Paradise Beach Club

I had a lot of fun in this wonderful hostel, and its name indicates its place and its beauty. And all of their currency is hospitality and generosity, especially at the reception, Mr. Bimsaras and his elegant colleague, who has experience in managing her reservations at the hostel. The room is beautiful and the morning breakfast is for all tastes. I recommend it to anyone who wants to come to sweet Mirissa.

Upon arrival at Paradise Beach Club Mirissa, I was genuinely impressed by the stunning pool area right at the entrance. The visual impact was immediate and created high expectations for what seemed like it would be a memorable stay. Unfortunately, this positive first impression quickly deteriorated. The most concerning aspect of my stay was the apparent discriminatory service I experienced as an Asian guest. The staff consistently showed preferential treatment to other “white colored” guests, greeting them with warm smiles and prompt attention while providing noticeably less enthusiastic service to Asian visitors like myself. This differential treatment was both obvious and unacceptable. Operational Failures • Priority given to white guests - Staff repeatedly attended to white guests first, even when Asian guests had been waiting longer • Luggage handling mishap - The hotel staff forgot to deliver our bags to our room, causing unnecessary inconvenience • General service inconsistency - The level of attention and care varied dramatically based on guest demographics The dining experience fell short of expectations. While not terrible, the food quality could definitely be improved. For a beachside resort in Sri Lanka, I expected more flavorful and well-prepared meals that would showcase local cuisine. What started as a promising stay with an impressive pool area quickly turned into a disappointing experience. The discriminatory service practices overshadowed any positive aspects of the property. No guest should feel unwelcome or receive substandard treatment based on their ethnicity or appearance. Paradise Beach Club Mirissa has potential with its beautiful pool and beachside location, but the fundamental issues with staff training and service equality make it impossible to recommend. Until the management addresses these serious concerns about discriminatory practices and improves overall service standards, I cannot endorse this establishment. Would I return? No, and I would not recommend this hotel to fellow travelers, particularly those who might face similar discriminatory treatment.

Initial impression as we arrived was wow this looks stunning . The pool is right out front main reception and a very welcoming invite as you enter . And that’s where it ended . It is clear that there are two kinds of rooms available - the newer yet smaller cleaner rooms . Then the one we stayed in - rooms 501 onwards . Older , dated yet bigger . The First Gentleman checking us in had the enthusiasm of someone who did not want to be there . We could not connect to the internet and had two people spend more than 30 mins trying to connect us . I realise this is a first world issue but with things happening at home we need to be available . The light next to the bed needed a different plug otherwise could not be turned on - let alone plugged in . Should not have to have called for that to be fixed .The drawers missing knobs , the bathroom without hand towels which we had to request . The worst was the amount of black mould and dripping water across the air conditioning pipes in the bathroom . It looks unsightly to say the least . Dinner was an all out argument with multiple staff over a beer that was not ordered . It left us feeling like very under valued clients . Having worked in customer service I have always tried to keep a client happy even if I know they are wrong ( in this case we were not ) . In bed I felt an odd lump down near my feet - under the fitted sheet . I un made the bed to discover someone’s eye drop vessel - unused at least - on top of the mattress protector !!!! What - really - you didn’t notice that as you made the bed . I would recommend you stay elsewhere as it’s 50/50 if you get the right staff and the right room along with the right level of service . Very disappointed . Bad reviews spread faster than good sadly .