We really enjoyed our 8 days at The Emerald Bay. The staff were friendly, polite, welcoming and attentive. The rooms were big, bright and clean, and the location was ideal with respect to access to both Mirissa Beach and the ironically named Secret Beach. Breakfasts were very enjoyable, even if the team could do well to invest in a new toaster.

Stayed in April 2025

the location is very good, the staff is very helpful and friendly, they clean the room every day and the hotel smells of detergent. Highly recommendations

Stayed in April 2025

Amazing staff

Stayed in April 2025

The hotel is basic, worse than the picture but the staff is exceptional. The pool was closed. Part of the door at the balcony fell, they fixed it but then I barely managed to open the balcony again. Compared to all the hostels around it’s the only normal hotel, chose it just because I needed something for a night over in Mirissa. It’s Ok for one night but wouldn’t come back for sure. The breakfast was good. Finally somewhere where they make good eggs.

Stayed in April 2025

Excellent service with lovely pool on 4th floor having a harbour view

Stayed in March 2025

No usable bar, but again why would there be when you have so many within walking distance! Breakfast was pretty disappointing, but again there are so many cafes within walking distance you don’t really need it!

Great Location, out the way of the noisy hotels and busy beaches, but close enough to walk to!! Roof top swimming pool!

Stayed in January 2025

There were some Wi-Fi issues, although overall, it was mostly available.

A nice, like-new hotel with spacious and very comfortable rooms. Everything was clean, and the bed was simply the best ever. The staff was very helpful, fulfilling all our requests and assisting with transportation and sightseeing. The breakfast was diverse, with a great selection of fresh fruits. The location is rather quiet, right at the harbor with a beautiful view of the marina, yet all the essentials (beaches, restaurants, shops) are within walking distance. We stayed at the hotel for 10 nights and would highly recommend it to others.

Stayed in March 2025

Clean, nice facilities, good beds, and very nice staff

Stayed in March 2025

Immaculately clean, great staff. Comfy beds

Stayed in March 2025

Pool could do with daily/regular cleaning. Breakfast not fabulous, packed away early. Little bit of building work going on but would be fab in future.

Smiley friendly staff. Room exactly like the photos. Short walk from the beachfront , pool had harbour views.

Stayed in February 2025

The accommodation is not directly onto the beach front, its about 10 mins walk to the Marissa beach and about 25 mins walk or 5 mins by Tuk-Tuk to the Secret beach. There is no lift currently but I understand that they are proposing to install a lift shortly which would be a great help.

It had all the facilities you required.

Stayed in February 2025

Slightly overpriced for what it is. Pool bar never open.

Lovely new property, nice room with balcony. In a good quieter location but still walking distance to everything. Good breakfast.

Stayed in January 2025

The only minor complaint is lack of shower cubicle or glass partition in the bathroom. Whole floor gets wet after a shower….

Cost and location

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

5 minute walk from the beach Rooms were spacious and very comfy. Hospitality was amazing! Would recommend

Stayed in February 2025

Breakfast was mostly cold - nothing to keep the pots warm. The eggs were made fresh & they were good

Good location, lovely staff, big room / bathroom & comfortable beds

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing in particular Very nice clean hotel with good facilities and excellent staff.

The size of the room and bathroom, very obliging and helpful staff.

Stayed in February 2025

Our room was excellent, clean and spacious with a great sea view. All the staff were very friendly. It was within easy walking distance to two lovely beaches and it was perfect for walking to the whale watching boats.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

Location was really good, room was comfortable. The staff was super kind and helpful. They were ready to help for everything. Even they dried our motorcycle seats. All of them were super helpful and kind. They cleaned our room and changed our towels everyday. The breakfast was also delicious and enough. I recommend this place.

Stayed in January 2025

Breakfast was cold and not very good.

Location and staff was superb.

Stayed in February 2025

N/A

Everything, breakfast, location, bedroom, Shamalka, Asanka, induwara and the chef.

Stayed in February 2025

Staff were very helpful and lovely, location of a 10 minute walk to Mirissa beach and 5 minute to secret beach worked well for us. Walk felt very safe. We would stay here again.

Stayed in January 2025

We got charged some 40dollars extra from the original booking.com price due to tourist tax and some other charges. It would be great to have the final price displayed already on booking.com when finalising the booking to avoid unpleast surprises.

Emerald Bay is a nice hotel in Mirissa. It is very close to the Secret Beach and some 15min walking to the Mirissa beach. Room was clean and pretty big and breakfast had some nice choices of international and Sri Lankan food. They gave us beach towels which was vert much appreciated!

Stayed in January 2025

The area around the hotel wasn’t very nice, particularly after dark.

The roof top pool was lovely.

Stayed in January 2025

Lovely, friendly staff.

Stayed in January 2025