Handagedara Resort vs The Hostel
Both are in Mirissa, 360 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseMirissa
Handagedara Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
HotelMirissa
The Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Handagedara Resort
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 360 m apart.
Choose Handagedara Resort if you want
- to be closer to the beach (130 m / 410 m)
Choose The Hostel if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building (2025 / 2012)
Why is Handagedara Resort better than The Hostel?
- 1280 m closer to the beach (130 m vs 410 m)−280 m
- 2More guest reviews (502 vs 15), so the rating is more reliable×33
Why is The Hostel better than Handagedara Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.6)+0.5
- 2350 m closer to the area centre−350 m
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2012)+13y
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Handagedara Resort vs The Hostel: which hotel is better? | Handagedara Resort | The Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.1 +0.5 |
| Location | 7.5 +0.7 | 6.8 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.9 +1.0 | 8.9 |
| Public transport | – | 1.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.1 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 502 +487 | 15 |
| Rank in Mirissa | top 18% | top 19% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.5 +0.7 | 6.8 |
| Distance to Mirissa centre | 490 m | 140 m −350 m |
| To the beach | 130 m −280 m | 410 m |
| To public transport | – | 1.8 km |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 22 | 24 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 10 | 7 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2025 +13y |
| Listed amenities | 21 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
360 m apart
Handagedara Resort: city centre: 480 m, Koggala Airport (KCT): 16 km, beach: 130 m, 22 places to eat within 500 m.
The Hostel: city centre: 200 m, nearest station Polwathumodara: 1.8 km, Koggala Airport (KCT): 16 km, beach: 410 m, 24 places to eat within 500 m.
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Handagedara Resort or The Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Handagedara Resort or The Hostel?
Handagedara Resort leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. The Hostel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Handagedara Resort or The Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Hostel is closer: 140 m from the centre, against 490 m for Handagedara Resort.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Handagedara Resort is 130 m from the nearest beach; The Hostel is 410 m.
How far apart are Handagedara Resort and The Hostel?
The two hotels are 360 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