IMAGINE Villa Hotel
Location: 234, Ekanaykawatta, Kamburugamuwa, Mirissa, Mirissa, lk
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Spectacular Beachfront Location
IMAGINE Villa Hotel offers a stunning beachfront property with an outdoor swimming pool and a private restaurant, just steps away from Kamburugamuwa Bus Station.
Luxurious Rooms with Panoramic Views
The elegantly furnished rooms at IMAGINE Villa Hotel feature large windows overlooking the sea, equipped with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, minibar, and en suite bathrooms with hot-water showers.
Culinary Delights and Relaxation
Indulge in a variety of local Sri Lankan, Italian, and Thai cuisines at the in-house restaurant, and unwind with a cocktail at the bar. Guests can also enjoy barbeque facilities, a tour desk, and a serene terrace for relaxation.
Experience a perfect blend of comfort and luxury at IMAGINE Villa Hotel - Book your stay now!
Important Information
Children of any age are allowedPlease inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Policies
Check-in: 01:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:30 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Soundproof rooms
- Ironing service
- Massage services
- Currency exchange
- Solarium
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Outdoor furniture
- Fruits
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Playground on site
- Scuba diving on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Beach umbrellas
- Pool sun loungers
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Private beach nearby
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Wine release events
- Exercise/lap pool
- Japanese garden
- Secured parking
- Fishing nearby
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water sports equipment
- Beach club nearby (surcharge)
- Beach toys
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Budget Double Room
This double room has a tile/marble floor and a small balcony that offers sea view. The private bathroom includes bathrobes and hairdryer.
The entrance for this room is at the backside of the hotel.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Window
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room
1 King Bed
Overlooking the ocean
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 85-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, and a pillow menu
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Roll-in shower
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- Pillowtop mattress
- Pillow menu
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
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King Room with Ocean View
Featuring large windows which open out to sweeping sea views, rooms are elegantly furnished with a flat-screen TV, seating area and mini-bar. A hairdryer and hot-water showers are included in the private bathrooms.
This spacious room comes with a private terrace.
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Window
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Honeymoon Suite
Featuring large windows which open out to sweeping sea views, suites are elegantly furnished with a flat-screen TV, seating area and mini-bar. A hairdryer and hot-water showers are included in the private bathrooms.
This large suite features a spa bathtub and a private terrace.
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Window
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Double Room
Featuring large windows which open out to sweeping sea views, rooms are elegantly furnished with a flat-screen TV, seating area and mini-bar. A hairdryer and hot-water showers are included in the private bathrooms.
Rooms come with a private balcony.
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Window
-
Quadruple Room with Ocean View
Featuring large windows which open out to sweeping sea views, rooms are elegantly furnished with a flat-screen TV, seating area and mini-bar. A hairdryer and hot-water showers are included in the private bathrooms.
Accommodating 4 guests, rooms come with a private balcony.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Window
Guest Reviews
- Christopher (7/5): Enjoyable for a couple of days stay - Nice pool area with a great view on to the beach Needed some maintenance done on a few things.
- Thomas (10/5): Highly recommend - Beautiful hotel, fun beach and sea with natural pool for swimming, turtles just offshore, excellent food, great staff, comfortable rooms, shallow pool for my 2year old Nothing
- Alison (10/5): A little oasis of paradise - The hotel was just perfect for some rest & relaxation after travelling for 10 days. Our room was spacious, the pool was lovely and all the food was beautifully presented and delicious. Having to leave, we could have stayed for longer.
- JOSÉ MARÍA (9/5): Muy recomendable - La ubicación, a escasos 50 mts de la playa, es maravillosa. El personal es muy amable y servicial, y la comida está muy muy rica. Citar al Sr. Marnix, belga que habla español y propietario del hotel, es un encanto de persona y un anfitrión de 10. El único aspecto (poco) negativo sería que algunas partes de las instalaciones ya piden un lavado de cara y/o renovación.
- Olga (10/5): Thank you, Marnix and Vijay! See you next season! - Stunning hotel! Amazing service!
All stuff taking care of us as we were VVIp!
Breathtaking view and ocean.
Spacious bathroom and comfy beds with good quality bedlinen.
