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Reviews of Blissbay @ the rock

Iqbal Nagar, Adukkupadu, Nilaveli, 31010 Nilaveli, Sri Lanka

#14 of 20 hotels in Nilaveli

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 29 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    Had a wonderful few days relaxing at Bliss bay, friendly and welcoming staff. Lovely location right on the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were a bit bare

    Fabulous location right on the beach, relaxed vibe and friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was comfortable and had everything we needed. The location was excellent, and the staff was very kind and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    7.0
    Family stay in Nilaveli
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overall we were disappointed with the accomodation and hospitality for the price we paid. The room was clean and basic but the plumbing in the bathroom is not up to standard (very low water pressure, poor drainage) There is a lack of information on arrival so expect to have to ask one of the few staff for anything you need.

    If location were everything, this place would get a score of 11. Nestled at the end of a beautiful, clean sandy beach, the Blissbay has the best spot of all the beachfront bars and hotels. Dinner on the beach was really special (the food is good too). The resort felt safe, which is important.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    9.0
    Recommended for a relaxing beach stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms could be cleaner, and are in need of some repair and renewal.

    A beautiful place, on a quiet part of the beach. Swimming and dine snorkeling nearby are excellent. Good at the restaurant is delicious and better value than elsewhere in Nilaveli. I understand rooms are to be refurbished, which is needed. Manager and staff are friendly, helpful and very good at cricket.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    9.0
    Peaceful and relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location. Very calm and peaceful stay. Very helpful staff. One of the owners Sanath was there and he was very helpful. Food was great.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Maisonette
    • Stayed 1 night

    finding the hotel was hard. The Bungalow bathrooms were great but can use a bit more tidying (Looked as if the renovations were incomplete).

    I stayed in the Bungalow. It was a beautiful place and was very comfortable. The beds were excellent and outdoor was great too, with a safe access to the beach. The breakfast buffet was delicious and exceeded my expectations. Can't wait to come back again :)

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2024

    7.0
    Great location by the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Overall I am hapy about my stay ; the location is great, right in front of a beautiful beach with almost no one. Leonard was a great manager, always helpful and quick in respondng to our needs. On the other hand, one immediatly get the feeling that this hotel is a bit let down and would need some refurbishment but given the past of this part of the country that was absolutly no problem to me...

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    7.0
    Nice clam place.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need to reinovated. This place has much potential to do so.

    Foods are delicious and staff are very friendly. They even arranged a bonfire on beach. Nice clam place to stay.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    Fantastic stay by the beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a fantastic stay at Bliss Bay at the rock. The location was absolutely beautiful—right next to the beach, where we enjoyed relaxing mornings and stunning sunsets. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The place was clean, well-maintained, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking to unwind by the ocean. We’d definitely love to come back!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    10
    A Hidden Gem by the Sea – Pure Bliss! This was my second stay at bliss bay @ the rock, and once again, it didn’t disapp
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location and relaxing.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice rooms, nice people. The location is good - almost no one is nearby, but walk a little along the beach and there are bars and parties. There are islands nearby. I have good impressions. I recommend it!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    1.0
    Not safe for solo women travelling
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The manager, Leonard was creepy and offered to give me a massage on the first night I got there. As a woman travelling solo, this is alarming. The manager also spent his days sitting out on the beach which meant that if I were to use the beach infront of the accommodation, he would be watching me. The tuktuk driver who lives on the property was sending me multiple text messages everyday, asking how I am, of I have had lunch yet etc The tuktuk driver jumped the railing on my private balcony to "work" on the balcony? There were also men working on my front terrace area. Not sure why they have to work on my room when there were other rooms that were unoccupied and vacant. Lastly, at 1am someone came to the front of my room and switched off the electricity from the fuse box. All in all I felt unsafe. To go to a grocery store or atm I needed to take a tuktuk which I didn't want to do because of how much the tuktuk driver was messaging me. I ended up leaving the accommodation before the end of my booking because I felt scared and unsafe. Also note that WiFi is only available in the restaurant, not in the rooms and that there is no hot water for showers. These things are not stated anywhere.

    The rooms are a nice size and are fairly nice considering the price and everything was clean. The restaurant staff were lovely and made some delicious food.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    5.0
    The price is well above the facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We rented 3 room, and the bathroom in one of the rooms was worn-out, rusted. The beach beds were weather beaten, not to mention the few matracces available.

    The food was excellent, and a beach is also nice.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    2.0
    Poor experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property is not well maintained. Trash laying around. Rooms are very basic. Cold showers. Breakfast is not worth it. Lots of stray dogs on the property that chased our youngest child. For 65 EUR per night (2 adults + 2 children in one room) way overpriced. Manager was hanging out at the restaurant most of the time enjoying himself. Probably the worst hotel during our 3 week trip on the island.

    The location is great

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    10
    Great place, right on the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing place for someone who is looking to stay right next to the beach. Great location, and the staff are all very welcoming and friendly. They want to help and they do everything to make your stay special. Food is also very good. You can also eat your meal on the beach.The rooms are quite simple but with clean, white bedding. Towels provided.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Washroom is not up to standard.

    The location. It comes with it's own private beach.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    10
    It was a perfect location for the travelers who like to stay in a calm environment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location and staff are perfect. Owners, manager, chef and supporting staff are very friendly and helpful. We love this location and will head back.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room we stayed in was quite run down, the photos don’t match the room we were in. Maybe we got an overflow room because it seemed quite busy. The Manager was saying how they have suffered quite a bit during covid which is really sad but the rooms and facilities need an upgrade to make it worth the $60aud per night. The beach seating was damaged also not what’s in the photos. Unfortunately it was really expensive for what we got. In saying that I would come back because of the location and hopefully they have done some work…

    Location was amazing Breakfast was so delicious the staff really made an effort. Staff were friendly and were able to organise a tuk tuk for us.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the stay was wonderful! the staff were very friendly and accommodating. the beach is just outdoors, the food was excellent!! The rooms were spacious, clean and comfy. we really enjoyed the Bonfire and the food, overall the stay was excellent.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    10
    Very quite and beautiful place for enjoy your holidays
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not remark

    Excellent customer service , very beautiful sea view & environment .

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    We had a wonderful stay. It was nice and relaxing. Possibly because it was off season.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fine. We had a w

    The location is perfect. The sea is very calm at this end of the beach and very warm. There was a good choice for breakfast. Either Sri Lanka style or English. The staff are very friendly and helpful with a good command of English...also the dogs are well looked after. We learned a bit about Sri Lankan culture. And felt like part of the family. Ever

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    One of the most relaxing holidays we experienced.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location of the hotel is like no other with the wide open space in the premises. The beach is by far the cleanest we've ever seen and ideal for a morning or evening dip. The staff were very courteous, friendly and hospitable making us feel welcome. The food was tasty with a perfect blend of spices picked from the garden. All in all, the perfect place to kick back and relax.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    10
    Our stay was enjoyable and one to never forget.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location of the resort is fabulous, surrounded by greenery and your own private beach. The staff were friendly, hospitable along with the food tasting great and catered to our liking. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to visit again soon!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast . disappointed.

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

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