Reviews of Somerset Mirissa Beach
Galle Road, Bandaramulla,, 81740 Mirissa, Sri Lanka
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were so lovely and welcoming to me, I only booked 5 minutes before arriving and in that time they had a room ready for me and brought me a cold juice when I got there (which was very unexpected but I was grateful as it was a hot day). The room had a nice view of the palm trees and beach, very clean and comfortable! Breakfast was good as well! I really enjoyed my brief stay and can't complain about anything!
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Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewOur stay at Somerset Mirissa Beach Hotel was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. The location is unbeatable — just steps away from the beach, offering stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere. The rooms were spotless, spacious, and well-appointed with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The staff were exceptional, always friendly, attentive, and willing to go the extra mile to make us feel welcome. The food was delicious, with a great variety to suit different tastes, and the service was fast and efficient. Whether it was relaxing by the beach, enjoying the fresh sea breeze, or simply unwinding in the cozy ambiance of the hotel, every moment was delightful. I would highly recommend Somerset Mirissa Beach Hotel to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable getaway in Mirissa.
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Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast is very nice. Location is beautiful and near by main city. The hotel staff is very friendly. Nice place to visit
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Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewA Wonderful Stay at Somerset Mirissa Beach Hotel My wife and I stayed here for 2 nights and had a truly pleasant experience. The hotel staff were incredibly accommodating, especially when it came to my wife's vegetarian meal preferences — they happily made the necessary adjustments and ensured she was well taken care of. Highly recommend Somerset Mirissa Beach Hotel if you're looking for comfort, kindness, and great hospitality in Mirissa.
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Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGot the chance for early checked in! Room is spacious and well maintained. Breakfast is good. The staff are friendly and even help to find bike for rent.
Reviewed: 21 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewIt is so close to the restaurants and both the coconut hill and parrot rock!
No facilities inside the room or in the hotel. Just the basic stuff. Couldn’t say if the stay was worth the money. Booked for sea view room and but the sea was mostly hidden by the trees.
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the convenient location near Coconut Hill and Parrot Rock. Regarding your concerns, we’d like to clarify that we provide good facilities as part of our room rates to ensure a comfortable stay. Additionally, we had the pleasure of upgrading your booking to a superior room from our room category as a complimentary gesture. We appreciate your input and will continue working to improve our guest experience. t
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the convenient location near Coconut Hill and Parrot Rock. Regarding your concerns, we’d like to clarify that we provide good facilities as part of our room rates to ensure a comfortab… Show more
Reviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGood Breakfast, staff was nice and so friendly and helpful, There was YouTube on TV ! AC and ventilation was good.
There wasn't beach access, there was an electric generator made noise
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Reviewed: 5 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were amazing!! Absolutely friendly!. The new manager was amazing! The room was clean, the TV works perfectly, fast wifi. I needed to go to the ATM and the manager offered to take me free of cost! I will 1 hundred percent book this hotel again.
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Reviewed: 4 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and view on the beach, very clean, the hospitality was amazing specially Amila from the reception, highly recommended.
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Reviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat view. Comfortable bed and nice breakfast
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Reviewed: 12 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLocation provides reasonable walking access to Parrot Rock and sandy beach with waterside restaurants. Room provided outlook over garden area and ocean.
This is a basic beachside hotel albeit with no direct access to the beach. Rooms are functional (1960s style) but clean and operational. Towels provided are a disgrace (see photo). On complaining management blamed staff, afforded no apology and took no responsibility. This is notwithstanding earlier complaint by Latvian visitor (see review dated 26 February). To add insult to injury amount charged exceeded pre agreed rate (including taxes) from Booking.Com. Room is essentially overpriced. There must be better hotel options available nearby with management who take pride in their operation and responsibility for their shortcomings.
Dear sir, You did not Informed the towel case to us earlier. You informed us at the checkout. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you’re dissatisfied with the towel. There was only a small hole in the towel but you have damaged more to the towel during your stay. Thankyou.
Dear sir, You did not Informed the towel case to us earlier. You informed us at the checkout. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you’re dissatisfied with the towel. There was only a small hole in the towel but y… Show more
Reviewed: 9 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewA lovely room on the third floor looking out onto the sea. One would almost think you were in paradise. Access to the beach is no longer direct clearly some access issue means you now have to walk a wee bit further out the front along the main road and down an alley way but it really is no hardship.
There are downsides to paradise: The noisy generator powering the beach bar on the beach directly behind the hotel which kicked off at 8am and powered down at 11pm. If you got used to the noise there was the fumes to contend with that depending on wind direction could blow straight into your room. I appreciate none of this is the fault of the hotel but something the guests have to suffer. Also a lot of properties this end of the resort suffer from foul smelling drains / soil pipes. Once again not the fault of the hotel but if you don't have your balcony windows open to suffer that generator noise and fumes your room will stink of sewage!
Thank you very much for your kindest comment. We really appreciate you. We are trying to solve the generator problem also.
Reviewed: 9 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewNice location and beautiful beach front room. Rooms are very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed: 26 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewLocation is good and also the breakfast.
Room wasn’t so clean as it should be at the price. Towels was with holes. In room was cockroaches and very much insects. Hotel is claiming that it’s beachfront but you need to go around the property by the street through another hotel to get to the beach. You can’t even get to the outdoor “gym” because it’s different property.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you were happy with the location and breakfast. However, we apologize for the issues you experienced with cleanliness, towels, and the presence of insects in your room. This is certainly not the standard we aim to provide. We also understand your frustration with the beach access and the outdoor gym situation. We will pass on your comments to the management to ensure these issues are addressed for future guests. We appreciate your feedback and hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you were happy with the location and breakfast. However, we apologize for the issues you experienced with cleanliness, towels, and the presence of insects in your room. This i… Show more
Reviewed: 25 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewBest location for visit and fiendly staff
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