The Fat Mermaid

3.5 star property
3.5-star spa B&B near Mirissa Beach

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Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View | Bathroom
Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View
Free daily continental breakfast
Courtyard

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Matara Rd, Mirissa, SP, 81740
  • Place, Mirissa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Parrot Rock
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Coconut Tree Hill Viewpoint
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Mirissa

Close to the beach.You'll be steps from Parrot Rock and a 5-minute walk from Mirissa Beach. Also, Coconut Tree Hill Viewpoint is within half a mile (1 km) and Mirissa Fisheries Harbor is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mirissa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Parrot Rock - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Coconut Tree Hill Viewpoint - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mirissa Fisheries Harbor - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Secret Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪101 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Petti Petti - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Deltano’s Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zouk - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪W&D Beach Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Fat Mermaid

3.5-star spa B&B near Mirissa Beach
The Fat Mermaid offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 10 beach bars and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Fat Mermaid.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Mirissa bed & breakfast.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 10 bars on the beach
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Fat Mermaid offers 3 accommodations. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. This Mirissa bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the bed & breakfast's full-service spa, Secret Root. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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 transportation

  • No onsite 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Hosted evening meal: LKR 10000

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property only accepts cash.

The Fat Mermaid Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

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

8/10 Good

Alexander

Travelled with family
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