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 Handagedara Resort

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Harbour Rd, Mirissa, 81740 Mirissa, Sri Lanka – Great location - show map

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8.5
Very Good
278 reviews

One of the most friendly staff I ever saw! My kids were so happy there! clean rooms, delicious breakfast, great location and pool! loved everything

Bárbara United Arab Emirates

The lovely Piyanga went out of her way to make us feel comfortable and at home! We had an amazing stay and will definitely visit again!

Shahmir Pakistan

Staff are very nice, rooms are big and nice… wonderful pool… it’s was an amazing experience

David France

Very nice place and friendly stuff. Comfortable room with cozy pool view. Location is really good, you can walk to the main road in 10 minutes and for the beach - in 3.

Taisiia Ukraine

The owner manager is delight- very helpful and kind Big room

Chris United Kingdom

the breakfast buffet is average. there's a mix of breads and some sri lankan foods too.

Alexandra Japan

Attractive property with a great pool and lovely staff. It’s well located for an early whale watching trip, and a short walk from the beach. The 12 noon checkout time is really helpful to be able to have a swim and shower after a morning out on a boat.

Susanna Cayman Islands

everything was amazing...they arrange the cake for my mum’s birthday ...gave us tip about trips and arrange a driver for us and amazing safari tour...the receptionist were one of the best she helped us with everything and was soo kind...I have stayed in many hotels in sri lanka and over the world but this one was one of the best experience I ever had

Anonymous United Arab Emirates

loved my stay here, staff were so friendly and made me feel welcomed, booked some excursions through them to. will say when booking excursions have the cash to pay as doesn’t go through the hotel! would highly recommend and looking forward to returning

Laura United Kingdom

The staff were fantastic and so helpful, they couldn’t do enough for us. The rooms were fantastic and the photos don’t do it justice, the setting of the grounds were beautiful with the pool and the surrounding tree’s. The owner of the hotel make a huge effort to introduce herself, she was really kind and helpful. Will definitely be staying here again!

Ashleigh_mcc United Kingdom
8.5
Very Good
278 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “One of the most friendly staff I ever saw! My kids were so happy there! clean rooms, delicious breakfast, great location and pool! loved everything”
    Bárbara Bárbara United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “The lovely Piyanga went out of her way to make us feel comfortable and at home! We had an amazing stay and will definitely visit again!”
    Shahmir Shahmir Pakistan Pakistan
  • “Staff are very nice, rooms are big and nice… wonderful pool… it’s was an amazing experience”
    David David France France
  • “Very nice place and friendly stuff. Comfortable room with cozy pool view. Location is really good, you can walk to the main road in 10 minutes and for the beach - in 3.”
    Taisiia Taisiia Ukraine Ukraine
  • “The owner manager is delight- very helpful and kind Big room”
    Chris Chris United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “the breakfast buffet is average. there's a mix of breads and some sri lankan foods too.”
    Alexandra Alexandra Japan Japan
  • “Attractive property with a great pool and lovely staff. It’s well located for an early whale watching trip, and a short walk from the beach.”
    Susanna Susanna Cayman Islands Cayman Islands
  • “everything was amazing...they arrange the cake for my mum’s birthday ...gave us tip about trips and arrange a driver for us and amazing safari tour...the receptionist were one of the best she helped...”
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “loved my stay here, staff were so friendly and made me feel welcomed, booked some excursions through them to. will say when booking excursions have the cash to pay as doesn’t go through the hotel!”
    Laura Laura United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The staff were fantastic and so helpful, they couldn’t do enough for us.”
    Ashleigh_mcc Ashleigh_mcc United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location8.9
  • Free WiFi8.0

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This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Handagedara Resort is a cozy property located just 350 feet from the Mirissa Beach. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi access at all areas and tastefully furnished guestrooms.

Set in the south of Sri Lanka just a 45-minute drive from Galle City, Handagedara Resort is also a 1.5-hour drive from the beautiful Sinharaja Rainforest. Bandaranaike International Airport is 3 hours away by car.

Cooled with air conditioning, rooms at Handagedara Resort come fitted with ironing facilities, a wardrobe and work desk. Private bathrooms come with free toiletries and hot-water showers.

A 24-hour front desk will be happy to assist with laundry/dry-cleaning services and barbecue facilities. Travel arrangements can be made at the tour desk and airport shuttle services are available at a surcharge. Whale watching trips and other tours can be organized by the property.

Local Sri Lankan and international dishes can be enjoyed at the in-house restaurant. For alternative dining options, room service is available.

