Lantern Boutique Hotel by Reveal

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9.2 (145 reviews)
71 Galle Rd , Mirissa , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful beach
Cons:
Distance from main hub
Limited activities nearby

Categories

Cleanliness
9.35
The hotel is very good, clean and with a beautiful view on the sea.
Service
9.65
The staff were lovely and very accommodating, with excellent service noted throughout.
Location
8.85
Location is a bit of a distance from Marissa, but easy accessible and offers a beautiful beach in front.
Room Quality
9.35
Our room was stunning, with excellent room size.
Amenities
8.85
Beachfront hotel with stunning ocean views, but lacked a spa.
Value for Money
8.65
A bit expensive for what it is but consistent with other places in Sri Lanka.
Food and Beverage
9.35
The food was fantastic, grandioses Essen.
Overall Experience
9.55
A fantastic end to our holiday, highly recommended.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 21:13

Property Description

Beachfront Paradise with Luxurious Amenities

Outdoor Pool and Free WiFi: Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or lounge by the turquoise waters of Mirissa South. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi access throughout the property.

Gourmet Dining and Personalized Service: Indulge in a culinary journey at the open-plan kitchen restaurant offering local and international delicacies. Special diet menus and room service ensure a tailored dining experience.

Convenience and Relaxation: From laundry and ironing services to car rental and shuttle arrangements, we've got you covered. Unwind with a soothing massage or explore the area with assistance from our dedicated staff.

Experience the ultimate beach getaway at Lantern. Book now to create unforgettable memories.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CMB

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 5 years old to 11 years old stay for US$35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for US$45 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 145 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.35
Service: 9.65
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.65
Food and Beverage: 9.35
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Beatrice • couple • ch
10
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • gb
9
A bit noisy being on the coast road but nice hotel right on the beach
Pros:

Fabulous food

Cons:

Road noise

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Arik • couple • ae
10
Magical Stay and Baby Turtle Release
Pros:

A beautiful boutique hotel with incredibly kind and attentive staff. The food was excellent, and the rooms are lovely with stunning views. One of the most special experiences during our stay was releasing the newborn baby turtles into the sea. It was truly magical and heartwarming to see how much care the hotel puts into protecting these animals and helping the turtles safely reach the ocean. We had a wonderful stay and would absolutely recommend this place.

Cons:

Everything was just great.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Hutt • couple • gb
10
Best spot on the south coast
Pros:

Located on one of the nicest spots on the south coast, with quiet, clean sandy beach and turquoise waters. Spacious clean and modern rooms. Very well trained, professional and friendly staff. Fabulous pool for swimming lengths. Great menu and delicious food in the open kitchen restaurant. We were fortunate to see a turtle laying eggs on the beach and also releasing some newly turtle babies in the evenings. Highly recommended.

Cons:

We thought hard and could not pick a single fault.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • au
9
A relaxing location with an excellent location
Pros:

The amenities were excellent as was the food. Our room was very spacious and clean. Huge bedroom and bathroom Good location away from the hustle and bustle

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Martin_Suter • couple • ca
4
Lots to like but could be so much better with staff training
Pros:

It’s been a month since our stay at Lantern Boutique Hotel and while my rating on departure would have been 4.5, I can no longer rate it as highly. It was a last minute booking, as we were originally booked into a hotel in the heart of Marissa. We could not have been more glad that we moved down the coast, after we took a tuktuk into town. The density of hotels, the hawkers on the beach and the surfer/backpacker vibe wasn’t what we wanted, so we congratulated ourselves on our decision as we returned to the Lantern.

The hotel is located on a beautiful, secluded stretch of beach, without a lot of people and none of the frenetic energy found in Mirissa. It has 6 rooms, each overlooking the pool, with the beach and the ocean beckoning beyond. Its day beds provide some shade, tranquility and the view, but why are there only 3 and not one per room? Making the guests jockey for prime spots is something that is not necessary, especially when there is space for additional day beds. Behind the day beds, there is a bar, but it’s not staffed, nor does the staff go around periodically to see if you’d like anything to eat or drink. This absence of service, despite having lots of staff standing around in the kitchen/dining room, is a significant shortcoming.

