Handagedara Resort & Spa

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

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About this property

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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Most popular amenities

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

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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Availability

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1 king bed
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1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Amizam
Malaysia Malaysia
“Nice style near to secret beach and good breakfast”
Jason
United States United States
“Clean, comfortable, simple room with balcony overlooking the swimming pool. Friendly staff. Great location with many restaurants available and beaches just a short walk away.”
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.”

Managed by priyanga

Company review score: 9.2Based on 738 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

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
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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.