No:30, Cemetery Road, Sambalthivu, Salli, Trincomalee, 31000 Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
#17 of 56 B&Bs and Inns in Trincomalee
Guests' ChoiceBased on 94 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 August 2025
Rickrover
United KingdomI really didn't like the constant mechanical noise of the water pump when I was relaxing on the verandah. Although it wasn't too loud, it was a bit irritating. Luckily, we didn't notice it inside our room. If you are sensitive to noise, ask for a bungalow away from the pump.
It is a small, peaceful resort, right on a stunning beach, set in lovely grounds. The beach was very clean and so quiet, that at times it felt like our private beach. It is completely undeveloped, with a few wooden sunbeds under frangipani trees and a volleyball net. We didn't need anything else, so it was perfect for us. We felt safe swimming there at all times. The hotel provides beach towels. Breakfast and dinner were served in a very pleasant restaurant, with sandy floor and wooden tables and chairs. The breakfasts were varied and very tasty and Mr. Silva was able to cook delicious, gluten free rotis and hoppers for us, and we can honestly say that they were superb. He really went out of his way to make sure we had everything we wanted. We had two dinners at the resort and the fish was exceptional and reasonably priced. We also had a Sri Lankan vegetarian curry, which was also delicious. He helped us with motorbike hire and onward transport. The rest of the staff were also just great, so helpful and friendly. They work incredibly hard to keep the rooms, the grounds and the beach very clean. We had a deluxe bungalow which was very comfortable. The storage was OK, but the room could do with some hanging space for our clothes and some hooks. We had such a fabulous stay at this exceptional resort.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Alizé
France.
Little paradise, in front of a beautiful beach, so peaceful! Staff and managers are amazing and really helpful. Room was clean with everything you need.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Elisabeth
AustriaThe staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious—both breakfast and dinner—and they were very accommodating with our dietary requirements, which we really appreciated. The beach right in front of the hotel was clean.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Simona
ItalyNothing
Amazing location on most beautiful quiet beach I have seen in Sri Lanka. Rooms are new and very clean. Manager can organize all escursions in the area at half price versus what you will find in cahotic Trinco. I could see and hear the sea from my bed. We had great fish dinner. Excellent price/quality ratio. Nixe team as always in Sri Lanka
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Fiona
AustraliaNothing - it was lovely.
Beautiful location, wonderful rooms, excellent service. Silva, the manager and chef, produced delicious 5-star meals and was very helpful with transport and other recommendations. Would highly recommend this as a place to get away from it all.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Valéry
BelgiumUnbelievable beach ! We were alone most of the time as there are not too much accomodation in the hotel, simply great. Very nice people, always helpful. A good cook as well, excellent breakfast and we ate once in the evening fresh barracuda from the market, delicious. Room are good and clean with view on the ocean.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Arnaud
FranceDinner was exceptional I recommend
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Alison
AustraliaJust one small thing but a tap to wash sandy feet before entering the unit would have been a bonus.
It was a lovely quiet location with beach access, excellent food & very friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Lucy
United KingdomNothing
Good sized cabins with great aircon situated on a beautiful beach. It is in a quiet location but we easily hired boats each day to snorkel at Angel Rock and went whale / dolphin spotting. The staff were all incredibly helpful and friendly and the food onsite was lovely. We ate at the hotel in the evenings (as there seemed to be only one other restaurant nearby at the resort next door) - lots of fresh seafood including barracuda and squid which was delicious. Also lots of small wildlife on site which kept the kids entertained (lizards and frogs passing through at dinner time). We had a great 3 days here as a family.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Chris
United KingdomNothing we didn't like, we gave a 10 for location as we like remote. But if you aren't prepared to get a tuk tuk to town it is out of the way
Everything. Staff fantastic and couldn't be more helpful and accommodating. Fresh made home cooked food, set menu each day but they did cater for dietary preferences if asked in advance
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Cristina
RomaniaEverything was wonderful. The staff were just amazing, very welcoming and helpful. The location by the beach is just idyllic and the rooms were incredibly comfortable. Thank you very much for the amazing experience
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 2 July 2025
Sanne
NetherlandsWe stayed here for two nights and had an amazing stay. Amazing location near the beach, friendly host and great food. The host cooked an amazing diner for us. We would definitly return if we ever go to Trincomalee again!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 25 June 2025
Dishanthini
New ZealandNothing bad.
