"Fabulous location right on the beach and not too far to travel into town. Clean and comfortable rooms and staff helpful and friendly. Would happily stay again next time! "
"Fabulous location right on the beach and not too far to travel into town. Clean and comfortable rooms and staff helpful and friendly. Would happily stay again next time! "
"The room was very spacious and clean the shower was amazing with shampoo,conditioner and body wash provided for you. The towels were soft and clean and the bed was super comfy I thoroughly enjoyed my stay 100% recommend"
"The room was very spacious and clean the shower was amazing with shampoo,conditioner and body wash provided for you. The towels were soft and clean and the bed was super comfy I thoroughly enjoyed my stay 100% recommend"
"Hotel a bit old in regards to room equipment, but staff very nice and supportive! The beach couldn't be better, one of the best beaches I saw in the island! Highly recommended!"
"Hotel a bit old in regards to room equipment, but staff very nice and supportive! The beach couldn't be better, one of the best beaches I saw in the island! Highly recommended!"
"The place is absolutely divine! Staff were really good However the only negative is the lack of Sri Lankan cuisine options for breakfast! I also do wish the hotel shared a guide of where to go have other meals as the hotel doesn’t offer this too!"
"The place is absolutely divine! Staff were really good However the only negative is the lack of Sri Lankan cuisine options for breakfast! I also do wish the hotel shared a guide of where to go have other meals as the hotel doesn’t offer this too!"
"The hotel is well located a few minutes walk to the beach. The staff are great and attentive to all your needs.
They go the extra mile all the time to ensure your stay is special. Breakfast is excellent with all cusines available.
The NY eve gala dinner had live music, superb food banquet and a beach bbq. Seafood, meat and sushi available. Like a wedding feast. Great fun and well organised."
"The hotel is well located a few minutes walk to the beach. The staff are great and attentive to all your needs.
They go the extra mile all the time to ensure your stay is special. Breakfast is excellent with all cusines available.
The NY eve gala dinner had live music, superb food banquet and a beach bbq. Seafood, meat and sushi available. Like a wedding feast. Great fun and well organised."
"Really loved the staff. The hotel is in a great location. Private access to beach. Bueatiful scenery. The only thing that I did not like about this hotel is that the beds are unfortunately hard as a rock. I loved that they had netflix though!"
"Really loved the staff. The hotel is in a great location. Private access to beach. Bueatiful scenery. The only thing that I did not like about this hotel is that the beds are unfortunately hard as a rock. I loved that they had netflix though!"
"We stayed here for 3 nights and it was incredible. The room was spacious and we got a room overlooking the sea, which was fantastic. It was clean and cozy, and very quiet and peaceful at night.
Rosemary, our front desk host was also lovely. She always had a little chat with us during breakfast each morning.
The villa is right in the middle of Tangalle, and we made a few day trips from there, each around an hour or more away. Even so, it felt really nice coming back to Ziba after a day out...
"We stayed here for 3 nights and it was incredible. The room was spacious and we got a room overlooking the sea, which was fantastic. It was clean and cozy, and very quiet and peaceful at night.
Rosemary, our front desk host was also lovely. She always had a little chat with us during breakfast each morning.
The villa is right in the middle of Tangalle, and we made a few day trips from there, each around an hour or more away. Even so, it felt really nice coming back to Ziba after a day out...
"A great place to stay, just a few minutes from Mirissa beach. The host was the best we’ve had in Sri Lanka with his amazing breakfast (grandmas recipe), and his willingness to help and give tips for what to do. Thank you for having us!"
"A great place to stay, just a few minutes from Mirissa beach. The host was the best we’ve had in Sri Lanka with his amazing breakfast (grandmas recipe), and his willingness to help and give tips for what to do. Thank you for having us!"
"Lovely property very close to harbor but far enough away to be quiet. The room was comfortable and we had the ocean view version with a great view. Staff very nice and helpful."
"Lovely property very close to harbor but far enough away to be quiet. The room was comfortable and we had the ocean view version with a great view. Staff very nice and helpful."
