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Handagedara Resort & Spa is a cozy property located just 328 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 & 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. 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Mirissa, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Asian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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1 bunk bed
1 king bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
7.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely pool area & great staff - thank you for making me feel so welcomed!
  • Maria
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Great location, amazing staff, always kind and helpful! We got an lovely room in front of the pool, that went above and beyond our expectations! We also booked some snorkeling and massages with the hotel and was 5 stars ✨ Thank you!
  • Marika
    Italy Italy
    Hotel is nice, swimming is cool but little bit dirty Breakfast is good They clean the room daily
  • Carmel
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Compact cosy hotel which had all the facilities of a larger hotel. Meet and greet by owners, friendly helpful staff, prompt response to requests. Breakfast catered to all tastes, mix of Western and Eastern.
  • Marita
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The resort was very conveniently located in Mirissa. It's not a beachfront property but a close walk to a scenic beach (not really a swimming beach). It's nice that it's away from the main road and you can easily walk up or catch a cheap tuk tuk....
  • Jessica
    New Zealand New Zealand
    5min walk to the beach. Great pool and bar snacks. Breakfast had a great selection. Helpful staff
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were fantastic, always on hand to help. At points it felt like there were more staff than guests as it was off season. The room was great and had everything we needed, overlooking the pool. The shower was hot and powerful. Didn't spend...
  • Mohamed
    Egypt Egypt
    Staff are exceptionally friendly and caring, they made sure we had a great experience.
  • Yashar
    Iran Iran
    In one word, I must say it was great and I recommend this hotel. I spent more than two days to choose this hotel and checked the nearby hotels, and now after the experience of staying in this hotel, I can confidently say that it was a good...
  • Iuliia
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, 5 min walk to the beach. Clean resort and very helpful and friendly staff.

Managed by priyanga

Company review score: 9.3Based on 741 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Handagedara Resort & Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • 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

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Yoga classes
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Handagedara Resort & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Handagedara Resort & Spa 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

FAQs about Handagedara Resort & Spa

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

    • Spa
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Cycling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Spa facilities
    • Beach
    • Yoga classes
    • Happy hour
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Swimming pool
    • Cooking class
    • Bicycle rental
  • Handagedara Resort & Spa is 1,650 feet from the center of Mirissa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

  • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Handagedara Resort & Spa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Handagedara Resort & Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Asian
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go
  • Room options at Handagedara Resort & Spa include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Triple
  • Handagedara Resort & Spa has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Check-in at Handagedara Resort & Spa is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.