Ballena Regency
Hotel in Mirissa
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this hotel
Offering an outdoor swimming pool and water sports facilities, Ballena Regency - Mirissa Sri Lanka is located in the heart of Mirissa, 200 metres from Whale Watching Mirissa. The hotel has a rooftop restaurant with stunning sea views.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront or waterfront
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Mirissa
Available Rooms
Deluxe Double Room with Garden View and Terrace
1 King • 495 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Deluxe Room with Pool View
1 King • 495 ft²
Sleeps 3
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££££
Reviews
100% verified reviews4.5
Heerlijk zwembad, grote kamers en top ontbijt. Personeel erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam.
Niets.
5.0
Die kamer was groot met 'n groot gemaklike bed. Ontbyt en etes was baie lekker wat hulle in jou kamer bedien. Die swembad is groot en baie lekker. Die hotel is naby die restaurante en winkels. Dis 'n heerlike hotel.
Ons het baie lekker gebly, maar word toe verras met deurnag partytjies wat gehou word by die swembad. Die plan was om 4 nagte daar oor te slaap, maar nadat ons vir 2 nagte nie kon slaap nie het ons uit geboek. Die dame by ontvangs het om verskoning gevra en verduidelik dat dit Booking.com is wat die besprekings van partytjies namens hulle doen. Ons verstaan dat Mirissa 'n vakansiedorp is, maar daar behoort 'n afsny tyd te wees om ander gaste ook in aanmerking te bring. Ek sal baie graag weer daar bly, ek hoop hulle kan die probleempie oplos.
0.5
Tentative d’agression sexuelle mon 2e jour après avoir commandé un plat en room service … l’employé demande à me toucher la poitrine
Traumatisée car il est de service la nuit je me barricade avec une chaise car pas de verrou dans la chambre .. je ne dors pas et le lendemain matin j’interpelle la manager.
Elle me dit faire le nécessaire immédiatement, puis me réponds moins dans la journée. Elle me dit avoir « déposer plainte » mais qu’elle doit maintenir le service de la personne tant que m’investigation se termine.. autrement dit l’employé travaille encore dans le bâtiment !!!!!
Pour moi impossible de rester : je leur dis ! Et il me taxe 91 dollar de taxes (??? Pour quel motif je n’ai toujours pas compris) et il me taxe une nuit supplémentaire 85 dollar..
il me facture aussi un plat que je n’ai reçu qu’à moitié et aucun geste commercial évidemment ..
Ils me filment aussi tout au long de notre discussion comme si j’étais coupable …
Une vraie honte ! Établissement à fermer de toute urgence et employés à envoyer en prison !!
Autres cerises sur le gâteau : ma lessive qu’ils ont mis plus de 8h à me rendre !!
Les managers me disent « n’ayez crainte, il n’y a rien eu, vous auriez aussi pu vous faire violer sur la plage » … on croit rêver !
On ne pourra pas blâmer tous les employés car le petit déjeuner était très bon (merci à la cuisine pour cet effort), et le cadre de la piscine agréable.
Mais 3 cm au dessus de chaque porte donc beaucoup beaucoup de moustiques et mouches en chambre (des dizaines), des installations électriques plus que douteuses et aucun service d’eau en chambre compris … (alors que l’eau n’est pas potable)
3.0
Very close to the beach, spacious rooms with big balcony. We enjoyed breakfast being by room service and to have on our balcony.
Staff very friendly
Hotel felt a bit unfinished, some skirting board missing and tiles missing, although our stay.
In the bad weather the balcony does gather water/flood making it unusable but staff did their best to dry it daily.
Insufficient towels provided in the room missing hand towel etc. (although I’m sure if we asked the staff would have happily provided)
4.0
Pretty convenient location. Lovely helpful staff. Room was huge as was the balcony. A/C was effective leading to great sleeps.
This hotel has a great deal of potential but just lacks the finer points. Each room should have bottled water supplied each day (like every other place we stayed in Sri Lanka), rooms need universal plugs.
4.5
Sehr nettes Personal, welches auf Extrawünsche eingeht und zuvorkommend ist.
Große Zimmer und schöner Pool.
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4.0
The staff were friendly and available to help. The wifi connection was good. The rooms were specious and comfortable. The hotel is close to the beach, grocery stores, and restaurants. All in all, I enjoyed my stay!
4.0
Very clean and facilities are good. Not much crowded
Not much parking space available. However they manage to arrange me a good parking slot. But if you are a foreigner parking won’t be a concern.
5.0
I enjoyed my stay very much - close to the beach (you can hear the waves crashing), clean, friendliest staff, spacious room, huge balcony (!).
I will definitely stay when I come back to mirissa.
None
4.0
Location is very convenient. Not the first line which is good , it is more calm and not that noisy.
This hotel has a pool which is great after the sunny day. Water is warm and the depth is good.
