ESPRIT D'ICI HOTEL, Mirissa

Esprit D'Ici Hotel is a 3-star beach hotel set in Mirissa, featuring an outdoor infinity pool overlooking lush tropical foliage and a second pool for kids. The property includes Bistro Mirissa, serving homemade dishes, and offers a buffet breakfast with eggs made to order. Rooms feature four-poster beds, balconies with seating areas, fans, mosquito nets, and en suite bathrooms with showers. Leisure facilities include billiards, darts, table tennis, a kids' pool, and a shared lounge with board games. The 24-hour front desk provides luggage storage, daily housekeeping, currency exchange, and tour desk services. Free WiFi is available in public areas, and private parking is free. The hotel is a 1.5-hour drive from Colombo and a 2.5-hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport, and is within walking distance of Coconut Tree Hill and a small beach. Family rooms and an indoor play area are available, along with airport shuttles and car hire.

Staff, especially manager Chatura, are frequently praised for friendliness and helpfulness

Location directly opposite Coconut Tree Hill, with Turtle Beach a 5-minute walk away and many restaurants nearby

Large, comfortable rooms with balconies offering ocean or garden views

Good buffet breakfast with varied options, including Sri Lankan dishes and made-to-order eggs

Water pressure in showers is often reported as weak

WiFi can be unreliable or slow in rooms, and there is no in-room safe or hairdryer (available upon request at reception)