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Reviews of Pigeon Island Beach Resort and Spa 4 stars

11th Milepost, Trincomalee, 31010 Nilaveli, Sri Lanka

#19 of 20 hotels in Nilaveli

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 67 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Far 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

    6.0
    bad time we visited, the hotel staff also did not give whether situation. Our trip total loss.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    bath rooms

    Bathroom has bad smell

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Located near nilaveli beach

    Pool is not clean

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not 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

    6.0
    Pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    7.0
    We stayed one night and nothing to complain. Rooms are large nice and clean . Staff is very polite and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They have to improve their meal.

    Staff , rooms and location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    7.0
    Nice location and helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pricey 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

    7.0
    Good place and great beach but far from everything and overall pretty expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Great location for Pigeon Island
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our 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

    7.0
    Best location to visit pigeon Island.
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Something 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

    7.0
    Beautiful clean Beach and niveau made shades on the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No 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

    6.0
    Great pool but the rest is average
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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

    7.0
    Great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No 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

    7.0
    Less luxurious than I expected given photos on Booking.com, but still a very nice place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Guidebook (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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wifi in the rooms. No aircondition in the lobby, no service at the beach

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2023

    8.0
    Great Place for your vacation!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    interior and exterior lighting

    staff location food

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2023

    7.0
    Went here on recommendation …approach with caution.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

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

    Nothing

    we had Super experience and amazing holidays ...nice food and great rooms with peaceful environment ..cheers ...

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

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

    Nothing

    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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Tropical Sri Lankan food

    Wonderful food ...mouth watering...

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    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

    10
    We had a truly unforgettable stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Dinner and Breakfast were excellent, all Sri Lankan and Western mix buffet was really enjoyable

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    10
    Excellent stay
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    pigeon 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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