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Now is the time to take a step into the wild.. From the tropical paradise we like to call home, Surf and yoga Mirissa invites you to release and disconnect from your daily routine.Here you will find lush palm trees, fresh coconuts and dreamy waves. We are located in the town of Mirissa, on the south coast of Sri Lanka. Surrounded by a jungle of palm trees and fine sand it forms a stunning crescent beach, making it the perfect getaway for everyone. Some of the main Southern surf spots are just minutes away from your doorstep, a real treat for ocean lovers big or small! We also propose Yoga lessons/packages in an outdoor environment, as we believe the connection between mind and body is essential. We offer you a soul enriching experience throughout your stay, where you can discover and grow on both the inside and outside.
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At Surf & Yoga Mirissa, guests have consistently lauded the hotel's rich amenities and the diverse yoga classes, which complement the comfortable and well-maintained rooms. The hotel's special vibe, blending a cozy ambiance with a familial atmosphere, has been a highlight for many visitors. Conveniently located near beaches and local attractions, Surf & Yoga Mirissa offers a mix of opinions regarding value, yet cleanliness is universally celebrated.
While service is generally praised for its friendliness and personal touch, a few guests have encountered service inconsistencies. Spacious rooms with views are a draw, though some have noted maintenance concerns.
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Reasonable
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Friendly
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Well-appointed
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Surf&Yoga is amazing! We spent almost 2 weeks there and enjoyed it so much, wish we could have stayed longer. It has such a positive vibe and good atmosphere, makes you feel like home. People we met from all around the world were so nice, pleasant to get along with, everything so relaxed. The camp is in the jungle but also close to the beach, so we could see monkeys on the trees from our balcony but also go turtle watching just across the road at the ocean. Hammocks and lazy bags are all over the camp to relax and drink great coffee in the shadow of the trees or mango passion smoothie that is so tasty, or just chill by the pool. The rooms are spacious with A/C and hot water at all times, balcony huge, we loved the delicious breakfast with so many options, but overnight oats with fresh fruit stay my favorite, dinner is so tasty. Surf classes were great even for us total beginners (thanks Anu) and the tuk-tuk rides to surf classes were such fun, yoga was great with all the teachers (thanks Maria, Ashley, Ella) in the beautiful yoga shala, and so many thanks Jee for taking care of everything and making things run smoothly. Also big big thanks to all the team for being so nice and making this place so great. Definitely we will come back and are looking forward to our next visit :) Beta and Marija
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Date of stay: February 2022
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I extended my stay (5 day surf&yoga package) to a week. I really enjoyed the vibes there from staff and other travellers alike. I stayed in the girls dorm which I prefer to call the pool house because it's right in front of the hostels pool. the inside space as well as the outside toilet/ shower area is very spacious. further, the yoga platform in the jungle was also amazing (observing little monkeys during the sessions guaranteed). last but not least the included breakfast offers a variety of options for every taste and mood.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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I always love visiting this place! The entire staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, creating a welcoming atmosphere from the moment you arrive. Jay, the manager, and the entire team consistently go above and beyond to make your stay unforgettable and fulfill your wishes. The Balanced Package provided an absolutely unforgettable experience! The daily yoga sessions, with a variety of choices each day, added a perfect touch of serenity. The surfing adventure, guided by exceptional instructors, turned every wave into a thrilling lesson in skill and joy. The included massage was the perfect finale, leaving me rejuvenated and eager for more. Overall, a positively unforgettable stay with a harmonious blend of relaxation and exhilarating activities! Highly recommend!! The room left me speechless from the moment I stepped in – spacious, welcoming, and incredibly cozy. The private room's charm extended to the unforgettable view from the balcony, making every moment special. Returning from surfing, taking a refreshing shower, and indulging in a nap on the exceptionally comfortable bed became a highlight of my stay, always leaving me in a state of sheer happiness. The food was a delightful highlight! The breakfast choices were diverse, and I couldn't get enough of the banana smoothie bowl and overnight porridge. The post-surf brunch fueled me up perfectly for either a relaxing yoga session or another exciting surf. Dinner, whether buffet, plated, or live cooking with a Sri Lankan twist, was always a thrilling surprise. A deliciously exciting culinary journey!
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Response from Surf and Yoga Family, Owner at Surf & Yoga Mirissa
Responded Jan 6, 2024
Thank you so much for the lovely review, and coming back to out family :) See you again very soon! Surf & Yoga family
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If you're looking for a place to meet a lot of people, to enjoy the energy of a group, to feel like you always have options to stay active : Surf&Yoga is definitely the right place for you :) You will leave with new friends, that's for sure. Now, I'll try to give you a truly objective point of view 👇🏻
First things first, I would advise you to leave your europeans standards at the door : you get what you paid for, which is basic accomodation, facilities that can broke from time to time and classes that can be full as well as empty (depends on your luck). You must also be able to take care of yourself without relying on the staff to manage your problems (health, organization, money) because they are very busy, and not that much available for requests that seem unimportant to them.
That being said, here's what's in store for you at camp : great food, magical encounters, incredible massages, a great atmosphere, good yoga classes and the promise of making rapid progress in surfing. The surf instructor is bossy and really encouraging et the same time, which is a good mix for learning from scratch and also for improving yourself.
The only thing I would have really liked is cleaner yoga equipment : the mats and blocks are in serious need of being changed (or better cleaned). Not very important for people who only came to surf, but quite unpleasant for people who put yoga classes in the first place of their activities (or at the same level, as I did :)
Despite that, I recommend this place to all the people who are not too precious, who want to have a human experience, and to develop their skills in an inspiring universe. You will feel at home very quickly !
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Sri Lanka is going to always have a special place in my heart because of my stay at this camp.
