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C Beyond Nilaveli

Hotel in Nilaveli

Featuring free WiFi, C Beyond Nilaweli offers accommodation in Nilaveli. The property overlooks a large natural pond and is located 19 km from Trincomalee. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

A
Alexandra
From
Spain
We just left the most wonderful hotel ran by the sweetest loveliest people and I wish we could have stayed for a whole month at least. If you’re hesitating whether to book this stay or not, book it right now! Where to begin: The location is magical, located by the sea with stunning views and an overall calmness that surrounds the area. The beach (with private hotel access) is gorgeous and with direct views to pigeon island. The sunrises and sunsets at CBeyond feel out of this world as they’re so beautiful. The pool is great and so inviting, perfect for an afternoon dip. The hotel is stunning; the decoration in the shared areas such as the living room, dining room and porch is tasteful. Our room was so spacious, with loads of natural light and the most breathtaking views to the coast. The bathroom is well equipped and the shower has great water pressure (this is quite important to me). The bedroom has a gorgeous private balcony with a couple of lounge chairs where I’ve been sitting to watch the sunrise (very recommendable), bed is big and very comfortable. The breakfast served in the mornings is the best breakfast I’ve ever had, no joke. The fruit platter is fresh and delicious, the pancakes and french toast very delectable but the cherry on top are curry’s. Lunch and dinner are also great and very tasty! Saving the best for last: the personnel running the hotel. I have never experienced such wonderful treatment like this before; they all have been so kind, lovely and helpful. Went above & beyond every time we had any inquiry and were so nice about it - we had some problems with our tuktuk and they took care of it. We celebrated a birthday here and they made the day feel 10 times more special!! Eric & co have been so lovely, they made our stay here so memorable, it’s going to be impossible to top. Thank you all so much for your kindness, we hope to come back really soon!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
Price from
US$144
1 night, 2 adults

Amanta Beach

Hotel in Nilaveli

Offering a year-round outdoor swimming pool and views of the sea, Amanta Beach is set in Nilaveli, 20 km from Trincomalee. Each air-conditioned room offers a view. Rooms have a private bathroom.

D
Darius
From
Lithuania
Kindest staff, going to sleep and waking up to the sound of the ocean and birds.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
US$94.50
1 night, 2 adults

Avila Nilaveli Beach

Hotel in Nilaveli

Set in Nilaveli, 200 metres from Nilaveli Beach, Avila Nilaveli Beach offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and barbecue facilities.

A
Alena
From
Sweden
We stayed at Avila Nilaveli Beach and were absolutely delighted! The villa is small but very fresh, cozy, and clean — everything feels well-maintained and new. The staff were wonderful — kind, attentive, and always willing to help. They had their own set breakfast, but we sometimes asked for additional things, and they happily prepared them for us. Everything they made was truly delicious. Coffee or tea was always served with breakfast, on time and with care. One especially lovely gesture: before our departure, they prepared a dish with okra just for me, showed me how they cook it — it felt like a mini cooking class! And then they packed it up for me to take with us. It was such a warm and thoughtful touch. We also felt very safe and well looked after, as someone from the staff was always around and available if we needed anything. We were very happy with our stay and would definitely come back. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
Price from
US$55.08
1 night, 2 adults

Akash Premium Hotel

Hotel in Nilaveli

Set in Nilaveli, 300 metres from Nilaveli Beach, Akash Premium Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

A
Andreas
From
Austria
Nice and very modern rooms. Close to the beach and lots of restaurants. Don't let yourself be fooled by the picture of the garage door. It's not a garage at all but a proper hotel 😅
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$31.25
1 night, 2 adults

Anukama Resort

Hotel in Nilaveli

Located in Nilaveli, 1.4 km from Nilaveli Beach, Anukama Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

