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Reviews of Chez Podi Surf Stay

Harbour Road, 81740 Mirissa, Sri Lanka

#76 of 120 hotels in Mirissa

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Review score

Based on 86 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly people helping with travel recommendations and special request. Super cool stylish bathroom with plants. We really enjoyed our stay with Sam. Close to the Whale Watching harbour.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice and big beds! The owner is very kind and takes good care of you:) thank you!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    7.0
    Good Trip but sadly cut short
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bad timing of my visit.

    The hostel was closed for Poyi festival and I was alone for one night, Podi was very sweet and accomodating when I requested him for an early checkout. The puppies are very adorable and you have a lot of locals who pass by to give you enough company.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    7.0
    Ok, definitely for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The way to the acco was very muddy, we stayed a week and had to cross the riverpath daily… Good location though. Staff English was very limited but they were very friendly.

    Nice room, good airco. Cool bathroom.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit of distance from the main beach (10 min) but it's positive side that it was very quiet.

    Very kind and helpful host who was always availabe and happy to help with anything even with a bag of rice for my phone. :) Super cute kids around the house who are happy to interact but not disturbing at all. The king size bed was a big plus too.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lot of mosquitoes, but the owner can light a repellent

    It's a bit more quiet than the other hostels around which is nice. The beds and the room were really comfortable aswell

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Charm. Pleasant. Clean. Natural. Authentic Friendly

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    7.0
    Not good yet not the worst
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When I arrived for check in there was no one there I even called but no body answered then after 30 minutes the owner called back and said he didn’t know that there is reservation for that day. Anyway I waited for him then he asked for more money than the price shown in booking and I said no I’ll leave then he agreed for the price. Also there is no AC and it was very hot in the room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was a little bit off the main area

    Very nice host, beautiful bathroom, room very nice maybe could be a bit bigger

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It can get very warm inside the rooms as there is no a/c just fans. The wifi was not working when we were there.

    The bathroom it is very nice and the location was perfect.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner was really nice and friendly and loved the whole vibe, worth the money

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Great value for money, comfy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    First, the location is very convenient, you can reach the main road even by a small walk. From there you got access to most of the things happening in the south of Sri Lanka. Me and my friend had the bunk beds, they were super comfortable. Also the bathroom was super cool, it had a patch of plants inside, giving some tropical vibes. Finally, the owner is super friendly, such a nice guy to interact with, very helpful. This place is value for money for sure.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A cozy little place perfect for some time away from the hustle of the main streets and big hostels in Weligama and Mirissa. Beaches, restaurants, cafés and bus stations in walking distance.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wify as mentioned not good

    All Rooms are in ground floor

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    8.0
    Good Stay all in all
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There could‘ve been more Fans or Air Conditioning because it‘s warm at night.

    Super friendly Host and very cheap Scooter Rental (1700LKR per Day). Facilities are not special but there is everything you need. The Bathroom is beautiful. It’s good aswell if you are a couple! There are double beds in the dorms so you could meet other couples or people.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    9.0
    Best budget stay near Mirissa harbor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    No issues as it is a budget stay!

    For the budget, the room was good and spacious. If you are in Mirissa for whale watching, this is the best option to stay as it is a few meters away from the harbor. The main beach and Parrot Rock are at a walkable distance. The host, Samantha, was kind and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice little hostel l Good beds

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful home stay with a community kitchen. Affordable and great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Too many mosquitos in the room and absolutely no ventilation in the space. No ACs in any rooms, so it was quite hot and muggy at night. However, we were given insect repellent when we complained about the mosquito problem. There is a live garden in the bathroom - we were okay with it, but if you don't like soil and literal huge plants growing in your bathroom from the floor, then you can avoid this property.

    I liked how helpful the caretaker of the property was. He helped us sign up for whale-watching tours as well as surfing lessons. He also let us use his bike whenever we wanted to go into the city, since it had rained heavily overnight and the road leading up to the property was water-logged.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful room, great location , nice vibes, owner is really nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot shower

    Room is beautiful, quiet garden, amazing toilet

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing place Good staff Comfortable Beds and rooms

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    9.0
    Worth the price
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the nicest home stays I've stayed.The rooms are super clean and comfy.Really worth the price.Even though the room is small,they arrange the stuff really well and include a lot of services in that price range also.The owner of this place is really nice and a friendly one.Really helpful to us.They have a small restaurant area also.I should definitely recommend this place to anyone.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is very hot inside the dorm rooms

    Huge double bed in dorm room, very comfortable, the owner was very friendly and the place was peaceful. Good location for whale watching

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel is placed a bit far from everything.

    The staff was super helpful and the rooms were very nice!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    5.0
    Not recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was designed as per European bachelors, or a place where a group of friends can stay, not for family. The location was through a very narrow passage, which was very dark at night, have to use flashlight to go the open road. Our car couldn't go inside as there is no space to turn the car back. The place has common kitchen outside the rooms. No coffee or tea facility inside the room. Just because we wanted to take the main road at the time of check out and for that, we didnt wanted our car to come in that narrow passage in front of the hotel, so we asked the staff to help us with the luggage, and on the way to the car, the staff called our driver "stupid" for not getting the car in that narrow space. overall I won't recommend this place, you can definetly find way better options.

    Stayed in August 2025

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