The Dale

Location: Udupila Road, Mirissa, LK

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Policies

Check-in: 01:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Free breakfast
• Area shuttle (surcharge)
• Free WiFi
• 24-hour front desk
• Garden
• Luggage storage
• Concierge service
• Scuba diving nearby
• Free breakfast
• Free newspapers in lobby
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Wheelchair accessible parking
• Area shuttle (surcharge)
• Free self parking
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Rooms Available

• Superior Triple Room

  1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

  215-sq-foot room with garden views

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - 24-hour room service

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Free newspaper and desk

  Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available

  Smoking And Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Separate sitting area
  • Free WiFi
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Separate bedroom
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking

• Deluxe Double Or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

  1 King Bed

  194-sq-foot room with garden views

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - 24-hour room service

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Free newspaper and desk

  Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available

  Smoking And Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Separate sitting area
  • Free WiFi
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Separate bedroom
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking

• Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  1 King Bed

  195-sq-foot room with garden views

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - 24-hour room service

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Free newspaper and desk

  Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available

  Smoking And Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Separate sitting area
  • Free WiFi
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Separate bedroom
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking

• Family Suite

  1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

  226-sq-foot room with garden views

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - 24-hour room service

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Free newspaper and desk

  Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available

  Smoking And Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Separate sitting area
  • Free WiFi
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Separate bedroom
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking

