Reviews of Bougain Villa Guesthouse
S/N Kaluwellawatta Thalaramba, 81750 Mirissa, Sri Lanka

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Reviewed: 28 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewDecent stay close to the beach but far away from the main Mirissa beach and restaurants.
Reviewed: 28 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewCooperative staff
Remote location and not available in google maps and pick me app.
Reviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewExcellent room in villa with a lovely garden, in a quiet location close to the sea. The host was very helpful arranging tuktuks for us and helping out with train times etc.
Reviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe lordhouse was really cute and helping. He prepared lovely breakfest. Only few meters to the small but quit beach. Near to accomodation small local fast food.
Reviewed: 20 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewClean Cozy pocket-friendly bunglow with very helpful and friendly host Naali. 10 mtrs from the beautiful thalaramba beach that is not very crowded like Mirisa. Thalaramba beach has scuba, snorkelling surfing, fishing, whale watching etc. Naali can help u with booking all these activities. Rent a scooter( if u hv a valid license) , hire a taxi and all ur needs. Overall you will leave Bougainvilla beach guesthouse with good memories.
Only thing we didnt like was saying good bye to Bougain Villa guesthouse and the host. Will come back soon.
Reviewed: 2 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewFriendly and helpful Host Nalaka Nice Breakfast, 10 Meter from the calm beach Worth value
thanks asiss
Reviewed: 7 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewIf you are coming to Mirissa this is the best spot. you are right by where they snorkel for turtles and there's no need to go out on a boat. And I would recommend absolutely not going out on a boat because the boats are destroying their habitat. Especially if you have your own snorkel you can do it yourself. The owner of this guest house is absolutely adorable and so so friendly. Make sure you opt for the lunch as his mother does the home cooking and it's delicious. You can sleep with the windows open and hear the waves... just heaven.
Sadly, in front of the guesthouse they are building another hotel or something so in no time the view will be obscured.
Reviewed: 29 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewLovely view, amazing energy, breakfast is fantastic,
Reviewed: 5 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewPeaceful, spacious place near a beautiful, but secluded beach (safe swimming spot too). Kind service and cozy atmosphere. Close to the tourist zone, but far from the crowds.
Eateries a bit of a walk away, but not a serious problem.
Reviewed: 12 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified review5 minute walk to the beach. Quite clean and owner is friendly and helpful.
Villa is a bit far from center of Mirissa beach.
Reviewed: 27 March 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewClose to the beach and amazing host
Old furniture that smell like mold, like the bed and the cabinets. Made us feel uncomfortable.
Reviewed: 27 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewThis is a pretty villa with garden by the beach. The rooms are spacious and super clean. The host is very gracious and welcoming.
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Reviewed: 20 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewDuring our short 2-day break in our Sri Lanka trip, we stayed at Nalaka's own willa, which is located very close to the Mirrisa region. He was like our friend rather than the willa owner to us. He is very kind, polite and has a very friendly personality. Willa is a little far from the Mirrasa crowd (7 minutes by tuk tuk)It is a place surrounded by nature with a small beach nearby. İts better than mirrissa beach crowded place definetly.The breakfast is the best we have ever seen. The cleanliness and size of the rooms are very good. We thank him very much and we definitely want to come again. It is recommended to everyone.
Nothing👍
thankas ali so much
Reviewed: 19 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewEverything here is absolutely great. An ideal private beach, delicious food, a comfortable room, wonderful people and of course the owner who created everything and continues to support it. Time seems to stop here, you feel like you’ve been here for 2 weeks instead of 2 days and you don’t want to leave at all.
thankas so much
Reviewed: 9 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewI really enjoy my stay there :) close to the beach! Definitely will go back again . Thank U
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Reviewed: 29 January 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewVery nice location only few steps to the beach. Room was big and clean.. have everything you need. They offered delicious breakfast.
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Reviewed: 28 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewbreakfast was on our wish and delicious location is great ,quiet
Reviewed: 2 January 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewLocation, friendly service
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