The Fat Mermaid

Property class: 3

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Located close to Mirissa Beach, The Fat Mermaid provides free continental breakfast, 10 beach bars and a rooftop terrace. Treat yourself to a massage or Ayurvedic treatments at Secret Root, the on-site spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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

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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

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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
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About the area

Located in Mirissa, The Fat Mermaid is near the beach. Star Fort and Dondra Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mirissa Beach and Secret Beach. Handunugoda Tea Estate and Sea Turtle Conservation Project - Koggala are also worth visiting. Visit our Mirissa travel guide
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Map
Matara Rd, Mirissa, SP, 81740

What's nearby

  • A beach with palm trees, a rocky outcrop, and the ocean.
    Mirissa Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A close-up of a pinkish surface with white and brown patterns.
    Secret Beach
    4 min drive - 2.1 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Pappagallo
    2 min walk
  • 101
    5 min walk
  • Deltano’s Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta
    6 min walk
  • Lava Mirissa
    6 min walk
  • Loose Keys
    9 min walk

About this property

The Fat Mermaid

  • Bed & breakfast near Mirissa Beach
  • Take advantage of free continental breakfast, 10 beach bars and a rooftop terrace at The Fat Mermaid. Treat yourself to a massage or Ayurvedic treatments at Secret Root, the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Coffee/tea in reception, outdoor furniture and concierge services
    • Tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at The Fat Mermaid include perks, such as furnished patios and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers and shampoo
    • Separate sitting areas and housekeeping

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Property amenities

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 transport

  • No on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal: LKR 10000

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fat Mermaid pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Fat Mermaid?

The Fat Mermaid doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Fat Mermaid?

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

What time is check-out at The Fat Mermaid?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is The Fat Mermaid located?

Situated near the beach, this spa bed & breakfast is steps away from Mirissa Beach and Parrot Rock. Bandaramulla Temple and Coconut Tree Hill Viewpoint are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Fat Mermaid Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026