No 328, Dyke Street, 31000 Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
#22 of 84 hotels in Trincomalee
Guests' ChoiceBased on 148 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Staff
9.3
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 August 2025
Lucrezia
ItalyNo mini fridge in the rooms
Location in front of the beach
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Robertus
NetherlandsVery slow and chaotic restaurant. Absolutely unbelievable how a restaurant can take 40 minutes to make a club sandwich and another 30 minutes to make the second one if you order two.
Nicely located at the beach in Dutch Bay.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Lewis
United KingdomRoom was OK, bit rough around the edges and outdated but did the job. Shower wasn’t warm at all.
Located right on the beach front, 10 min tuk tuk from Fort Frederick. About 15 minute tuk tuk to Uppuvelli beach which is full of tourists. Staff were really attentive and caring. Food was tasty in the restraunt.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Sue
AustraliaNot really a negative but breakfast took a long time to come. Both times we allowed at least an hour for our driver and both times we ate very rushed. Not an issue if not on a busy schedule as it was beautiful food and setting for breakfast. Maybe it could start at 7am instead of 8
The view of the beautiful beach, location and friendly staff.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 30 July 2025
Helen
AustraliaThere are quite a few stairs to navigate to get to rooms on the upper floors. There is no elevator.
This is a mid price beach front property with very friendly helpful staff who will assist you to make arrangements for snorkelling, cruises, sight seeing etc. You also have free pool use at their sister property in Uppuveli, which is a very classy property. I accidentally left my prescription glasses behind and they are sending them by courier to my next destination.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Tplkfr
FranceThe wifi was slow and kept disconnecting. Breakfast choice is limited. Price is expensive for the facilities in the hotel but worth paying for the amazing location right on the beach.
Fantastic location right next to the beach. Staff were amazing and very helpful. The food service took time but the food was good and fresh. Superb place and away from the crowd of Nilaveli and Uppuveli.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Melania
Italythe building is quite old and rooms need renovation, there were multiple stains on the wall and the pictures online did not actually reflect the real status of the rooms
the building is just on the front beach
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Alain
Switzerlandthe staff is so helpful and friendly! also the location is pretty good with lots of stuff to explore just around the corner.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 30 June 2025
Richard
United KingdomThe TV didn't work very well and we didn't get regular water top ups. The food took a while to arrive, but it was very nice when it did. These are all very minor things though.
The location was amazing. Looked out on Dutch Bay, which is quieter than Upaveli and Nilaveli and it was twenty steps to the sea, which was very calm and easy to swim in.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 7 June 2025
Jacqueline
United KingdomBeautiful location right on Dutch Bay beach, the sea is calm and clear. Every member of staff was friendly and helpful . Maheshika, the receptionist asked us daily if everything was satisfactory and the young man with glassses (didn't get his name, sorry) was also very helpful. Breakfast was good and I particularly enjoyed the granola fruit bowl. The hotel is about a 20 minute stroll along the front to Fort Frederick. Overall a lovely place.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 25 May 2025
Paul
AustraliaNeeds some maintenance. Getting a bit tired given the prices charged
Great location & friendly staff Food was tasty. Beach access is great.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 17 March 2025
Simon
United KingdomThe staff meant well. Run by some young lads . However, the service was a bit haphazard. They really need to inform customers that water is free, the internet which wasn’t working for 2 days is because each floor has a different password for the router. How am I supposed to know this if you don’t tell me?? Also the toilet in the lobby needs a lightbulb and a door that locks. So that a member of staff who is using it is not disturbed by patrons!
The boutique hotel is charming and right on the beach. It was clean and the room lovely.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 21 February 2025
Jed
United KingdomNothing
Bright and airy building on the sea front , rooms light and clean
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 19 February 2025
Claire
CanadaIt was expensive
Great views from the room. Room was nice and comfortable
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 11 February 2025
Meagan
United StatesRight on the water with the waves crashing on the beach. We watched sunsets and and sunrises and it was beautiful!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 15 January 2025
June
United KingdomWonderful beachfront location
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 3 January 2025
Harini
Sri LankaWe didn’t like the breakfast, maybe it will be tastier for others.
The location was near to town and it was convenient to get what we needed from outside as well. And the rooms were very clean, quiet & beautiful. The our rooms had a balcony which clearly see the beach view. The dinner we ordered was delicious. And specially their customer service was amazing. They were very helpful and friendly. Definitely value for money.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 30 December 2024
Saverio
ItalyPoor room amenities
The location
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2024
Andrea
VietnamNothing!
Fantastic location right on the beach. Super helpful staff, got our air conditioning fixed on Christmas day, no problems. The room was lovely with a balcony looking out to sea (2nd floor is better than 1st floor). Breakfast is great but takes a while to be served so best you're not in a hurry. Would have stayed longer if we could.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 12 October 2024
Madhava
Sri LankaThe staff members were amazingly friendly and supportive. The food was great. You've gotta see that beach front on a sunny day morning. Simply breath taking. They have a car park which they lock up too. For a boutique hotel, that's just great.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 6 October 2024
Kate
AustraliaBeing on the third floor was great for the view but a little tiring to repeatedly walk the stairs. But it was probably good for my fitness.
Lovely lobby and restaurant with a direct ocean view and beach access. The decor has an almost Mediterranean holiday feel. The view from our room was special at all times of day, even at night with the lights of the fishing boats on the horizon. Dutch Bay is an idyllic beach for swimming and is also close to the historic Portuguese fort for exploring. Great local meals and very friendly staff.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Stewart
United KingdomA little far from the main area of Trinco but lovely and peaceful location.
Really helpful staff with location straight onto a beautiful beach!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 28 August 2024
Ziad
CyprusNeeds a bit of TLC in the rooms - paint on the wood is chipping, fixed bedside table nearly falling off the wall. Breakfast was not inc and overpriced for what it is with minimal selection.
Decent stay for Trincomalee; the rooms are bright and have most things needed for a short stay. The staff are the best part - very friendly and welcoming. Location is in a quieter part of the town.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Mattia
ItalyOur room (pretty small) facing the street was not very quiet, due to the noise coming from the street itself and from the hotel on the other side of the street, right in front of our room. Highly recommended sea-view rooms to avoid this issue with the noise coming from the street It would be great to have a couple of few more chairs/sunbeds on the beach in front of the hotel Slow service at the restaurant
Amazing location facing the sea! The beach right in front of the B&B is most likely the best in the area Very friendly staff, nice food at the restaurant. Clean property
Stayed in August 2024
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