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The Fat Mermaid

Property class: 3
3-star spa B&B near Mirissa Beach

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Matara Rd, Mirissa, SP, 81740
  • Place, Mirissa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Coconut Tree Hill Viewpoint
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Mirissa Fisheries Harbor
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a headboard, a door with a wreath, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a yellow umbrella, surrounded by greenery and a building with orange walls and a tiled roof.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a yellow umbrella, surrounded by greenery and a building with orange walls and a tiled roof.

Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Mirissa

Close to the beach.You'll be steps from Parrot Rock and a 5-minute walk from Mirissa Beach. Also, Coconut Tree Hill Viewpoint is within half a mile (1 km) and Mirissa Fisheries Harbor is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mirissa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Parrot Rock - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Coconut Tree Hill Viewpoint - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mirissa Fisheries Harbor - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Secret Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 21 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pappagallo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Deltano’s Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪101 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪W&D Beach Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Salt Mirissa - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Fat Mermaid

3-star spa B&B near Mirissa Beach
The Fat Mermaid offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 10 beach bars and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Fat Mermaid.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Mirissa bed & breakfast.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 10 bars on the beach
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Fat Mermaid offers 3 accommodations. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. This Mirissa bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the bed & breakfast's full-service spa, Secret Root. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 10 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of LKR 10,000
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Cooking classes
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Hosted evening meal: LKR 10000

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property only accepts cash.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Fat Mermaid to the airport?

The Fat Mermaid is 109.1 mi (147-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fat Mermaid?

As of Sep 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fat Mermaid on Sep 2, 2026 start from $33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Fat Mermaid have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Fat Mermaid.

How close is The Fat Mermaid to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 2-minute walk from Mirissa Beach and 1.4 mi (4-min drive) from Secret Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Fat Mermaid offer free breakfast?

The Fat Mermaid offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Fat Mermaid?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Fat Mermaid?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Fat Mermaid?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Fat Mermaid have a pool?

The Fat Mermaid does not have a pool.

Does The Fat Mermaid have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Fat Mermaid have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Secret Root, where you can enjoy massages and Ayurvedic treatments.

How close is The Fat Mermaid to downtown Mirissa?

The Fat Mermaid is 0.7 mi away from Mirissa.

The Fat Mermaid Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The host was brilliant, would definitely stay again 😎
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice place close to the beach! An helpful host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room basic but everything we needed for our 3 night stay. Air con great, shower great location great. We stayed off season so no bar we had the place to ourselves, we are not needy travellers and enjoyed the quirky place made our stay memorable for the ideal location across the road from Mirissa Beach
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just across the street from the beach. Room was perfect, the host even better. Super friendly and helpful. Best place to stay in Sri Lanka. Thank you Bathiya for evrything!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Vi bodde på Mermaid tre nätter och hade en väldigt bra upplevelse. Värden Bathiya är en ytterst trevlig värd som gör allt för att vistelsen ska bli bra.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026