Nilaveli Beach Road, Nilaveli, Sri Lanka
#10 of 26 B&Bs and Inns in Nilaveli
Guests' ChoiceBased on 55 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 23 January 2025
Pramudiz
SeychellesGood place. But must learn to booking com system.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 27 October 2024
Sameera
Sri LankaIt's nice and clean. The rooms are small but worth the cost. The staff is friendly. You can walk to Nilaweli Beach within 10 minutes.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 6 October 2024
Beth
United KingdomEverything was perfect!
A lovely peaceful place just a 10 minute walk from the beach! The owner and staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful, everything was very clean and the room was just as described! Lots of restaurants are very close by, and if you let them know beforehand the owner can provide food at the property. We chose a room with a fan which is of course warmer than AC, however the fan is very effective and kept us cool all night. Highly recommend a stay here if you are travelling to Nilaveli!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Georgios
United KingdomThe guest house is very close to a local temple and a mosque which both start their calls to prayer very early at dawn, so I wouldn’t necessarily recommend the place to light sleepers.
A very decent room considering the price with a big enough bed and air conditioning. The owners are very welcoming and we decided to rent a scooter from them for our 2 days in Nilaveli and also use the laundry service which was very good! All in all a good place to stay in the area considering the budget.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 4 September 2024
Francesc
SpainNothing to mention.
We felt like at home, warm welcomed and the family helped us with everything we need. Very clean rooms, delicious food and warm atmosphere. We spent 9 nights and really enjoyed our relaxing time in Nilaveli thanks to them.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Ranga
Sri LankaHighly recommended...peace fully and safe environment.. Very close to beach. Fresh and tasty food with clean rooms friendly staff with owner... was in two night.. thanks lot coconut leaf shadow guest.. we enjoyed our holiday with your great support Was felt like spending time with family members...You all the best...
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Alicia
SpainEverything was perfect
Amazing place where to stay in Nilaveli. Less than 10 min from the beach. Welcoming and friendly people, they helped us to arrange the best plans for our stay. Fresh and genuine food for breakfast. Clean and comfortable rooms. Wonderful family they made us feel like home. Highly recommended accommodation, Thank you for everything. See you soon Krish ❤️🫶🏼
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 28 August 2024
Paula
New ZealandNothing.
Super clean with beautiful linen, lovely verandah, AC and fan.. and 5 mins from a stunning beach. Gede is a wonderful host with lots of great tips and advice. We booked for 3 nights and stayed for 4 ... such a relaxing place. We hired a scooter opposite in the lane beside the property. Fabulous restaurant a 15 min scooter ride away Daily Delight in Vallipuram.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2024
A
Netherlands.A fine base to enjoy the beach and explore the Trincomalee area. The family is friendly and goes out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. The new appartments are simply (but fully and cleanly) furnished. Part of the garden and breakfast area are still under development. Wholeheartedly recommended.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 31 July 2024
Sanne
NetherlandsIt would be an idea to add western breakfast options or at least a simple banana pancake for the children.
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.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 24 July 2024
Barbara
ItalySuper welcoming family, nice stay, clean and good position. Breakfast available on demand. Perfect price/qualiy balance. Recommended.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 23 July 2024
Bethany
United KingdomThe bin in the toilet didn't get changed, the mattress and pillow were quite hard.
Lovely local guesthouse, really clean, friendly staff and delicious home cooked food could be pre ordered. About a 10 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Samuele
ItalyWe stayed here for 3 days. The position is very good 5 min walking to the beach! The room very clean and the staff is so really friendly! You could also order the meals, lunch or dinner on request, the price is good, cheaper and it was absolutely amazing the food! We recommend it!!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Eranda
Sri LankaExceptional
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Kurniksopaantilopa
SlovakiaBit noisy during night because of a proximity of mosque and kovil. Nets on the window would do a trick. Worn-out rooms (new fancy rooms are being built by the host in the neighbourhood).
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.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
René
GermanySuper friendly owners, helpful with any type of question or request. Always happy to chat as well Options to have meals right at the place for good prices Really calm area, no traffic Big room, new bathroom
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Eydam
Sri LankaIt's a bit far to the beach. Walking along the beach northwards, just at the border of the settlement, there is an army area with many antennas where I was not allowed to pass because of health reasons.
Nice family. Guest rooms were in an extra building with shared kitchen just for guests. Kitchen usage costs extra (300LR a day). Room, bathroom and kitchen were very clean. Kitchen and common rooms were cleaned daily. Room with good possibilities to put my clothes, with a big table, but less space which was OK because of the kitchen just outside and common area at the terasse. WiFi was not so good, but mobile data (Dialog) works very well there. Free water supply from an extra tap in the garden (drinking water) possible.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Poppins
Abkhazia, GeorgiaNice house next to the main street and 10 min walking from the beach. Clean and super nice family. They offer a food/ drinks menu. Room is small but for one person and the price was perfect. Only fan.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Michael
AustriaA Mosquito mesh on the windows would be a nice addition. So you could enjoy the nights with an open window.
They made us feel welcome and have been very friendly. There is a seating area outside the room which is quite nice.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Lmtravelstudio
FranceWe stayed 4 nights at Coconut Leaf Shadow Hotel. We had a family room for the 4 of us. The room is not very large, but you don't spend time inside and there is a large terrace outside. The food were delicious. Our hosts were really kind and helpful. They prepared for us a take away breakfast to bring to Pigeon Island. It was great. We had tears in the eyes when we left!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Rafael
PortugalNothing.
- There was a nice garden where we could park our Tuktuk - Very close to the beach and restaurants - The bedroom/bathroom were great for the price, very comfortable and clean. It surpassed all the expectations. - The family that runs the place was really nice, gave us contacts for whale watching tours and also gave us a lot of helpful advices for the rest of our trip. Some property owners try to influence us to go to friends or family members for these things because they might earn something from it, instead they just gave us the different options for us to decide, being very transparent about it. - They have a cute and energetic dog ;)
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Tamara
SwitzerlandI can’t recommend staying here enough! The family is super nice and helpful and make you feel right at home. The food they cook is delicious and there’s a lot to choose from!! The room and bathroom is very spacious and clean. Great location, only a few minutes walk from the beach, restaurants and the bus stop. I hope to visit again!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Wilson
United KingdomThe host was very nice and had lovey breakfast here! Bathroom was good and clean- everything worked! No air con but has a fan.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Dudley
United KingdomThere were a couple of cockroaches in the cupboard which woke us up
Large room with comfortable bed and clean bathroom. Host was really nice and helpful. Close to the beach and restaurants. WiFi was also excellent quality
Stayed in August 2023
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