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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
“Amazing place! Loved the tropical jungle surroundings. Beautiful gardens.”
Griesbach
Germany
“Staff members, the view, breakfast, proximity to main attractions in the area (Coconut hill, Turtle beach, Parrot rock, Surf school) & you'll love the shower”
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Karen
Australia
“Breakfast was a highlight. Delicious eggs, toast, fruit, juice and little Sri Lankan pastries. Pool was great. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Monkeys and fireflies were fun to watch. I sensed the beautiful aromas of cinnamon, cloves,...”
Regina
Estonia
“Lovely location with pretty garden and a pool. Srrved food was very taaty and close proximity to the beach.”
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.”
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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...”
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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...”
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Aundrea
United States
“Stunning trees and nature right next to pools. Delicious food. Felt secluded. Had the pool to ourselves mostly.”
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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.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
Chinese
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
House rules
The Spice House Mirissa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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 over 8 are welcome.
Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Must-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.
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