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Nilaveli Beach Hotel, hotel in Nilaveli

This hotel is nestled on Nilavali Beach, a 10-minute boat ride from Pigeon Island. It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas, a large outdoor pool and spacious rooms with views of the ocean.

The main bar and pool area is very nice and the beach was very clean.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
110 reviews
Price from$105.30per night
Crescent Sea Resort, hotel in Nilaveli

Offering a barbecue and views of the garden, Crescent Sea Resort is located in Nilaveli, 8.7 mi from Trincomalee. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

It was fine for the money. I was surprised we couldn't pay by card. The staff were nice. Close to beach.
6.6
Scored 6.6
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
30 reviews
Price from$25per night
Nilaveli Hybrid Holiday Hotel, hotel in Nilaveli

Located in Nilaveli, a 11-minute walk from Nilaveli Beach, Nilaveli Hybrid Holiday Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Value
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
55 reviews
Price from$30per night
Anukama Resort, hotel in Nilaveli

Located in Nilaveli, 3.7 miles from Velgam Vehera, Anukama Resort provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Great location, a quick walk to the beach. Rooms are cosy and comfortable. They were happy to help when we asked for a late check-in due to a long day of travel and offered us dinner after the kitchen had closed.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
156 reviews
Price from$80.10per night
Nilaveli Beach Resort - Level 1 Certified, hotel in Nilaveli

Nilaveli Beach Resort is set on the bronzed sands of Nilaveli Beach. This tranquil resort welcomes guests with a private beach area, cozy guestrooms and free internet access at all public areas.

A lovely small resort tucked away from the rest of the village. The staff were extremely friendly and kept the grounds and property beautiful.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
135 reviews
Price from$210per night
C Beyond Nilaveli, hotel in Nilaveli

Featuring free WiFi, C Beyond Nilaweli offers accommodations in Nilaveli. The property overlooks a large natural pond and is located 12 mi from Trincomalee. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

C Beyond is truly an exceptional beachside hotel. Eric and his staff were attentive to our every need and prepared beautiful meals. We were so content just lounging on our balcony or taking a walk on the beach that some of our group didn’t even leave for three days. C Beyond exceeded our expectations on all fronts during our three night stay.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
121 reviews
Price from$129.55per night
Amanta Beach, hotel in Nilaveli

Offering a year-round outdoor swimming pool and views of the sea, Amanta Beach is set in Nilaveli, 12 mi from Trincomalee. Each air-conditioned room offers a view. Rooms have a private bathroom.

We stayed at Amanta Beach Resort for two nights and wished we would have stayed for a week! The property is beautiful and private but close enough to Nilaveli & Trinco that you could take a Tuk Tuk if you needed to. The rooms were spotless, beautiful, and everything worked perfectly (including the air con). As previous reviewers have said, the beach is your own little private slice of paradise. We were there a few weeks before the heavy season, so the seas were a bit rough, but we spent many hours lounging in the chairs on the sand! The food was amazing too! We had dinner one night and it was one of the best meals that we've had on our year abroad. The owner/chef comes out and explains everything and tells you where he got the ingredients from (mostly his on-site garden). Shyakthi and his staff make this place what it is! They all go above and beyond to make sure you're enjoying yourself and that you're comfortable. They put a lot of time and energy into the entire experience and it shows. There is a reason this hotel is rated 9+ on Booking and you should definitely come see for yourself!
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
95 reviews
Price from$88.20per night
Cardamon Hotel Nilaveli, hotel in Nilaveli

Located in Nilaveli, 7.5 mi from Trincomalee, Cardamon Hotel Nilaveli features a restaurant, bar and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel was perfect as it was located right on the beach and this part of the beach was so quiet, it was like having your own private beach! The best thing about this hotel were the staff - they were the best staff that I have encountered in hotels in my various trips! So helpful, attentive and making your stay as comfortable as possible. Kudos to the entire team!
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
320 reviews
Price from$85.50per night
Mithra Paradise Beach Hotel, hotel in Nilaveli

Located in Nilaveli, a 2-minute walk from Nilaveli Beach, Mithra Paradise Beach Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

Our host Rashan was amazing! Very welcoming and making sure we had everything we needed! He helped us with some extra cleaning of the room, a great (requested) Sri Lankan breakfast en even taking Euro’s instead of national currency. Thank you for you hospitality and great service! Location is A+ on a beautiful green resort.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
228 reviews
Price from$100per night
High Park Hotel, hotel in Nilaveli

Located in Nilaveli, High Park Hotel welcomes guests with a private beach area, a restaurant and free WiFi access. It offers beautifully furnished chalets fitted with a spacious private terrace.