B
Björn
From
Netherlands
Friendliness of the staff, they really want to make everything as comfortable as possible. The room was really nice and clean great beds. The pool is open from 0830 till 2130 so the kids could go swimming after dinner which we really enjoyed. And its nice location close to the beach (500m walk). And with a tuktuk you can go to Uppuveli for more action and nice restaurants. Definitely go to Your Choice restaurant there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

The Reef Resort

Hotel in Nilaveli

Situated in Nilaveli, 200 metres from Nilaveli Beach, The Reef Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

B
Boyan
From
Switzerland
First of all, this hotel is an absolute bargain and is priced too low. Everything is brand new, pool was perfectly nice, good temp and modern, room is spacious and super clean. We stayed at the most expensive hotels in Sri Lanka, and the AC here was newer and better. We also had a lovely spacious balcony. It’s a beautiful no frills hotel and for the price you pay, you can’t expect luxury and if you want more comfortable mattresses then go with a more expensive hotel. A tip about the wifi: if it doesn’t work anymore you just need to ask the receptionist to re-charge it for you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 303 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Mithra Paradise Beach Hotel

Hotel in Nilaveli

Situated in Nilaveli, 200 metres from Nilaveli Beach, Mithra Paradise Beach Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

S
Sean
From
0
Spacious clean room with beautiful gardens . Very peaceful setting with beach on doorstep and amazing food!! Great Wi-Fi and TV in dining area. We had breakfast and dinner here for duration of our 3 day stay as no need to try anywhere else. Thank you to Musaruf. Santhosh and Anitha were incredibly hospitable and on hand if we needed anything. We enjoyed going to the beach with them to watch the fishermen coming in. We would recommend this place for a quiet stay. Thanks again, from UK
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews
Price from
US$62
1 night, 2 adults

NN Beach Resort Nilaveli

Hotel in Nilaveli

Set in Nilaveli, a few steps from Nilaveli Beach, NN Beach Resort Nilaveli offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

D
Dmitrii
From
Russia
A wonderful hotel. We were checked in earlier than expected and given a clean and cozy room. The hotel grounds were beautiful, especially the ocean view. We enjoyed the beauty of the pool and hot tub, which were beautifully lit at night. There were two adorable puppies and a small, always hungry cat living at the hotel, which added to the homely atmosphere. The staff was very friendly, responsive, and attentive, always helping us with whatever we needed. We appreciated the ability to check out later than the designated time, which added convenience to our stay. We especially want to mention the delicious dinners we had at the hotel restaurant. Overall, our experience at this hotel was very pleasant, and we would recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful and cozy hotel with excellent service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews
Price from
US$60
1 night, 2 adults

Cardamon Hotel Nilaveli

Hotel in Nilaveli

Located in Nilaveli, 12 km from Trincomalee, Cardamon Hotel Nilaveli features a restaurant, bar and free WiFi throughout the property.

c
charlesod
From
Ireland
Fantastic stay in this chic hotel with very friendly staff. Had a great sleep to the sound of waves at night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews
Price from
US$67.50
1 night, 2 adults

Nilaveli Beach Resort - Level 1 Certified

Hotel in Nilaveli

Nilaveli Beach Resort is set on the bronzed sands of Nilaveli Beach. This tranquil resort welcomes guests with a private beach area, cosy guestrooms and free internet access at all public areas.

R
Rathini
From
Canada
Stayed 2 nights at this lovely boutique resort, in a large, spacious and clean room with ocean view.. Had dinner first night and breakfast next 2 mornings and there were enough selection on the dinner menu and food was very good. Excellent breakfast both days. Great service and super friendly staff. The property was clean and well kept. Swimming pool was good size, clean and water was nice and warm. Overall loved everything about this resort and would definitely come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
US$180
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Nilaveli

Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews
From US$354 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
From US$21.18 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
From US$20.34 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews
From US$39.55 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
From US$65 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews
From US$58 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
From US$44.07 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Nilaveli and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Surya Lagoon Village is a recently renovated villa in Nilaveli, where guests can make the most of its private beach area and garden.