Cons:

The dining room is open air and overlooks the pool. Breakfast is included, and the fresh fruit juice and plates of fruit were nice, but once again, the level of service was wanting. We stayed at the hotel for 5 days, and were served by the same staff each day. And yet our preferences (coffee for me, tea for my wife, butter for the pastries, etc.) felt like things we shouldn’t have to repeat every day. There was no “personal touch”, and no coming over to ask about a coffee refill, more water, or anything.

We ate dinner at the restaurant all but one night, and our opinion definitely went downhill each night. We had hoped to have the opportunity to enjoy local specialties, and indeed, Sri Lanka has some amazing cuisine, but after a crab curry special on the first night (which was just OK), other Daily Specials included Chicken Quesadilla, Four Cheese Pizza, etc. The service was basic, the menu and specials uninspired, and the cost for what you’re getting, very high.

We had no basis for comparison in Sri Lanka, but after staying at Buckingham Place (near Tangalle) for the second half of our stay in the country, The Lantern paled in comparison, despite being significantly more expensive. The difference lay not in the location, both are located on beautiful, secluded stretches of beach, but in the level of staff training and service.

The Lantern Boutique has the potential to be great. The location, property, and rooms are all great. They would be well served by bringing in a real hotelier to observe and train the staff to make it a really special place to stay. For us, in comparison and hindsight, it was only just meh.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • couple • gb
10
Amazing beach hotel!
Pros:

Beach location - very friendly staff.

Cons:

N/A - the stay was perfect!

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Rainer • family_with_children • de
1
Scam? Room after booking not available
Pros:

Cancelation experience.was ok. Probably only we started communicating via booking.com

Cons:

Room not available after booking at booking.com --> reach out via WhatsApp offering us a different place.

Another scam that uses booking.com scam? It happens more often in this area

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • it
10
Quattro giorni di totale relax.
Pros:

La struttura è bellissima, il contesto dove si trova, direttamente su una delle spiagge più incantevoli dello Sri Lanka ha pochi eguali nel mondo. Tra l’altro le tartarughe vengono in continuazione ha depositare le uova su questa meravigliosa spiaggia.

Cons:

I rumori del traffico della strada a ridosso dell’hotel.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Wilhelmina • couple • nl
10
Prachtige strand locatie met vriendelijk team en heerlijk eten.
Pros:

Prachtige locatie aan het strand, op minder dan 10 minuutjes met de tuk tuk buiten Mirissa. Hele gastvrije vriendelijke mensen, heerlijk eten, gezellige sfeer en bijpassend achtergrond muziekje. De luxe suite beneden is heel groot en geeft direct toegang tot het strand.
De manager heeft ons ook nog geroepen, zodat we konden zien hoe baby schildpadjes uit hun ei kwamen en naar de zee kropen. Zeker een aanrader!
Het diner op het strand lijkt me ook heel speciaal!

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Della • family_with_children • au
7
Lovely room quiet beach location
Pros:

The beach location is beautiful and peaceful. The suite was very clean and comfortable. Very luxurious feel. Great bed.

Cons:

The common area around the pool is a little tired. The restaurant was a bit average although the service was good. We ended up walking up the beach to Zephyr restaurant which is fantastic.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Olivier • couple • fr
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Arijana • family_with_children • hr
9
2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • family_with_children • nl
10
Amazing stay, would definitely recommend!
Pros:

We loved it hear so much! Best hotel during our stay in Sri Lanka. Great location to chill after traveling the country. Good kitchen. We absolutely loved the staff - especially Ajith. He showed some really good skills and made the difference during our stay! Private beach was nice, we enjoyed the pool. Also a good stay with a small child.

Cons:

It’s a little noisy because of the road and the early breakfast. But we weren’t too bothered with it.

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Nagia • couple • cy
10
Pros:

Very beautiful hotel and very kind staff the best hotel in Sri Lanka

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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ANTONELLA • family_with_children • it
10
2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Olena • couple • ua
10
2025-12-20 • via Nuitee
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Belinda • extended_group • au
10
Very enjoyable
Pros:

The staff were lovely and very accomodating

Cons:

Location is a bit of a distance from Marissa

2025-12-20 • via Nuitee
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Szilvia • solo_traveller • hu
10
2025-12-10 • via Nuitee
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Mujde • family_with_children • tr
10
2025-11-26 • via Nuitee