Softer lighting or a bedside lamp would be nice

Lovely place, great location, really lovely couple running it. Good sri lankan breakfasts. Good air con. Nice communal terrace to sit on and a line to hang up washing & swim wear.

Stayed in August 2025

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The location and staff excellent and very well priced for a simple clean Homestay in Nilaveli

Stayed in August 2025

Perfectly located, simple, spotless

Stayed in August 2025

Uthaya, the host, is great. She was kind, and always helped us out. The breakfasts are tasty and generous, and she even sourced fresh mackerel and prawns to make us two delicious and very good value dinners. This is a small guesthouse with 3 rooms and a shared terrace with your own seating area amongst the garden. It is quiet, walkable to Nilaveli beach and lots of food and drink options nearby. We had a large air-conditioned room which was spotless and comfortable, with mosquito nets, though we actually weren't bothered by them. Thank you!

Stayed in July 2025

We had a great stay here. The owner, Udhaya is super sweet and lovely. She looks delicious breakfast, so I'd recommend getting. Her place is so close to the beach and a couple of really tasty restaurants around - seafood or curries. The beac area itself is beautiful. The room was simple but very clean and as you would expect for the price.

Stayed in July 2025

I had a wonderful stay at this guest house! The food was absolutely delicious — every meal felt homemade and full of flavor. The owner is incredibly kind and always willing to help with anything you need. She truly made me feel at home. Highly recommended!

Stayed in July 2025

What a lovely place to stay, room very clean comfortable bed and very good airconditioning . The owners are lovely and helpful, you can order breakfast, lunch and dinner for a very cheap price and the food is gorgeous. We will definitely come back.

Stayed in June 2025

Cons: not much furniture / place to store your things (could there be a coat rack on the wall or a chest of drawers?), the location was on the so-called local beach side, so you had to walk a bit if you wanted a sunbed

Pros: clean room, good a/c, lovely staff, good breakfast

Stayed in May 2025

Clean and beautiful guesthouse that is owned by a lovely family! The location is close to the beach and perfect to explore the area. Breakfast and all the food cooked by the mom was delicious! I will definitely come back here again next time :))

Stayed in March 2025

Wonderful! This little place (3 rooms) is set within 10 minutes of the beautiful beach. Spotlessly clean rooms, super comfortable beds, hot water and fully working air-con. There's a pretty garden area and a little terrace area where you can eat a fabulous homemade breakfast. As with so many places we stayed in what really made our stay memorable was the truly lovely owner. She showed such warm hospitality and genuine kindness that it really was sad when we had to leave.

Stayed in March 2025

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I loved this hostel for its spotless cleanliness, simple yet cozy atmosphere, and delicious meals. The rooms are comfortable, the staff is friendly, and the overall experience was excellent. I’d definitely come back!

Stayed in March 2025

Lovely warm and welcoming family, we stayed for 6 nights in total. Great location near the beach with local cafes close by, the rooms are simple and clean.

Stayed in March 2025

One of the two (!) beds was pretty hard and lain-through/worn out. The other bed was good enough. We only had medium warm water, but it was hot enough outside to not matter :)

The guesthouse is in the perfect spot to walk in five minutes to one of the best beaches: not overrun, beautiful water, nice waves and not too many tourists (or locals). Just perfect for relaxing, swimming and catching some sun or shade. The breakfast is more than enough and very delicious, the woman who runs the guesthouse is very helpful, attentive and lovely. It’s very good value for money and we had one of the best stays in Sri Lanka here! A lovely veranda and garden to hang out after a day at the beach and trinco is not far away (visit the temples, the one in the city is very well worth it). We added one night because we loved the spot so much :)

Stayed in March 2025

Pleasant place, very clean, the food was super tasty. Great hosts too.

Stayed in February 2025

“The accommodation was in a really calm place. The host family was amazing, and we had a great feeling about this place. The food was excellent, and the portions were really good for a great price

Stayed in February 2025

Very little details: there are no night stands and the drainage in the shower gave a bit of a smell. Also, the "double bed" were 2 beds next to each other, not a king size bed.

The guest house is located in a calm area slightly sideways from the beach. It is extremely clean and has everything needed for a comfortable stay. The breakfast was very tasty and plentiful. Mosquito net was sufficient. The hosts are extremely helpful and sincere. We arrived late as we had a small car accident. Late check-in was not a problem and the hosts helped us to arrange a mechanic (even though it was a national holiday). In the morning, I asked for an iron and the host ironed my clothes free of any change, just of genuine kindness. We will not search for other places if we ever come back!

Stayed in December 2024

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Very clean and peaceful environment . Washrooms are very clean and fresh.

Stayed in December 2024

There wasnt AC so IT was pretty hot inside.

The host was really friendly and welcoming. :)

Stayed in October 2024

Super clean room. Good working airco. Nice breakfast. Location on walking distance to nilaveli beach.

Stayed in August 2024

The local personal was super nice and helpful

Stayed in July 2024

It is a great place, really worth the price. The rooms are very modern and very clean - there is everything you need and even more. The owners are very nice and helpful, we felt taken care of a lot and enjoyed our time a lot.

Stayed in July 2024

We had such a wonderful time at U New Guesthouse! The building is brand new. Rooms are spacious and spotless and correspond exactly to the pictures on Booking. The outside patio is really pleasant to have your meals, or just relax. Homemade breakfasts and dinners are available at a unbeatable price. The guesthouse is just 5 minutes walking from the beach, and close by restaurants and shops. If all of the above was not enough, Udeiya and his husband Jeya are the friendliest and more helpful people we have met during our trip. They will gladly help you with anything you may need, and they will make you feel like home. Thank you again for this lovely stay!

Stayed in July 2024

Excellent hospitality. Host is very welcoming (thank you for the welcome drink), her prices and food are excellent and just a great choice if you staying in Nilaveli!

Stayed in July 2024

The hosts are very friendly and helpful and spare no effort to ensure that their guests have a great stay. You feel completely comfortable and nothing is left to be desired. The Sri Lankan food served is amazing. Extraordinarily clean.

Stayed in May 2024