places to stay in marissa

Hi can any one help my partner and I are travelling to sri lanka at the end of Feb for 17 days we are doing a 3 day trip first then 2 weeks at cpb in mariwella we would like to go down south to unawatuna or marissa for a couple of days can anyone reccomend reasonably priced accommadation maybe beachside cabana or similar looking for quiet beach with a few bars and restaurants maybe which is best would like to do some snorkelling too

places to stay in marissa

If you want it REALLY quiet, then Mirissa is the place. We had a night here a few weeks ago and stayed at the Mirissa Beach Inn. It cost us Rs2800 for two, half board.

Sue

places to stay in marissa

Mirissa has many reasonably priced guesthouses both on and just off the beach and it is a wonderful place to relax. Most places can%26#39;t be booked over the internet but this year it is pretty quiet and you can take your pick if you want to wait until you arrive.

I wouldn%26#39;t take the half board option that Mirissa Beach Inn snares so many people with as that takes away the pleasure sitting right on the beach at the other restaurants that are dotted along the beach - a truly magical experience.

Others you may consider on the beach are Sunset (has hot water), Ocean Moon, Dinu%26#39;s and Sunshine Guest Houses, all of which are absolutely fine and cheaper than Mirissa Beach Inn - which is also fine. There%26#39;s also Paradise Beach Club whicyh is a bit more expensive.

Unawatuna is fine for a visit but has very little beach and none at all for half of it at high tide. Mirissa is perfect, picture postcard stuff with no touts and just enough places to give a little night life too if you choose.

thanks for your help Ithink thats made up our minds thanks again

Hi

Just wondered how easy it is to get from Una to Mirissa. We have accommodation booked in Una after an island tour but we might like to visit Mirrissa for the day

Thanks

No problem!

There are buses whizzing along that main south coast road every few minutes. Alternatively, take a three wheeler for a few hundred rupees. You could also take the train, but the train station in Mirissa is a little way from the beach area, so maybe not quite so convenient.

Sue

Hi,

Just jump on one of the many buses that are going to either Matara, Tangalle or Kataragama. It%26#39;s about 25 km so a one-way will cost you LKR 35-40.

Or take a tuk tuk. Should be around LKR 600-700/one-way or LKR 900-1000 for the round trip.

Hans

Many thanks that sounds like fun.

H