"Nice and comfy room. Beautiful garden with many beautiful birds and other wildlife.
Close to the beach. Plus is for the distance to Galle Road (which is very noisy).
The dinner was good, but far from great. The curry’s are way to salty. Same as for the breakfast (don’t try the chocolate pancakes).
Beautiful place and very friendly staff.
- Big minus for the hotels own landfill that you see if you take a walk outside the fences. They should really clean that up. Not ok!
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"Nice and comfy room. Beautiful garden with many beautiful birds and other wildlife.
Close to the beach. Plus is for the distance to Galle Road (which is very noisy).
The dinner was good, but far from great. The curry’s are way to salty. Same as for the breakfast (don’t try the chocolate pancakes).
Beautiful place and very friendly staff.
- Big minus for the hotels own landfill that you see if you take a walk outside the fences. They should really clean that up. Not ok!
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Ziba Luxury Villa was incredible. The staff were welcoming and attentive, and the villa was beautiful with stunning views. The private pool and peaceful surroundings made our stay perfect. Highly recommend!
Ziba Luxury Villa was incredible. The staff were welcoming and attentive, and the villa was beautiful with stunning views. The private pool and peaceful surroundings made our stay perfect. Highly recommend!
Location unbelievable on the beach. Beautiful bay, nice sandy beach. Nice pool. Amazing chef (Brayan) who will cook any fish dish you wish. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend this place.
Location unbelievable on the beach. Beautiful bay, nice sandy beach. Nice pool. Amazing chef (Brayan) who will cook any fish dish you wish. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend this place.
bas
Reviewed November 3, 2024Reviewed November 3, 2024
Spice House Hotel. It’s a charming place, styled like an old British bungalow, right across from Coconut Hill in Mirissa. The location is beautiful, with lovely views, and the staff are super friendly and helpful. They offer a great breakfast included in your stay, and the internet is high-speed. Just one key thing to note: they only accept cash payments, even if you booked online through a site like Hotels.com. So be prepared with cash when you leave.
Spice House Hotel. It’s a charming place, styled like an old British bungalow, right across from Coconut Hill in Mirissa. The location is beautiful, with lovely views, and the staff are super friendly and helpful. They offer a great breakfast included in your stay, and the internet is high-speed. Just one key thing to note: they only accept cash payments, even if you booked online through a site like Hotels.com. So be prepared with cash when you leave.
sudipto
Reviewed September 23, 2025Reviewed September 23, 2025
Amazing experience…hotel is very clean and well maintained..staffs are amazing.. had a fabulous experience… finger licking food… just amazing … keep it up guys
Amazing experience…hotel is very clean and well maintained..staffs are amazing.. had a fabulous experience… finger licking food… just amazing … keep it up guys
Lovely property very close to harbor but far enough away to be quiet. The room was comfortable and we had the ocean view version with a great view. Staff very nice and helpful.
Lovely property very close to harbor but far enough away to be quiet. The room was comfortable and we had the ocean view version with a great view. Staff very nice and helpful.
Nestled in the heart of the city, this charming boutique hotel offers easy access to nearby restaurants and beaches. The friendly staff and owner made everyone feel welcome. We felt safe and well cared for and the food was excellent. The room was clean and spacious too. I highly recommend this place.
Nestled in the heart of the city, this charming boutique hotel offers easy access to nearby restaurants and beaches. The friendly staff and owner made everyone feel welcome. We felt safe and well cared for and the food was excellent. The room was clean and spacious too. I highly recommend this place.
Volney
Reviewed September 25, 2026Reviewed September 25, 2026
This place is located right off the main road of Dickwella and only a few minutes away from the beach.
The rooms and bathroom are huge, clean and air conditioned.
We enjoyed the breakfast and the dinner prepared by the owner himself.
Altogether a good value place to stay.
This place is located right off the main road of Dickwella and only a few minutes away from the beach.
The rooms and bathroom are huge, clean and air conditioned.
We enjoyed the breakfast and the dinner prepared by the owner himself.
Altogether a good value place to stay.
