Mirissa Travel Guide 2026: Whale Watching, Food and Stays
Sights, whale watching, food and places to stay in Mirissa, ranked from Google Maps
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3 min read · Checked 20 October 2026
This guide lists the places in Mirissa that Google Maps users rate highest, with how many people reviewed them and their opening hours. Every place below was listed as open on Google Maps on 20 October 2026. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps before you go, because hours and prices change.
- Things to do: Mirissa Beach, rated 4.7 from 499 reviews.
- Whale watching: Whale Watching Mirissa with Kumara, rated 4.9 from 2,348 reviews.
- Where to eat: Capybara Restaurant, rated 4.8 from 1,727 reviews.
- Where to stay: Beach & Bliss Mirissa, rated 4.2 from 353 reviews.
Things to do
Places to visit in Mirissa with the most Google reviews.
Rated 4.4 from 10,501 reviews · Tourist Attraction
Hours: Open 24 hours
Mirissa
Whale watching
Whale watching operators in Mirissa rated on Google.
Whale Watching Mirissa with Kumara
Rated 4.9 from 2,348 reviews
Hours: Daily 8 AM - 10 PM
528/4, Market in front road Kumara and whales office, Mirissa 81740
Mirissa Snorkeling Blue Whales Tours
Rated 4.9 from 359 reviews · Tour Agency
Hours: Daily 8 AM - 5 PM
Bandara Mulla, 7D Goraka Gaha Hena, Mirissa 81740
Rated 4.8 from 413 reviews · Tour Agency
Hours: Daily 5 AM - 8 PM
No:39 mihiriwella Road, Mirissa 81740
Rated 4.6 from 954 reviews · Tour Agency
Hours: Daily 10 AM - 6 PM
Harbour Road, Mirissa
Rated 4.4 from 298 reviews · Tour Agency
Hours: Daily 5 AM - 10 PM
Harbour Road, Mirissa 81740
Where to eat
Restaurants in Mirissa with strong ratings.
Rated 4.8 from 1,727 reviews · Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 10 PM; Sat-Sun 8:30 AM - 11 PM
WFW4+9W9 Beachside road /Near the Paradise Beach Club Hotel, large parking lot, Mirissa 81740
Rated 4.9 from 482 reviews · Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Daily 8 AM - 10 PM
Mahavidanage wattha, galle road, Mirissa 81740
DelTano's Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta
Rated 4.8 from 1,536 reviews · Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Daily 12 - 10 PM
Udupila Road, Mirissa
Rated 4.7 from 1,427 reviews · Cafe · Moderate price
Hours: Daily 8 AM - 9:30 PM
Ranabahu Mawatha, Mirissa
Rated 4.7 from 1,269 reviews · Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Daily 8 AM - 11:30 PM
Udupila, The Tuana, Galle Road, Mirissa 81740
Rated 4.7 from 546 reviews · Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Daily 12:30 - 11:30 PM
43 Udupila Road, Mirissa 81740
Rated 4.7 from 539 reviews · Fast Food Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Daily 3 - 10 PM
Sunanda Road, Mirissa 82740
Rated 4.7 from 473 reviews · Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 AM - 10 PM; Sat 9 AM - 10 PM; Sun 8 AM - 10 PM
Beach Road, Mirissa 81740
Where to stay
Hotels and guesthouses in Mirissa.
Rated 4.2 from 392 reviews · Resort hotel
Asian Highway, Udupila, 43 Galle Road, Mirissa 81740
How to choose in a minute
- Things to do: best rated is Mirissa Beach (4.7). Most reviewed is Coconut Tree Hill - Mirissa (10,501 reviews).
- Whale watching: best rated is Whale Watching Mirissa with Kumara (4.9).
- Where to eat: best rated is DONNA - Mirissa (4.9). Most reviewed is Capybara Restaurant (1,727 reviews). Open latest: Tuana Mirissa, until 11:30 PM.
- Where to stay: best rated is Central Beach Inn (4.2).
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Common questions
What are the top things to see in Mirissa?
On Google Maps, the best-rated choices with many reviews are Mirissa Beach (4.7 from 499 reviews), Parrot Rock (4.6 from 2,223 reviews), Coconut Tree Hill - Mirissa (4.4 from 10,501 reviews). Checked on 20 October 2026.
Whale watching in Mirissa: which are rated best?
On Google Maps, the best-rated choices with many reviews are Whale Watching Mirissa with Kumara (4.9 from 2,348 reviews), Mirissa Snorkeling Blue Whales Tours (4.9 from 359 reviews), Mirissa Whale warriors (4.8 from 413 reviews). Checked on 20 October 2026.
Where should I eat in Mirissa?
On Google Maps, the best-rated choices with many reviews are Capybara Restaurant (4.8 from 1,727 reviews), DONNA - Mirissa (4.9 from 482 reviews), DelTano's Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta (4.8 from 1,536 reviews). Checked on 20 October 2026.
Where to stay: which are rated best in Mirissa?
On Google Maps, the best-rated choices with many reviews are Beach & Bliss Mirissa (4.2 from 353 reviews), Central Beach Inn (4.2 from 392 reviews), Surf Bar Mirissa (4.0 from 337 reviews). Checked on 20 October 2026.
How did you choose these places?
We searched Google Maps for each type of place in Mirissa. We kept only places Google lists as open, inside Mirissa, with enough reviews for the rating to mean something. Then we ranked them by rating, giving less weight to places with few reviews. We did not get paid to include any place.
Where this comes from
Ratings, review counts, opening hours, price levels and addresses are from Google Maps (Places API), checked on 20 October 2026. Google Maps users write the reviews; Friday.lk does not change them. We do not list prices because they change often.
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