THE SLOW vegan hotel

Hotels
9.2 (552 reviews)
Matara Road Bandaramulla , Mirissa , lk

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful beach location
Excellent vegan food
Cons:
Some rooms moldy
Outdated bathrooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.41
Mentioned as clean but rooms were very moldy in one review.
Service
9.88
Staff are described as super friendly and attentive.
Location
9.92
Described as a little paradise, perfect for beach relaxation.
Room Quality
8.37
Rooms were described as outdated and had mold issues.
Amenities
9.4
Great amenities offered, including access to surfboards and beach chairs.
Value for Money
8.36
Mentioned as a bit expensive for Sri Lanka, though worth it.
Food and Beverage
9.91
Food was described as amazing and tailored for vegan diets.
Overall Experience
9.38
Guests felt totally relaxed and satisfied despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:53

Property Description

Luxurious Vegan Retreat in Mirissa

Sustainable Living: Immerse yourself in eco-friendly comfort with a garden, terrace, and private beach area.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in delectable vegan cuisine at the on-site restaurant and bar.

Seaside Serenity: Enjoy the convenience of being steps away from Mirissa Beach and other beautiful coastal spots.

Experience a tranquil stay at THE SLOW vegan hotel. Book now for a rejuvenating getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 552 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.41
Service: 9.88
Location: 9.92
Room Quality: 8.37
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 8.36
Food and Beverage: 9.91
Overall Experience: 9.38
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jane extended_group gb
10
Exceptional location, gorgeous room and view of the ocean
Pros:

We loved this place.
Set off the main road, this is a little sanctuary on a bay around the coast from the busier Mirissa.
This was our last stay after a couple of weeks sightseeing and we were more than happy just hanging out here. The sea is lovely for swimming and snorkelling (we spotted turtles). Surf is also an option here.
It’s an absolutely gorgeous setting. It feels both luxurious and relaxed.
The food is superb, (n.b none of us are vegan) the breakfasts, light bites and evening meals were all delicious. We ate here a lot.
Our accommodation, in the Family Studio, for myself, husband and two daughters (in their early twenties) worked very well.
The second bed is on a mezzanine and felt spacious enough for 4 adults. The decor is beautiful and we had views of the sea from our room and balcony.
The manager and all staff were brilliant and very helpful.

The walk around the bay to Mirissa along the coastal only takes a few minutes and passes by some cute small restaurants and Parrot Rock.

Cons:

Only thing we’d say is that the light on our outside balcony was broken and not fixed during our stay.
Also the blinds at the back of the balcony were broken and overlooking a run down building.
View to front of the sea is spectacular

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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M. Stu. solo_traveller ch
4
Einzige Enttäuschung während 3 Wochen Sri Lanka
Pros:

- Grosses, eigentlich schönes Zimmer mit Innen- und Aussenbadezimmer
- Direkter Zugang vom Zimmer zu den Strandliegen
- Wunderschöne Lage direkt am Strand
- Sensationnes Frühstück; ganztags verfügbar
- Bequeme Betten, auch wenn die gesamte Einrichtung ein Makeover vertragen würde.

Cons:

Unser Zimmer war im Erdgeschoss direkt neben dem Petti Petti Club. Mit dem punktuellen Lärm hätten wir noch Leben können. Tanzende Clubgäste bei den privaten Hotelliegen; evtl. noch knapp amüsant. Kombiniert mit Kakerlaken und Ameisen im Zimmer, Abfall bei 'unseren' Strandliegen und - für uns am zentralsten - Schimmelgeruch und konkret Stockflecken an der ganzen Badezimmertür sowie der Umgang des Personals mit der Kritik, das Ganze im Verhältnis zum hohen Preis von 270$/Nacht: keine Weiterempfehlung von uns. Schade.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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André solo_traveller ch
10
Amazing, fully recommandable!
Pros:

Fully recommend this place. Amazing staff and beach directly in front of the hotel. Breakfast ist well done and really tasty. Would definitely come again.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Muriel family_with_children ch
7
Pros:

Le lieu idyllique et la décoration

Cons:

Le matelas par terre

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Wallmueller couple fr
8
Nice place by the beach in Mirissa
Pros:

Great food, very attentative staff, location right by the beach.

Cons:

The organization was a little messy, while we were the only guests, it seemed as if the staff did not know we were coming.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Bassam couple qa
10
Everything was perfect, you feel like home surrounded by your family
Pros:

Location & vibes & friendly team, everything

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Christiane solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Der Außenbereich ist traumhaft, das Wellenrauschen im Zimmer zu hören war wundervoll.