Guest Reviews

• Nina (10/5): - Lovely hosts. The place is a bit off the beaten track, but that only adds to its charm—the beach is about a 10-minute walk away. Nestled amidst nature, the hosts are very gracious, the breakfasts are delicious, and the dogs are friendly. A wonderful place, and we would happily stay here again. There are excellent restaurants and cafes nearby. You can often spot monkeys and other wildlife. -
• Cesarina (10/5): - TOUT. L'accueil, la gentillesse, le partage avec la famille. L’hôtel, la chambre, le confort du lit, la salle d'eau. L’hôtel est très bien situé, un peu à l'écart dans la verdure et l'endroit est calme. Je vous conseille de louer un scooter pour découvrir les environs. Aucun point négatif.
• Maksim (10/5): - Хозяин и хозяйка очень милые. В номере каждый день убирались, нас постоянно чем то угощали и дали кофе в подарок. При раннем подъёме на экскурсию сделали сэндвичи. Так же помогли организовать трансфер в обе стороны.
• Bani Chopra (10/5): Lush Green Paradise - What a lovely property in the middle of lush greenery. Absolutely loved it. The hosts were super nice. Their three doggos are so adorable. The rooms are super spacious and beautifully made. So peaceful. :)
• Luc (10/5): Parfait - Personnel adorable. Les chambres sont grandes propres et très agréables. On est à 10min de la plage à pied. Je recommande vivement !! Rien
• Charley (7/5): -
• Simone (9/5): - Hele aardige mensen en lekker ontbijt
• Marcel (10/5): Ontzettend welkom geheten met een welkoms drankje en een nat doekje om je handen effies te kunnen afvegen , want warm wa - Ontzettend relaxed … Geen opmerkingen
• Yannic (10/5): Eine super Unterkunft! Vielen Dank! - Sehr schöne Zimmer! Sehr sauber, leckeres Frühstück! Der Gastgeber kennt sich sehr gut aus mit allen Fragen die man stellt. Er und seine Frau waren super nett und haben sich herzlichst um uns gekümmert. Er war lange als Reiseführer tätig und das merkt man auch, er weiß wovon er redet und hat immer Tipps parat. Ein toller Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte! Gern wieder und eine absolute Empfehlung! Nichts!
• Céline🌴 (10/5): Très bien 😎 - Très bon accueil, chambre très propre et très bien équipée , super petit déjeuner . Très bien situé à 15 minutes à pied de la plage et de tous les commerces. Literie de très bonne qualité Clim bruyante
• Isabella (10/5): - Beautiful homestay - if you want to get away from the tourist crowds. The nicest bathroom and we even got flatter pillows. We particularly enjoyed the conversations with the host. We were able to get in the rooms earlier and the 3 dogs are lovely.
• Pierre (10/5): Un beau logement avec des gens comme on adore !! - L’accueil de nos hôtes ! Au Sri Lanka, les gens sont aimables, souriant et serviable, nos hôtes ont été largement à la hauteur de la réputation du pays ! La chambre était propre, spacieuse, bonne literie, des prises et adaptateurs partout ! Proche de la nature, on a vu beaucoup de beaux animaux. Ils vendent des épices bio qu’ils font eux même avec leur arbres dans le jardin et ils nous ont aider à trouver des chauffeurs et hôtel pour le reste du séjour, en négociant les prix pour nous ! Ils nous ont donné beaucoup de très bon conseil et étaient très disponible pour discuter de pleins de choses Le petit déjeuner était sur mesure et très bon. Et nous y avons même dîner un soir ! Rien. Peut être du jus au petit déjeuner serai un plus !
• Anna (10/5): - Die Gastgeber waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir konnten mit jedem Anliegen zu ihnen kommen und sie hatten eine Lösung. Die Zimmer und Gartenanlage sind sehr gepflegt, liegen aber etwas außerhalb von Mirissa. Dafür hatten wir die Natur direkt vor uns. Vom Garten aus kann man viele verschiedene Tierarten beobachten. Das Zentrum ist trotzdem zu Fuß gut erreichbar. Sowohl das Frühstück als auch das Abendessen waren sehr lecker, authentisch und reichhaltig. Nachschlag war immer möglich und wir wurden gefragt was wir essen wollten. Wir durften am Abreisetag sogar länger im Zimmer bleiben, da unsere Abflugszeit sehr spät war. Außerdem wurde uns ein Taxi zum Flughafen organisiert. Wir hatten sehr schöne Tage in dieser Unterkunft.
• Guest (10/5): -
• Guest (10/5): Felt like home away from home! - Exceptional service by friendly and welcoming hosts at The Dale Mirissa. Excellent, quiet and comfortable location, close to many beaches. Snorkeling, whale watching, surfing and other fun activities can be easily arranged by staff. A variety of tasty meals are served in huge portions, with fresh produce from the garden. A memorable place well worth the visit!
• Kate (10/5): A fabulous stay, with the friendliest hosts who made our stay great. They were accommodating and made sure we had everyt - The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The facilities were exceptional, great shower and it had everything you needed including a fridge. We liked the style of the room and the patio space at the front.
• Jeremy (9/5): Calme et serenité - L’endroit est reposant Les chambres sont propres Les hôtes sont serviable et bienveillant. Le petit déjeuner est copieux et très bon Un petit peu excentré Ne propose pas de sévices de location de scooter
• Maike (10/5): -
• Ida (10/5): - beautiful room, very nice owners, quiet area, quick and nice walk to the town
• Natalia (10/5): Exceptional - This hidden gem is really worth to stay. Its a bit away from main road, so surrounding is very peaceful and quiet. During breakfst we witnessed family of peacocks browsing around. To the beach and city its just 20 minutes walk. The owner and his wife were very nice and sweet. They greeted us with amazing homemade juice, helped us with everything. He gave us tips and suggestions what to do around. In the morning they prepared soo tasty breakfast. Western breakfast, traditional srilankan breakfast, fresh cut fruit. Owner was always available and very helpful. Room was spacious, clean and bed was really comfortable. We were here only 1 night because it was off season but we definetly coming back during season and to this place. Recommended 10/10
• Véronique (9/5): We would highly recommend this accommodation without hesitation. It is clean, cozy, and has a wonderfully warm, family - We chose to stay at The Dale because we saw on Booking.com that it offers a very good breakfast and cooking classes. We were not disappointed. The friendly family even prepared a special gluten-free dinner for me, which was excellent, as was the traditional Sri Lankan breakfast. The room was also very nice, clean, and functional – it had everything we needed, including a small terrace that opened right into the lush jungle. The family was extremely friendly, attentive, and absolutely service-oriented. We didn’t lack for anything. Their three friendly dogs brought us a lot of joy and laughter.