Private beach and pleasant staff
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Soraya
SwitzerlandA daily cleaning of room could have been great but it didn't disturb us that much overall, great experience.
- Proximity to a private super clean beach, beach towels provided by the hotel ⛱️ - Mr.Silva was full of little attention for his guests, you can feel that he really cares a lot. He made a dahl curry and roti for our breakfast just because he heard we liked it. He also helped organise a private snorkeling + Dolphin watching tour at a fair price 😊 - We also loved the special banana shake for our last breakfast. My boyfriend and I had a wonderful stay, I can only recommend 🤗
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 20 April 2025
Charlotte
United KingdomThe hotel is right next to the beach and set in nice gardens. It’s a little way out of the town, but easy to get a tuktuk. The hotel arranged a dolphin and snorkelling trip ( much cheaper than going to Pigeon Island and saw lots of fish). Different fish meal every night. Helpful manager and staff
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 12 April 2025
Ana
GermanyTravelling as a family with 3 kids (5 years, 3 years and 8 months) the hotel was perfect to relax. Right in front of the hotel is the beach, clean at the part of the hotel, but with rubbish beside that. The ocean was great to swim for the kids. Unfortunately there is no shadow where the kids can just play a little in the sand. Theres nothing much around the hotel, so you need tuktuk/taxi, if you want to go somewhere. The room was clean, had everything you needed, but you also can hear your neighbours. Breakfast was made every day individually: fruits, eggs, banana bread, Sri Lankan pancakes - every time delicious. For dinner very delicious fish was served with soup and also dessert. Mister Silva is a great cooker. The staff did his best, but seemed a little overstrained. Sometimes we had to wait long for the food. All over a little paradise off tourism, but not ideal for families with kids.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 10 April 2025
Nigel
AustraliaThe staff were welcoming and responsive throughout our stay. Silva was an excellent host and a great chef for our dinners.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 3 April 2025
Daniël
NetherlandsWe had the feeling that there was a lack of staff and that the chef (mr Silva) had too many jobs at the same time. He was still very nice and helpful.
The cabin was very comfortable, cozy and clean. It was at walking distance from the beach. The beach was a bit deserted, no bars or chairs to sit. But that made the hotel also very calming. Mr. Silva immediately rented a scooter for us. He cooked an amazing meal for us and made delicious breakfast, which made our stay.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 23 March 2025
John
United KingdomNothing
Great place right on beach practically we were the only guests by the end of our stay just outside the main season the cooking was excellent 3 course meal fresh grilled fish beach to ourselves nearly great rooms and bathrooms and balcony we stayed an extra night
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 3 March 2025
Lee
AustraliaThis is a little piece of paradise - the beach is stunning, the food was incredible the Chef Silva was so accomodating and is highly talented - eat dinner here, he is sooooo good!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 10 February 2025
Tim
CanadaExcellent food Good location private beach Clean rooms
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 23 January 2025
Katherine
United StatesThe accommodations were wonderful with a spacious room and bathroom, a private porch to sit out on, pretty gardens, and right on the beach. A much nicer stay than in trincomalee!!. The meals were outstanding! Rajith is an excellent chef and makes a wonderful breakfast and dinner, and is happy to share recipes and cooking techniques. He personally ensures everything is as you need it for your stay and went out of his way to take care of us. I would definitely stay at Tottam again... and highly recommend it!!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 13 January 2025
Dinelka
Sri LankaNo
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 5 January 2025
Christian
MyanmarGreat cooking by the chef cum general manager, who was also very friendly and helpful!
Stayed in December 2024
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