Special thanks to Vijay ( chef) for treating us to restaurant food every day! Definitely, worth it! Price for Sti lanka a little high, but worth it.
- inbar (8/5): -
- Sinead (10/5): Fabulous and we hope to be back! - Location, friendliness and excellent food👏🏻‼️
- Shirin (10/5): - Very friendly staff. Great view. Relaxed vibe. Delicious food. Everything was just perfect. .
- Mahtab (10/5): Toll - Alles top, sehr freundlich sehr sauber, tolle Lage einsamer Strand, super Pool. Kann ich nur empfehlen
- Chris (9/5): Ideal resort for exploring Sri Lanka’s beaches! - Beautiful resort with views of the Ocean from every room, not in central Mirissa which meant it was a very peaceful resort but it was only 5 minutes in a Tuc Tuc. Clean pool area, perfect for relaxing!
- Carla (10/5): El sitio que necesitas para relajarte y disfrutar - El hotel es simplemente perfecto. Está diseñado y decorado de forma que tienes la sensación de estar más en casa que en un hotel. Su propietario es muy amable y también todo el personal. Tiene una piscina ideal, vistas inmejorables, habitaciones cómodas y grandes… y comida que adaptan a tus necesidades y gustos. No se puede pedir más Absolutamente todo. Tanto que decidimos quedarnos unos días más
- Richard (10/5): perfect - from arrival to departure we were treated superbly by Marnix and all the staff. a fabulous property on the beach and the most relaxing stay in Sri Lanka. Very highy recommended
- Gabi (10/5): -
- Magdalena (10/5): Wonderful place for a relaxing holiday - It was a wonderful place to stay.
The hotel was very clean, with daily housekeeping, and the pool and garden were well maintained. The staff were amazing — extremely kind, friendly, and helpful, and the owner was especially supportive.
The atmosphere was peaceful, quiet, and cozy. There is a nice beach right in front of the hotel, and the center of Mirissa is only about a 5-minute tuk-tuk ride away. We stayed with children and, even without special kids’ facilities, we had a great family stay.
Highly recommended for a calm and relaxing holiday. Nothing
- Agnese (9/5): -
- Claudia (8/5): Entspannter Aufenthalt - Gepflegtes Hotel mit sauberen und großen Zimmern, das von einem Belgier geleitet wird.
Das Frühstück war gut. Der Pool war sauber. Poolhandtücher lagen bereit, waren allerdings nach dem Waschen noch feucht und deshalb unangenehm beim darauflegen.
Es war herrlich ruhig, was den Aufenthalt sehr angenehm machte.
Eine Fahrt ins belebte Mirissa dauerte max. 10 Min mit dem Tuktuk und kostete 500-1000 LKR. Der Strand war etwas enttäuschend, weil Baden aufgrund der Felsen/Steine und starken Brandung nicht möglich war. Das hatten wir anders erwartet.
Die direkte Umgebung des Hotels war wenig ansprechend.
- Katalin (9/5): Perfect location for a peace and quite environment in front of a beautiful beach - Very good location, peace and quiet. Only 9 rooms, so this is a small hotel. Untouched beach with golden sand. The breakfast was amazing with fresh fruits every day. I could try the local spiny lobster, seer fish and soursop juice. Mr Marnix was a great host and finally we got European standard service. The smile of the waiters were fake, not genuine - I see because I uses to work in hospitality industry. Some of the staff look at you like a piece of meat while wearing a bikini. When you are expected to pay 40 USD for a meal, you don't want to see that the waiter was scretching his balls before putting down the plate in front of you.
- Maria (10/5): Fantastiskt hotell - Vi hade en fantastisk upplevelse på detta hotell. Går inte att klaga på något alls. På julafton ordnade de en middag för oss alla med fantastisk mat och fyrverkerier på kvällen. Personalen gör allt för att du ska trivas. Vi kan varmt rekommendera detta hotell.
- Roberto (9/5): - Struttura accogliente, ben tenuta, staff eccezionale.
