The Spice House Mirissa
The Spice House Mirissa
Set among tropical gardens with flowers, ponds and hammocks, Spice House is a colonial-style hotel a 2-minute walk from Mirissa Beach. It features a large veranda overlooking the jungle where breakfast is served. Rooms with attached bathroom open out onto a private balcony overlooking the spice garden or the Indian Ocean. They are fitted with 4-poster beds and traditional wood-carved furnishings. Amenities include cable TV channels. Whale and dolphin-watching boat trips leave from the Fisheries Harbor just 5 minutes' drive away. It is a 15-minute drive from Dondra Lighthouse, the island's highest and Southernmost point. Galle Fort is a 45-minute drive from the hotel. Guests can surf the internet for free and rent canoeing and snorkeling equipment at the The Spice House Mirissa. The family who runs the guest-house will help plan visits and cater home-cooked meals.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Family rooms
- Spa
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Yasmin
Egypt“Everything about spice house was great, the location, the staff, the room and the breakfast. Everything was just perfect, we actually wanted to extend our stay one more night but they were fully booked.” 
Ron
United Arab Emirates“Very clean and owner/staff are very polite and helpful.”
Fulei
Japan“I stayed 2nigjts different room, each room are very special, the location is great, the bed is so comfy, the breakfast is light and service is so nice. All staff are cute and friendly( including ginger) , massage is highly recommended, you can...”
Aurelie
France“I liked everything about this place This an amazing corner of paradise with jungle view next to the beach everything is so beautiful the pool the garden the rooms are very clean with AC The people who worked are very nice the food is delicious...”- Aundrea
United States“Stunning trees and nature right next to pools. Delicious food. Felt secluded. Had the pool to ourselves mostly.” 
Swenson
Bahrain“The location and grounds of the hotel were amazing. I was there with my two children, ages 8 and 11, and the hotel was in the perfect spot and was the perfect size for them. We loved the meals we ate at the restaurant, too.”
Mark
United Kingdom“The room was set apart and was beautifully arranged and tastefully decorated. The view was amazing The staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious with a home-made feel to it. The pool looked good but I didn't use it. It's very close...”
Javier
Spain“The hotel is really beautiful and the welcoming was very friendly. The room was very big and comfortable. Air conditioner works perfectly. You have enough space for doing whatever you want. The breakfast was very tasty and they offer you dinner...”
Alice United Arab Emirates“The rooms are located on different levels around the property with the beautiful pool in the middle. Our room was very charming, with 2 bedrooms overlooking the jungle. The Ac worked perfectly and breakfast was really good. The location is also...”
Nicole United States“that it was tucked off of the main road (road is quite busy). was very quiet, and the setting is serene. the pool & landscaping is stunning & creates a comfortable place to hang back at the hotel if you have had enough at the beach. the room was...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineChinese
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern
Amenities of The Spice House MirissaGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Family rooms
- Spa
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- DivingOff-site
- Ping-pong
- FishingOff-site
Living Area
- Sitting area
Food & Drink
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWired internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Mosquito net
- Private entrance
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Infinity pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
Spa
- Yoga classes
- Spa facilities
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- English
House rulesThe Spice House Mirissa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children over 7 are welcome.
Children 17 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
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please note that the 'Junior Suite with Balcony - Annex', the 'Queen Room with Pool View - Annex', are accessed through the jungle, and the 'Suite with Garden View' is located at the bottom of a slope; they are not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