• Wankyu (10/5): Exceptional -
• Angela (10/5): Lovely accommodation in a great setting with the most wonderful owners - highly recommend! - We had a great time at The Dale. Nice room, very clean and an excellent shower. The location is excellent, a short walk along a lovely street into the town and beach. Along this road are some great restaurants which felt more authentic than the ones on the beach. The breakfast is fantastic with so much to eat! The owners are incredibly helpful and friendly, telling us lots of local information and were happy to sit and chat with us. Would highly recommend and hope to return one day.
• Ian (10/5): This accommodation was very comfortable. It felt like home stay. - Peaceful, felt like a homestay. The cold towels and welcome drinks were a lovely touch on our arrival. The a/c unit was was very efficient and quiet keeping the room cool. Welcome relief after the beaches. our children really enjoyed staying here and rated it as one the best places we stayed during our trip. The hosts were very helpful organising trips, tuk tuks, drives and helping with trains. Amazing breakfast. .
• Elliott (10/5): Wonderful hosts of a tranquil resort - Sanath and his family are exceptional hosts, I felt so at home in this resort thanks to their kind and generous hospitality. The resort is set back a little from the beach but it's still within walking distance. We were treated to a wonderful home made breakfast from Sanath and his family, the food seemed to never stop coming, these are incredibly generous people and they sure know how to put on a spread, the food was delicious and it was so nice to have their company while we ate. We learned that they make some textiles there, some of their products are for sale and they're really good quality, the button ups were so good we had to buy one. If you stay here I would go in with the mentality of giving a healthy tip, because they will certainly earn it. Truly great people to stay with.
• Louise (10/5): A warm, safe, accommodating and very enjoyable visit to Mirissa. - Sanath and his family were so welcoming and friendly and it was a pleasure to meet everyone. The Dale is a little set back from the town of Missira, which means it is peaceful and quiet, and walking to and from the place gave me the opportunity to see a slightly more residential and less touristy area. I would say this spot is better suited to those in search of a quieter time than first time travelling party goers (which of course I have been myself), given the family live on site and it is a little back from the town. As it was a little further out, it was very reassuring to have the family living there, who always greeted me warmly, including their three dogs (though it was Romeo I bonded with most). The room was very nice with an enormous bed and a large continental/ Sri Lankan fusion breakfast was on offer, and enjoyed. Sanath used to be a tour guide and he therefore is very well equipped to help you organise any tours. While the main thrust of my trip was more beach-side than organised tours, I decided to go to Udawalawe National Park, and from there on to Hiriketiya. Sanath organised my driver to the Park, the Jeep to take me around (which was fantastic) and thereafter the lift to my next hotel in Hiriketiya. Again, I was very reassured to have had this organised by Sanath and I might not have gone otherwise. I also managed to leave my sunglasses in the car and so Sanath got them back for me and I collected them en route to Galle from Hiriketiya. I also asked for some laundry to be done in record time, including getting dye (from my beach bag) out of white clothes, which Sanath’s charming wife dealt with without batting an eyelid. Finally, Sanath introduced me to a friend of his (Riswan) who is a jeweller who came to visit me at the Dale. I was under no pressure to buy anything, and of course I bought loads of stunning jewellery; again I would have been ambivalent about doing so in a jewellery shop where I didn’t have a link. Thank you so much!
• Ole (10/5): Exceptional - What a beautiful hidden paradise in the jungle of Mirissa! The host is very lovely, I strongly recommend this place! See you soon! -
• Ellen (8/5): Clean, comfortable homestay a short walk from the beach. - Lovely breakfast, comfortable beds, friendly and helpful owners. A little far from the beach, but only a ten minute walk.
• Fabienne (10/5): Exceptional - Spacious and clean rooms! Fridge and hairdryer were supplied in the room, there was always warm water. Beds were comfortable, we also liked the pillows. Owners were helpful and friendly, spoke well English. Breakfast was great, they served every day something else. They sell also nice (and affordable!) clothes we didn’t see elsewhere on the island. Always a warm welcome by the property’s dogs. :) The AC didn’t turn cold enough at night, a good cleaning of the filters might help with that. Also toilet had a door but its open above. Price of the stay is on the higher side, so would have been nice if AC worked better and if the toilet was fully closeable.
• Mariana (10/5): Exceptional - Clean and cousy bedroom. Kind owners, good guides in helping with booking activities and renting motor bike. Totally recommend! Several beachs around the place. Also a good massage place near by.
• Nanna (5/5): Friendly place, but not value for money - Clean by Sri Lankan standards. Friendly and accommodating hosts—the host welcomed me in the middle of the night. Cold water available for purchase on-site. - The most expensive stay I had in Sri Lanka, but not the best value for money. - Small and worn down. - Extremely loud air conditioning, making it difficult to sleep—had to turn it off. - Generator runs loudly most of the night. - No fridge in the room. - A bit far from the beach, with a very bumpy road at the end of the walk. - No scenic views or interesting nature in the area. - The town itself isn’t particularly special—Dikwella would be a better choice for a more relaxed atmosphere.
• Grace (10/5): Exceptional - Very comfortable rooms, great breakfast, excellent service!