Room design is modern. Breakfast is in the room and quite good.
Balcony had nice view.
Liked the hotel a lot.
There were a lot of insects. I don't know if this is hotels or locations problem. But everywhere on the balcony, table, chairs and inside the room.
4.0
location just a 2 min walk to beach, closer to the beach restaurants and Mirissa have a fantastic clean Long Beach. nice spacious room with huge balcony, comfortable beds, safe, nice toilet, calm and relaxing and a cozy hotel. Friendly staffs and ready to help you with everything. Friendly owner.
lift is too hot, need a fan and a proper ventilation. 3rd floor room had a issue with the light, 1st floor room had to spend some time to lock the room, pool tiles are black, I wish it was blue so can see the bottom well and see how well it’s maintained. bills are paid in local currency so I was charged extra around usd 13 more than what is shown on Booking.com
4.0
really nice & friendly staff & big, comfortable rooms with a nice balcony
Wifi is not really working & the price is way too high for the value that you get, there live dogs on the house of the opposite site of the street that bark 24/7 which is really loud
4.5
Comfortable rooms, great location, and the staff went above and beyond to make us happy! They bring you breakfast on the balcony each morning and even helped arrange a whale watching excursion for us. Anything we needed, they provided - very kind people! Would stay again.
It was all excellent - the plug sockets on the balcony did not work and one of the plugs near the bed was inaccessible, but it did not hinder our stay.
4.5
manager was very helpful. she had arranged for extra bed before I even asked for it. great staff. building is new. rooms are spacious. great view from the patio in morning. short walk from beach
not much. I think only thing is location as its in a small street and beach is 2-3 min walk away but thats is clear from listing. nothing which property can do about
5.0
one of the best hotel i have been in Sri Lanka , very friendly staff specially the owners, helpful and honest, they let you feel like you are at home , great location 1 min walking from the beach , clean , delicious breakfast
nothing
4.0
location of the hotel was great
I liked the breakfast at the balcony
friendly and professional staff
3.5
location, pool, rooms, staff
barking dogs outside
4.5
Nice contemporary style relatively new hotel near Mirissa beach. The rooms are spacious, the view from the terrace is great. Delicious breakfast served in the room. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Helped arrange transport both ways at a reasonable price/quality ratio.
No restaurant, the upper floor is used for technical purposes.
4.5
The rooms are large, tastefully decorated and the largest bed I have seen, so comfortable too! The place is kept very clean with a lovely clean pool area,(towels supplied). A plentiful breakfast was served on our spacious balcony at the time we requested and by cheerful staff who are only too happy to help in any way. Its down a short path from the beach, it was peaceful and you could watch the wildlife go about their business.
All good.
3.5
Great location, Aircon and staff. WiFi was average. Overall well worth it.
Could use a bit of upgrades but once we talked to the staff they said some were already happening so that was good to hear.
3.5
We stayed in Ballena for 6 nights and overall it was a nice choice to consider. The hotel rooms are huge, with big beds and big refrigerator, shelves and wardrobe and big balcony.
It was very nice that they bring breakfast to the room at the time you ask them, so you don’t have to wake up early at 8 and go to the restaurant to have breakfast.
We really loved the staff. They were super kind and nice to us, they help us whenever we had problems or questions or whenever we needed a help. There wasn’t a single problem they couldn’t solve, so thanks a lot. if you’re staying here, you can be sure that you will meet great people here!
Special thanks to Madu and the team for organizing everything for us!
Though there are a lot of things we liked a lot, we can’t not to mention the drawbacks we meet there. Hope our critique will help you improve your hotel a lot.
The first problem that we met here was the smell of humidity from the room and linen. I had to spray my perfume in the room and on my pillow so I can sleep without feeling that smell.
The second problem was the door to the balcony. It can’t be closed airtight, there is a hole, so we heard every sound from outdoor. There were a lot of dogs barking outdoor and we couldn’t sleep for 2 nights. BUT AFTER TELLING THE STAFF ABOUT OUR PROBLEM, THEY FIXED IT IMMEDIATELY AND WE SLEPT VERY WELL AFTERWARDS.
We also noticed lizards in our room twice but I think it’s a common problem in Sri Lanka. But this problem can also be fixed if the doors are closed airtight.
1.0
Hospitality of the staff and the pool
4.5
nice breakfast served every morning on your balcony
great location just off the Main Street in Mirissa
friendly staff and rooms cleaned everyday (not always the norm in SL)
no fault of the hotel but prepare for many power cuts- our torches came in handy every evening!
4.0
The Staff were super nice and helpfull! The room was huge, super comfortable and clean, with a great view and we were served a super yummy breakfast!
We also did enjoy the pool area a lot!
:)
5.0
One of the best stays in Sri Lanka! Stuff is amazing, welcoming, breakfast was the best. 2 min from the beach. I loved the pool, everything was super clean. I will be back to Ballena!
