Morning Star
Bandaramulla, Mirissa, Sri Lanka
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5 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
5 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Their whole staff team is very welcoming and warm”
“Staff very helpful”
“Since the stay was during off season therefore there was no buffet but he made o…”
“Breakfast was plentiful and delicious”
“She helped with breakfast and ensured we had everything in our room”
“Despite its location by the main road, our garden-facing room was quiet and peac…”
“There was a pool as well which was thoroughly enjoyed by kids”
“Breakfast is tasty, though it can be a bit repetitive, and the pool is lovely”
“the location is superb it's just opp Turtle beach and all happening cafes of Mir…”
“The breakfast is amazing and the location is across the road from the beach”
“Beautiful rooms, spacious, aesthetic looks, clean washrooms”
“Lovely clean pool”
Overview
Situated 1 km from whale watching at Mirissa Lagoon, Morning Star Guest House offers a spacious common living area with plush sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a seaview balcony. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is provided. Rooms are air-conditioned, and feature carved 4-poster beds and furniture. The en suite bathroom comes with shower facilities. The restaurant serves traditional Sri Lankan delights alongside Western and Chinese specialities and special seafood menus. Guest can head to the 24-hour front desk for assistance with luggage storage, laundry and use of safety deposit boxes. Activities such as whale watching, fishing and city tours can also be arranged. The guesthouse is 8 km from the Weligama Railway Station and 11 km from Dondra Head Lighthouse. The Snake Farm is 20 km away, while the Mattala International Airport is 100 km away.
Traveller reviews
shubhi
solo_traveller
May 12, 2026
“The Morning Star is a fabulous place to make your mornings beautiful”
This is resort/hotel opened in a bungalow. Beautiful rooms, spacious, aesthetic looks, clean washrooms. Hospitality by the family is superb.We checked in late night and in room AC was not working, they changed the room instantly and said just have dinner by that time room will be changed. The man who manages(forgot the name..small height wears a gold chain ) is very courteous. He welcomed me and my family with a big smile and ensured we had our best stay while in srilanka. Since the stay was during off season therefore there was no buffet but he made our breakfast as per our requirement and which tasted yummmyy.. the location is superb it's just opp Turtle beach and all happening cafes of Mirisa are within 1-2kms of the radius. There was a pool as well which was thoroughly enjoyed by kids. Their whole staff team is very welcoming and warm. So please book The Morning Star if you want to experience asthetic traditional Sri Lankan style and meanwhile enjoy all modern amenities. This is 5star property
Doris
couple
April 29, 2026
“Lovely place to relax.”
We had a beautiful relaxing time at Morning Star. Staff very helpful. Lovely clean pool. Lots of cheeky monkeys. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious.
Paul
couple
April 16, 2026
Very friendly family together with the housekeeper, who was amazing. She helped with breakfast and ensured we had everything in our room. The breakfast is amazing and the location is across the road from the beach.
Petr
extended_group
April 14, 2026
“A pleasant oasis near Turtle beach”
Morning Star is a very pleasant hotel with well-maintained gardens and amenities. Despite its location by the main road, our garden-facing room was quiet and peaceful. The owners are very kind and helpful. Breakfast is tasty, though it can be a bit repetitive, and the pool is lovely. It’s a perfect base for exploring – Turtle Beach is right across the street, and Coconut Tree Hill and Parrot Island are just a short walk away.
Anna
solo_traveller
April 12, 2026
Amazing breakfast Swimming pool Friendly staff Amusing monkeys Comfiest beds
Ciara
family_with_children
April 11, 2026
“Lovely Boutique Hotel”
This was our favourite place we stayed in on our 2 week trip around Sri Lanka. It is a family run boutique hotel. We stayed in the superior room beside the pool and it was well worth the extra money. The rooms are beautifully decorated and grounds and pool lovely. The staff were very attentive and breakfasts very nice. It is also less than 5 mins walk from turtle bay and we were able to walk to the beach, rent snorkels and swim with turtles one morning which was amazing.
Molly
couple
April 8, 2026
Really lovely place in Mirissa. Everywhere is walkable from Morning Star, the rooms were comfy and the breakfast was delicious. The family who run it are really lovely and helpful, and sorted out a tuktuk for us to go to Weligama with no problem. The pool area was particularly lovely.
Ellen
extended_group
April 4, 2026
Lovely property with pool which is right across from turtle beach. The staff were so nice and cooked us a huge breakfast each morning which was delicious. Would definitely stay here again.
Rhian
couple
April 1, 2026
“Gorgeous pool, beach very close!”
