11th Milepost, Trincomalee, 31010 Nilaveli, Sri Lanka
#19 of 20 hotels in Nilaveli
Guests' ChoiceBased on 67 hotel reviews
7.0Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Location
8.4
Facilities
6.9
Staff
7.8
Value for money
6.8
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Christos
United KingdomFar from amenities.
It is far from amenities but the beach at the front is beautiful and not crowded. The staff is super friendly and kind.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 January 2025
Samantha
Sri Lankabath rooms
Bathroom has bad smell
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 24 December 2024
Upul
Sri LankaLocated near nilaveli beach
Pool is not clean
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Eng
Sri LankaNot worth for money. Because the room is not cleaned well. The bed cover and pillow cover is not wash well and feeling dusty smell. Worst restaurant food and pricing is too high. There's no beach view room.
The beach view is perfect.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Ana
SpainThe food is very scarce and lack of options. The hotel has a scuba diving center which we booked a dive in Pigeon Island and it was a disappointment. The dinner was aweful
The hotel has access directly to the beach. The facilities were very clean. The room also was very nice.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Pk
United StatesThey have to improve their meal.
Staff , rooms and location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Helen
AustraliaPricey for the value it offers! It ranges from a 4-star hotel, but is not! internet not working in the rooms, I don't like the restaurant options and they offered average food.
The venue is very nice, private beach, a big pool, a clean room and the helpful staff.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Mauro
ItalyThe hotel is far from everything. To reach any restaurant or shop you need a tuk tuk, and the prices at the hotel were very high compared to the rest but you end up having to eat at the hotel anyways because there are no other options but to move with the taxi. For example a juice costs 1000 - 1500 LKR while in any other place would be around 500. Pay attention at the reception because we had some problems : we had booked 3 rooms but they wanted to give us 2 for a higher price. Luckily we had our reservation reciept and were able to solve the situation after some discussion. Also the Wifi basically is non existant. There is 0 wi-fi in the rooms, it’s only present in the lobby and by the pool and it doesnt work great.
The beach is very nice, right in front of pigeon Island. The rooms were big but old. The staff was very nice, especially those working in the restaurant. The breakfast buffet was pretty good with pancakes and french toasts too. Also the dinner was pretty good and it included a grilling station with fish and meat. On the beach they were building new beach ombrellas and more mantainance work was being done to improve the hotel.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Dror
IsraelOur room was smelly (probably smoke room), The resort tried to resolve it with partial success... as the smell came back in the 2nd day ... Not well mantained (shower instrument had rust)
Good breakfast, friendly and very trsponsive staff, and resort manager. great pool. The PADI that is located in the resort is great. we took the Pigeon Island tour with a guide ... which upgraded the entire visit
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Lesley
FranceSomething to saw frankly the food is not good. As a five star hotel food is not good. Sorry to tell.
Location and the staff was good. Front office manager was so kind.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Nina
DenmarkNo spa, no wifi in rooms, no gym, no possibility of paying with visa. The rooms did not look like the pictures. The rooms were very worn down and they were not 120 m2. The staff did nothing to help when we had requieries about facilities in the area. Breakfast and dinner much at hotel down the beach which we found out when the hotel ran out of food
Beautiful clean Beach and nice made shades on the beach. Close to pigeon Island Pool not needed
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Jacqueline
AustraliaThe accommodation is in need of a good clean and renovation, especially in the bathrooms. It was advertised as having internet available, but there is no internet access in the rooms. Everyone has to sit bunched up together on couches in the open-air shared lounge area, which means you can't even make a cup of tea to drink while catching up on the news or family messages or work emails. An extra pillow was only begrudgingly made available.
The pool is large, clean and fantastic for swimming. Direct access from the property to a nice quiet beach. The gentleman in charge of dining was helpful and friendly.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Chanaka
Sri LankaNo bar and entertainment
The room was clean and comfortable with very good air conditioning. The beach was very clean and beautiful.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Virginia
Sri LankaGuidebook (published this year) said rooms recently renovated, but my room was run down — ceiling in bathroom was water damaged, room in need of new paint, balcony railing rusting (which I realize must happen fast in this climate). Food was fine, but not as good as Sri Lankan food can be, even when it’s not fancy. Buffet dinner was disappointing one night but much better the other.
Great location right on the beach near Pigeon Island. Lovely view from my room. Nice thatched shade structures on the beach, beach almost empty. Large well maintained pool.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 25 March 2023
Ilan
IsraelNo wifi in the rooms. No aircondition in the lobby, no service at the beach
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Surendran
Canadainterior and exterior lighting
staff location food
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 22 January 2023
Jane
United KingdomThe poor maintenance intrusive loud music in the dining area and above. Terrible coffee. the over cooked meat on the bbq- so wasteful the change in the price from the quote on booking .com - I suspect a family run business overseen by a stern matriarch who rules the front desk.
The swimming pool The beach the prompt attention to big electrical fault in our room.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2025
Marie
AustraliaNothing
we had Super experience and amazing holidays ...nice food and great rooms with peaceful environment ..cheers ...
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 3 September 2025
Marie
Sri LankaNothing
Everything was excellent and super service of every departments...amazing food and rooms..peaceful environment ... Good luck ...
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Steve
United KingdomTropical Sri Lankan food
Wonderful food ...mouth watering...
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 31 August 2025
Samila
Sri LankaNothing
Had a Great experience with friendly staff and environment .. super rooms and peaceful location... tasty food ever had.. highly recommend for families...
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Trich
Chinanothing
The food was absolutely delicious—every meal felt like a celebration. The staff’s service was impeccable, always friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. The location is breathtaking, offering both peace and easy access to exciting water activities that added so much fun to our trip. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable—perfect for relaxing after a day of adventures. Thank you to everyone at the hotel for such a wonderful experience. We hope to return soon!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 12 May 2025
Asis
Sri LankaDinner and Breakfast were excellent, all Sri Lankan and Western mix buffet was really enjoyable
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 30 April 2025
Nathali
Francepigeon island boat service it's memorable safari for our experience 😯 and spa also very comfortable therapy was kindly person.
Excellent all round. Beautiful hotel in nilaveli. Extremely clean and tidy. Very good food and great service. Meeting facilities were also staff very friendly- my 1st visit and then when I returned on the 1st floor. Housekeeping member was great and was always concerned to make my room up nicely. Thoroughly trustworthy as well. Read more
Stayed in April 2025
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