Best room I had in my whole trip.

Stayed in April 2025

Stayed here while working remotely from Mirissa, and I must say, I made the right choice! The guesthouse has super reliable and fast internet, perfect for Google/Zoom calls, meetings, and all my work tasks—never had an issue even once. This spot is great for anyone looking to balance work and leisure. The neighbourhood is calm and quiet, so no noisy parties at night to disrupt sleep or productivity. Plus, the beach is just a short stroll away, with plenty of nice cafes nearby for a kopi break or tasty local dishes—definitely a bonus for me! A big shout-out to the host, Heshan—he’s an amazing guy, always helpful, full of good recommendations, and genuinely friendly. He made my stay feel relaxed and welcoming. If I plan another remote-work trip to Sri Lanka, I’ll definitely come back here, and I'm already recommending this guesthouse to my friends!

Stayed in March 2025

I was only there for one night. The room was very clean. Very friendly people there. I did not cook in the kitchen, but as I saw it, everything was sufficiently available. Very good value for money. I will definitely come back again.

Stayed in March 2025

Not a problem for me but the ceiling fan was a little noisy. However there is a separate plug in fan which is much quieter so you can position this at the bottom of the bed, to be on whilst you are in bed. And this one is much quieter. So as I said this didn't affect me at all.

Great value for money and the family who run this guesthouse are so accommodating. Heshan is such a lovely guy and he's so helpful and welcoming. They work very hard to ensure you have a good stay. He even brought me a king coconut and a bunch of bananas from the tree in his garden. On my last evening there I misplaced the key to my room and Heshan was so kind and even though it was late he went by scooter back to his home to get the spare key for me and the next day he allowed me to store my luggage in the room while it was cleaned for the next guests. The room is very large and had all you need, it's clean, comfortable and you have your own table and area on the outside terrace. The price is very reasonable for a nice budget stay in a good area which has lots of cafes and restaurants nearby and is off the busy main road. I fully recommend a stay at Il MiO.

Stayed in February 2025

Weather is to hot for just fans

Good budget hotel but the weather was so hot having fans and not air conditioning was a big downfall on my part. For the money u can't fault it if yr on a budget. Location excellent and they washed and dried our laundry

Stayed in February 2025

In the room with a window on the road there is quite noisy in the night.

Perfect location, nearby many good restaurants and cafes. The room is clean and spacious. There is an additional table and chairs outside where you can chill out and e.g. observe monkeys. There is also a shared kitchen available. Guys from the hotel are really helpful and reply quickly to any request.

Stayed in January 2025

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Perfect location and room! Everything was clean and the hosts were helpful. Wifi was good.

Stayed in January 2025

11/10, Heshan was super helpful and kind

Stayed in January 2025

All was great. There’s no food at the property so bit stuck for breakfast if getting up early for tours, not really necessary though if you can plan ahead and there is food prep area. No bins in room or toilet so nowhere to chuck rubbish but outside, may be deliberate to avoid bugs in rooms.

Lovely location right next to the most amazing spa and 5 mins from Marisa beach and loads of lovely Restuarant’s. Room was big and spacious with mosquito nets over a canopy bed, I had two double beds in my room which was lovely. Water was hot which was needed as we got drenched by torrential rain a couple of times during our stay, only place I’ve managed to find hot water in all my stays in Sri LankaProperty felt secure and safe and was exceptionally clean.

Stayed in January 2025

There was nothing bad

This was our second stay at this guesthouse, and we couldn’t be happier! The location is peaceful and quiet, yet everything you need is just a short walk away — small grocery stores, cafes, and a supermarket. The beach is only about a 10-minute walk, which makes it super convenient. What really stands out is the host - Heshan. He is incredibly attentive and kind. This time, our luggage was lost during the flight, and he went above and beyond to help us. He personally called the airport staff to sort everything out and even arranged a taxi for us to pick up the luggage when it was found. Such amazing hospitality is hard to come by! We also booked some tours through him, and they were fantastic. We went on a crocodile safari, snorkeling with turtles, and visited a spice garden. Everything was well-organized, and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment. If we ever return to Mirissa, there’s no question — we’ll definitely stay here again!

Stayed in December 2024

The host was really helpful. I had a leg injury and he did everything to make our life easier. Nice big rooms and far from the noisy streets in Mirissa.

Stayed in December 2024

A great guesthouse in the middle of the jungle. You wake up to the singing of peacocks. Great location. Near the main road, cafes and shops. The central beach is 10 minutes away at a leisurely pace. The room was not very big, but there is everything you need, on the ground floor there is a kitchen where you can cook yourself. It's cozy at home. Thanks to the caring hosts.

