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Reviews of Mirissa Blue Whale Holiday Hotel

Vihandagoda Road Udupila, 81740 Mirissa, Sri Lanka

#41 of 105 hotels in Mirissa

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 102 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    7.0
    Good location - okay for the cost!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is generally quite tired and could do with an upgrade. Our room was very hot and stuffy, warmer than outside as the air con didn’t seem to be working, we asked for a fan and were kindly moved rooms. The new room was large and spacious with good air con but the shower head just pointed at the wall opposite so had to hold it above your head when showering and lots of ants around the sink. We have been travelling Asia for nearly 5 months and the laundry was the most expensive we have paid for and unfortunately came back wet, it was rectified. Overall we have paid less elsewhere for more comfortable stays.

    The location is ideal, close to the Main Street but away from the noise of the road. The breakfast is very good Nice swimming pool The man who owns/runs the hotel is very nice and accommodating and helped resolve our issues, thank you - but slightly lower score due to these issues unfortunately. We also really enjoyed the roti restaurant opposite which he recommended.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    An oasis of calm
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Aircon conked out a few times. Easily fixed by turning off and on again.

    I stayed here for a few nights after the end of a trip around Sri Lanka. Mirissa is quite a touristy place, so not really my thing.....given that, I think I struck lucky finding this place. Its a little oasis of calm away from the main street. Staff are low key, but friendly. Big thanks to the boss man for arranging an airport taxi at very short notice. Much appreciated. Pool is small, but looked nice. WiFi is excellent. Room was clean and tidy, with proper mosquito nets around the bed. Lovely balcony to sit on the evening. Can't comment on breakfast as I didnt try.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    9.0
    Excellent value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room was slightly on the small side and the water pressure in the shower was rubbish.

    Great pool area, good wifi, air con and decent breakfast all included. Good location a short walk away from the main road/beaches so nice and quiet but still close to restaurants and bars. Run by a lovely, helpful family!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    7.0
    Close to the action but still very quiet and peaceful and away from the main road
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was a little on the tired side and needs some TLC. For example, the hairdryer plug was rusty and didn't work or fit into the sockets, many of the lights in the room didn't work, fan broken and only one plug socket worked. Room was small and dark with a tiny window. In fairness we didn't ask to change and we should have asked to do this (our error) - we stayed two nights. WiFi patchy at best and not sufficient for work video calls- had to use own data - not a big issue for many just on holiday but worth noting as I do need to work whilst travelling as some may also need to do. Although issues are only minor, perhaps expect a little more for price (we paid about £25 for a night) and we've had better quality elsewhere for the same price.

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Responded to requests for kettle in the room, extra sheet, use of phone, pot of tea on arrival Good size bathroom with decent shower and hot water supply A/c unit works well Good to have common areas Pool nice although water cloudy and sunbed cushions quite dirty Good location- not far from beach but away from noisy main road, which was a huge positive Breakfast pretty good and great big pot of tea available!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nice quiet location off of the main road. good value for the money. good place for families.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    9.0
    Great spot to stay in Mirissa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely small family run hotel, felt like a home from home.. fabulous room, great location and super friendly staff..

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and swimingpool

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    9.0
    good hotel with pool and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The pool,the breakfest and the owner was so helpful and kind

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice little hotel. Short walking distance to main street and restaurants. Nice clean pool. Good breakfast. Good staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lighting in the room was a bit tricky to figure out. There was no space in the bathroom to place toiletries. The bathroom needs to be cleaned more thoroughly.

    The host is very friendly. He speaks some Spanish with a very good accent. The staff was very kind. The pool has lots of sunbeds.The street is quiet and restaurants, cafés, and shops are nearby.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are a little run down and in need of some love.

    Amazing staff, particularly the manager who organised laundry for us and accommodated an early check out due to poor weather.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    7.0
    Good hotel, decent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was building works going on opposite with diggers - very loud all day. Staff started to drill on our balcony too, which was very loud.

    Friendly host and lovely breakfast. Good location - short walk to the main street. Nice pool.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good Hospitality, staff was kind and helpful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    9.0
    Blue Holiday Hotel Review
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location of the property is easy to find. The staffs are very kind and property is very well maintained.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    8.0
    Nothing to dislike about our stay. Close enough to beach and main road for shops. Plenty of restaurants in vicinity.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small Fridge would have made it excellent.

    It had just such a relaxed and happy atmosphere.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water pressure was very low

    Very comfortable. Nice sized room.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    8.0
    "My home is your home," says Sahan.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Good location, close to the center and Mirissa beach. The owner's restaurant with good food and many other cafes and shops is nearby. Sahan and his staff are very friendly and helpful. Nice garden and clear pool where you can relax and feel as at home. Thank you and all the best!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi wasn’t great in the room. Shower was either cold or scalding hot.

    Staff were friendly and helpful - stored our bags for the day as we had a late flight and let us use the pool etc after we checked out. Breakfast was delicious. Pool was clean.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    7.0
    Worthwhile stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was during heavy rain but the wifi was not great in our room. The one on the card didn’t work and their fibre only just reached us.

    Sahan and his family welcomed us into their home and we felt very well respected. An easy 5mins walk to the Main Street and some restaurants however do not go past the few before you reach the street, Space Garden and milky wave. Breakfast was nice, we asked for juice and without knowledge at the time Sahan went to get some from his Brillant restaurant down the road. The pool was nice and cleaned regularly by the hard working young lad. The one afternoon he was cleaning it before we wanted to use and he cutely came to our room to say was now ready for us. Our room had all we needed and a very comfy bed. Area to dry clothes outside was useful.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    9.0
    Overall very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly odd pool water taste/smell (was very clean)

    The owner

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, 5 mins walk to Mirissa Beach, 20 mins walk to Coconut Tree Hill, and 30 mins walk to Secret Beach. Very friendly and helpful staff. Yummy breakfast consisting of toast with butter/jam, tea/coffee, egg of some variety, fruit, and something Sri Lankan (pancake, hopper). Nice pool and sun beds. The room and bathroom were clean and big. WiFi was decent.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    9.0
    Excellent host, dated interior and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had two separate rooms with bathroom and it was attached to their private house. It was very noisy. Sometimes the lights were on in that area and they put incense on so it was a little bit uncomfortable because there was no door between only a frame.

    The host Sahan and his family were great and lovely. He arranged the whale tour, give tips for restaurants and beached and arranged tuk tuk daily. He was so kind to our kids. Everything was well organized. The breakfast was also very good in the morning and we had a big balcony.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You have here everything you need- a/c, shower gel, tooth brush, paste. Room was clean, but there is moldy wall. Standard breakfast- egg with toast, roti, fruits and tea or coffee. Location is great, close to the beach but in quiet neighbourhood. There is a nice place near, where you can try really delicious ice cream.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    9.0
    Lovely stay with partner
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good value for money Staff very friendly Good location Lovely pool

    Stayed in May 2023

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