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Reviews of The Hostel

12 Sunanda Road, 81740 Mirissa, Sri Lanka

#19 of 120 hotels in Mirissa

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Review score

Based on 107 hostel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very calm and chill 😎

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    9.0
    Peaceful and really nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Where you save your stuff has wheels and makes a bit of noise, so maybe you get bothered by the noise in the morning or ar night bc of it's use, also the curtains of the bed doesn't cover anything if you turn on the light inside, everyone can see you, works if you don't have any light on while on bed.

    The staff was super helpful and friendly, the facilities were super clean as they clean every day. The kitchen was one of the cleanest that I saw in Sri Lanka. Bed comfortable (hard mattress) and very quite at night, no noise from the street or anything. Good wi-fi, for calls as well.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect. Big hostel. Big dorm rooms with ac, very clean bathroom, plenty of space in common areas. Great location, short walk to the beach.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    10
    The caretaker was the best one I have ever seen
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The way they treated was out of words, from the staff to the management everyone is so kind and generous

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    At check out the man asked for more than what’s eatated in booking ..he claimed this is tax however i show him that tax is already added but he insisted Male staff should not be entering female dorm they can simply number beds and tell the new guest her number

    Cheap Near the main toad and bus station Kitchen Quiet Water for drinking

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff here super helpful and nice. Perfect location to get to the beach and other essentials like super markets, bus stops, medical center... I also love that each dorm bed has a curtain, so comfy and private!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    have to walk about 7 min to beach Male Staff entering female room anytime No quite hours rules Pillows are not comfy AC from 7 pm till 7 am only Curtains were transparent No toilet paper Kitchen equipments are old

    The place is really near the main road in mirissa so don’t worry about dragging ur luggage best value for money Pqrking for motorcycles with no additional coast Drinking water daily Little kitchen ,oven, kettle and fridge to use was really nice I washed all my clothes and hanged to dry in sun at last Curtains for privacy

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best hostel ever in Sri Lanka. Totally worth it for backpackers

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location. Nice staff super helpful. Clean and safe!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    9.0
    Great location. Spacious dorms and comfortable beds. Clean toilets. Value for money. Loved the place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Spacious dorms and comfortable beds. Clean toilets. Value for money. Loved the place

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A perfect spot few min walking distance from the beautiful Mirissa beach and its waves! Very nice family business, spartan furniture but really good for a great quiet rest !

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It shows breakfast option available on booking.com with extra payment but upon arrival they said No more :( You have to pay extra 300 lkr for towel

    The cleanliness was great, and location is also not bad as little walk to main road.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and comfortable hostel. The stuff is very kind and friendly. Very well located between the main road and the beach.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    9.0
    A great stay at a budget price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place was pretty empty, since it was just the end of the season. Would have loved it was more happening. Moreover, you need to pay for a towel if you need it.

    Very convenient location at a walking distance from Mirissa Bus stop and also from the secret beach. Very beautiful place built by a German which was later sold to the local owner. The manager Kamal was very helpful and always smiling. Rooms were big and quiet. Guests were allowed to cook in the common kitchen, use the fridge and clothe drying stands for free, when laundry service was available for a price.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    9.0
    Perfect stay in Mirissa
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Calm hostel with nice staff and people, beds with curtain, big bathroom, perfect location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    9.0
    Nice but simple
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It‘s not a social hostel really. The bed was rather hard.

    The room was big, AC worked well, location is good. Nice that they had free drinking water.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very nice and clean hostel with many facilities! would recommend!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great placement in Mirissa and really nice and helpful staff. Loved being able to sit in the seating outside as well!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Verry big and nice room Verry clean

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Notging. Great value for money!

    It's clean and rooms are AC'd and spacious. I very much appreciate big, lockable storage room under every bed. Nice and clean toaletts and showers. Coworking space is extra 2250. But the internet is really fast, no power outages and 2 americanos are included per day

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    9.0
    It’s a good hostel, loved to stay here in all aspects except it used to give boring vibe as nothing happening happens he
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a party happening place, gives sense of boring environment.

    Location was good, dorms are excellent, washroom was much clean and hygienic, spacious and good vibe.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2025

    9.0
    If u like sleep in extra cold room
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extra pay for towles . Ac at night make room a fridge temperature. Need more of bed curtains and blanket as it was to cold with ac busting all night long

    Clean and friendly

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    10
    Highly recommend! Best time in Mirissa. Incredibly neat and equipped accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Exceptionally good hostel. Really clean and great quality furniture/fittings. The manager and staff were very friendly and hospitable - Manjeve was very generous with sharing meals and providing his company during the days he is there. Really fun vibe at the hostel. Kept clean despite people bringing in sand from the beach constantly. Priced appropriately for the high quality I was their last guest of 2024 and had an exceptional new year's eve thanks to the host's hospitality and wonderful people I met at the hostel. Ended up spending 3 nights in Mirissa!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2024

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed here for 5 days and it was a perfect place to stay on a budget. The room was nice and clean, with spacious bathroom. The stuff is friendly and you get to meet other travelers.

    Stayed in December 2024

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