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Reviews of The beach lovers nilaveli

Nilaveli Road, 31000 Nilaveli, Sri Lanka

#16 of 27 B&Bs and Inns in Nilaveli

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Review score

Based on 103 B&B reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    A real taste of Nilaveli beach life that hasn’t been spoilt by large scale development
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hut was a little small for 4 people but otherwise no complaints

    Great location on the beach. Very chilled and a traveller feel. Staff were very attentive & friendly

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom is really too basic and the cabana is not well maintained

    The position right at the beach, the atmosphere

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful beach,friendly staff,delisious foods

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    7.0
    Great location and beach spot, rooms average
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms were average, pretty run down and overpriced for what you got. The add on water sport activities and gear is way over priced, it wasn't clear that we had to pay for a boggy board, seems a bit petty not supplied by the actual Beach Lovers

    The location was gold and the staff were great. Lots of places to hang out by the beach. The food was really nice and lots of selection. good location to go snorkeling at the Island near by

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great beach side location and excellent food and cocktails. Cabanas are quite basic for the money but they have a short season so it’s not surprising.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    8.0
    Nice and relaxing location on the beach.friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location and friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    8.0
    a great place to relax in the middle of your Sri Lankan journey
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We liked the music but it was on too much and too loud. I wouldn't turn it on until later in the day like at 5pm but keep it in the background before that. The resort is expensive by Sri Lankan standards. And we had to beg for 1 free bottle of water. Fortunately, you can purchase drinking water at the fruit stand on the main road (a 10-minute walk) and the breakfast is enough so you can skip lunch. It is also very expensive to go to Pigeon Island because the government keeps raising the cost of tickets but you will see blacktip reef sharks, turtles and tropical fish.

    I literally lost my pants there! The hotel's right on the beach (the cabins are behind it) and the hosts are super sweet. An ideal place for children! From 5pm on, the playlist could have been my daughter's spotify. Breakfast is fabulous. The beds are comfortable. Be sure to visit the crocodile lake which is a 15-minute walk away and Trincomalee by tuktuk.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    9.0
    Perfect, easy going place with everything you could’ve wanted
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cabin is small, but you only sleep there.

    It’s definitely the best spot on Nilaveli beach. Great restaurant, perfect breakfast. the best staff, easy going, relaxing place, that has everything one needs so one never wants to leave. We would love to come back. There are a lot of diving and snorkeling places near by, go to Ocean+, they have professional gear, local people for whale spotting. They make a lot of effort to spot dolphins and whales and sharks when diving.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful days on this idyllic beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The competing music between the two bars! All male staff, sometimes felt intimidated, as a woman. A little ‘over’ friendly.

    Fabulous location, right on the a beautiful quiet beach. Rustic, great value accommodation, along with a quirky bar and restaurant. Plenty of sun beds and cabanas. A generous breakfast of high quality. Had five blissful days here.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    7.0
    This is our second time staying at this property. Over all is very nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very hot in the cabana. They are now starting to put the AC

    Beach front is very convenient and staffs are very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2024

    9.0
    Soo relaxing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food a bit too westernised for us. Huts a bit tight for family of 4. Being v picky though.

    Chilled, friendly and in a perfect location on a beautiful stretch of white sand beach. The huts are basic, but clean and comfortable with nets for a good night’s sleep. Evening music gives a good atmosphere and stops by 11. Staff are friendly.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bungalows are typical but very open to animals of any kind. A lot of asbestos in the bathroom.

    The owners are fantastic, the food is good and the beach lovely.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They seem to only have big family rooms so a bit pricey for solo travellers and for very rustic cabanas. My cabana was right next to the kitchen so lots of noise until late from the staff working and listening to music. The bar also played music until late on a few occasions.

    Unbeatable location right on the beach (although the rooms are not) with sun beds and tables for dinner. Very friendly staff and good food. Basic but clean cabanas. The owner was very nice and helped me find info about bus times. Overall good vibe.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    7.0
    Great beachfront position but basic facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was rudimentary, although very clean.

    The wonderful beachfront location, the friendly, helpful staff and the mosquito net over the bed.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I found the room a bit dark, and cramped for 4. For a night it's fine, but we stayed 3

    Great location right on the beach, very cool, fun atmosphere/staff, and nice breakfasts. Good food at the restaurant too. Lovely torchlit evenings and good music (if you like reggae!)

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    8.0
    Spent a week relaxing in a ‘beach bubble’.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Make sure you confirm your booking before you arrive.

    Very relaxed beach vibe. Good food and drink. Dive center next door.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Accommodation directly on the beach. Very good breakfast. Don't expect a completely luxurious place, rather a little punk (however, with increasing luxury, such places lose their soul) Perfect place for beach lounging, very friendly staff, perfect cuisine. Beautiful beach

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    9.0
    Excellent place for a beach holiday and affordable. Great location right on the beach with cool music and atmosphere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a beach cabana so don’t expect anymore . Bathroom could do with a paint

    Great location on the beach, a cool vibe and friendly staff. Would recommend

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good vibes & amazing food

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    This charming beach hut, just steps from a pristine beach with stunning views, offers a delightful stay despite slightly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilets and the showers looks a bit run down, but then again it's a beach hut, considering the price it's okay.

    I recently stayed at the beach hut property and had an absolutely delightful experience. The hut is charmingly designed and just steps away from the pristine beach, offering stunning ocean views. The hosts were welcoming and provided excellent local recommendations, making our stay even more enjoyable. Their hospitality truly stood out. Overall, I highly recommend this beach hut for a serene and relaxing getaway. I can’t wait to return!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Best beach stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You just can’t beat the location! The staff and food were great too. Just be aware the rooms are quite hot and basic, but we didn’t mind. We spent 3 days on the beach and dining on the sand at night was extra special.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too loud music

    Great place

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    7.0
    Good but there is room for improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They could have put some more effort on the room. Especially the bathroom was bad. Also, there are quite some gaps on the wooden construction of the room so any animal can come in. They could have warned us in order not to bring any food that attracted them. Also, the restaurant was a bit expensive if you compare it with other similar ones in the area.

    Nice location right on the beach. Beach area was very nice decorated. Diving and sea activities available right next to it.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    8.0
    Lovely stay with good beach vibes
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place has really good vibes on the beach side. The staff is great and the food is excellent.

    Stayed in September 2023

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