Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. Sri Lanka hotel reviews
  3. Trincomalee District B&B and inn reviews
  4. Nilaveli B&B and inn reviews
  5. Reviews of Coconut Leaf Shadow Guest

Reviews of Coconut Leaf Shadow Guest

Nilaveli Beach Road, Nilaveli, Sri Lanka

#10 of 26 B&Bs and Inns in Nilaveli

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 55 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2025

    10
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good place. But must learn to booking com system.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It'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

    10
    Beautiful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything 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

    8.0
    A welcoming place in Nilaveli
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Best relaxing place in Nilaveli
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Highly 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

    10
    Perfect stay in Nilaveli
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    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

    9.0
    Relaxed stay at Nilaveli, close to the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    .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

    9.0
    Thank you for your hospitality!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super 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

    9.0
    Lovely local guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceptional

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It'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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A 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

    9.0
    Wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    - 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!