From US$38.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

Located in Trincomalee, 1.3 km from Nilaveli Beach, Palmera Eco Resorts Nilaveli provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

From US$106.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Situated in Trincomalee with Nilaveli Beach nearby, Gowsalya Guest House - Nilaveli Trincomalee features accommodation with free private parking.

From US$22.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located within less than 1 km of Nilaveli Beach and 3.6 km of Pigeon Island National Park in Nilaveli, Nilaveli Stay Inn provides accommodation with seating area.

From US$17.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Set in Trincomalee, 1.1 km from Nilaveli Beach, Cocolagoon eco Resort Nilaveli offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$50.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

Situated in Trincomalee, 400 metres from Nilaveli Beach, Nilaveli Boutique Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$20.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

Located in Trincomalee, 700 metres from Nilaveli Beach, Sunstar Nilaveli provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Situated in Nilaveli, 600 metres from Nilaveli Beach, Hera Ceylon features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

From US$250 per night

Budget hotels in Nilaveli and nearby

Offering a garden and garden view, Rainbow Villa Nilaveli is situated in Nilaveli, 8.1 km from Velgam Vehera and 14 km from Kanniya Hot Springs.

From US$122.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

With Nilaveli Beach reachable in 700 metres, Apartment314 Oceanfront condos Nilaveli provides accommodation, a restaurant, a private beach area, pool with a view and a garden.

From US$132.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews

Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Sea Zone Hotel Nilaveli offers accommodation in Nilaveli. Free private parking is available on site. Certain units include a seating area where you can relax.

From US$22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Set in Nilaveli, 300 metres from Nilaveli Beach, Akash Premium Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

From US$34.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews

Set in Nilaveli, 70 metres from Nilaveli Beach, Sea Way Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$33.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

Situated in Trincomalee, less than 1 km from Nilaveli Beach, ITALIAN GUEST features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$51.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews

Pigeon Island Beach Resort and Spa is located to the north of Trincomalee City. Offering rooms and suites with a private balcony, the resort has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

From US$82.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews

This hotel is nestled on Nilavali Beach, a 10-minute boat ride from Pigeon Island. There is no available WiFi, a large outdoor pool and spacious rooms with views of the ocean.

From US$104.88 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Nilaveli

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews

Comprising an open-air bath and massage services, Coconut Leaf Shadow Guest is a recently renovated accommodation in Nilaveli located close to Nilaveli Beach.

From US$15.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

Set in Nilaveli, Pearl Inn Green is a recently renovated accommodation, 800 metres from Nilaveli Beach and 3.5 km from Pigeon Island National Park.

From US$20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Situated in Nilaveli, 1.2 km from Nilaveli Beach, Thirumalai Park features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews

Situated 600 metres from Nilaveli Beach, Vibushan Guest House offers accommodation with a terrace, as well as a garden.

From US$11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews

Set within 600 metres of Nilaveli Beach and 4 km of Pigeon Island National Park in Nilaveli, Pranu House features accommodation with seating area.

From US$14.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Set within 300 metres of Nilaveli Beach and 4 km of Pigeon Island National Park in Nilaveli, Raja Guest House offers accommodation with seating area.

From US$12.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

Located in Nilaveli and only 400 metres from Nilaveli Beach, Oceanic White House provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews

Situated within 100 metres of Nilaveli Beach and 4 km of Pigeon Island National Park in Nilaveli, Island Breeze Inn features accommodation with seating area.

From US$22.20 per night

FAQs about hotels in Nilaveli

What guests said about Nilaveli:

10

I liked the small hotel we stayed in on the beach front (...