Cons:

Die Klimaanlage vom Nachbarhotel war leider extrem laut zu hören (Defekt). An die Kakerlaken im Bad mussten wir uns auch gewöhnen. Die

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Ina family_with_children be
10
Fantastisch
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Tóth couple hu
10
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Cornelia solo_traveller gb
10
Absolutely stunning
Pros:

Absolutely stunning place with the most amazing staff. The rooms are gorgeous and the food is great. It’s on a private beach with snorkeling right next door. My stay was perfect.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Elifcan extended_group tr
9
I love this place!
Pros:

The room was literally 6 steps away from the ocean. Get ready to sleep with the sounds of the waves in the ocean!
We had to check-out really early in the morning at 2-3 am, the hotel manager was so kind to offer us a free dinner before our last night as we were not going to have our breakfast the next day. He was such a kind person!
The hotel has its own private beach with sunbeds very cosy and great atmosphere. I am not a vegan at all but I enjoyed everything I ate and drink! Definitely suggest this place!

Cons:

Its not something that I didnt like but just a heads up, the hotel is literally by the ocean covered by many plants,trees so you might see some little or big friends from the nature in the room, dont panic :)

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Arwen family_with_children gb
1
Awful place and dishonest owner / manager.
Pros:

Location ok.

Cons:

Awful, awful hotel and owner. Dirty rooms, mouldy and musty. This is a health and safety issue and we couldn’t stay here so had to leave after one night and book somewhere else. Hotel owner and booking.com couldn’t care less. Manager told me I couldn’t pay by credit card and forced me to pay by PayPal before we could leave. Very dishonest. Avoid this place at all costs.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Laxmi couple gb
8
Slice of paradise
Pros:

You just cannot beat the location. We fell asleep to the sound of the waves, which was incredible. As soon as you step out the front door, you are right on the beach and it's so beautiful. This is the best beachfront place I have ever stayed.

- The staff were wonderful and attentive.
- You can have breakfast at any time of day, which is a great idea.
- You can grab a sunbed or bean bag and relax under the palm trees all day.
- There are surfboards available for you to take out. Note that the waves were more suited to intermediate or advanced surfers when we were there.

Cons:

The reason my review is not a 10 is because of one of the excursions we did. We asked to book a snorkelling session one morning with the hope of seeing sea turtles. I think I've been quite lucky, as every snorkelling trip I've done before has been ethical and you accept that there is no guarantee of seeing anything.

We were driven to the snorkelling site with a company called "Go Dive Mirissa" (https://www.godivemirissa.com/
). Please AVOID!

We were told to get straight into our snorkelling gear. There was no information or guidance at all about what we might see or how to behave around wildlife.

Sadly, the whole experience was completely unethical. The guides were feeding the sea turtles, which meant groups of five or more snorkellers were crowding around a single turtle. My guide also repeatedly pushed me towards a turtle so he could film videos on a GoPro.

My feedback to the hotel would be to please choose the companies you partner with very carefully. One of the reasons I was drawn to this hotel was its focus on veganism. This feels like something you could extend more broadly by taking a clear stance on ethical wildlife experiences. There is already a lot of exploitation of sea turtles along this coastline, and I hope this is not something the hotel continues to support.

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Wimösterer couple de
10
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Johan solo_traveller nl
10
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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d57ea0efca86706582b5695d13f8949f couple il
10
Pros:

Like it
Very recommended

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
D
dd869b988f6670c8c8f907928c93ef8b family_with_children lk
9
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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0ea685aa10247064652992322e58b913 solo_traveller ch
8
Traumhafter Aussenbereich direkt am Meer, Zimmer ok
Pros:

- wundervoller Aussenbereich mit viel Platz für Kinder
- tolles Frühstück (Smoothie-Bowl und Avo-Toast haben uns besonders geschmeckt)
- unkomplizierter Staff
- gute Klimaanlage

Cons:

- beim genauen Betrachten für den Preis etwas "schäbig"
- Badezimmer sehr sehr einfach
- ziemlich harte Betten ;-) aber das ist Geschmackssache

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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c8cafb2096e6739b02468e23f2ba2f5f couple gb
10
But the staff and location as well as Vegan food options in beautiful grounds to enjoy relaxing and Mirissa are simply w
Pros:

Staff, location, relaxed grounds with variety of sun & shade options. Breakfast was wonderful but I can’t say enough about the kind smiling staff.

Cons:

Rooms were a little sparse compared to some other SL locations.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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ea233f0456a972aed4c5351ef3ae0ab7 family_with_children il
10
מקום מיוחד להאטה
Pros:

המיקום הכי טוב בסרי לנקה , עם אוכל מעולה וחדרים נהדרים , מוסיקה משובחת בשילוב סאונד של הים…

Cons:

אהבנו הכל

2026-04-12 via Nuitee