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.
En-suite rooms 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 Harbour 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 snorkelling equipment at the The Spice House Mirissa. The family who runs the guest-house will help plan visits and cater home-cooked meals.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
“Amazing hotel, felt like such a luxury place. We had a massive room and balcony with great air con and a four poster bed with mosquito net. The pool was lovely, such a gorgeous view. Breakfast was great, eggs with fruit, toast, coffee and a...”
Andrew
United Kingdom
“Great place. Wish we had stayed longer to relax and enjoy the setting more. Staff were excellent and helpful.”
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Korbinian
Germany
“The hotel owner and the staff are very nice and are always available to help with any problems. The hotel complex is very beautiful. Moreover, our room had a very beautiful balcony.”
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Adele
New Zealand
“The pool and the outdoor setting was great. Rooms clean and comfy”
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Bettina
Austria
“The lovingly furnished rooms blend perfectly with the garden’s natural atmosphere. Excellent restaurants and beach bars are just a short walk away.”
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Gerard
Netherlands
“What a beautyfull place. A botanic garden with lovely flowers, all kind of seats, a great swimmingpool and even monkeys in the garden.
Beautyfull rooms with lots of space and decorated with style. A good warm shower, nice blacony.
A very nice...”
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Charlotte
United Kingdom
“Loved the house, the rooms, the pool, the breakfasts and the atmosphere. All very welcoming and relaxing.”
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Deborah
United Kingdom
“The Spice House is a little gem in Mirissa set in beautiful gardens, with a lovely swimming pool. Our hosts were very attentive and friendly, offering tips and advice. Our room overlooked the garden, and we loved the colonial style. The rooms are...”
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Anita
Australia
“We loved the very friendly staff, the beautiful gardens, the room which had its own verandah, ceiling fans and air con! We LOVED the pool which was so beautiful and peaceful and cool! The breakfast was fabulous and the location up behind the...”
Eve
Ireland
“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Spice House Mirissa. We stayed in Villa Chilli which was very luxurious and spacious. The outdoor pool is beautiful and the breakfast is great. Excellent accommodating staff. Location very central”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
Chinese
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
House rules
The Spice House Mirissa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 8 years are welcome.
Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-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 situated at the bottom of a slope; they are not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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