8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
59 reviews
Price from$31.31per night
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Nilaveli's best hotels with breakfast

  • Blissbay @ the rock
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 10 reviews

    Located in Nilaveli, 4.4 miles from Velgam Vehera, Blissbay @ the rock has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    This was machen he perfect place to hide away. Great personell. Superb food and huge Sand beach with few people. Leonard and his team is supporting the whole stay to make it even more pleasant

  • Sea View Beach Hotel
    4.3
    Scored 4.3
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 4 reviews

    Offering a barbecue and a private beach area, Sea View Beach Hotel is located in Nilaveli in the Trincomalee District Region, 8.1 mi from Trincomalee. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

  • Nilaveli Hybrid Holiday Hotel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 55 reviews

    Located in Nilaveli, a 11-minute walk from Nilaveli Beach, Nilaveli Hybrid Holiday Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Hotel close to nilaweli beach in walking distance

  • Nilaveli Beach Resort - Level 1 Certified
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 135 reviews

    Nilaveli Beach Resort is set on the bronzed sands of Nilaveli Beach. This tranquil resort welcomes guests with a private beach area, cozy guestrooms and free internet access at all public areas.

    Great food, great staff, lovely kind and very clean

Hotels located in the center of Nilaveli

  • Thirumalai Park
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 9 reviews

    Thirumalai Park is located in Nilaveli, 8.1 mi from Trincomalee. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

  • Sea Way Hotel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Nilaveli, a few steps from Nilaveli Beach, Sea Way Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • Crescent Sea Resort
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 30 reviews

    Offering a barbecue and views of the garden, Crescent Sea Resort is located in Nilaveli, 8.7 mi from Trincomalee. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

    Отель чистый, уютный, персонал со всем помогает. Бассейн отличный! Территория ухоженная.

  • Secret Escape Nilaveli Ayurveda Hotel & Spa
    5.0
    Scored 5.0
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 1 review

    Secret Escape Nilaveli Ayurveda Hotel & Spa is located in Nilaveli, just 492 feet from Nilaveli Beach.

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What Guests Said About Nilaveli:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    This is a hidden gem, easily screened out if you were...

    This is a hidden gem, easily screened out if you were looking for 4 star plus. This place is a paradise if you are looking for a relaxing vacation and get trained in Scuba and get certification. Diving school at the edge of this property has all the gear you can rent for the day or you can bring your own. Instructors are experienced in local reefs and diving hot spots. Best food here is Sri Lankan food and fresh off the boat seafood. If you don't like spicy food, choices may be limited. My daughters, one of whom was a Vegan had plenty of choices.
    Udaya
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Nilaveli is a quiet place on the whole.

    Nilaveli is a quiet place on the whole. If you're into snorkeling....dolphin watching and whale watching then this is the ideal place for you. We stayed at an amazing boutique property called cbeyond nelaveli. The property has one of the cleanest Beaches if not the cleanest beach in the area. Also you get picked up at that beach itself for all the activities so it's very convenient. Also a must go place for a drink or swim is Beach lovers. There's actually a few really Beach bar's on this strip of beach. Vitamin Sea is a very cool Beach bar on the same beach.
    Shireen
    United Arab Emirates
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Nilaveli beach is great and you really need a vehicle to get...