- Amarjeet Singh (9/5): -
- Sultan (9/5): Cozy and comfortable and satisfied tummy - The staff and the food
Very welcoming and supportive at anytime
Thank you
- Qadir (8/5): Fantastic property with even more fantasic staff! - Lovely staff, owner is very welcoming. Stunning views of the beach and ocean. Very tranquil setting. Breakfast was great and staff were very helpful Noise from ocean at night makes it difficult to sleep. Rooms should be better sound proofed. Recommend taking ear plugs!
- Samara (9/5): - Spacious room. Good facilities . Great breakfast . Clean pool . beautiful view. Bugs in the room.
- Michaela (9/5): -
- Mihir Vivekanand (9/5): -
- Lucyna (10/5): Wir haben in siedem Hotel 4 fantastische Tage verbracht. Die Aufenthalt dort hat uns sehr gut gefallen :) - Einfach alles Gar nichts
- Abhaya (10/5): Excellent hotel stay in Mirissa - Very friendly and helpful owner and staff. Great location on the beach. Excellent breakfast. The swimming pool was good. Couldn't swim in the sea at the hotel beach, but we had a swimming pool.
- nicole (10/5): -
- Maria (10/5): Fantástico hotel - Fantastico hotel, fantastico anfitrión. El mejor hotel al que hemos estado en Sri Lanka. Familiar, acogedor, ubicación muy buena, gran trato.
- Piter (9/5): Heaven - De plek is echt fantastisch, een droomlocatie,wij zijn er een week geweest,heerlijk!Geweldig lief personeel, aardige behulpzame eigenaar. Het enige wat ik miste was mijn kopje cappuccino in de ochtend maar die kan je ook een paar deuren verder op krijgen.
- Sujith (10/5): -
- Rachel Chevalier (9/5): - Hôtel à taille humaine. Belle architecture. Accueil très sympathique. Toutes les équipes étaient à nos petits soins.
Nous avons passé un très bon moment.
Une valeur sure.
Repas excellent.
Propreté des lieux. Piscine un peu trouble, mais nettoyé lors de notre séjour.
- Helen (10/5): Hidden gem away from hustle and bustle of Mirissa - It was my second time staying here and I will definitely come again! The staff are truly wonderful - they are always ready with a smile and happy to assist to all queries. The room I had was quiet and spacious - fantastic bathroom with great water pressure in the shower! Internet was strong and worked all around the property. Breakfast was delicious every morning and I ate dinner a few times during my stay - lovely to eat next to the sea with the sound of the waves. Plus the food is really well prepared and price-wise on par with restaurants in the area.
It’s in the perfect spot where you are away from the crowds of Mirissa but it’s easy enough to get to with Tuk Tuk or car if you want to go for dinner or the beach, etc. The beach in front of the hotel is not directly for swimming but it’s relaxing to watch the turtles in the afternoon and to take long walks.
- David (9/5): Superb -
- Diana (9/5): Pleasant - We had a great time at this hotel. The staff is very kind and attentive. The location is good if you are looking for a peaceful place out of the crowded streets. The hotel is impeccable.
- Magda (8/5): Very good -
- Ben (8/5): Nice hotel in quiet beach location - Great spacious clean hotel. Attentive staff, owners often checked on our wellbeing. Quiet beach location which suited us very well. If you want a place a bit away from busy tourist beaches such as Mirissa, this is one of the best.
- Leah (9/5): Superb - Very peaceful a little oasis right on the beach. You can't really swim out the front of the hotel as the waves are very rough, but the pool is stunning, and the grounds are lovely. Lots of room of room for kids to run around and play. Would have been great of staff could have informed us of going rates for a tuk tuk to town. I found out on the last day of my trip that I had been paying WAY too much each time we wanted to head into Marissa. I would recommend downloading the Pickme app and booking transport through this app. as the hotel in a short distance from the main area.
- Grazvyde (10/5): The owner really nicely cares about guests - Privacy, breakfast and services Quite distance from the city centre
- Jeff (3/5): Poor -
- Rachelle (10/5): Lovely hotel. - The room was spacious, clean and very comfortable - the bathroom was great. The pool area was lovely, again very clean and very well looked after. The staff were super helpful and always smiling! Great breakfast served on the terrace.