This is our guests' favorite part of Mirissa, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Handagedara Resort has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 2, 2013

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Free parking
Restaurant
Bar

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Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Mirissa, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Asian, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Closest beaches
  • Mirissa Beach

    Mirissa Beach

    9.0 Wonderful beach
    1,150 feet from property
  • Weligambay Beach

    Weligambay Beach

    8.8 Excellent beach
    1,800 feet from property
  • Weligama Beach

    Weligama Beach

    8.5 Very good beach
    1.2 miles from property

  • Thalaramba Beach

    8.8 Excellent beach
    1.3 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good · 278 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location8.9
  • Free WiFi8.0

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  • Bárbara
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “One of the most friendly staff I ever saw! My kids were so happy there! clean rooms, delicious breakfast, great location and pool! loved everything”
  • Shahmir
    PakistanPakistan
    “The lovely Piyanga went out of her way to make us feel comfortable and at home! We had an amazing stay and will definitely visit again!”
  • David
    FranceFrance
    “Staff are very nice, rooms are big and nice… wonderful pool… it’s was an amazing experience”
  • Taisiia
    UkraineUkraine
    “Very nice place and friendly stuff. Comfortable room with cozy pool view. Location is really good, you can walk to the main road in 10 minutes and for the beach - in 3.”
  • Chris
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The owner manager is delight- very helpful and kind Big room”
  • Alexandra
    JapanJapan
    “the breakfast buffet is average. there's a mix of breads and some sri lankan foods too.”
  • Susanna
    Cayman IslandsCayman Islands
    “Attractive property with a great pool and lovely staff. It’s well located for an early whale watching trip, and a short walk from the beach. The 12 noon checkout time is really helpful to be able to have a swim and shower after a morning out on a...”
  • A
    Anonymous
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “everything was amazing...they arrange the cake for my mum’s birthday ...gave us tip about trips and arrange a driver for us and amazing safari tour...the receptionist were one of the best she helped us with everything and was soo kind...I have...”
  • Laura
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “loved my stay here, staff were so friendly and made me feel welcomed, booked some excursions through them to. will say when booking excursions have the cash to pay as doesn’t go through the hotel! would highly recommend and looking forward to...”
  • Ashleigh_mcc
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The staff were fantastic and so helpful, they couldn’t do enough for us. The rooms were fantastic and the photos don’t do it justice, the setting of the grounds were beautiful with the pool and the surrounding tree’s. The owner of the hotel make a...”
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  • Hi, can you arrange or recommend whale watching tours from the hotel?
    Yes ,we can arrange the whale watching tour from reputed company.
    Answered on December 19, 2021
  • Is there airport transfer
    yers we can arrange the airport transport. Rgds, Priyanga
    Answered on March 15, 2020
  • Hello- I am very interested in two rooms for December 2020. Why are the taxes and fees so high?
    rates have been revised. so you can make bookings for lower rates
    Answered on March 3, 2020
  • Hiya do you do excursions and is the hotel ideal For solo traveller
    We arrange excursions as per the guests' requests and interests. we also arrange transport from airport and to any other places from the hotel on guests' request. The hotel is well suit for solo travelers. And it is ideal for families and groups.
    Answered on April 29, 2022
  • Hi there! We are staying at your property in a few weeks and are aware of the current power cuts in Sri Lanka - does this property have a generator?
    Yes we have a generator. Rgds, Priyanga
    Answered on March 26, 2022

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Hosted by Sudath

9.3
Host Review Score
Sudath
Our family house which is about 100 years old was renovated and expanded preserving the old charming of the colonial house to make a 20 bed room hotel. All rooms are air conditioned and have hot water. wifi is available in all areas for free. Facilities such as restaurant, swimming pool, recreational area, etc are available on site.
We are Engineers in profession and love travelling. We converted our family house, "Handagedara" (which was affected by Tsunami in 2004) to a guest house and started a very satisfying journey in hospitality business in 2011.
The hotel is located just 75m radial distance from both the famous mirissa beach and the fishing harbour where whales watching trips are started from. It is only 3-5 min walk to the beach and the harbour.
Language spoken: English
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • Whale Watching Mirissa
    0.5 miles
  • Kushtarajagala
    2.7 miles
  • Matara Fort
    6.6 miles
  • Weherahena Buddhist Temple
    8.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Paradise
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar
    0.1 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Katamaran
    1.2 miles
  • River Nilwala
    6.2 miles
  • Ocean/Sea Indian Ocean
    0.1 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Mirissa Beach
    1,150 feet
  • Weligambay Beach
    1,800 feet
  • Weligama Beach
    1.2 miles
  • Thalaramba Beach
    1.3 miles
  • Kamburugamuwa Beach
    2.3 miles
Public transit
  • Train Weligama Railway Station
    2.6 miles
  • Train Matara Railway Station
    6.3 miles
  • Train Ahangama Railway Station
    6.4 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Handagedara Resort

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Free parking
Restaurant
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cooking class
  • Beach
  • Yoga classes
  • Snorkeling Off-site Additional charge
  • Diving Off-site Additional charge
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
  • Secure parking
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
Services
  • Lockers
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Indoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool bar
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Shallow end
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool/Beach towels
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules Handagedara Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Please inform Handagedara Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Handagedara Resort

  • Room options at Handagedara Resort include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Triple

  • Handagedara Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Indoor pool
    • Cycling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Yoga classes
    • Cooking class
    • Indoor pool (year-round)
    • Beach

  • Check-in at Handagedara Resort is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Handagedara Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Handagedara Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Guests staying at Handagedara Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Asian
    • Buffet

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Handagedara Resort is 1,650 feet from the center of Mirissa.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Handagedara Resort by:

    • Taxi 3h 30min

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Handagedara Resort.