Ballena Regency vs Mirissa Heights
Both are in Mirissa, 170 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Mirissa
Ballena Regency
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★Mirissa
Mirissa Heights
- Guest rating
- 6.6 Okay
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 6.6)+1.5
- 2Has a swimming pool
Why is Mirissa Heights better than Ballena Regency?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 24 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 vs Mirissa Heights: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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.
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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