The White House
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The White House
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<h2>Comfortable Accommodation</h2> The White House in Trincomalee offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a 24-hour front desk, and free on-site parking. <h2>Dining Experience</h2> The family-friendly restaurant serves American and Asian cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free options. The traditional and romantic ambience provides a relaxing atmosphere for all diners. <h2>Prime Location</h2> Located 10 km from China Bay Airport, The White House is a 3-minute walk from Uppuveli Beach. Nearby attractions include Kanniya Hot Springs (4 km) and Pigeon Island National Park (13 km). Scuba diving and snorkelling opportunities enhance the stay.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Breakfast
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Guest reviews
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Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved
Isabel
Germany“Oh my god - what a nice guest house in Trincomalee! It made all the difference for my stay in Trincomalee. The house is beautiful and cozy with a nice garden, cute rooms, very clean, perfect location. Everything you need is there. But the best is...”- Kiera
Australia“Rangan was an exceptional host who went above and beyond for his visitors. It was very close to the beach and very secure.” 
Claire
Jordan“Wonderful staff, great location, yummy breakfast and clean room.”
Shako
Sweden“Rangan's food and hospitality is top notch. I would have visited The White house just to have a taste of his locally sourced pan fried tuna dish again.”
Sasha Australia“Loved my stay here!! The host Rangan was so lovely and went out of his way to make the guests experience the best it could be. The rooms were clean and comfortable and the location super close to the beach, restaurants and bus stops. Rangan went...”
Georg
Netherlands“The white house is the place to stay in Trincoo! It felt safe and like home since the beginning. Only 2min walk to the beach. The hostel and surrounding like the garden is decorated nicely. The owner Rangan is so kind and funny and helps you with...”
Michele
Italy“Amazing food and friendly staff. Very fair price. Rooms are okay clean n with all you need💪 I came for the second time and I will come back again”- Celine Germany“I had a wonderful stay at the white house. The food was amazing and the bed very comfortable. The host is very kind and helped me with everything I needed - from organising my bus back to Colombo to driving me into town for sightseeing to making...”
Niall
United Kingdom“The room was great and really comfortable and Ranjan was so lovely and offered us tea when we arrived and we chatted about the area.”- Meike Germany“Everything about the White House is just amazing. It’s one of the nicest places I stayed at in Sri Lanka and I felt at home the second I stepped in. Rangan, the owner, is way more than a great host. He is like a brother. The garden is beautiful...”
Hosted by Rangan Krishantha
9.7
9.7Host review score
Host review score 
Rangan Krishantha
The White House is a simple & friendly 'budget home-stay', with a chilled vibe, 2 minutes walk from Uppuvelli beach; set in the privacy & shade of our beautiful coconut garden. The White House is roughly 5km by tuk tuk from the central bus stand in Trincomalee (600to 800) on the beach road behind Trinco Blu Resort. No.67 Alles Gardens. Please call us if you experience any difficulty finding us. 3.7 km from Kanniya Hot Springs; 5 km away from the amazing Koneswaram Temple and Fort Frederick is 5 km from The White House. There is fresh international and local food available onsite; each dish prepared individually to your tatstes by the incredible Rangan. The White House is perfect for couples, families or solo travelers looking for the simple life. 'Everyone' is welcome & welcomed at The White House.
Rangan is a qualified dive master and has expert knowledge of the best places to dive; swimming with turtles, dolphins, sharks or even blue whales! (Instagram: rangan.snorkeling). Whether you are an experienced diver or first time Rangan can arrange your experience. We know all the best places, away from tourist spots; with tanks, free diving or snorkeling - we will arrange the perfect experience. Just ask.
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Hi, i'm Ranga! I'm the manager of The White House. We used to be called The Little White House,now we've grown! We are a simple, budget, family run home-stay that prides itself on excellent customer service and providing the simple life.I'm here to make your stay as pleasurable as possible. Anything you want to know (sightseeing, tours, taxis, directions, food, advice) please just ask me. I'm here to help. I know the area well and everyone knows me.If you want to go diving, snorkeling, fishing, whale watching, a trip to Pigeon Island trip; then let me know and i will arrange it for you. Visit me on Facebook to see photographs and reviews from the many people i have been privileged to take out ( Facebook: Snorkeling & Diving with Rangan). I'm also the chef at White House.I am an experienced bar manager and cook. All the meals are prepared onsite by myself; if you have any special dietary requirements just let me know and we will make it 'your way'. I love my job, my hope is that you will love The White House. If you are unhappy about anything during your stay please let me know immediately and we will do everything we can to make it right for you. Look forward to meeting you.......
The recorded history of Trincomalee spans more than two and a half thousand years, beginning with civilian settlement associated with the Koneswaram temple in the pre-modern era. One of the oldest cities in Asia, it has served as a major maritime seaport in the international trading history of the island with South East Asia.
Trincomalee is a port city on the northeast coast of Sri Lanka. Set on a peninsula, Fort Frederick was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century. Within its grounds, the grand Koneswaram Temple stands on Swami Rock cliff, a popular vantage point for blue-whale watching. The holy complex contains ornate shrines and a massive statue of Shiva. Nearby Gokanna Temple has panoramic views over the city and the coastline.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- White House Chill
- CuisineAmerican • Asian
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free
Facilities of The White HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Breakfast
Bathroom
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
View
View
- Inner courtyard view
- View
Outdoors
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Washing machine
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Pets
Activities
Activities
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
Living Area
Living Area
- Dining area
- Seating Area
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Restaurant
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Internet
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Parking
- Accessible parking
Reception services
Reception services
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
Safety & security
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
General
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Pet bowls
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Minimarket on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Soundproofing
- Packed lunches
- Chapel/shrine
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Accessibility
Accessibility
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesThe White House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform The White House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.
