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Villa Nilaveli Cabana has 3 cabanas (Villa Nilaveli Cabana Cabanas) which are available for rent. Each Cabana has a king-size bed, air conditioning, ceiling fan, mosquito net and an en suite bathroom....

Great beachfront location, but slightly isolated
Review score
9.2
Superb
138 reviews
Price from
£67.02
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Nilaveli, a few steps from Nilaveli Beach, Moon Isle Beach Bungalow offers accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Beautifully located right on the beach. The sea was great for swimming. The food in the restaurant was very good, as was the breakfast. The staff was very friendly and helpful. A Poseidon dive center is right next door. Scooter rentals are also available directly at the hotel. We really enjoyed our stay.
Review score
9.3
Superb
180 reviews
Price from
£69.14
1 night, 2 adults

Situated within 700 metres of Nilaveli Beach and 3.7 km of Pigeon Island National Park in Nilaveli, JEYs Place provides accommodation with seating area.

The location is very nice and quiet. The spacious garden is filled with fruits trees and the hotel is close to the beach. We recommend beach walks at night, the beach becomes alive after sunset. The host was attentive and always present, ready to answer any questions you might have. They also helped us to organise our departure to the bus station via Tuk Tuk.
Review score
9.2
Superb
44 reviews
Price from
£17.25
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring garden views, U new guest house offers accommodation with balcony, around 600 metres from Nilaveli Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

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 :))
Review score
9.3
Superb
71 reviews
Price from
£9.16
1 night, 2 adults

Set just 600 metres from Nilaveli Beach, Nimal's white house features accommodation in Nilaveli with access to massage services, a garden, as well as a minimarket.

Nimal is the kindest human you will ever meet. His smile lights up the room, and he is creating a wonderful oasis here. Thank you Nimal for your being!! <3
Review score
9.7
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
£9.40
1 night, 2 adults

Laxsume Guest House Nilaveli is set in Nilaveli, 600 metres from Nilaveli Beach, 3.8 km from Pigeon Island National Park, and 8.4 km from Velgam Vehera.

Close to the beach and a lot of restaurants. In a very nice and cute area. There is a fridge in a shared kitchen, nice to be able to have cool water.
Review score
9.0
Superb
88 reviews
Price from
£8.70
1 night, 2 adults

Located within less than 1 km of Nilaveli Beach and 3.3 km of Pigeon Island National Park, Nilaveli Guest House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nilaveli.

Very clean rooms with friendly staff and really close to the beach
Review score
9.3
Superb
35 reviews
Price from
£19.97
1 night, 2 adults

Situated 600 metres from Nilaveli Beach, Vibushan Guest House offers accommodation with a terrace, as well as a garden.

It was a nice accommodations for us. Nice people and also so many activities also very tasty food. It was nice place to stay.
Review score
8.9
Fabulous
316 reviews
Price from
£8.62
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Sea Zone Hotel Nilaveli offers accommodation in Nilaveli. Free private parking is available on site. Certain units include a seating area where you can relax.

Great location, lovely gardens, rooms clean and fresh, close to the beach and nearby restaurants. Suthas and his family were lovely and the breakfast was delicious.
Review score
8.7
Fabulous
112 reviews
Price from
£11.73
1 night, 2 adults

Memo's Beach features a restaurant, a bar and shared lounge in Nilaveli. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Lovely location on beach Beach dirty lots of plastics owner says cleared up normally in high season but not now as not in season food excellent but too much
Review score
8.3
Very good
298 reviews
Price from
£25.87
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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    Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 298 reviews

    Memo's Beach features a restaurant, a bar and shared lounge in Nilaveli. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

    Guest review
    Perfect location for relaxed holiday at the beach.
  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 220 reviews

    Set within 500 metres of Nilaveli Beach and 4 km of Pigeon Island National Park in Nilaveli, Pranu House features accommodation with seating area.

    Guest review
    Kind hosts, delicious food and excellent facilities!
  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Located within less than 1 km of Nilaveli Beach and 3.6 km of Pigeon Island National Park in Nilaveli, Nilaveli Stay Inn provides accommodation with seating area.

  • Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 180 reviews

    Set in Nilaveli, a few steps from Nilaveli Beach, Moon Isle Beach Bungalow offers accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    Guest review
    The host Mandy and the staff made our stay enjoyable.
  • Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 259 reviews

    Situated close to the shores, Bella Nilaveli Beach offers peaceful and comfy accommodation with free WiFi access throughout the property.

    Guest review
    the staff, the food, the pool, wonderful ocean nearby
  • Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 138 reviews

    Villa Nilaveli Cabana has 3 cabanas (Villa Nilaveli Cabana Cabanas) which are available for rent.

    Guest review
    Beautiful stay, thank you so much Amal, especially for the gorgeous BBQ on the beach
  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 202 reviews

    Featuring a patio with garden views, a private beach area and a garden, Theepan's Home can be found in Nilaveli, close to Nilaveli Beach and 4.2 km from Pigeon Island National Park.

    Guest review
    Great Breakfast, clean and comfortable room. Very friendly owner!
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 31 reviews

    Situated in Nilaveli, 600 metres from Nilaveli Beach and 3.7 km from Pigeon Island National Park, Ypsylon Resort Ostküste features spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

    Guest review
    The room was spacious, modern and very clean. The staff were exceptionally good, they helped with various other bookings and were always available to help. The breakfast was perfect.

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  • Central location
    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Set within 300 metres of Nilaveli Beach and 4 km of Pigeon Island National Park in Nilaveli, Raja Guest House offers accommodation with seating area.

  • Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 11 reviews

    Set just 600 metres from Nilaveli Beach, Nimal's white house features accommodation in Nilaveli with access to massage services, a garden, as well as a minimarket.

    Guest review
    Nimal is the kindest human you will ever meet. His smile lights up the room, and he is creating a wonderful oasis here. Thank you Nimal for your being!! <3
  • Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 35 reviews

    Located within less than 1 km of Nilaveli Beach and 3.3 km of Pigeon Island National Park, Nilaveli Guest House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nilaveli.

    Guest review
    Very clean rooms with friendly staff and really close to the beach
  • Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 71 reviews

    Featuring garden views, U new guest house offers accommodation with balcony, around 600 metres from Nilaveli Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

    Guest review
    Pleasant place, very clean, the food was super tasty. Great hosts too.
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 44 reviews

    Situated within 700 metres of Nilaveli Beach and 3.7 km of Pigeon Island National Park in Nilaveli, JEYs Place provides accommodation with seating area.

    Guest review
    Jey's Place is the right stay for visit Nilaveli beach.
  • Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 88 reviews

    Laxsume Guest House Nilaveli is set in Nilaveli, 600 metres from Nilaveli Beach, 3.8 km from Pigeon Island National Park, and 8.4 km from Velgam Vehera.

    Guest review
    Friendly staff.near for the nilaveli beach.good conditionl room.
  • Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 316 reviews

    Situated 600 metres from Nilaveli Beach, Vibushan Guest House offers accommodation with a terrace, as well as a garden.

    Guest review
    Friendly, helpful and flexible Owners. :). Really enjoyed my stay.
  • Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 122 reviews

    Comprising an open-air bath and massage services, Coconut Leaf Shadow Guest is a recently renovated accommodation in Nilaveli located close to Nilaveli Beach.

    Guest review
    Very attentive host, excellent value for money, clean and comfortable
  • Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 112 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Sea Zone Hotel Nilaveli offers accommodation in Nilaveli. Free private parking is available on site. Certain units include a seating area where you can relax.

    Guest review
    Nice family business with friendly hosts and good Sri Lankan food.
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 96 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Luna Beach hotel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Nilaveli. All rooms feature air conditioning and a refrigerator.

    Guest review
    The location is great as it is a 3 min walk to the beach. Nice rooms!
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 41 reviews

    Set in Nilaveli and only 800 metres from Nilaveli Beach, NR Villa Nilaveli offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Guest review
    Rafeet is a very nice host, the room is clean and ok with a good location
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 99 reviews

    Located in Nilaveli and only 400 metres from Nilaveli Beach, Oceanic White House provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Guest review
    Close to the sea Owner very friendly Clean and spacious room
  • Central location
    Review score
    7.5
    Good · 43 reviews

    Set within 800 metres of Nilaveli Beach and 3.5 km of Pigeon Island National Park, Pearl Inn Green offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nilaveli.