- Sophie (7/5): Quiet and beautiful little villa away from chaos - It was right in ocean so that was beautiful and the place itself was quiet and peaceful. It was kept nice and the staff were nice It isn’t in the heart of Mirissa so you will need to travel to restaurants. The sheets in our bedroom had multiple stains on it and the shower temperature didn’t go very hot. But otherwise nothing major
- Jeff (3/5): Disappointing but these things happen ! - Quality property on the south coast of Sri Lanka. Second time staying here & I would despite our problems highly recommend. We were a party of 2 couples. Unfortunately we ALL came down with severe food poisoning on day three of our stay. The source could be directly linked to the hotel kitchen as we had not left the property for the previous 2 days.Management not sympathetic !
Very expensive to stay here, prices somewhat above their station.
ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUE : There is an internal fish pond at the entrance of the hotel. The fish were struggling through lack of oxygen in the water due to no filter system. The management were alerted to the issue & understood the problem. Hopefully this has now been resolved. If you do decide to stay in Imagine after reading this review, please check on the health of the fish.
- Sarah (10/5): Exceptional - The hotel imagine is located at a calmer part of Mirissa, just a 5 minutes Tuk Tuk ride from Mirissa beach. In the bay in front of the hotel you can spot many huge turtles who enjoy the waves and the calm spot.
The staff is amazing, always attentive and super friendly. Having breakfast on the terrace next to the ocean is phenomenal and the the small property makes you feel like you’re home. The owner is always available making sure you are happy and the kitchen is doing an amazing job. We had dinner in the hotel several times and even enjoyed a wonderful new years dinner. Definitely a place you don’t want to leave and a clear recommendation when you want to be around Mirissa but not in the middle of the crowd. 👍🏻
- Allegra (10/5): Loved it - This place was just wonderful! The owners are very very elegant warm persons, with great taste and knowledge of how things should be done., also food wise , you find the best half boiled eggs ever for breakfast!!! They have the cutest dog ever that made my kids trip !!! Baby Toby…The beauty of this place is the calm setting with all comforts , beautiful swimming pool and front beach. However swimming can be dangerous and there is only little places where one can enter the water. Apart from that one can take endless walks with no one around along the beach! In very little time you can reach a more busy beach where you can swim. However, the best is to go to the surfer fun cool beech after Mirissa. Nothing
- Anja (9/5): Really nice hotel right on the beach, clean and secluded with great pool - Really nice, well maintained hotel right on the beach. Comfortable, clean room. Great pool. Generous breakfast overlooking the sea was lovely.
- Kjendbakke (10/5): Perfect - Nice location and nice staff! The rooms were perfect!
- Utekar (10/5): Exceptional - Ice
- Greg (10/5): The staff, the owner and the property were perfect. The facilities were excellent and the food wss fantastic. - Everything Nothing
- Larry (10/5): Exceptional - Outstanding host and staff made the holiday perfect.
highly recommend.
- Laurens (9/5): Really good stay with a room with a lot of comfort and great big pool with ocean/beach next to it - Really nice pool and staff
- Patricia (10/5): Exceptional - Imagine Villa Hotel was my favorite hotel out of everywhere we stayed in Ella. Upon arrival, the owner and all of the staff greeted us as we got out of our taxi. The owner designed and built the hotel, and this shows in every single detail in the lobby to in the garden to in the rooms. It is a beautiful property in a perfect location. Throughout our short stay at the hotel, both the owner and his staff went completely out of their way to make sure that we had everything we needed and to do anything that they could to make it perfect. I cannot recommend highly enough that everyone coming to Mirissa stay here.
- Stephen (10/5): Lovely privately owned hotel with a great pool just over 5 mins from Marissa - >Beautiful and spacious rooms
>Excellent bathrooms
>Staff, first class, attentive but not overbearing
>Food, very good breakfast and lunches. Didn’t they the evening meal as we wanted to go out
>Pool, the largest we have experienced in SL. Lovely and clean.
>Beach and access to the ocean, from the hotel garden, 50 metres from the hotel
>Mocca - the resident hound!
>Owner, friendly guy. Got the feeling he really cares about the experience his guests get
>Short Tuk Tuk ride into Marissa >Not a lot…it’s a great place.