5.0
Ok, this hotel was truly a highlight of our trip in Sri Lanka. The rooms are SO COMFY, with amazing AC, comfortable beds, nice balconies hidden in the trees, and all furniture is high-end (the corridor, elevator and lobby are basic, but the rooms are great)! After a day in the heat, this is the best place to cool down and relax. It was the best value for money. What a difference after so many hot and loud places in Sri Lanka! And best thing: their canteen was not working, so they brought breakfast directly to our terassa every morning, and I mean full breakfast with 4 courses, coffee, juices, fruits, etc. AMAZING
It doesn't have any common room or lobby to hang out (only reception). Other than that, nothing!
4.5
The room was very big and spacious. The bed was very comfortable and it was a great stay in Mirissa. The best thing is the staff, very attentive and helpful. The pool was also very good.
The bathroom was very good, but the shower had a small problem, but it did not affect the good impression we had of the accommodation.
3.5
The room is really nice and spacious. Could be cleaner though.
Good breakfast.
Big swimming pool.
The hotel doesn't have any appearance.
5.0
Bed is huge and comfy, pool is really nice, staff is lovely. Location is good (and there is a "hidden" bridge which leads directly into Milky Wave, a great Italian restaurant with outstanding ice cream).
Internet is provided on a per room basis (router outside the balcony), but it's not a fast connection.
4.0
The staff is very helpful, they will organize everything you need (good exchange rate, tuc tuc to Galle, taxi to the airport). The room is big enough with the terrace. Place is very close to the main beach (5min walk).
But...
We were there for two nights, on the first night there was some techno party in the neighborhood, I can't describe how loud that was, like the biggest speaker in your room, very, very disturbing. The door to the terrace can't close totally, so basically there is no sound barrier from the outside. The party was ongoing until midnight, tomorrow we heard from other guests that this is repeating every couple of days.
Another bad thing is the entry door to the room, they close automatically with a loud bang, so you can hear anybody entering their room.
And lastly, the bathroom is smelly, there is some pipe draining into the floor drain, maybe this is from the AC in the room.
5.0
Staff were very efficient, courteous and nothing was too much trouble. Although initially difficult to find, the location of the hotel was ideal in the middle of mirissa beach but set back from the road. The pool and rooms were clean and the beds were large and comfortable. Breakfast was incredible featuring omelette, fruit, pancakes, savoury rolls and juice. Towels are provided for rooms and pool use. Tea and coffee facilities and large fridge / freezer located in the room. We watched monkeys playing from the edge of the pool!!
Could do with a bit of TLC however this didn’t detract from a great stay.
5.0
the rooms are lovely! staff are always eager to help and so friendly. the pool is a fantastic touch after a hot day.
breakfast was served early but not a huge issue!
4.5
The staff was nice, the place was not worn, breakfast was fair.
The generator was broken, so the facility did not have electricity when the power cuts were imposed.
5.0
We stayed at Ballena Regency for approximately 1 week at the end of our round trip of Sri Lanka. I have to say that value for money it was hands down the best accommodation we stayed at out of 5 other hotels.
- Rooms are very spatious, cleaning service provided daily,
- staff is very helpfull and Madu the hotel manager was the best! She arranged and organized everythind above and beyond we needed be it: Covid tests taken by medical staff at the hotel, scooter rental, transport to the airport, adjustments to the breakfast menu, just name it! Everything was brilliant and I would definitely stay again.
- Not mentioning great location minutes away from the beach. At the time of our visit the top floor was renovated so everyone got breakfast in a form of room service, which you could time according to your preferrences each day!
This is not problem specific to Ballena Regency, rahter it applies to the whole country: Internet around Sri Lanka is not up to western standard. Every hotel we stayed at proclaimed to have WI-FI but having WI-FI does not mean the connection speed is fast enough to do anything (absolutely forget about streaming of youtube or netflix). Make sure to buy some SIM card with data plan (regularly limited to 2gb/day) and you should be at least able to use google maps or backup photos.
4.5
3 star price for 5 star hotel. This is a five star hotel but unfortunately it isn’t finished yet.
Amazing room, pool and location. breakfast very good.
But a few fixtures in room missing. Upper floors under construction.
We had about 3 power cuts a day here which lasted for about 1.5 hr. No back up generator or working torches.
Wi-Fi bad. TV didn’t work. No food/ drinks available to buy on site.
4.0
nice big pool. huge breakfast included. helpful staff . lovely big modern room
wifi not good at all
4.0
Staff is very friendly and helpfull. 5 min walk from the beach and the main Road. Nice pool. We had a very Nice stay!
Facilities are limited. No restaurant, no bar..
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Mirissa?
The average price for a rental in Mirissa is £31 per night. This rental is £4 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ballena Regency. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Ballena Regency. Enjoy the water!
Is Ballena Regency pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Ballena Regency?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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