HappyShack Hostel, infront of bodhiya, sunanda road, mirissa, matara., 81740 Mirissa, Sri Lanka
#46 of 182 B&Bs and inns in Mirissa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 90 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 5, 2024
Sophie
United Kingdomgreat location and a great price.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Jennifer
United KingdomThe room was really clean with good wifi and aircon. The guy working there was really nice and quick to respond on Whatsapp.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Sofia
United KingdomIt was lovely lovely relaxed chill atmosphere. Everything was super clean and we had all the facilities we needed. I even accidentally stole the owners phone (as the phone was the same model and had the same phone case) and even then she was super nice about it! Would recommend it to anyone :)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 22, 2024
Grace
JapanI wasn’t sure how to get hold of staff/no one seemed to be around in the evening. I think you should tell guests about the hostel dog when they arrive. I know there’s one in the pictures but a different one kept following me around the hostel and it was a little scary (I’ve had a bad experience). Also the sheets have some stains on them and although that doesn’t bother me, it might someone else.
The private room I had was very cosy. I didn’t want to leave and was gutted that I couldn’t book another night. There was a hot shower. I found the mattress comfy (I like them fairly soft).
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 21, 2024
Varsha
IndiaEverything
Clean and nice
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 20, 2024
Jack
United KingdomGood location, decent price. Staff very friendly. Communal area was good and had free water filter refill. Decent size room with fan and AC
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 27, 2024
Christy
South AfricaRoom was very nice, clean and comfortable with well working ac. Chill out area and shared kitchen were a great bonus. It’s in a good location too. Would definitely recommend
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 26, 2024
Fiz
CanadaThe place was lovely and comfortable with clean rooms and a nice common area. The host was very helpful and the location is very close to the beach as well as main road. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 9, 2024
Maren
GermanyGreat staff and cute hostel in Mirissa. Private room was great and good value for money. Stayed during off season so the kitchen was flooded at some point. Would stay again :)
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: January 3, 2024
Nicolas
Francenear the main road but as all hotels around this city and to much musquitoes
Kerry the owner is great and lovely ! :)
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 4, 2023
Antony
New ZealandVery affordable spacious private room with bathroom. Location is perfect. Right on main road and less than 10min walk to the beach! Friendly owner and staff helped us with all our needs
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 6, 2023
Oskar
United KingdomNothing! shower might need a look at though, was super hot so couldn’t really use it! other than that was great
Awesome location, Supud was really helpful with everything and the hostel was v chill
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 8, 2023
Nico
SpainWe had a great stay in this hostel. We felt very welcomed since our arrival. Our room was big enough, clean and well equiped. The atmosphere with the other guests is very nice. We felt so good there that we decided to extend our stay, as Galle, Unawatuna and other cities are easy to reach by bus from Mirissa. We definitely recommend this place to stay in this city!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 28, 2023
Manal
MoroccoCozy, comfy and clean guesthouse, and easy walking distance to everywhere ,beach , shops , bus station the guest house has total of 5 private rooms with clean private bathroom, and 1 room which is a hostel has 2 bed only, all rooms have AC (powerful one ) during our stay we had access to 2 kitchens, first floor kitchen well equipped for cooking big and small meals, then second kitchen small for making tea, coffee and small snacks, The chilling area has beautiful decorations with nature elements and has a hammock, also we found a nice collection of books with different languages, along with game cards such as Uno ..., little guitar 🎸 available for all guests for free. Kerry the owner of the place has welcomed me with her big smile and she was more than helpful with everything I needed during my stay, restaurants, places to go, best surfing spots, renting a bike, she is also a traveller a young and beautiful soul, thus she feels the pain of travellers and she does more than her best to offer all the support and help to her guests, I really loved to hang out with her like everyone else from the guests.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 6, 2023
Charles
South AfricaNothing
Comfortable room with well working ac and hot water. Nicely equipped shared kitchen. Clean and well decorated interior.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: July 9, 2023
Adriana
SpainClean and and cozy, the room and the common area.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 2, 2023
Leah
United KingdomLoved staying here and would have stayed longer had I had the time to spare! Mirissa is lovely and the hostel was in a great location. The host Kerry is fab and I'm really glad I got to meet her and spend time with her! My room was really nice and big and the bathroom was lush. The common area was super cute and comfortable with lots of cushions and plants all around you. Great place to meet other people who were all really lovely and cured my lonelyness at travelling on my own!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: May 22, 2023
Raj
Sri LankaOne of the best place I ever stayed. Excellent hospitality. If you're here you'll never miss home. Not only Stay there's everything like they do plan activities like surfing, weekend parties and lot more.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 6, 2023
Teagan
United Kingdomnothing ! just wish we could stay longer !
everything you need is here, very comfortable bed !! and lovely decor. lovely large bathroom with warm shower :) location is great. lovely walk to the beach and all amenities close by :) we have really enjoyed our stay !
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 12, 2023
Özgür
TurkeyClean room,comfortable bed,Air condition and nice owner.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 5, 2023
Kathleen
AustriaNothing! Everything can be talked about with Kerry and she’s eager to find a solution for all questions.
The host, Kerry, is amazing and very helpful. It was my second time in this hostel and I will come again! It is beautiful and I felt immediately comfortable! Theres a kitchen and a wonderful common „room“ to hang out.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 21, 2023
Sue
AustraliaLoved everything about this hostel! Small and cosy dorm rooms, with comfortable beds, and a clean bathroom. There's air conditioning and a fan so it's never too hot. Kerry is super helpful. The vibe of the place is very friendly and chill and it's a great place to hang out and meet other travellers / guests. Definitely coming back here next time!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 3, 2023
Anthony
United KingdomFriendly management who offered me her bike to use....nice dorm kitchen and terrace. Good atmosphere.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: November 30, 2022
Vidath
Sri LankaNothing.
Friendly staff, clean washroom, kitchen with everything you need, air conditioned room, comfortable bed, nice chilling area. Also the amazing fellow travelers which felt like a small family.
Stayed in November 2022
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