- Rogier (10/5): Wonderful stay at wonderful hotel - Marnix, Wije and their team did a wonderful job making our stay unforgettable. We really liked the personal touch. We also loved the food very much, ended up having two nights dinners. The curry is amazing, but make sure you are hungry 😊
- Helen (10/5): A gem in Mirissa - Wonderful gem in Mirissa. I ended up staying here last minute after checking out of another hotel and this place ended up being the perfect retreat, so much so that I stayed an additional night.
The building is a wonderful renovated property and backs out onto the beach. Perfect for sunrise and sunset walks as well as watching the sea turtles swimming in the afternoon.
The room was big and comfortable, with all required amenities. The food was delicious; breakfast and dinner with the ocean waves in the background. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. Would gladly return!
- Emad (9/5): Superb - Oh where should I start! Incredible Hospitality, cleaneness, view... Everything was up to the standard we were looking for after a rough week in hotels that don't deserve a one star rating in Sri Lanka! It's not something that I didn't like but may be a better sandy beach would have made our stay just Perfect!!
- Pandit (9/5): Superb - Loved our stay here right from the room, its view, thoughtful touches and attention to detail. It's not super fancy, but really comfortable, clean with spacious bathrooms and your own clothes drying rack which comes in very handy. The property is just a few km away from main mirissa area but very accessible via tuk tuks and private.
The property had large open space with a clear view of the beach and access to it. The beach is rocky so probably not advisable to swim but one sure can take a dip and enjoy the waves.
The pool was nice and clean with sunbeds and clean towels. The food was excellent. We had dinner two nights, breakfast, including the Sri Lankan breakfast which was very tasty and snacks.
The staff was very helpful and courteous.
They had a special, outdoor area for the massage, which was again very thoughtfully located with privacy. Maybe just a suggestion to move away from plastic bottles in the rooms and replace them with refillable, glass bottles.
- Lydia (10/5): Best place to stay in Mirissa - Extremely clean, quiet location, lovely pool with plenty of Sun loungers and umbrellas. On the beach, the sound of the waves and sea breeze is so relaxing. We had dinner here both nights and it was delicious. Excellent breakfast too cooked to order with fresh fruit, juice eggs, bread and pastries. Staff are very friendly and helpful, always available nothing is too much trouble. A home away from home, one of the best places we stayed in throughout our trip in Sri Lanka (and we stayed in lots of nice places). Quick and easy to get into central Marissa by Tuk Tuk. Nothing! Would thoroughly recommend
- Wilbert (9/5): Fantastic - Everything
- Dora (10/5): Comfort stay by the beach. - Nice place with very helpful and kind employees.
- Amanda (10/5): It was a beautiful hotel set just outside mirrisa the food was exceptional and the owners were delightful I would defini - Everything location staff food 🥰 Nothing
- Grahame (10/5): Totally out of this world for relaxing no noise no stress no nothing time the internet connection was one of the best al - Absolutely perfect fantastic staff so attentive very professional the hotel was clean and well looked after the bed was amazing better the 6 star hotels owner was their if you needed him salon all fantastic. The food was beyond good all cooked to order from the Siri Lanka prawns to the whole baked fish breakfast to die for fresh fresh pineapple juice mango papaya All good
- Shiv (6/5): Pleasant -
- Gaurav (5/5): They are is nothing lacking in facilities of location but there was a certain lack of warmth and hospitality which was c - Location, room, cleanliness Booking through booking.com is a rip off as there is a significant mark up while booking through them vs directly. To the ultimate customer it’s a shock to go to a property paying such a lot and not getting moneys worth. Effectively they don’t get what they are paying for. I’m particular to Imagine Hotel -
Lack of food choices especially for vegetarians
Requirement for pre order of food
While the staff did whatever they were asked, they were always a reluctance which is not expected when you compare to similarly other priced properties
- Susan (10/5): Lovely stay over Christmas, we really enjoyed not least due to the very friendly staff doing everything possible to make - Very lovely small boutique hotel. The name “villa” makes very good sense for the feeling you have when staying there. The atmosphere is nice and quiet and relaxed, and the hosts and their staff make you feel at home. The current in the Ocean is quite strong so you cant swim in the Ocean, but the little natural “pools” formed by the rocks are really nice, so you can get a dip in the Ocean
- Nikola (10/5): Simply great. We can 100% recommend. -
- Johan (9/5): Superb - perfect place to wind down and relax if you are looking for a retreat without night clubs and bars.