I liked the small hotel we stayed in on the beach front (Mithra Paradise) and the semi-private beach. A real gem if you're looking for a quiet romantic place. Much better than the big faceless commercial hotels. I would recomemmend the small guest houses in the whole of SL for this reason as the service is exceptional and they are usually family-run so they put a lot of love and effort into pleasing their guests. No mosquitoes in July. Avoid the dolphin watching 'chasing' tours. Loads of boats making a big noise and running over the dolphins. Poor animals. You only glimpse them for a few seconds and the boat ride is hell on your back. Try the snorkelling instead.
Guest review by
Liz
Switzerland
8.0

it was great there.No worries about the sea,just the wind...

it was great there.No worries about the sea,just the wind was blowing a bit strong.Com[any always around you,you are safe there.You can book snorkelling,boat rides,sea tour any time,many options available.saw about 200 DOLPHINS!fisherman always fuzzing around in the morning.Annoying fishing boats.
Guest review by
Shanaka
Sri Lanka
8.0

A much more peaceful beach holiday that at neighbouring...

A much more peaceful beach holiday that at neighbouring Uppaveli, so if you want to get away from the crowds, it’s a perfect spot. The surrounding countryside looks beautiful too - I wish we’d have had more time to explore. We ate at Sara’s fish restaurant, where the seafood kottu & prawn curry were delicious.
Guest review by
Penny
10

Nilaveli is the perfect beach if you want peace and quiet ,...

Nilaveli is the perfect beach if you want peace and quiet , not many shops or facilities about, a few ok restaurants near by some expensive for Sri Lanka even more pricey than England, would need to travel 15km by local Tuk Tuk to find a good choice in Trincomalee-Nilaveli-Pulmodai which around 2000 rupees each way
Guest review by
Gary
United Kingdom
10

Very soft golden sand. Sea was not rough during our stay.

Very soft golden sand. Sea was not rough during our stay. Snorkeling trips are arranged by guides to nearby Pigeon Island. Pristine corrals and species. May be less restaurants along the beach, and not much of public facilities like toilets and wheelchair access etc
Guest review by
Nandun
Sri Lanka
10

Nilaveli has a lot to offer.

Nilaveli has a lot to offer. The lower part of the beach closer to Trincomalee is very much like Bali or Goa with lots of accommodation including budget friendly options. It has many small cafes and restaurants right on the beach. There are also many dive shops offering diving experiences at Pigeon Island just off the coast. The upper end of the beach is more secluded and has fewer beach cafes and bars. This is where the larger more upmarket Nilaveli Beach Hotel is located.
Guest review by
Christopher
Australia

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews
Wonderful property just a minutes walk from the beach! Staff were very welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us. Room was spacious with a pool side terrace. Fantastic location for all kinds of beach and sight seeing. Tuk tuk tour to Trincomalee was excellent. Brilliant guide and tailored it to suite our family. Snorkelling trip to Pigeon Island was a highlight of our entire trip! Wonderful pool with bar. Ate there one night and the food was traditional and very tasty. Close proximity to beach bars and restaurants
Guest review by
Colin
Austria
From US$61.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
A lovely hotel with a big garden and swimming pool in Nilaveli right by the beach. Breakfast was amazing and different each day (we went for local options). The staff were very friendly and accommodation (Thank you especially to Prashanth). We stayed in the chalet room which was closer to the pool and had a nice terrace.
Guest review by
Anjukan
Ireland
From US$85.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews
Moon Isle beach was the perfect place to stay at the end of our trip in Sri Lanka. The room was very good and clean and also it is just in front of the beach, you can't literally ask for better. The breakfast is amazing and also the owner Amanda is very kind. If you go to Nilaveli/Trincomalee, you must come here!
Guest review by
Cristina
Spain
From US$170 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
It was an amazing and very relaxing stay at the Nilaveli beach resort. The staff was extremely friendly and kind. The hotel was beautiful and we really liked it
Guest review by
Tomas
Czech Republic
From US$15.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
- Location a few minutes away from the beautiful Nilaveli beach and the main restaurants in the area
Guest review by
Quitterie
France