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Nilaveli Beach Hotel

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Trincomalee

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
13 mentions

Location, friendly Staff, facilities and good food

Beautiful location, food, pool and lovely staff

Friendly staff
12 mentions

Fantastic staff, fantastic setting -we couldn’t ask for more

The location and staff

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

Booked 2 rooms so see previous review

The rooms are simple, large and clean, with comfy beds and amazing views out to …

Clean rooms
5 mentions

Furthermore the rooms are big and clean

The rooms comfy and clean

Breakfast available
5 mentions

Also the breakfast and dinner are really really good

Good breakfast and very nice dinner buffet

Pool
5 mentions

The location is beautiful, immerse in the green with a private beach and swimmin…

We stayed for 8 nights and had a chance to really relax by the pool and in the s…

Overview

This hotel is nestled on Nilavali Beach, a 10-minute boat ride from Pigeon Island. It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas, a large outdoor pool and spacious rooms with views of the ocean. Rooms are decorated in soothing neutral colours and equipped with air conditioning, a minibar and a safe. They also have a DVD player and a tea/coffee maker. The beachfront restaurant provides an international menu and a variety of drinks. Nilavali Beach Hotel is a 40-minute drive from Trincomalee Natural Harbour and Swami Rock. Bandaranaike International Airport is located 255 km from the hotel.

Traveller reviews

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Kunjali

solo_traveller

June 2, 2026

9

This is the right place for a hide out by the beach! So calm and quiet cottages close the beach. Rooms are spacious, foo

Location, friendly Staff, facilities and good food

N

Natasha

solo_traveller

May 30, 2026

10

A great place to stay with unbelievable staff

Everything! Booked 2 rooms so see previous review

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Natasha

couple

May 30, 2026

10

A home away from home - where you’ll be treated like a king or queen

Everything! Fantastic staff, fantastic setting -we couldn’t ask for more!

A

ALEX

couple

May 23, 2026

9

Amazing totally relaxing luxurious treat to end an amazing trip to see amazing Sri Lanka!

Beautiful location, food, pool and lovely staff. Pigeon island snorkelling was amazing!

S

selvadurai

couple

March 18, 2026

9

Love this place.

The location and staff

U

Uda

couple

March 11, 2026

10

Staff was great. Food was delicious.

N

Niranjan

family_with_children

January 27, 2026

10

Perfect atmosphere to Relax. Old school personalised service. Love the food.

S

Sunder Dharmar

family_with_children

January 17, 2026

6

Could have been much better

Location was good

J

Jayantha

family_with_children

December 27, 2025

8

We were there 3 nights and was very quiet and really relaxed

Staff is very welcoming and very helpful

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khadvita gamage don lasantha

family_with_children

October 22, 2025

7

Location, ocean view, garden is best 👌 friendly staff.

A

Arianna

couple

August 31, 2025

10

We would get back there. Nice and clean and very relaxing

The staff is amazing, always happy to help! Very helpful with every request we raised. The location is beautiful, immerse in the green with a private beach and swimming full. Also the breakfast and dinner are really really good.

A

Arianna

couple

August 31, 2025

10

First of all the staff is amazing, always happy to help! Furthermore the rooms are big and clean. The resort has a private beach and it’s essentially surrounded by trees everywhere which makes the location unique

K

Kirsty H (UK)

family_with_children

July 26, 2025

8

Fabulously relaxing vibe...a little remote from other eateries

We stayed for 8 nights and had a chance to really relax by the pool and in the sea. The beach was beautiful with pigeon island opposite, it felt like paradise! Easy access to pigeon island for snorkeling but it is expensive with the government marine park charge ($50 per adult) which is fine to help conserve the area but unfortunately it was very busy and the coral has suffered. But we did see turtle and reef sharks and lots and lots of fish. The dive centre next to the hotel (Dive for you) did snorkeling guiding which was great (we don't dive!). The a la carte food was excellent, the buffet good to but not as good value. The rooms comfy and clean. They look after the grounds well too so no mossies.

B

Berit

family_with_children

July 20, 2025

10

Classic and historical hotel with beautiful location and friendly staff.

Very nice atmosphere with friendly staff. The beach is clean and nice. Good breakfast and very nice dinner buffet.

A

Amanda

extended_group

May 19, 2025

10

My Happy Place

I love coming here, this is my 3rd visit. I love the open space of the resort, the quite nature, the palm trees, the relaxed poolside, the beach views, the calm ocean is great for swimming. Everything about this resort is amazing for adults, this is my happy place to unwind and re-fill my cup. The staff are caring and kind, the food and cocktails at the beachside restaurant is delicious, we enjoyed beautiful soulful music by the very talented musician who plays multiple instruments. The buffet breakfast is to die for, so many delicious options and food choices. The rooms are simple, large and clean, with comfy beds and amazing views out to the pool / ocean. You can do as little or as much as you like, easy to ride into town and see the local sights or go snorkelling, diving or just relax.

B

Brindley

couple

February 2, 2025

7

good

we did not get rooms next to each other and we wanted beach view

P

Piotr

couple

January 21, 2025

9

Very nice quiet place with the nice beach.

Remote location, quiet place. Empty beach. Good breakfast.

W

wayne

family_with_children

January 8, 2025

7

Can’t trust the staff

well one of the staff members took my daughter‘s bag never got it back at the front restaurant

T

Thayalan

family_with_children

October 31, 2024

3

A very poor quality experience for the money.

The only saving grace was the beach.

C

Cacchioli

couple

October 12, 2024

8

Great location by soft sand beach.

Great location, delux double right on beach at ground floor level with outdoor seating and coffee table, plus two loungers. Soft sandy beach swept each morning, boats to pigeoon island and diving opportunities located here. Not sure what was delux about the room, furnishings quite basic, limited range of TV channels and the fridge could have been cleaner. One umbrella provided for open air walk to restaurant and pool side bar,this proved essential in torrential rain that hit at dinner time, all be it two really required. Lovely well maintained swimming pool. plenty of shade under the trees that surround the property. Beach nice and private, no hawkers. Enormous breakfast. Food in beachside bar/ restaurant very good. Good location for visiting Trincomalee just a few KM away, but great for a relaxing beach holiday.

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Spa and wellness centre, Diving, Snorkelling, Private beach area, Water sport facilities on site, Beachfront, Badminton equipment, Spa facilities, Beach

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered

General

Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Air conditioning, Chapel/shrine

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Pool and wellness

Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming Pool, Swimming pool

Safety & security

24-hour security, CCTV in common areas

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby

Services

Shuttle service, Express check-in/check-out, Currency exchange, Ironing service, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Car hire, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Shuttle service (additional charge), Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Budget Double or Twin Room

The spacious twin/double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower.

Max 3 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Air-conditioned room with minibar, safe, DVD player and tea/coffee maker.

Max 4 guests 23 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Economy Double or Twin Room

The spacious twin/double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max 3 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double or Twin Room

The spacious twin/double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 4 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Ocean Suite

This suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Boasting a terrace with sea views, this suite also features air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 4 guests 45 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 13:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:11 PM

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Nilaveli Beach Hotel - 3 Star Hotel in Nilaveli