Mister Hostel, Mirissa

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Mister Hostel Mirissa is a nice little place with the choice of eight-bed mixed or six-bed female dorms. It features an on-site cafe, good Wi-Fi connection, and air conditioning in all rooms.

The Location

This hostel is just a few minutes from the main road, which is where the bus will stop; a big supermarket and many little cafes are nearby. It is a five-minute walk from the beach. From the train station it's a short tuk tuk ride, or about a thirty-five-minute walk. It is easy to locate as it has a large sign at the front of the property. You walk through a cute little garden space to reach the cafe/reception.

Rooms and Bathrooms

The dorms are clean and spacious with large lockers for your bags. The beds are sturdy and very comfortable, each with privacy curtains, a light, and power socket. However, you do not get a blanket, which isn't great, considering the rooms are air conditioned.

The en suite bathroom is a bit of a letdown. It is clean but dated, and isn't in keeping with the modern feel of the rest of the property. Toilet paper is provided and the shower is nicely temperature controllable, though it doesn't have great pressure. There is a shelf, hooks, and enough space to change.

Common Spaces

The cafe and garden make up the main social spaces here. There's tables and chairs, a book exchange, and music playing. The cafe has a nice selection of hipster favourites, such as smoothie bowls and avocado toast, though of course you'll be paying a higher price to eat here than in any local cafes. It is also possible to get cocktails here. The kitchen is not for guest use, but the staff will provide you with eating utensils if you've brought your own food, and will cut fruit for you on request. Additionally, you can head up a floor to an unfinished level of the building and hang out in one of the hammocks if you prefer some alone time in this peaceful place. The hostel has a very nice social atmosphere and backpacker crowd.

Summary

This is a possibly more expensive option, but it's very nice. It would be outstanding if the bathrooms were brought in line with the rest of the place and basic facilities like free drinking water and blankets were offered, but it still remains a very good hostel.
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Looci
Hostelz.com Staff Reviewer
Published on Sep 30, 2018

Location and Contact

Location

• The ride from Colombo to Matara takes 3.5 - 5 hours by bus, or 3.5 hours by train.
• Mirissa is located 12 km from Matara. We are happy to arrange you a car and a driver for the trip from our hostel at the airport it's cost around $60-$70, or you can use public transportation.
• If you come by train, you can hop off at Mirissa railway station, which is 3 km from our hostel. From the station, you can take a tuk-tuk or walk.
• If you come by bus from Colombo to Matara, ask the driver to let you off near Beachside Road in Mirissa. Follow the main road until you see Beachside Road and an Sampath Bank ATM on the left side opposite cargils super market . Then walk along Beachside Road and you will soon see our hostel on your left hand side.

Facilities and Amenities

Female Solo Traveller

Party Hostel

Solo Traveller

Bedsheets

Parking

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Lockers in Lobby

Luggage Storage

Towels

24 Hour Security

Air Conditioning

BBQ Grill

Bar

Cable TV

Clothes Dryer

Currency Exchange

Darts

Entirely Non-Smoking

Evening Entertainment

Food/Restaurant

Hair Dryers

Hot Showers

Laundry

Live Music/Performance

Lounge Area

Movie Library/Rental

Table Tennis

Walking Tours

Yoga Classes

Credit Card Payments

Curfew: No Curfew

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