No:30, Cemetery Road, Sambalthivu, Salli, Trincomalee, 31000 Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
#16 of 46 B&Bs and inns in Trincomalee
Guests' ChoiceBased on 70 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Location
8.6
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Free Wifi
7.1
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Reviewed: April 3, 2025
Daniël
NetherlandsWe had the feeling that there was a lack of staff and that the chef (mr Silva) had too many jobs at the same time. He was still very nice and helpful.
The cabin was very comfortable, cozy and clean. It was at walking distance from the beach. The beach was a bit deserted, no bars or chairs to sit. But that made the hotel also very calming. Mr. Silva immediately rented a scooter for us. He cooked an amazing meal for us and made delicious breakfast, which made our stay.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 3, 2025
Lee
AustraliaThis is a little piece of paradise - the beach is stunning, the food was incredible the Chef Silva was so accomodating and is highly talented - eat dinner here, he is sooooo good!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 10, 2025
Tim
CanadaExcellent food Good location private beach Clean rooms
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 23, 2025
Katherine
United StatesThe accommodations were wonderful with a spacious room and bathroom, a private porch to sit out on, pretty gardens, and right on the beach. A much nicer stay than in trincomalee!!. The meals were outstanding! Rajith is an excellent chef and makes a wonderful breakfast and dinner, and is happy to share recipes and cooking techniques. He personally ensures everything is as you need it for your stay and went out of his way to take care of us. I would definitely stay at Tottam again... and highly recommend it!!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 13, 2025
Dinelka
Sri LankaNo
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 5, 2025
Christian
MyanmarGreat cooking by the chef cum general manager, who was also very friendly and helpful!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 27, 2024
Georgeta
RomaniaA bit far from the city
The location is great with sea view. We were there for 1 night
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 2, 2024
Carlos
PortugalWe had an incredible stay! The location is a dream for beach lovers, just steps from the water. The chef’s breakfast and dinner were fantastic, full of flavor and beautifully presented. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable experience, always friendly and ready to assist with anything we needed. The place was spotless and well-maintained, making us feel comfortable and right at home. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing, beachside escape! A special thanks to Chef Silva!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 7, 2024
Chris
United KingdomLocation not ideal as, in order to get into the centre you need to get a cab or tuk tuk. This hotel is a good option if you're also hiring a car or moped, if you want easy access to the centre of Trincomalee then the location probably won't work
Lovely hotel and really attentive staff. The private beach was fantastic and food was wonderful
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 26, 2024
Shano
United Arab EmiratesRoom cleaning could have been better - we came across cobwebs, dust. The rooms didn't get an everyday cleaning service.
Tottam beach is a little gem at the beachfront. Comfy beds, amazing breakfast with many options. Staff and service is great.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 20, 2024
Askham
United KingdomMore frequent room cleaning would have been nice but not a major issue.
It has a lovely rustic charm and is set in a nice garden in a quiet area, right next to a long stretch of beach. However it’s not particularly close to the town centre of uppuvelli (rent a bike or get Tuk tuks from the hotel!). The rooms are basic yet comfortable and cosy with good aircon. The breakfasts and evening meals from the chef were delicious and very fairly priced considering its full freshly caught seafood, I’m not sure why there are comments saying it’s overpriced etc because I would say it’s very fairly priced for what you get!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 17, 2024
Manish
SwedenBathroom needs maintenance. Limited food options for vegetarians. Far away from most of restaurant and shops.
Right on the beach. Very good views from some rooms. Helpful staff.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 16, 2024
Aimee
United KingdomThe was nothing that we didn't dislike however the property could be 10/10 with a few tweaks. It would of been nice to have a fridge in the room. Also there is no proper bar or restaurant on-site however the property does service breakfast, lunch and dinner but there is not an actual menu to order from. Also they do have some soft drinks you can purchase but it is limited.
Rooms were clean and comfortable with air-conditioning and hot water in the shower (not that it was needed) There was also tea amd coffee facilities and the are was peaceful and looked out to a lovely unspoilt, quiet beach. Also loved the 2 dogs on site, they were so friendly and made the place more homely. The staff very very attentive and nothing was ever any trouble. We ate breakfast here twice and this was also lovely. Staff were also happy to arrange tuk tuks and arrange for us to go to a resturant when we arrived to get food and it was beautiful. We would stay here again.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 5, 2024
Benjamin
AustraliaWifi wasnt great in our room but believe nobody else had this issue. The beach was ok but not as nice as other beaches closer to the town
A quiet relaxing stay. Enjoyed the food and chef catered gluten free easily which i appreciated.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 4, 2024
Sithara
Sri LankaA good place. Clean rooms with comfy beds. Location is calm and quiet.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 4, 2024
Daisy
AustraliaYou’ll have to get a motorbike or transport into the main area where there’s restaurants and more going on. We hired a motorbike which was fun and easy to get around.
This place was incredible and so nice to stay right on the beach. The rooms were clean and stunning. The food at the location which you can order is a huge feast of fresh foods. The guys working there were so lovely and helpful.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: August 2, 2024
Giulia
United KingdomDinner is a bit pricey for Sri Lanka standard and is fixed menu.
Very nice beach villa with balcony and sea view. Big and comfortable bed, big bathroom with toiletries. Good breakfast and good food for dinner with three course menu.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 28, 2024
Zbynek
Czech RepublicPrivate beach
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 24, 2024
Wouter
NetherlandsThe room was very nice and clean and on a perfect location near the sea. Silva and his team really made it perfect with great food and great hospitality.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 13, 2024
Emma
United KingdomNot a problem for me but it might bother some travellers that it is a bit out of town.
Lovely property, clean, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 12, 2024
Kathleen
BelgiumLocation, location, location. Paradise beach, and hardly any other people. Very nice staff, they will try to make anything possible for you.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 9, 2024
Susanne
GermanyVery nice location directly on a secluded beach. Absolutely friendly staff and best food. Very clean rooms wirh comfortable beds.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: June 12, 2024
Francesca
BelgiumThere were a lot of animals in the room. Mosquitos, frog, cockroach, ... It was okay for us but I can understand people do not like it. The shower need fixing.
The location is amazing. Private beach. So beautifull. Wish i would have booked to stay longer! Good AC.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 2, 2024
Roos
FranceReally nice place next to a beautiful beach! Rooms are spacious and comfortable. We recommend this place and if you stay here definitely have one dinner here, the chef is great!
Stayed in May 2024
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