a bit overpriced

location is wonderful, amazing swimming pool, wonderful room

Stayed in August 2025

Not a lot to do as it is far away from everything but it is perfect if you just want to relax for a day. A bit expensive also for what it is but it is consistant with other places in Sri Lanka.

The comfortable room, the beautiful empty beach and the nice food

Stayed in August 2025

The beach was too rough for our kids to get into. I picked beachfront thinking we could I guess we weren’t in the right season

It’s amazing beach front. My favorite stay from our whole trip.

Stayed in July 2025

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms are nice and clean, and the breakfast was really good — a great way to start the day. The pool was lovely, and the beachfront location made our vacation perfect. The staff were all very nice and friendly, especially Mr. Hansala, who made our stay easy and enjoyable. Thanks for the great experience

Stayed in June 2025

Lovely design hotel and very attentive staff. Such a nice pool and it’s a great location outside of the town. massive breakfast too. A little pricey but we got what we paid for

Stayed in April 2025

We absolutely loved our stay at Lantern Boutique Hotel! The rooms were gorgeous – beautifully styled and so comfortable. Its location is ideal: a peaceful stretch of beach just outside of Mirissa, giving you the best of both worlds – tranquillity with easy access to the buzz of the town. The staff were all so lovely and made us feel really welcome from the moment we arrived. There were great options for sun beds, whether you wanted to relax by the beach or the pool. Breakfast was delicious every morning – fresh, varied, and beautifully presented. If I had to be picky, the pool could’ve been a touch cooler – but honestly, everything else was perfect. Would definitely recommend and would love to return one day!

Stayed in April 2025

Food wasn’t as good as the rest of the facilities. Spa was spectacular! Staff all very helpful, especially two women on reception and masseuse.

Stayed in April 2025

Beautiful small hotel on the lovely Marissa beach, very clean and comfortable. Good food and friendly staff. Very touched to be given a birthday cake and the staff sung Happy Birthday to me which made my day! It’s great that the manager is very keen on the turtle conservation programme and we were able to take part in the release of baby turtles into the sea.

Stayed in February 2025

his was our best hotel out of 5 hotels we visited during our 2 week stay in Srilanka. my family consists of 2+2, and the ocean suite on the ground floor was perfect for us. It has direct access to the beach, pool and restaurant through the terrace window which is great when you have kids. The water in the pool is very warm so my kids spend long hours there, it also has two shallow areas which can be great for toddlers or for sunbathing in the shallow water. It is about 20 feet long so it was great for swimming too. The sunbeds were very comfortable and the view of the ocean was perfect. The breakfast consisted of coffee or tea, fresh juice, a fruit plate, a choice of muffin, croissants or my favorite banana bread and one of 11 amazing breakfasts a la carte. As for the noise from the street it wasn't a problem for me, you only notice it during the day if you want to spend some time in silence in your room. When you are next to the pool you will not hear it. At night drivers don't use their horns and the noise from the street is similar to the sound of ocean waves. I regret that I couldn't stay longer.

Stayed in February 2025

The only advice we would give is for the (lovely) front of house team in the restaurant to keep improving their language skills so service is smoother.

Absolutely everything! The rooms are stunning and extremely functional, beautiful place with many extra delights such as being on a turtle nesting beach.

Stayed in January 2025

Restaurant was expensive and not authentic, would have been nice to have more local food. Many dogs around the property but this seems to be the case across many of the beaches. Loungers and sofas outside in common areas were not covered overnight, making them uninviting to sit on.

Beautiful room, but expensive for Sri Lanka. Beach was not the cleanest we saw and you could hear the road noise every now and then.

Stayed in January 2025

The Beach and proximity to everything

Stayed in December 2024

This was a wonderful place to spend Christmas Day. Huge, comfy rooms, lovely pool and beach area, friendly staff and tasty food. We were even lucky enough to see a turtle come ashore to lay her eggs on Christmas Day after dinner.

Stayed in December 2024

Sometimes at night you can hear traffic noise.

The location is fabulous. Beautiful beach in front. The hotel and rooms have wonderful design. The service and food were great. We were looked after by Ajith who was lovely, very attentive and personable.

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing!

The beach is a piece of heaven. Beachview rooms are breathtaking Hotel is 5mins away from the main town and yet secluded and calm. The staff is great and very very kind

Stayed in December 2024

EVERYTHINGS EXCELLENT

Stayed in December 2024

They need to keep a menu in the rooms for room service ordering. Also, need to explain the complimentary soap situation a bit better. We didn't know what that was all about until our last day.

The staff were exceptional. Nothing was a problem for them. We were very well looked after.

Stayed in October 2024

We could not swim in the sea by the hotel because it is too rough. The location is a bit outside of the center of Mirissa and getting a tuktuk can be difficult sometimes. Minor issues compared to the overall amazing experience provided by the hotel.

The hotel is really amazing. Eveything was excellent: the view of and closeness to the beach, the cleanliness of the rooms and the restaurant, the food was amazing and varied, the staff always had a smile on their face. Truly one of the best hotels we stayed at.

Stayed in November 2024

Everything was wonderful. The room, the food, the staff, all exceeded my high expectations.

Stayed in September 2024

Probably a bit overpriced for what you get.

Lovely room and ocean views.

Stayed in October 2024

Everything was great.

We switched here after staying at another hotel and we were so pleasantly surprised. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcome, were given early check in. The staff here is top notch, they were so attentive to everything, we really wish we could have stayed for longer to really relax and enjoy ourselves more!

Stayed in September 2024

Could swim in the ocean as too rough.

The hotel was beautiful and the staff exceptionally helpful and welcoming. Rooms were spacious and very comfortable.

Stayed in September 2024

The administration could improve. We had paid for the room in advance, However was still presented as balance due for payment on the day of check out.

Amazing location, Staff is very kind and attends to requests promptly. Amazing kitchen, The chef cooked up a storm on the day of check out. Fresh grilled lobsters.

Stayed in August 2024

WiFi at night was a bit slow

The service from the staff was excellent. They were warm and very accommodating and often checking in on us. It's one of the best service I've experienced in my travels. The view of the sea was gorgeous and truly relaxing.

Stayed in September 2024