• Nicolas (10/5): Wonderful relaxing island in the hustle of mirissa - It was peaceful and quite in the forest with a short way to the beach! The breakfast was out of this world and the hosts family was amazing - all in all perfect value for the money!
• Jean-francois (8/5): Very good - Nice place, nice owner, big room, very confortable. Off the beaten path and it get’s pretty dark at night to go back to your hotel. Internet is slow.
• Ryan (9/5): Superb - We stayed in a triple superior and it felt very spacious. The accommodation is located down a narrow dirt track, but only a 10 minute walk to the beach. Breakfast each morning was homemade and tasted incredible. We were impressed with all the food and you get a lot. The owner is a gentleman, super friendly and helpful, and it was a pleasure staying at his beautiful home.
• Piotr (8/5): Great small family-owned homestay. Delicious and big breakfast. Easily reachable by a tuk tuk. - Quiet location out of town. Delicious, big breakfast. Family owned. No nets over beds.
• Carol (10/5): Quite, secluded, very friendly and good value ! - Lovely little guesthouse down a small lane ( quite difficult to find so get directions before you set off !) in a quiet but convenient location in Marissa - about 10 minutes walk to some excellent restaurants along Udalpilla Road ( including the No. 1 Rotl Shop which was fab). And 15 minutes to the beach. We had a lovely stay - the hosts could not have been more attentive and they made us a delicious special New Year’s Day breakfast which was simply wonderful . Well equipped large rooms in the countryside and would thoroughly recommend ! Nothing
• Tania (10/5): Exceptional - The place is cozy and a great choice to stay. The owners are really friendly and they keep the place really tidy and clean.
• Ryland (10/5): Exceptional - Large, clean room, in beautiful nature. Well maintained property. The hotel’s owners are very nice and helpful.
• Stefan (9/5): Great stay - Great friendly host that developed a nice complex with big rooms. The shower is warm, bed is nice and during the night it is quiet or you will hear some animals. The place is around 15mins walk from the main road where you can find restaurants, shops, atm. Breakfast was really nice with local dishes, good bread for toast (not the standard ones) and fresh fruit. Can really recommend to stay at this well runned place.
• Vanessa (10/5): Exceptional - everything was perfect, the hosts were very nice and attentive, I have nothing to complain about, I celebrated my birthday here, they even baked me a cake and prepared the celebration and decorations .
• Sven (10/5): Exceptional - We had a wonderful stay. The room was spacious, super clean, and very comfortable. The bed was large and cozy, the breakfast was excellent, and the owner was incredibly friendly. Each room has a small terrace, and you can observe peacocks and other animals. Highly recommended!
• Julia (10/5): Excellent! - Very clean and very comfortable, the room was spacious and the breakfast delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Each room has a little porch in front and we observed peacocks, various birds abs other animals while sitting outside. The owners are very friendly and made us feel welcome :) -
• Shelly (10/5): Exceptional - Fantastic stay with a local family who were very welcoming! They helped to organise a safari and cooking class - both of which were enjoyable. The property itself is lush and green with turtles in the creek behind and friendly dogs! Would definitely recommend :)
• Georgina (10/5): Exceptional - The property and rooms are beautiful and feel very connected to nature, with turtles in the nearby pond. The owners are very kind, generous and helpful people. They offered an intimate cooking class and organised a fantastic Yala safari for us. Highly recommend!
• Chathura (10/5): Excellent stay - We had an absolutely amazing stay at The Dale in Mirissa. The surroundings are so peaceful. Everything about our stay was perfect—from the warm hospitality to the cleanliness of the rooms. The food was truly exceptional, with a great variety of delicious local and international options. Every meal felt like a treat! The staff were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to make our stay memorable. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend The Dale to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.
• Radhini (10/5): This is a home!♥️ - The location, kindness of the hosts, the food and the dogs! Nothing
• Melanie (10/5): My stay was relaxing and enjoyable, filled with memorable experiences and excellent hospitality. - It was a delightful escape. The serene atmosphere provided the perfect retreat, while the excellent food, prepared with fresh ingredients, exceeded my expectations. The service was impeccable, making me feel like family. The owners were incredibly lovely, adding a personal touch to my experience. Highly recommended for a peaceful getaway. Nothing
• Brendan (10/5): Wonderful place with wonderful people - We had a wonderful time at The Dale Mirissa. Very nice rooms. Clean and spacious. The people were also very nice. They gave us beautiful days. Additionally, they gave us two excursions. On the first day, we went to the lake (Garadu Gaga) and saw beautiful nature. On the second day, we went to Galle with a friend of the owner in a Tuk Tuk. Both excursions were unforgettable from start to finish. [Note] The number of reviews on booking.com is incorrect. Originally, there were many more (>100) when we booked, and the rating was around 9.5 as far as I can remember. The owner told us that the previous account was stopped due to a technical problem.
• Daniel (10/5): Exceptional - A great place with very pleasant and hospitable owners. Good quiet location, good breakfast, clean rooms.
• Gianna (10/5): Exceptional - Wonderful stay in Mirissa with incredibly gently hosts :) we asked for Airport Transfer, Scooter rental and also a small TukTuk ride down the street - took no more than 10 minutes and they organized everything for us. The owner showed us his land with all animals and plants in the garden. The breakfast was insanely delicious and everything was freshly prepared. All in all it was a 10/10! We will definitely come back when we visit Sri Lanka a second time. Thank you so much for everything!!!
• Laura (10/5): - Amazing place during our stay in Mirissa. The owner is very attentive and helpful. The rooms are extremely clean and have everything we needed, A/C, WiFi, hot water, comfortable beds...I definitely recommend The Dale!

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