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The Fat Mermaid

3.5 star property

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Located close to Mirissa Beach, The Fat Mermaid provides free continental breakfast, 10 beach bars, and a rooftop terrace. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or Ayurvedic treatments at Secret Root, the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Mirissa, The Fat Mermaid is near the beach. Star Fort and Dondra Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mirissa Beach and Secret Beach. Visit our Mirissa travel guide
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Matara Rd, Mirissa, SP, 81740

What's nearby

  • Mirissa Beach
    Mirissa Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Secret Beach
    Secret Beach
    4 min drive - 2.6 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 101
    5 min walk
  • Deltano’s Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta
    6 min walk
  • Petti Petti
    3 min walk
  • Zouk
    6 min walk
  • Garlic
    11 min walk

About this property

The Fat Mermaid

Bed & breakfast near Mirissa Beach
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, 10 beach bars, and a rooftop terrace at The Fat Mermaid. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or Ayurvedic treatments at Secret Root, the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at The Fat Mermaid offer perks such as furnished patios and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 3 bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Separate sitting areas and housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal: LKR 10000

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fat Mermaid pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fat Mermaid?

As of May 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fat Mermaid on May 12, 2026 start from CA $37, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

The Fat Mermaid doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Fat Mermaid?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Fat Mermaid?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is The Fat Mermaid located?

Situated near the beach, this spa bed & breakfast is steps from Mirissa Beach and Parrot Rock. Coconut Tree Hill Viewpoint and Mirissa Fisheries Harbor are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Fat Mermaid Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

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

8/10 Good

Alexander

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026