Really nice hotel with really nice people in a really nice location. No complaints, very happy with the service. Everyone was very kind and eager to make our stay enjoyable. What makes or breaks this hotel is location: if you are happy to stay at the hotel and relax in a quiet peaceful setting, then this hotel is for you. If you’re hoping to do some exploring, this place is a bit out of the way.
Really nice hotel with really nice people in a really nice location. No complaints, very happy with the service. Everyone was very kind and eager to make our stay enjoyable. What makes or breaks this hotel is location: if you are happy to stay at the hotel and relax in a quiet peaceful setting, then this hotel is for you. If you’re hoping to do some exploring, this place is a bit out of the way.
Anonymous traveler
Reviewed January 26, 2019Reviewed January 26, 2019
Loved it so much that we extended our stay 3 times. It’s a big property with only 4 chalets. We stayed first in the cheapest, which was a good room. Then we moved to the most expensive one facing the ocean because of the lovely terrace. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Service was very personalized. The best of our 3 weeks in Sri Lanka. The meals weren’t super cheap but oh so good. We ate like kings every morning and the evening meals we had there were huge and some of the best we had during...
Loved it so much that we extended our stay 3 times. It’s a big property with only 4 chalets. We stayed first in the cheapest, which was a good room. Then we moved to the most expensive one facing the ocean because of the lovely terrace. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Service was very personalized. The best of our 3 weeks in Sri Lanka. The meals weren’t super cheap but oh so good. We ate like kings every morning and the evening meals we had there were huge and some of the best we had during...
michelle
Reviewed February 8, 2018Reviewed February 8, 2018
This is a lovely resort, and we had a wonderful stay. The beach is quite and the hotel is very relaxing and low key. The kitchen staff was accommodating as we are vegetarians.
The hotel needs some maintenance- the paint was peeling and the furniture looks old and worn out.
This is a lovely resort, and we had a wonderful stay. The beach is quite and the hotel is very relaxing and low key. The kitchen staff was accommodating as we are vegetarians.
The hotel needs some maintenance- the paint was peeling and the furniture looks old and worn out.
Geetha
Reviewed January 21, 2026Reviewed January 21, 2026
The location itself is amazing and when you add incredible service, fantastic food and beautiful room , you know you stay in the best hotel in Sri Lanka.. A gem not to be missed for an unforgettable time!
The location itself is amazing and when you add incredible service, fantastic food and beautiful room , you know you stay in the best hotel in Sri Lanka.. A gem not to be missed for an unforgettable time!
Patricia
Reviewed February 11, 2019Reviewed February 11, 2019
The best area to stay in Godauda is along the coastline, particularly in the vicinity of Godauda Beach and further east towards Hiriketiya Beach.
This coastal stretch is where you'll find most of the accommodations, ranging from boutique hotels to private villas. The main road, a segment of the A2 highway, runs parallel to the ocean, making it easy to access different points along the coast. The area is characterized by its sandy beaches, palm trees, and the sound of the ocean.
Couples often find the area near Hiriketiya Beach particularly appealing. This horseshoe-shaped bay is known for its calm waters, making it ideal for swimming and beginner surfing. There are several beachfront cafes and restaurants, creating a relaxed setting for dining and enjoying the sunset. It's a wonderful spot for a laid-back and romantic getaway.
For travelers looking for a more secluded and quiet experience, the areas slightly west of Godauda Beach offer more private villa options. These properties often provide direct beach access and a tranquil environment, away from the more active beach areas.
When is the best time to go to Godauda?
The best time to visit Godauda is during the dry season, which runs from December to March, and also from June to September.
During these months, you'll experience pleasant weather with less humidity and a lower chance of rain, making it ideal for enjoying the beaches and outdoor activities. This is particularly appealing for couples looking for a relaxing beach getaway or families planning excursions. The calm seas during these periods are superb for swimming, snorkeling, and boat trips.
While April and May offer warm temperatures, they also mark the transition period with an increase in humidity and occasional showers.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Godauda.
How much is the nightly rate at a Godauda hotel?
Prices for hotels in Godauda often vary, but you can find a great deal from $22 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.