The staff their vibes, and their hospitality make you feel incredibly welcome in the South.
You will have the best surfing lessons with Ale, Isuru, and Anu, they are incredibly skilled surf coaches and you have fun with them catching the best waves in the South.
Priyal the founder of the camp has such a warm and kind heart that will do anything to make your stay the best, enjoyable and unforgetful on this beautiful and so special island that Sri Lanka is.
Jeewanthi will always be there for you to help you and assist you with anything that you need to make your stay like home. Madu is the best Kitchen Manager so dedicated and helpful during your breakfast and dinner, making sure that you are happy while enjoying the best organic meals with fresh fruit and all fresh ingredients.
Yoga classes were very complete, I could enjoy more active Vinyasa or Hatha yoga classes in the morning feeling very refreshed before Surf and Yin and Restorative yoga in the afternoon for a post-surf, aerial yoga always so fun and challenging the diversity of classes are great addition of the camp!
The Location is amazing right in front of Coconut Tree hill with breathtaking sunsets, and amazing place to swim and snorkeling with the turtles with plenty shops, supermarkets, bars around to explore and visit.
I always will come back to stay at the camp in Mirissa beach best ever in Sri Lanka!
Thank you to the whole Team of Surf & Yoga Retreats Mirissa you are the BEST!!!
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Date of stay: April 2022
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The surf & yoga retreat Mirissa has been the highlight of my travel. The place is has amazing spacious, clean rooms with aircon & hot showers. The staff is so nice and they serve super tasty food. Their chef prepares everything fresh every day and it has restaurant quality. The surf and yoga instructors are also the best. I had super nice yoga classes with Mariah (I don’t know if I am writing this down correctly) and had the best surf lessons from Anu. What I also really liked is the spacious area, the bar that’s located on the same grounds and the nice coffee place. There is even more that they offer, because you also get surfing theory classes every other day and they offer packages with massages and believe me these massages are the best. So to sum it all up, it’s just the best surf and yoga camp and if you find yourself in Mirissa please book it! If it wasn’t fully booked I would have definitely extended my stay!
Thank you Priyal, Jay, Anu and Mariah for my amazing time!!
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Priyal Kiramage, Owner at Surf & Yoga Mirissa
Responded Feb 28, 2022
Thank you Romie for the lovely review and summing up exactly what you will received here. We hope to be surfing with you again! Surf & Yoga team
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in this difficult time it is right to pay attention to small activities. I returned to Sri Lanka and I needed the right compromise between peace, relaxation, friendliness and a lower price that allowed me not to spend too much. i highly recommend surf and yoga in Mirissa, a perfect place for adventurous and young people, for future bagpackers i dare to say ..... the price for 14 days is much lower than all level 1 hotels, the rooms are big, the balconies Even more, the staff are friendly and helpful. if you want to do a low budget buy good quality 14 days or whatever this is the perfect place! the pool overlooks the jungle and is the perfect place to relax and do yoga while listening to the sounds of the jungle.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Priyal Kiramage, Owner at Surf & Yoga Mirissa
Responded Nov 18, 2021
Thank you Federica for the review, it was great hosting you!! See you soon :)
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The whole stay there was a super nice experience. We felt warmly welcome from the very first moment and quickly became a part of this nice family which makes good byes not easy and welcoming new faces always very interesting. Priyal the owner and Jeewanthi are so lovely and caring, she even made my girlfriend some Ayurvedic tea against her cold. The food was exceptional, healthy and tasty. The camp itself is clean and friendly, a nice hangout area between surf and yoga sessions which are also held by nice teachers. Special thanks to Isuru at this point, miss this guy a lot. The room we had was high up in the trees, jungle sounds and banana loving squirrels bring one even closer to nature. The dogs in the camp give so much love and calm. This island will se us again at one point and a visit to Surf & Yoga Mirirssa is a must 😌🙏
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I stayed her for 6 nights. The room Was clean and excellent quality, I had the top floor room with a balcony in the tree canopy. They have an excellent pool and the yoga facilities and massage is excellent. The included breakfast is also exceptional. The surf guide Ale is a deadset legend. I would only recommend staying here though if you are a beginner surfer, I’m an intermediate and I booked because I really wanted to progress. The website offers surf coaching and video analysis. There is no video analysis at all, and is pretty misleading. Due to the conditions in mirissa it’s really only possible to surf in the morning if you’re not a beginner otherwise you’ll be sent to surf at weligama in the afternoon, which is a beginners wave and full of hundreds of learners on foamier paddling about like a mine field. If you’re not a beginner don’t stay here.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from priyalk2018, Owner at Surf & Yoga Mirissa
Responded Jan 21, 2020
Hi Patrick, Thank you for taking time to write a review on us. Thank you for the comment on our beautiful rooms, pool, yoga, breakfast and massage, we feel blessed! However, I disagree with you saying that we are a beginner camp, as there are many waves in Mirissa which are Intermediate oriented, especially the temples break right in front of us. Weligama is known as a beginner surf break, but not Mirissa. Many surfers who stay here surf in the front breaks early mornings. As the website says, video analysis is optional and comes at an extra charge. This can be arranged with our videographer Matt. We teach you a lot of Theory on the beach rather than in the camp, as it's the natural environment. Have a beautiful rest of time in the paradise! Surf & Yoga team
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I came here after spending 7 nights in another retreat location up the beach in Ahangama from Surf & Yoga, Mirissa. In terms of price tag, staff, and quality of the programmer and overall vibe, I could say this place stands higher.
Most importantly this place is locally owned and very sustainability run, which is an important factor for me in deciding where to stay.
I wish them all the best for the times after this pandemic.
Greetings from Lisbon :)
Sylviana
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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15
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