direct access to the beach

Stayed in September 2025

The location is spectacular. The deserted beach with crystal-clear water is right in front of the guesthouse, you just get out of bed and walk a few steps to enjoy a truly remarkable sunrise. The staff is very helpful in arranging transportation or activities. We personally recommend renting a scooter which, at a very reasonable and convenient price, makes it much easier to go out for meals beyond Trincomalee and to visit Nilaveli and Uppuveli. Absolutely recommended by Tommi & Anita

Stayed in August 2025

Location Great on the sea. Marvellous beach. The facility needs maintenance

Stayed in August 2025

We stayed at Dyke Rest, Trincomalee and it was a truly memorable experience. The location is unbeatable: right on the beach, with a stunning view and an authentic atmosphere that lets you fully enjoy the beauty of the place. The real highlight is the manager, Moses, who is incredibly kind, welcoming, and always ready to help with a smile – he really made us feel at home. The rooms are not very big and cleanliness could be improved, but the charm of having the beach just a few steps away and the genuine hospitality easily make up for it. On top of that, the fair price makes it excellent value for money. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a simple, authentic stay enriched by Moses’s warm hospitality.

Stayed in August 2025

Very nice location and helpful host.

Stayed in August 2025

Amazing location, beachfront.

Lovely staff and great location.

Stayed in August 2025

Toilets could have been more clean and functional

Location

Stayed in August 2025

There could be more sun beds

They do not provide breakfast, but will make you tea or coffee. Moses was very helpful.

Stayed in August 2025

The rooms are in need of an update, and they are quite small. With backpacks we were ok but we would’ve struggled with suitcases

The location right on the beach is perfect. Being able to wake up and go swimming with this view is just amazing. The area is also further away from the super touristic noisy area, so we felt more in the “real” Sri Lankan side which was great Moises was a great host and was super accommodating and friendly

Stayed in August 2025

Friendly people and good vibes. Hi Moses!!

Stayed in August 2025

I booked a room with A/C, but the only room available was without A/C As I have had a big day, i was too tired to care

The host and his mum are amazing. Absolutely happy to help

Stayed in July 2025

In front of the beach, beautiful beach, perfect location near snorkeling site (the best of the area).

Stayed in August 2025

The room we have, with private bathroom and A/C, is basic, and will need some improvement.thr price, according tò the standards, seems higher than the quality. Anyway, the possibility to go to the beach directly from the hotel, is great.

The position is fantastic, directly on the nice beach. The staff is kind and ready to help you. At a walking distance from the Tricomalee Fort.

Stayed in July 2025

We chose the room with the balcony and view and shared bathroom. It does overlook, and you cash virtually touch, the beach but the shared bathroom is only accessible by the stairs-cum-ladder and the bathroom (shower and toilet) is a sweat box with nowhere to hang a towel or clothes, and a challenge for anyone above six foot! But you accept it as it’s a bargain and in a beautiful location.

Superb location, right in the beach. Rustic and quiet. Out of the main town, away from the noise, and nestled with the local fishing boats. Kind and interested hosts.

Stayed in July 2025

The room was fine but a little bit small and run down. Shower was not great!

Beach location is lovely and quiet and staff are great, very friendly. Reasonable price also for such a nice private chill location. AC is great! Good place for snorkelling also.

Stayed in July 2025

Probably not fancy enough for some but we found it perfectly adequate.

Manager very friendly and helpful. Nice quiet location right on the beach.

Stayed in January 2025

There was a door to a courtyard section that only had a mesh door, not properly sealed and therefore the AC air could escape through the curtain.

The staff were very friendly and helpful, giving good local advice. The room was clean and spacious enough. It had a bar fridge in the room that we could utilise. The beachfront was beautiful and clean. There was free drinking water.

Stayed in October 2024

We were given a room with no hot water. We mentioned it to the owner and he let us use the shower in another room

Location was right on the beach

Stayed in October 2024

Room are essential and ours was full of mosquitos but well equipped with mosquitos net

One of our best stay in Sri Lanka for the cheerfull and helpfull staff. Quiet place and e qui site breakfast in front of the sea (appart payment). Beachbeds disposable for guests

Stayed in September 2024

Online payment was not deducted when the booking was done through booking.com. Had to pay only by cash when checking out. Price was slightly higher than the online payment. Cup of normal tea costs Rs. 200/=. Soap was provided but not toothpaste or toothbrushes. No seperate parking.but the staff is very friendly and kind.rooms are clean .beach view is breathtaking.

Stayed in September 2024

Calm, relaxing place with back door to the beach. Great snorkeling there. Loved the sea views from the balcony and the sound of the ocean. Very welcoming, friendly people - thanks a lot!

Stayed in August 2024

The room was okayish. But other than that everything was tooooo goood!

The location is amazing... Entry from the roadside and direct connectivity to the beach on the backside... We had a very short stay here since we had travelled before reaching by evening. But it sure was a cute aesthetic and good place with a good view to chill for hours

Stayed in July 2024

I missed some things, which have little importance since we only stayed for two nights and could do without them. Generally, we really recommend the place!

Located next to a lovely peacful beach. You step onto it straight from the hotel! The meals with sea view were extraordinary! The people running Dyke Rest are very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing :)

Perfect location right at the beach. They told me were I could snorkel and got me a Tuk Tuk for the next day. Also, the AC did not work so I got upgraded to a better room. Thank you so much!

Stayed in July 2024