    Nilaveli beach is great and you really need a vehicle to get around Nilaveli and to the Trinco town and Nilaveli beach, the hotel is perfect if you are there for relaxation and chill. I'm vegetarian hence beachside restaurant is not a perfect place to talk about food, however, the staff of Nilaveli Beach hotel did offer me some good local and international vegetarian dishes and the taste was good as well. You can do many activities there, but the time I was travelling was not ideal for any activities because of the COVID-19. It was more of a forceful stay to pass the day.
    Waran
    Sri Lanka
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Fabulous resort with excellent friendly staff.

    Fabulous resort with excellent friendly staff. Rooms are super clean and beds very comfortable. AC works great and there are fans as well. The food at the restaurant is a bit pricey but we managed to use the fridge in the room and have our driver take us to get snacks and breakfast foods so we ate only our dinner at the resort. The pool is wonderful, clean and there is plenty of shade. The beach also has shade. Beach towels and mats are provide for the pool and beach area so you don't need to take towels from the room. The staff are always asking if you need anything and always have a smile on their faces. This place is fantastic apart from the internet which is only in the area near the lobby and restaurant and is not always the best. Otherwise the resort is a 5 star in our opinion.
    Nancy
    Canada
  • 10
    Scored 10

    I recommend everybody to go to a good hotel for your stay!

    I recommend everybody to go to a good hotel for your stay! Spend some more money but better stay in a good one. We stayed in Nilaveli Beach Front Condos. Nilaveli Beach is a super place. Enjoyed Lovely sunrise.unforgettable! Even we saw the sunset at kinniya on the same day. So it's fab! Pigeon island is a must place to go. You will see how much you love the almighty when going on that little boat. But on the way back its normal. Pregnant ladies...don't go in that boat. I suggest the Navy to have a kind of a big safety boat for travelling. Boat rate - 2000/- ( don't rent from anywhere else, not even from your hotel as it's run by a society) Tickets - we paid only 765/- for 6 Snorkeling rate - 600/- per set per person Don't get safety jackets as it's no use while Snorkeling. They charge 400/-. Don't hire a guide. They will just take you to a place telling you fairy tales. It's a safe place. Officials are there for any assistance. Only thing is you should keep some first aid as sometimes people will get cuts for corals. Enjoy coral and fish. But do not touch! No much places to eat in trinco though. So better have your food in the hotel itself. Our food was awesome at Beach front condos! Ohhh yet mouth watering. If not go to Dutch Bank closer to navy camp. Super clean food! If anyone need any clarification or help please do contact me for more details.
    sasli
    Sri Lanka
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The view! The whales! The dolphins! The reef sharks!

    The view! The whales! The dolphins! The reef sharks! The Turtles! The lagoon! The sea! Viability for days! Sunrises and sun sets! The town is lovely too!!! Use a tuk tuk and get him to take you to temples and around Trincomalee. Also look on tripadvisor for good food places! There are too many but you cant walk to them.
    Leah
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Nilaveli