The pool was just so lovely, it felt like a tropical paradise! The local monkeys were a bit unnerving whilst trying to enjoy being poolside, but the staff did well to scare them away. The location isn't near the main Mirissa beach, but you can get down to connecting beaches within 5 minutes!
Michael
family_with_children
March 25, 2026
“Great stay”
Large room with modern bathroom Good air conditioning room very close to swimming pool Nicely decorated garden Staff very helpful Huge breakfast , very fond of the honey yoghurt as an extra treat Very homely feel as we saw the owner several times a day who lived in the main house at the front of the hotel Lots of restaurants nearby , our favourite was turtle beach , directly across the main road Quiet as most of the rooms ate away from the busy mainroad
Sam
couple
March 19, 2026
Really clean rooms, nice balcony upstairs, breakfast fantastic, very quiet clean pool area, great location just over the road from the beach. Best of all the staff - the lady that cleaned and made breakfast went above and beyond in all areas, she is an absolute gem! (Didn't quite catch her name). 100% recommend!
Majella
couple
March 15, 2026
“Great stay in Mirissa”
The location opposite the beach and close to restaurants etc makes it a great choice in Mirissa. The room was comfortable and clean with a large shared terrace overlooking the Main Street. Lovely pool with comfortable sun loungers. The breakfast was amazing especially the fruit platter. It’s run by a lovely, friendly family. One special mention has to go out to Shiyani who went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. She’s an absolute gem. We also used her brother for a tuk tuk day trip to Weligama and he was a great driver and very safe. Thoroughly recommend
Valdas
family_with_children
March 10, 2026
“Monkeys really annoying”
Beverley
extended_group
March 10, 2026
“Very enjoyable stay here I would go back there again.”
The garden room was lovely. Breakfast was excellent and the staff were very helpful.
Julian
couple
March 8, 2026
“Nice family run guest house”
We really enjoyed our stay at Mirissa Morning Star. The location was great - opposite Turtle beach where we swam each morning with turtles - the rooms were very clean, and the breakfast was lovely. The staff were kind, friendly, and very welcoming to us. We had a great experience overall and would happily recommend this place.
Nicola
couple
March 6, 2026
Amazing hotel, beautiful pool area. Really wonderful staff, especially the lady who cleaned the rooms 😊 thank you for a lovely week.
Fulden
extended_group
March 3, 2026
“Wonderful stay in Mirissa”
My initial impression upon entering the facility was completely different from my impression upon seeing the main area at the back. The hotel was the most beautiful of all the hotels we stayed in during our trip to Sri Lanka. There's only one street separating you from the beach, and you can access the ocean from the alleyway directly opposite the hotel. Everyone working there was wonderful; we even had the chance to chat with the owner. Breakfast was adequate and delicious; we had our own fruit plate, eggs, and homemade pancakes. We don't ask for much for breakfast in the hot weather. The rooms were spacious and clean. We used their laundry service; the price was reasonable, and our clothes came back clean. Thank you very much.
Eoin
couple
February 27, 2026
“Lovely family-run accommodation with good amenities and in a good location in Mirissa”
Lovely family-run accommodation, the family were always super friendly and helpful- typical of Sri Lankan hospitality. The pool is nice and the breakfast in the morning always hit the spot.
Amit
couple
February 22, 2026
“Not worthy of Money , look layout of duty in attached photo”
Room was very very small and , mosquito net was full of dust. Probably might not have been washed for more than 1 year
Claire
couple
February 14, 2026
Loved this place so much we stayed longer. Nice clean room and nice pool area. Decent breakfast.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Solarium, Massage, Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling, Private beach area, Hot spring bath, Beachfront, Beauty Services, Hair cut, Hair colouring, Hair styling, Beach, Cooking class
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Restaurant
General
Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Bicycle parking, Air conditioning
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Pool and wellness
Pool/beach towels, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Safety & security
24-hour security, Security alarm, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Currency exchange, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Room service, 24-hour front desk, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Car hire
Family Room
This family room features a pool with a view. This air-conditioned family room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Family Suite with Balcony
This family room's special feature is the pool with a view. This air-conditioned family room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Queen Room with Balcony
The pool with a view is a top feature of this double room. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Double Room
The double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with city views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Double Room
Rooms are air-conditioned, and feature carved 4-poster beds and furniture. The en suite bathroom comes with shower facilities. Please note that rooms with a private balcony are subject to availability on arrival.
Superior Double Room with Garden View
The pool with a view is the standout feature of this double room. This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
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