    Guest review
    Super nice host!! Amazing location and good breakfast. Nice and chill atmosphere :))
  • Review score
    7.2
    Good · 109 reviews

    Gopalapuram Guest House offers accommodation in Nilaveli. The guest house has a terrace and views of the garden, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.

    Guest review
    Clean, friendly people. Near the beach, good price
  • Review score
    1.0
    Bad · 1 review

    Vijay Thulasi Beach View, a property with a garden, is situated in Nilaveli, 3.7 km from Pigeon Island National Park, 8.6 km from Velgam Vehera, as well as 15 km from Kanniya Hot Springs.

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  • Avg. price/night: £8.61
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 41 reviews
    This is a simple homestay run by a very enthusiastic host. The room is basic but comfortable and has an en suite bathroom and a ceiling fan. It is a cheap place and great value for money. The location is great. It is close to the local beach and a short tuk tuk ride to the main restaurants on the beach. In the morning they made us breakfast - roti and dahl and coconut sambal for a little bit extra.
    Guest review by
    Katherine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £7.84
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 316 reviews
    The location in Nilaveli is perfect. The beach is 5 minutes walking. It's a very quiet area, perfect to relax. The home stay has a good vibes atmosphere, with a garden with "hamacas", and full day open kitchen. The staff was nice and friendly. The room was very cheap and it has all the basic things you may need. I arrived very early and they stored my luggage, also in the departure day.
    Guest review by
    Amanda
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £11.10
    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 122 reviews
    We stayed in the older house with a veranda and a lot of shade. The room was cosy with 4 persons but with airco and this is the only thing we needed!!! The beach and a lot of restaurant options in the surrounding walking distance. In the weekend locals tend to build a party near the beach so this was super fun. Try snorkeling (also possible without the expensive 40 dollar visit to pigeon island) or diving. We drive with our own tuktuk which you can stall in the garden. Go and see the cultural part in the nearby Trincomalee.
    Guest review by
    Sanne Metsemakers
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £25.59
    Review score
    6.8
    Pleasant · 86 reviews
    Staff were wonderful, helped with motorcycle repair, loved the locals coming to play pool and swim, food was the best, grounds were nice, didn't have to leave to eat or have fun elsewhere.
    Guest review by
    Jenni
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £19.58
    Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 31 reviews
    We had a great time at the home stay resort. The place is very quiet. The family is very welcoming and always ready to help. Our daughter spent some time with their one, a great way for her to discover another culture. The breakfast is typically Sri Lankan and tasty. We warmly recommend this place.
    Guest review by
    SANDRINE
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £8.62
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 99 reviews
    Great value stay, close to the beach. Spotlessly clean and with the bonus of kettle, tea and coffee in the room and a fridge on the verandah. Lovely host who even organised for our washing to be done at a very reasonable price.
    Guest review by
    Stephen
    Young couple
  • Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 202 reviews
    The Place is Clean and Very near to the Beach and After Beach we can directly move to the Our Room for Wash, Also worth for Family of Locals with kids Best choice for family with kids who needs spend lot time at Beach
    Guest review by
    Rikas
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £14.89
    Review score
    7.2
    Good · 109 reviews
    Lovely family nothing was too much for them Had upstairs room wifi a little poor so they gave us the wifi connection for our room Lovely room amazing view over the mountains and nice breakfast as well Recommend this Homestay
    Guest review by
    Rex
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £36.22
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 138 reviews
    the staff was super available - I had a really late check in and check out. I really appreciate their kindness in everything. it’s a really quiet place so perfect for relaxing and for family time. Owners were locals, which I think is really important to consider when booking an hotel (helping their community).
    Guest review by
    Carola
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £7.84
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 316 reviews
    Very nice and clean homestay, 3 mins by foot to Nilaveli beach. Super quiet, peaceful ambience, AC worked perfectly, and the food was amazing! The hosts were kind, super friendly, and provided us with everything we needed during our stay there. Thank you!
    Guest review by
    Dyan
    Young couple