74/22, Alesgarden, 31000 Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
#4 of 78 hotels in Trincomalee
Guests' ChoiceBased on 39 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Free Wifi
8.3
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Reviewed: April 11, 2025
Elena
ItalyVery friendly and welcoming hosts. Bring a mosquito repellent! Net is available in the room.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 30, 2025
Laura
GermanyCan be noisy as it's a wooden cabana, so you may need earplugs. Quite some mosquitos like everywhere but you do have a mosquito net, so the bed will be your safe place:)
Great Location, Close to restaurants and beach. Cabanas are well equipped, bit small but you can sit on the terrace. Kettle, cups, coffee, tea in your room. Everything very clean. Friendly staff. We could check in and check out slightly earlier/later. Big bonus: free drinking water refill, so a lot less plastic bottles! Also, they rent bicycles in good condition and it's fun to explore Trinco city with them.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 15, 2025
Kevin
BelgiumWe didn't have breakfast, but there was a real nice place just around the corner. There was a watercooker and fresh water and coffee and tea in the room. There is a super cool tree in the garden so in the morning you wake up and can great the monkeys and squirels and birds playing around in it.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 6, 2025
Thorsten
GermanyJust in the second row behind the beach front, we had calm and restful nights in our lovely hut just 5 minutes from the vibrant beach. We can definitely recommend these Cabanas!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 14, 2025
Inez
Sri LankaThe friendly and helpful nature of Mr. Dilruk was much appreciated. He went out of his way to make us feel comfortable.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 8, 2025
Peter
IrelandEver so friendly hosts Dilruk & Nirosha, they sorted out a scooter for me, was given the most delicious meal on Dilruk's 45th birthday too!! Close to beach and food options, lovely place to stay!!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 25, 2025
Maeva
United KingdomThe lighting could be improved but that wasn’t really an issue for me
Very lovely stay, the host were so kind and helpful with everything, provided me with mosquitoe spray and you have unlimited drinking water. It’s a short walk from the beach and local restaurants The cabana is very simple but has everything you need, the bed is very comfy and has a mosquitoe net which comes very handy. Worth noting it’s a cold shower but I knew this before booking so that wasn’t a problem for me
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 20, 2025
Xenia
Germanyit‘s a cabana so that means it’s a bit more open and not super sound proof, but that’s really nothing compared to all the virtues of the accomodation
great location (both close to the beach and the Main street with restaurants), friendly hosts, ac worked great, multiple forms of protection against mosquitoes, complementary drinking water, coffee and tea, relatively clean
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 19, 2025
Tara
New ZealandNo hot water but it wasn’t much of a problem.
Cute cabana, comfortable bed, good parking and not far from restaurants/beach. Very helpful owner, even came running out with an umbrella when we pulled up in the rain. As with anywhere on the coast you must be prepared for mosquitoes.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 10, 2025
Hielke
NetherlandsVery nice place with friendly owners. Close to the beach
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 15, 2024
Stijn
BelgiumLovely cabana, close to the beach.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 9, 2024
Victoria
United KingdomThere is no hot water for the shower but that didn’t bother us, the water isn’t really cold just a bit fresh
We had a fab time here, loved staying in a cute cabana which had all of the facilities - en suite and air con!! The location is fab, 4 mins walk to the nicest beach in Trinco, right round the corner to some lovely restaurants and a couple of grocery stores a min walk away! The owner was very helpful and organised a tuk tuk to the bus stop for us at a low price. Couldn’t fault this place at all!!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 8, 2024
Lasanthi
Sri LankaVery friendly people with attractive ambience
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 13, 2024
Shepherd
United KingdomVery accommodating. Good location with a 5 min walk to beach (snorkelling at top end of beach). The manager arranged a driver from Uppuveli to Kandy (4 hours) which was excellent value (SLR 22000).
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: September 21, 2024
Eshank
Sri LankaI recently stayed at Cool Banyan Cabana, and it was a truly peaceful and relaxing experience. Here’s my detailed review: Room Quality: The cabana I stayed in was beautifully designed, blending modern comforts with a rustic, natural feel. The room was clean, spacious, and cozy, with large windows offering a stunning view of the surrounding nature. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, and the décor added to the serene atmosphere. Staff: The staff at Cool Banyan Cabana were incredibly friendly and welcoming. From check-in to check-out, they were always available to assist with anything I needed. Their hospitality made me feel right at home. Value for Money: For the price I paid, Cool Banyan Cabana exceeded my expectations in terms of comfort, service, and overall experience. It offers great value for money, especially for those seeking a nature retreat. Overall, I would highly recommend staying at Cool Banyan Cabana for anyone looking for a peaceful getaway surrounded by nature. I definitely plan to return on my next visit to the area!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 15, 2024
Kromm
GermanyThe hosts are the most amazing and carring people!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 11, 2024
Isabella
NetherlandsUnfortunately it's a bit noisy which led to overhearing much of my neighbours conversation's and being unable to sleep.
I loved having unlimited free filtered water and a little kettle in my cabin. It made my stay so much more comfortable here, being able te make a cup of tea before bed made a huge difference.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 25, 2024
Linzi
United KingdomNot about the property but the walk to and from the restaurants wasn’t well lit. The area felt safe and it’s a short walk so it wasn’t a problem, I just used the torch on my phone for the darkest part.
It was really peaceful and the beds were so comfortable! I thought it would be too hot with just a fan but it was fine. I slept so well! It was a short walk to the beach and restaurants. The staff were really friendly! I would have stayed longer but they were fully booked which says a lot about how popular the place is!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 12, 2024
Sandra
AustraliaCold shower only. Crying dogs and vehicles made it hard to sleep. We were in the closest one to laneway. Lighting in room was very bad.
Lovely intimate establishment with just 4 cabanas. Grounds were immaculate and shaded with lovely banyan tree to admire. Cabanas were very rustic and fun. Bed was super comfortable and large and air-con worked well. Was clean enough and I would stay again.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 7, 2024
Cf
United KingdomLoved this place. Excellent location close to the beach and restaurants. Wifi is strong so I was able to work remotely without any problems. The family that own the place are welcoming, kind people. The beds are also very comfortable. I highly recommend!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: August 5, 2024
George
Sri LankaIt was in god location where I can travel around trinco.good staff and very clean. Really helpful and parking was available
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 27, 2024
Aleena
United KingdomThe owner was so kind and woke up at 3am to help us with our transfer. He had great recomendations of what to do and where to eat. The aircon was good and very needed with the heat at trinco! A great stay
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 13, 2024
Ayesha
AustraliaNothing
Cosy group of four bungalows just a five minute walk to the beach. We had the AC bungalow and it was cool. Bed and pillows were the comfiest so far in Sri Lanka. Bathroom was super basic (as expected) but clean. Internet worked well (unusually for Sri Lanka!). The staff were lovely. Offered free water refills from a bottled filter - much appreciated. Value for money really great.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 12, 2024
Kit
AustraliaThis place is a true gem, so cheap yet such value for money. the staff were so so lovely and the room was perfect. so happy i stayed here
Stayed in July 2024
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