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The Fat Mermaid

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with a full-service spa, steps from Mirissa Beach

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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 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View | Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
3 bathrooms
Champagne service
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
3 bathrooms
Champagne service
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
3 bathrooms
Champagne service
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Matara Rd, Mirissa, SP, 81740

What's nearby

  • Mirissa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Parrot Rock - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Coconut Tree Hill Viewpoint - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mirissa Fisheries Harbor - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Secret Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪W&D Beach Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Salt Mirissa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Petti Petti - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dewmini Roti Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪101 - ‬5 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 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:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services and outdoor furniture
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 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 within a 5-minute walk of 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

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

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
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