- Mauro (9/5): Great stay!! - The staff and the owner are super friendly and helpful. I arrived at 3 am and they were waiting for me. The entire complex is very clean, and the location is just on the beachfront. There is a big stretch of beach to the right where you can have the beach just to yourself.
It is very well maintained, and the room was so spacious and comfortable. You will sleep with the sound of the ocean.
- Ollie (8/5): Very good - Great location next to the beach. Rooms very clean and tidy with very spacious bathroom. Pool was excellent and staff were very accommodating.
- Deevan (10/5): Amazing location - A beautiful sea-facing hotel at a breathtaking location. Very friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. The beach is stunning. Wi-Fi is a bit weak, and can be improved.
- Felix (10/5): Exceptional - Very friendly staff. Very delicious dinner.
- Nickb (10/5): Idyllic - The setting, with a fine pool and access to a wonderful beach, was just perfect. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The evening meal and especially the breakfast were just right. We ate at the end of the garden close to the beach
- Caroline (10/5): Exceptional - The owner was lovley, very welcoming and attentive. The location is great serene, private beach, closeby to the main beach. The rooms are clean and spacious. Beeakfast was great and the pool area is amazing. 10/10 hotel
- Evgeniy (1/5): Bad - The hotel is just brilliant at stealing money If you want to spoil your vacation, then this hotel is definitely suitable for this. Already on the second day during the cleaning, 600 US dollars were stolen from the safe and 25,000 rupees from the bag. All this happened during the cleaning, when we had breakfast 30 meters from the room. All the money was recalculated before cleaning, as we planned excursions.When we turned to the hostess, who is an elderly European, he immediately ran to his Lankan host to ask for advice. The Lankan was very aggressive and we decided not to get involved. As a result, we decided to change the location the next day. When we came to pay, we were told that despite the whole situation, we had to pay for all the booked days. We decided not to get involved, paid in full and happily left this hell. Keep in mind, all the staff has access to your safe and will gladly search your bags during cleaning, and then they will call you a fool!
- Thihan (8/5): Very good -
- Hubert (10/5): Great hotel, modern, clean, with amazing staff providing an excellent service - One of the cleanest properties I experienced in over 2 weeks holidays in SL
- Ryan (10/5): Exceptional -
- Neil (9/5): Fantastic Hotel and Staff in a quiet location - Excellent quiet location with direct access to a beach front (although not able to swim in), just 5 minutes to Polhena Beach great for snorkelling with turtles and Mirissa Beach.
Excellent breakfast , lunch and evening menu (daily specials)
Lovely swimming pool with pool towels provided.
Friendly Owners and staff
- Neil (9/5): Superb -
- Anonymous (9/5): Imagine hospitality at its best - Great people,food and views But tricky walking or swimming in the sea in this area but great to see and hear its roar
- Renata (8/5): I liked the place cause it's located right on the beach, so you can swim in the ocean or in the pool. very comforta - I liked the place cause it's located right on the beach, so you can swim in the ocean or in the pool.
very comfortable rooms and beds.
very polite and attentive staff, very nice owner and manager. the kitchen is weak.
expensive, but not tasty.
maybe it would be better to cook local dishes
- David (9/5): Perfect comfort for your beach holiday. - Very comfy accommodation, excellent bed quality, good bathroom, spacious, modern, spotless with a great swimming pool. Direct access to a characterful little beach with a shallow tidal pool. Breakfasts are good quality and generous and both breakfasts and dinner are served in a delightful and airy little pavillion almost on the beachfront. Excellent staff and owner Manitz is a lovely, gentle person. Definitely recommended. It’s a short tuk tuk ride to fabulous Marissa swimming beach and slightly longer to lovely Waligama surfing and bathing beach. Both are must do’s but beyond walking distance from the hotel.