  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 214 reviews
    Wonderful property just a minutes walk from the beach! Staff were very welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us. Room was spacious with a pool side terrace. Fantastic location for all kinds of beach and sight seeing. Tuk tuk tour to Trincomalee was excellent. Brilliant guide and tailored it to suite our family. Snorkelling trip to Pigeon Island was a highlight of our entire trip! Wonderful pool with bar. Ate there one night and the food was traditional and very tasty. Close proximity to beach bars and restaurants
    Colin
    Austria
  • From $41.25 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 59 reviews
    High Park hotel exceeded all of my expectations. We had booked a cabana but were given an upgrade to a room with a balcony. The grounds are beautifully maintained as well as the pool which is huge. The beach out front is beautiful and lounge chairs are provided. The breakfast is super with a choice of western or Sri Lankan. All of the food at the restaurant has been delicious and very well priced - less than at the nearby beachfront restaurants. But what is the most exceptional is the staff. Your wish is their command.
    Ellen
    Canada
  • From $25.25 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 170 reviews
    what a wonderful place to stay…the staff was really friendly and kind! they arranged trips to pigeon island with a great guide for 35$ per person (including everything) and also a scooter we could rent for a whole day. the cabanas are basic but really cosy and the location on the beach is awesome; u can spent the afternoons and evenings around the wonderful beach bar and enjoy ur drinks…perfect place to stay if u visit the area around Trincomalee 🤙
    Stefan
    Germany
  • From $145.45 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 121 reviews
    Excellent. We were very well looked after by Eric and the team and particular mention should go to Kabi and Danu. The property is highly original and stylish; the food is delicious. We were able fully to relax on the small private beach area. There are no restaurants nearby, but a walk into north Nilaveli and a reservation (in advance) at 'My Kind of Place' is recommended - delicious fresh fish. A wonderful stay at C Beyond and very memorable.
    Nick
    United Kingdom
  • From $21.09 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 7 reviews
    Owner and staff on this place are so hospitality and do the best for guests happiness ❤️ I chose this place for rest and got what i wanted, good AC, one of the best breakfast I had in Sri Lanka, clean and cozy room. Its a new place and everything fresh. Owner is so kind, he helped me with advices, drop me to Nilaveli beach and show me interesting locations around.Thank you so much, I will back for sure.
    Yana
    United Arab Emirates
  • From $9.09 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 137 reviews
    Just a short walk from the beach and a restaurant on site - I didn't use it but it was always packed and had a great atmosphere! The terrace in front of the rooms was a nice place to relax, and you can eat your own snacks/drink there. There is a tuk tuk service and the dad of the family run hotel was particularly helpful. Thank you!
    Karl
    Japan
  • From $11.68 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 50 reviews
    Very nice host. Tasty food. 5 min walk from a beautiful Nilaveli beach with some good waves. Excellent value. Restaurants and shop nearby. Coral island snorkeling trip - many fish, alive coral and reef sharks.
    kurniksopaantilopa
    Slovakia
  • From $145.45 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 121 reviews
    Friendly Staff, Clean Rooms Lovely BBQ set up in the beach Needed much variety of food to choose Must include some fresh sea food dishes Great stay................. Should have a bar with cocktails...
    Janarrthanan
    Sri Lanka
  • From $13.26 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 153 reviews
    The property is a basic beach style accommodation with some a/c options and a relatively comfortable bed. The breakfast is amazing and the owners are sweet and helpful. Good value. Close walk to beach.
    Jessica
    United States of America
  • From $100 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 228 reviews
    The beachfront of the hotel was very nice, the best of Nilaveli brach. The garden is pretty with lots of flowers and showers for after the beach. The service was kind, specially Pragash.
    I.
    Spain
  • From $144.21 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 110 reviews
    Right on the Beach with no other hotels close by, was nice to sit under the trees on the beach. Breakfast food was really good to try lots of Sri Lankan food I had not yet experienced.
    Sophie
    United Kingdom
  • From $394.44 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 82 reviews
    amazing location, fantastic staff and great food. we loved the initiative for beach cleanup and did our small part to it. small hotel means possibility for very private vacationing
    A
    Anonymous
    United Arab Emirates
  • From $78.38 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 156 reviews
    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.
    Virginia Page
    Sri Lanka
  • From $117.77 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 320 reviews
    The staff was very kind, I had the initiative to clean surrounding beaches and they help me in the logistics. After my departure they continue doing cleaning campaigns!
    Mario
    Colombia
  • 6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 9 reviews
    the hotel was facing challenges and offered us to stay at another place (better room, more service) - vitamine sea, which was great value
    celine
    Belgium
  • From $80 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 243 reviews
    Amazing local breakfast. Very nice staff, super helpful. Charming decor. Direct access to the beach. All you need to relax.
    Laurie
    Belgium
  • From $13 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 78 reviews
    Delicious breakfast, great location, two minute walk to beautiful Nilaveli beach. Restaurants for dinner nearby.
    A
    Anonymous
    Germany
  • From $13 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 78 reviews
    Very nice room with balcony in the garden. Air-conditioner and fan. Provides a fridge. 5 minutes from the beach.
    Carmel Givon
    Israel
  • From $9.09 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 137 reviews
    Good location, close from the beach. Very friendly and helpful stuff.
    Lukasz
    Ireland
  • From $47.50 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 85 reviews
    The staff are nice The hotel is not far from the beach
    Amit
    Israel