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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 private bathroom.

Great location, right on the beach. Easy walk up the beach to a salty dogs cafe and beach lovers restaurant and bar. Rooms were simple, though were fine for the stay. We ordered pizza delivery from Kitchen Nero one day, and they delivered to our cabana. Was good to mix things up and not walk up the beach for lunch, as we were very content just lazing on the sun loungers. Breakfast is simple and plentiful. 500m walk to the main road for snacks and bottled water. Amal was great in offering to take us further if needed, in his car.
Review score
9.2
Wonderful
138 reviews
Price from
$85.50
1 night, 2 adults

Moon Isle Beach Bungalow provides beachfront accommodations in Nilaveli. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

I love the location! It's right on the beach! And during the time we were there, the beach to the left and to the right from the hotel was deserted. There are only a few rooms at the hotel and guests would leave somewhere and at times it felt like we had our own private beach just for two of us! Also having breakfast and dining there is so great, because again your doing it right on the beach, so the scenery and the sounds of waves are perfect. I live how they have us so many different traditional Sri-Lankan side dishes to our order. The bungalows are located far from the main road, so you only hear the sound of waves and nothing else. Very nice owners and staff - they helped us with luggage both during check-in and check-out and did it out of genuine hospitality, not like most places in the world where they help you with luggage and stay there wait for tips. Really great place, very romantic, I hope we'll be able to come back to Sri-Lanka again and stay at these Bungalows!
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
180 reviews
Price from
$88.20
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a shared lounge, JEYs Place provides accommodations in Nilaveli. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Great place very near to Nilaveli beach. There are AC and None AC rooms available. Rooms are built with attached bathrooms and more like a small house where two separate rooms are available. It's very suitable for a family. There is a restaurant and these days they don't function. but in the restaurant area there is a separate kitchen to cook your own food. but you have to bring everything. The person who took care of the property is very friendly and helpful. always gives his full support to everything. Overall its a great place for a reasonable price. Hope to visit again when traveling to Trincomalee.
Review score
9.2
Wonderful
44 reviews
Price from
$22
1 night, 2 adults

Offering city views, U new guest house in Nilaveli offers accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Review score
9.3
Wonderful
70 reviews
Price from
$10.80
1 night, 2 adults

Nimal's white house in Nilaveli provides accommodations with massage services and a garden. This homestay offers free private parking, a shared kitchen, and free Wifi.

Review score
9.7
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
$10.80
1 night, 2 adults

Laxsume Guest House Nilaveli enjoys a location in Nilaveli, a 6-minute walk from Nilaveli Beach and 2.3 miles from Pigeon Island National Park.

Best guest house in Nilaweli. Comfortable .
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
86 reviews
Price from
$10
1 night, 2 adults

Providing garden views, Nilaveli Guest House in Nilaveli offers accommodations and a garden.

Friendly staff
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
35 reviews
Price from
$22.95
1 night, 2 adults

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

The air conditioning and the Wi-Fi were fabulous. The breakfast was delicious.
Review score
8.7
Excellent
112 reviews
Price from
$14.96
1 night, 2 adults

Vibushan Guest House enjoys a location in Nilaveli, a 6-minute walk from Nilaveli Beach and 2.4 miles from Pigeon Island National Park.

Very easy people, very quiet at night and close to the beach. They also offer food for reasonable prices, especially the breakfast i came to like a lot. Good coffee (Espresso) aswell.
Review score
8.9
Excellent
315 reviews
Price from
$11
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.

Beautiful villa! Super spacious, clean and we'll decorated!
Review score
8.3
Very Good
299 reviews
Price from
$33
1 night, 2 adults
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Travelers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. These simple accommodations are 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
    9.2
    Wonderful · 138 reviews

    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 private bathroom.

  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 299 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.

  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 221 reviews

    Offering garden views, Pranu House in Nilaveli features accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, hairdresser's, and spa facilities.

  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Providing garden views, Nilaveli Stay Inn in Nilaveli provides accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 180 reviews

    Moon Isle Beach Bungalow provides beachfront accommodations in Nilaveli. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 258 reviews

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

  • Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 11 reviews

    Nimal's white house in Nilaveli provides accommodations with massage services and a garden. This homestay offers free private parking, a shared kitchen, and free Wifi.

  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 204 reviews

    Providing garden views, Theepan's Home in Nilaveli features accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Great access to the city center! Check these homestays in Nilaveli

  • Central location
    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Offering garden views, Raja Guest House in Nilaveli features accommodations and a garden. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

  • Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 35 reviews

    Providing garden views, Nilaveli Guest House in Nilaveli offers accommodations and a garden.

  • Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 70 reviews

    Offering city views, U new guest house in Nilaveli offers accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 44 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, JEYs Place provides accommodations in Nilaveli. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 86 reviews

    Laxsume Guest House Nilaveli enjoys a location in Nilaveli, a 6-minute walk from Nilaveli Beach and 2.3 miles from Pigeon Island National Park.

  • Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 315 reviews

    Vibushan Guest House enjoys a location in Nilaveli, a 6-minute walk from Nilaveli Beach and 2.4 miles from Pigeon Island National Park.

  • Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 122 reviews

    Coconut Leaf Shadow Guest is a recently renovated homestay in Nilaveli where guests can make the most of its open-air bath and massage services.

  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 112 reviews

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

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 96 reviews

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

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 41 reviews

    NR Villa Nilaveli is located in Nilaveli, just a 9-minute walk from Nilaveli Beach and 2.2 miles from Pigeon Island National Park.

    Guest review
    Rafeet and his family are very welcoming and helpful. They offered me a delicious soup and dessert and in every way made my short stay pleasant and relaxing. Thank you so much!
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 99 reviews

    Oceanic White House in Nilaveli provides accommodations with a garden and a terrace.

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 31 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Ypsylon Resort Ostküste provides accommodations in Nilaveli. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Guest review
    Wonderful hotel, really good food, friendly staff very happy with the stay.
  • Central location
    Review score
    7.5
    Good · 43 reviews

    Pearl Inn Green offers air-conditioned accommodations in Nilaveli. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, and full-day security, along with free Wifi throughout...

    Guest review
    Amazing place worth every $. Excellent host, food is great. I will definitely recommend for others who are looking for a clean nice place to stay with a budget. Great hospitality. Will definitely book again! Proximity to the beach and other amenities I will rate this place A++
  • Review score
    7.2
    Good · 109 reviews

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

  • Review score
    1.0
    Bad · 1 review

    Vijay Thulasi Beach View offers accommodations in Nilaveli, 2.3 miles from Pigeon Island National Park and 5.4 miles from Velgam Vehera.

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Homestays That Guests Love in Nilaveli

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  • Avg. price/night: $10.99
    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: $11
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 315 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $14.16
    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 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: $66.30
    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: $27.75
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 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: $11
    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
    Excellent · 204 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: $19
    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: $46.20
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $11
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 315 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