Lantern, Mirissa
Located near a peaceful stretch of white-sand beach long the coast of Mirissa, Lantern is a six bedroom boutique hotel which seeks to redefine the luxury holiday experience by charming guests on a more personal level. The hotel features a contemporary design with spacious suites opening out to balconies with ocean views. In addition, there are two four-bedroom beachside villas near the main hotel, ideal for families. A uniquely Lantern experience is its ‘Urban Kitchen’ – an open area where guests can watch or even participate in cooking meals with the chef. Guests can lounge on sunbeds near the fresh water pool, or head down to the pristine beach which is ideal for swimming and body boarding. Mirrisa is well known as a great spot for whale and dolphin watching, is situated a mere 15 minute drive away from the surfing town of Weligama.