Nilaveli Road, 31000 Nilaveli, Sri Lanka
#16 of 27 B&Bs and Inns in Nilaveli
Guests' ChoiceBased on 103 B&B reviews
8.3Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.7
Location
9.7
Facilities
7.5
Staff
9.4
Value for money
7.6
Free WiFi
7.5
Each review score is between 1-10. To get the overall score that you see, we add up all the review scores we’ve received and divide that total by the number of review scores we’ve received. We use a weighted review system which means that the more recent the review, the bigger the impact on the total review score calculation. In addition, guests can give separate ‘subscores’ in crucial areas, such as location, cleanliness, staff, comfort, facilities, value for money and free Wi-Fi. Note that guests submit their subscores and their overall scores independently, so there’s no direct link between them.
You can review an Accommodation that you booked through our Platform if you stayed there or if you arrived at the property but didn’t actually stay there. To edit a review you’ve already submitted, please contact our Customer Service team.
We have people and automated systems that specialise in detecting fake reviews submitted to our Platform. If we find any, we delete them and, if necessary, take action against whoever is responsible.
Anyone else who spots something suspicious can always report it to our Customer Service team, so our Fraud team can investigate.
Ideally, we would publish every review we receive, whether positive or negative. However, we won’t display any review that includes or refers to (among other things):
To make sure reviews are relevant, we may only accept reviews that are submitted within 3 months of checking out, and we may stop showing reviews once they’re 36 months old – or if the Accommodation has a change of ownership.
An Accommodation may choose to reply to a review.
When you see multiple reviews, the most recent ones will be at the top, subject to a few other factors (what language a review is in, whether it’s just a rating or contains comments as well, etc.). If you like, you can sort and/or filter them (by time of year, review score, etc.).
We sometimes show external review scores from other well-known travel websites. We make it clear when we’ve done this.
These guidelines and standards aim to keep the content on Booking.com relevant and family-friendly without limiting expression of strong opinions. They are also applicable regardless of the sentiment of the comment.
Contributions should be travel related. The most helpful contributions are detailed and help others make better decisions. Please don’t include personal, political, ethical, or religious commentary. Promotional content will be removed and issues concerning Booking.com’s services should be routed to our Customer Service or Accommodation Service teams.
Contributions should be appropriate for a global audience. Please avoid using profanity or attempts to approximate profanity with creative spelling, in any language. Comments and media that include 'hate speech', discriminatory remarks, threats, sexually explicit remarks, violence, and the promotion of illegal activity are not permitted.
All content should be genuine and unique to the guest. Reviews are most valuable when they are original and unbiased. Your contribution should be yours. Booking.com property partners should not post on behalf of guests or offer incentives in exchange for reviews. Attempts to bring down the rating of a competitor by submitting a negative review will not be tolerated.
Respect the privacy of others. Booking.com will make an effort to obscure email addresses, telephone numbers, website addresses, social media accounts, and similar details.
The opinions expressed in contributions are those of Booking.com customers and properties and not of Booking.com. Booking.com does not accept responsibility or liability for any reviews or responses. Booking.com is a distributor (without any obligation to verify) and not a publisher of these comments and responses.
By default, reviews are sorted based on the date of the review and on additional criteria to display the most relevant reviews, including but not limited to: your language, reviews with text, and non-anonymous reviews. Additional sorting options may be available (by type of traveller, by score, etc.).
This service may contain translations powered by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 August 2025
James
United KingdomThe 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
Francesco
ItalyThe 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
Janaka
Sri LankaBeautiful beach,friendly staff,delisious foods
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Dave
New ZealandThe 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
Emma
United KingdomGreat 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
Toon
NetherlandsExcellent location and friendly staff
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 23 July 2025
David
FranceWe 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
Primož
GermanyCabin 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
Fran
United KingdomThe 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
Vinoth
Sri LankaVery 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
Clair
United KingdomFood 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
Lorem12
ItalyBungalows 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
Giulia
United KingdomThey 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
Susan
New ZealandThe 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
Martina
SpainI 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
Cara
United Arab EmiratesMake 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
Jiří
Czech RepublicAccommodation 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
Wendy
New ZealandIt’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
Rani
BelgiumGood vibes & amazing food
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Saraniya
United KingdomThe 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
Megan
AustraliaYou 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
Kestutis
NorwayToo loud music
Great place
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Athinagre
GreeceThey 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
Quentin
FranceThis place has really good vibes on the beach side. The staff is great and the food is excellent.
Stayed in September 2023
Booking.com is part of Booking Holdings Inc., the world leader in online travel and related services.
We have more than 70 million property reviews, and they're all from real, verified guests.
1
The only way to leave a review is to first make a booking. That's how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property.
2
When guests stay at the property they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff are and more.
3
After their trip, guests tell us about their stay. We check for naughty words and verify the authenticity of all guest reviews before adding them to our site.
If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first.
End of dialog content