Stayed in November 2024

Very good location, peaceful area 🧘‍♀️ staff is very friendly and welcoming. Rooms are clean and have all the facilities. Highly recommend this place to visit

Stayed in November 2024

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We had a fantastic stay at Il Mio Mirissa and our host was always very attentive and helpful. Location is perfect, its walking distance to the main beach, shops and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend for anyone.

Stayed in November 2024

The room is very nice and it is very clean. There is also a kitchen. The owner is friendly.

Stayed in October 2024

I stayed at Il-Mio for a week and ended up extending my stay. For most of the time, I had the house to myself, and it was a peaceful experience. The host and his family were very polite and attentive. They don’t live in the house but visit daily to check in and make sure everything is taken care of. Anytime I had a request, the host responded quickly and was always helpful. The room on the first floor was spacious, bright, and comfortable. The ceiling fan and WiFi worked well, and there were no power outages during my stay. I was able to use the well-equipped kitchen and refrigerator downstairs. The house is located a bit away from the main road, which I appreciated for the tranquility. It’s surrounded by nature, so there are plenty of insects, frogs, and monkeys. It took a little time to adjust, but it became part of the experience. For those who love nature and more quiet, Il-Mio is a great place to stay at a very good price. I’d definitely consider coming back.

Stayed in August 2024

I had booked a twin bedroom but when we got there,the owner told us he made a mistake in the bookings and he put us in a double bed room. It seemed like he didn't know we were coming. He put sheets and cleaned in 5 minutes while we were waiting. Also we had made arrangements with him about a driver,but it seemed like he was making the arrangements at the time we reminded him about our previous communication. The price went up and we ended up hiring another driver . The owner tried to fix the problem made, but the whole situation frustrated us.

Location very central,the room and the bathroom was spacious.

Stayed in March 2024

loved it here it was very close to the beach and for the price you get more than what you pay for

Stayed in March 2024

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A wonderful guesthouse! The staff is friendly and welcoming. The room is clean, bright, and free from any signs or smells of mold. The bed linens and towels are spotless, without any stains. The shared kitchen is well-equipped with a refrigerator, kettle, gas stove, and dishes. There are several dining options nearby, including an Italian restaurant, a cafe serving delicious European breakfasts, a couple of cafes with tasty local cuisine, and a burger joint. The beach is just a 7-10 minute walk away, as is the supermarket. Thanks to the host for their hospitality. If we find ourselves in Mirissa again, we will definitely stay here. And Huge thanks to the host, Heshan, for assisting us with an unforeseen room extension due to flight issues

Stayed in March 2024

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Just spent 3 nights here with a friend. Great budget option, comfy room in a nice neighbourhood for everything in Mirissa but away from the chaos of the main road. Mozzie nets were a bonus and access to the shared kitchen was good too . Recommended.

Stayed in February 2024

Everything was great

Great room. Clean, dry. The ceiling hairdryer worked well and it was not hot. Bed linen and towels are clean. There is a kitchen that you can use freely. We had our own bathroom with hot water. It's an 8-minute walk to the ocean and the supermarket. Kind owner, he helped us find a new taxi at night because our taxi didn't show up.

Stayed in February 2024

From the room description, I got the idea that the kitchen would be inside the apartment, but in the reality, there was only one common kitchen in the building. That wasn't much of a problem as I barely used it; however, the description was unclear. Also, there were no closet and air conditioner in my room. It was fine for me not to have air conditioner (although it makes air much drier so that your clothes and towels can actually get dry), but the lack of a wardrobe was tough. And there were also no washing machine which again was a bit sad as I had stayed for a month. The room was okay for its price, but if I come back to Mirissa, I would stay somewhere else.

Overall, I'm happy with the stay. It's a fair trade for its money. The room is clean and comfortable with a big king size bed, the villa is very quiet, the location is great. It might seem a little bit too far to walk to the beach on foot, but if you have a bike, it wouldn't be a problem at all. The host is the best: very helpful and kind, he arranged my transfer to and from the airport and to Ella and back. Also it is possible to rent the bike from the host and the price is good.

Stayed in January 2024

Very simple and clean room with good quality of bathroom ( in Sri Lanka is not so obviesious). Very kind and helpfull host:).

Stayed in February 2024

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Perfect for the money. Quite area, nice room and the balcony. Comfortable bed. Kitchen downstairs. Around 10 min walk to the beach, lots of restaurants around. Highly recommend!

Stayed in December 2023