couple of broken sun chairs and some old shoes there for days. It would be so simple to make this area lovely as the pool is a good size and it is by the beach. They were painting the fence so maybe this is work in progress? There is a large communal room by the reception, but strangely there are hardly any chairs! This could be a lovely area as it has big windows onto the pool.

    We loved being right by the beach, although it is a bit rocky to swim. (You can swim a short walk away). We had a big corner room which was worth the extra cost - spectacular sunsets. The staff were helpful and friendly, and the lady on reception took time to find train times for us to reach our next location. Beds were big and comfortable, and the hotel interior is very clean (not quite so good by the pool though).

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast buffet needs little improvement maybe fresh juices would be a good addition

    Hospitality of the staff and their more than welcoming and attitude coupled with beach front view made our weekend memorable

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous views, great location, great value, friendly staff just lacks that something.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hotel could be fabulous with minimal effort, a bit of local artwork and some thoughts about the dining and lounge area would bring it up a notch. Dinner they could put small tables outside on the beach. Put a menu in the rooms. There is a fabulous rooftop area that has not yet been developed that is ideal for a roof bar. In fairness this hotel is great value but boutique it up and they could easily get double the rates

    View are fantastic, we had turtles feeding just off the beach. There is a snorkeling beach 150m away and the main beach at Marissa is easily walkable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the pool area needed some attention, the pool was clean but the sun loungers were tired and the area needed a general upgrade to make the most of the outside space. It would of benefited from a small bar for guests to relax in in the evening.

    The rooms were large, comfortable and clean with a pleasant balcony with sea views The staff were friendly and helpful

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    bathroom little bit smell and pool had quite old furnitere.

    we had family room with sea view. room was big, clean and yes we saw sea. room had tv, AC and big bathroom. we spend here 2 night, and had 2 diferrent tipes of breakfast. i liked more buffet because of more options. pool was nice and clean. staff were polite and ready to help.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    9.0
    Very nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If they could make one change: make the coffee at breakfast much better. Do it properly and with attention to detail like you do everything else. As it was I could not stand it. You could do french press easily, or Moka, or drip in a good scalable way. Research the right grind and brewing techniques. If you could make a second change: record feedback from everyone and review it weekly and make a plan to incorporate the feedback over time. Make sure it aligns with your vision.

    We liked the slightly secluded location because otherwise you don't get to see that part of the beach. We liked the attention to detail of the staff. Wifi was good. I was able to have a video call no problem. Really tasty mushroom button lunch. View from the room is stunning onto the ocean. Lots of privacy. Breakfast was not bad but not astounding. Tea is good. Puppies next door were adorable.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    9.0
    Wake up to sea views and the sound of crashing waves
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lock for my room was broken so I had to slam the door quite hard to get it to work. The water pressure for the shower wasn’t as strong as I’d have liked.

    Imagine listening to/watching the sound of the waves crashing on to the shore from your bed. That was my experience at this hotel. Absolutely fantastic. Then you have the wonderful staff and gorgeous room to add to that. Breakfast is good and you can walk straight out to the beach from the hotel. The hotel is technically just outside Mirissa but still very close to the action. Staff are really obliging and the food is amazing.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The placement of the generators need better sound proofing

    Everything. Good location. Clean and comfortable rooms, genuine smiling service, and above all efficient and caring Shadisna who supervised everything from front office to housekeeping and dining to ensure guest satisfaction. What a gem !

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    7.0
    Nice room with sea view,nice people, but expensive for the situation and service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is not a Resort, it is a very small hotel which is situated away from the main beaches. There is no beach in front of the hotel, there are rocks. The breakfast was poor and was full of flies. The room amenities are refilled and have in-house printed label, it would be better to put large wall dispensers for the shower. The common areas of the hotel, dining area, and small lounge, need a bit of decoration. This could be a nice hotel

    The people were very friendly and the room was nice and clean and very nice sea view.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms are tiny. Some basics are lacking like no blankets in rooms. No dental kit and such provided. If your daily provided 2 towels got wet it would be a real struggle to convince them to replace them.

    Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good with plenty of options for vegetarians. They even went out of the way and allowed people to get late breakfast. Location is nice. There is a wonderful restaurant just next door where we went for dinner twice. Markets are nearby and mirissa beach is 5 minutes by tuk tuk. Pool was good and Clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    9.0
    Breakfast was just so-so. Very not convenient was that they don’t have a restaurant to eat lunch and dinner there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No restaurant on the territory. Always needs to go out to search for the food

    The building was new. The view was amazing.

    Stayed in December 2023

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