- Bryan (10/5): Exceptional -
- Timur (10/5): Great value for money spend. Highly recommend this location for calm and relaxed vacation. - Great, calm place on the edge of ocean! We stay here for one week with family! Highly recommend for family with kids and couples slat any age. Here you could find everything for happy holiday time. Great hotel team cleaning rooms every day, towels changed every day, great breakfast services individually. Swimming pool and area around all what you need to chill. Ocean in front of hotel not for swimming, but any moment you could take TukTuk to go to Mirrisa or Weligama beach (5-10 min), price for transfer less than cheap. Hard to say, just some tips to travelers, please just in case have with you physical credit card to pay for hotel, because bank terminal not support Apple Pay ( that is usual for SriLanka).
- Carille (10/5): Enjoyed my visit - I received great service from the staff. The room was large with wonderful amenities: a sitting area, a desk, a mini fridge, hot water heater for tea or coffee, AC, tv with lots of English channels, robe & slippers and a safe. For dinner I had a tuna steak, which was delicious. Breakfast was large with eggs & bacon, fresh fruit and juice and a bread basket.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Reaxing Break - Very good location to have quite and relaxing break. Good service and excellent food.
- rubi (10/5): - Great hotel,good service and breakfast.
- Rick (10/5): - Beautiful property right on the ocean. It reminds me of an Italian villa. The pool was wonderful and very clean. The room was clean, modern, and well equipped. The dinner at the outdoor patio (near the ocean) was exquisite -- gourmet food, the best we had in Sri Lanka. Wish we could have stayed longer!
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Clean and professional managed. The Sri Lankan breakfast is excellent.
- Bastito (10/5): - Alles Top - alle sehr freundlich - tolle ruhige Lage
- Colleen (10/5): - Had a fantastic stay, stunning location right on the beach and a beautiful pool. Room very clean with comfortable bed. Food outstanding. Loved everything about our stay. Friendly staff and great management.
- Virginia (10/5): Gem of a hotel - We had a wonderful stay thanks to Marnix and all staff. Fabulous location on the beach, spotless large rooms with comfiest bed. V attentive service by all and great great food. It all made for a really memorable stay and I can so understand why people come back. This is a small hotel and the personal care and attention of the owner just shines through.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Wonderful hotel from every angle: people rooms food facilities service
- Christine (10/5): A little gem
- A lovely hotel in a quiet area. I stayed in room 1 and had a beautiful view of the sea. The staff were friendly and genuinely helpful and cheerful. The pool was always clean and there were enough sun loungers - no need to "reserve" them with towels. Pool towels are available. The wifi reception was good throughout.
The hotel room was clean, tidy and very roomy. The facilities were good - TV had a good range of channels, the bathroom had a walk-in shower, the bedroom had good air-conditioning and a ceiling fan, there was a hair-dryer in the bathroom, the safe is free to use. Good sound-proofing - I couldn't hear any noise from the room above or next door.
Breakfast was generous and there was a wide range of food available.
I would definitely stay at Imagine Villa again and I highly recommend it.
- Amber (10/5): Amazing - This place is amazing and so accommodating! I cancelled another city stay so I could stay here longer. The food is delicious and the staff is wonderful! Definitely want to return already.
- Sara (10/5): - Vi hade en fantastisk vecka med jättegod mat, bra service och avkoppling på den nästintill folktomma stranden precis nedanför hotellet. Vi åt hotellets 4-rätters meny till middag och var mycket nöjda. Kan definitivt rekommendera Imagine villa hotell.
- brian (10/5): Best hotel I think I've ever stayed in - This hotel has everything you need and want.. Marnix, Wije & All the staff could not make you all feel more welcome. We were in rooms 5 & 6 who had outstanding views of the Indian Ocean....
You were made feel as though you were actually at home while in this hotel...
The food was actually outstanding I would recommend you book Half Board if your staying in the hotel.... Breakfasts were amazing with plenty to chose from.
Fantastic pool area....
- Claire (10/5): - Excellent hotel. Fabulous staff and service, lovely food and overall a great way to spend our last 4 days in Sri Lanka!
- Dimitri (10/5): Immanquable au Sri Lanka - Acceuil personnalisé et professionnel. Ce lieu est idéal pour finir son voyage au Sri Lanka en couple. Entre les bons petits plats du chef, couchés de soleil et plage à deux pas, qu'il est agréable de se faire dorloté.Je recommande+++
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