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title: "Ballena Regency vs Mirissa Heights: which hotel is better?"
description: "Ballena Regency or Mirissa Heights in Mirissa? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-07
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# Ballena Regency vs Mirissa Heights

Both are in Mirissa, 170 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Mirissa
## [Ballena Regency](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ballena-regency-mirissa/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1183139/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Mirissa
## [Mirissa Heights](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mirissa-heights-mirissa/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.6 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 8.0

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1850879/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Mirissa Heights

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 170 m apart.

### Choose Ballena Regency if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 6.6)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 11 / 27)

### Choose Mirissa Heights if you want

-   breakfast included
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 27 / 11)

### Why is Ballena Regency better than Mirissa Heights?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 6.6) (+1.5)
2.  Has a swimming pool

### Why is Mirissa Heights better than Ballena Regency?

1.  Includes free breakfast
2.  4 more listed amenities (21 vs 17) (+4)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Ballena Regency | Mirissa Heights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1  (+1.5) | 6.6 |
| Location | 7.6 | 8.0  (+0.4) |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 6.7  (+0.9) |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5  (+1.5) | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 9.7 | 10.0  (+0.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2  (+0.7) | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.1  (+1.5) | 6.6 |
| Number of reviews | 20 | 26  (+6) |
| Rank in Mirissa | bottom 45%  (+40%) | bottom 5% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.6 | 8.0  (+0.4) |
| Distance to Mirissa centre | 710 m | 600 m |
| To the beach | 180 m | 90 m  (−90 m) |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 42 | 49  (+7) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 11 | 27 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 21  (+4) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

170 m apart

Ballena Regency: city centre: 570 m, Koggala Airport (KCT): 16 km, beach: 180 m, 42 places to eat within 500 m.

Mirissa Heights: city centre: 460 m, Koggala Airport (KCT): 16 km, beach: 90 m, 49 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Mirissa

[Mirissa weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/southern-province/mirissa-city/weather)

## Ballena Regency or Mirissa Heights: common questions

### Which is better, Ballena Regency or Mirissa Heights?

Mirissa Heights leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, beach access. Ballena Regency is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Ballena Regency or Mirissa Heights?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Mirissa Heights is 90 m from the nearest beach; Ballena Regency is 180 m.

### How far apart are Ballena Regency and Mirissa Heights?

The two hotels are 170 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ballena-regency-mirissa-vs-mirissa-heights-mirissa/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/