Sleek Sri Lanka seafront escape - Refundable hotel

Owl and the Pussycat Hotel, Mihiripenna, Sri Lanka

Property details

Take to the tropics and enjoy a stay at this luxurious hideaway by the beach in Mihiripenna, near Galle - includes breakfast, one dinner and an optional suite. Refundable hotel - book with confidence
  • The land where the Bong-Tree grows: Everyone’s heard the fable of the owl and the pussycat, who ‘went to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat’. It’s hard to arrive at the Owl and the Pussycat Hotel in Sri Lanka and not imagine this tropical locale to be the beautiful spot where this unlikely couple we wed. Quirky in its design, but super stylish in its décor, this palm-tree-lined haven promises nothing but luxury from the moment you arrive, until when you begrudgingly leave.

  • They dined on mince, and slices of quince: Dining on the delicious à la carte seafood and fresh fish at Botanik Restaurant is nothing short of a pleasure for the senses. The al fresco terrace next to the sea immediately creates a special atmosphere, especially when you take your seat as sky illuminates red at the setting of the sun, before the stars erupt in spectacular fashion. During the day you can stay hydrated by sipping cocktails by the pool from the dreamy beach shack.

  • They danced by the light of the moon: Head to the open-air therapy beach hut and indulge yourself with a mesmerising massage while listening to the soundtrack of the sea gently lapping against the shore. If it’s the smaller details you want to give some more attention to, why not push the boat out and have a manicure and pedicure while sipping a detox infusion? There are even yoga sessions available, where you can find your inner calm in an idyllic setting. 

How to get there

Owl and the Pussycat Hotel is in Mihiripenna, Sri Lanka. Koggala Airport is an easy ten-minute drive away, or Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is an hour and a half away. To ensure stress-free travel, the hotel offers an airport transfer service, or if you’re arriving with your own car, there are plenty of parking options at the hotel for no additional fee.

Good to know

Please note, all spa treatments and yoga classes must be pre-booked.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • The land where the Bong-Tree grows: Everyone’s heard the fable of the owl and the pussycat, who ‘went to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat’. It’s hard to arrive at the Owl and the Pussycat Hotel in Sri Lanka and not imagine this tropical locale to be the beautiful spot where this unlikely couple we wed. Quirky in its design, but super stylish in its décor, this palm-tree-lined haven promises nothing but luxury from the moment you arrive, until when you begrudgingly leave.

  • They dined on mince, and slices of quince: Dining on the delicious à la carte seafood and fresh fish at Botanik Restaurant is nothing short of a pleasure for the senses. The al fresco terrace next to the sea immediately creates a special atmosphere, especially when you take your seat as sky illuminates red at the setting of the sun, before the stars erupt in spectacular fashion. During the day you can stay hydrated by sipping cocktails by the pool from the dreamy beach shack.

  • They danced by the light of the moon: Head to the open-air therapy beach hut and indulge yourself with a mesmerising massage while listening to the soundtrack of the sea gently lapping against the shore. If it’s the smaller details you want to give some more attention to, why not push the boat out and have a manicure and pedicure while sipping a detox infusion? There are even yoga sessions available, where you can find your inner calm in an idyllic setting. 

How to get there

Owl and the Pussycat Hotel is in Mihiripenna, Sri Lanka. Koggala Airport is an easy ten-minute drive away, or Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is an hour and a half away. To ensure stress-free travel, the hotel offers an airport transfer service, or if you’re arriving with your own car, there are plenty of parking options at the hotel for no additional fee.

Good to know

Please note, all spa treatments and yoga classes must be pre-booked.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Location and what's nearby

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788 Matara Road, Talpe, 80615 Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

You couldn’t hope for anywhere better to holiday than Mihiripenna, where luscious tropical scenery is complemented by golden-sanded beaches and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Mihiripenna and Dalawella Beaches are great starting points to soak up some rays, and if it's wildlife you're seeking, the aptly named Turtle Beach is an amazing place to observe these beautiful creatures. You’re also located within a short distance from the fascinating city of Galle - an exotic old trading post with Dutch colonial buildings and a cafe culture, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site - and swathes of uncrowded coastline, where local stilt fishermen practice their unique way of life.