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About this property

Handagedara Resort & Spa is a cosy property situated just 100 metres 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 & Spa 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 & Spa come fitted with ironing facilities, a wardrobe and work desk. En suite 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 barbeque 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Mirissa, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Asian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 bunk bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Myrthe
    Belgium Belgium
    By far the best hotel we stayed at in Sri Lanka! The shower had warm water, the swimming pool was very pleasant and clean, with comfortable sunbeds, pool towels, and even a bar. The breakfast buffet was excellent, and in the room we had tea,...
  • Jari
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Property is a 5 min walk from the beach. They have a really big pool with enough sunbeds. Rooms were comfortable. Massage was very relaxing.
  • Abigail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The pool facility was great, loved the sun loungers in the water. Location was also brilliant, giving us a short walk to restaurants and the beach. Staff were kind and helpful
  • Bharati
    United States United States
    Friendly and efficient staff. Clean, comfortable rooms.
  • Clare
    Australia Australia
    Liked the location & swimming pool . Staff friendly
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely hotel with a fabulous pool area. My room was huge and had a great bathtub. I also had a wonderful massage at the hotel too. Would recommend.
  • Suzie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Relaxed and attractive setting in Mirissa, it's also in a quiet location but not far from the beach and parties/surf etc. The staff are very friendly and make you feel welcome - nothing is too much for them. The on-site spa is excellent and well...
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful hotel with a fabulous pool and spa. Food in the hotel was the best we had in Mirissa. Rooms were cleaned every day and the shower was powerful. The hotel is really peaceful with just the sound of lots of different birds. Only a short...
  • Ad
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent all round experience. Highly recommended!
  • Bethany
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    - Staff were all lovely and more than willing to help with anything you need. Carried suitcases for us and also gave us drinks on arrival. - Room was cleaned everyday with fresh towels and water. - Bed was comfy. - Location was great - in walking...

Managed by priyanga

Company review score: 9.2Based on 722 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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.

Property information

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 with modern touch. 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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Handagedara Resort & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

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

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

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

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

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

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