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C Beyond Nilaveli

Hotel in Nilaveli

Featuring free WiFi, C Beyond Nilaweli offers accommodations in Nilaveli. The property overlooks a large natural pond and is located 12 mi from Trincomalee. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

N
Nadine
From
United States
Amazing place. Gorgeous rooms, good showers. Perfect location, felt very safe and private. Direct access to a great swimming beach. Great food. Best was the manager Eric, he was amazing and made sure we had a great stay. Would love to stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
Price from
$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, 12 mi from Trincomalee. Each air-conditioned room offers a view. Rooms have a private bathroom.

K
Kyle Mangano
From
United States
We stayed at Amanta Beach Resort for two nights and wished we would have stayed for a week! The property is beautiful and private but close enough to Nilaveli & Trinco that you could take a Tuk Tuk if you needed to. The rooms were spotless, beautiful, and everything worked perfectly (including the air con). As previous reviewers have said, the beach is your own little private slice of paradise. We were there a few weeks before the heavy season, so the seas were a bit rough, but we spent many hours lounging in the chairs on the sand! The food was amazing too! We had dinner one night and it was one of the best meals that we've had on our year abroad. The owner/chef comes out and explains everything and tells you where he got the ingredients from (mostly his on-site garden). Shyakthi and his staff make this place what it is! They all go above and beyond to make sure you're enjoying yourself and that you're comfortable. They put a lot of time and energy into the entire experience and it shows. There is a reason this hotel is rated 9+ on Booking and you should definitely come see for yourself!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
$94.50
1 night, 2 adults

Avila Nilaveli Beach

Hotel in Nilaveli

Located in Nilaveli, within a 2-minute walk of Nilaveli Beach and 3.8 miles of Velgam Vehera, Avila Nilaveli Beach provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
Price from
$55.08
1 night, 2 adults

Akash Premium Hotel

Hotel in Nilaveli

Located in Nilaveli, a 4-minute walk from Nilaveli Beach, Akash Premium Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

S
Sean
From
United States
Close proximity to beaches And restaurants, great hosts, very accommodating and gracious!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
$31.25
1 night, 2 adults

Anukama Resort

Hotel in Nilaveli

Located in Nilaveli, a 16-minute walk from Nilaveli Beach, Anukama Resort provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

S
Suresh
From
Canada
Staff, pool and rooms. The staff here were amazing: Bharathi made everything comfortable during our stay. The property is relatively new and everything is clean and nice. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews
Price from
$65
1 night, 2 adults

The Reef Resort

Hotel in Nilaveli

Located in Nilaveli, a 2-minute walk from Nilaveli Beach, The Reef Resort has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

F
Federico
From
United Kingdom
The place is very nice and clean and located at walking distance from the beach. But really what made the difference for us was the staff! They are the kindest and most welcoming people we met here, in particular Mr Deen who we now call a friend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews
Price from
$35
1 night, 2 adults

NN Beach Resort Nilaveli

Hotel in Nilaveli

Located in Nilaveli, a few steps from Nilaveli Beach, NN Beach Resort Nilaveli has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

M
MariaP008
From
Qatar
The facility/hotel is surrounded by a beautiful garden and in itself is a paradise. The hotel's pool is also large enough to accommodate people, and I see that they try to maintain it each day. There is a beach access with sun beds available for use. The room we had was huge, and the toilet/bath is also spacious and modern looking. The bed is very comfortable with 4 huge pillows. They provide beach towels and towels inside the room. SriLankan breakfast is a very good option out of all the breakfast options, in my opinion. They've organised an evening barbecue by the beach and I would say it was a very nice experience. Even though they are short staffed, they have managed to attend to guest's needs. Yasu and Ramil and all other staff will help as much as they can to make your stay pleasurable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 326 reviews
Price from
$60
1 night, 2 adults

Cardamon Hotel Nilaveli

Hotel in Nilaveli

Located in Nilaveli, 7.5 mi from Trincomalee, Cardamon Hotel Nilaveli features a restaurant, bar and free WiFi throughout the property.

A
Anuradhi
From
United States
The location was wonderful! It was right on the beach and our rooms had a great view! We had dinner and breakfast there and both meals were delicious. I noticed some reviews complained about the food, but they have a new chef who is really great! The staff were excellent as well; they were extremely helpful and friendly. There was also a hotel cat who said hi to us in the morning (she was very friendly!).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 493 reviews
Price from
$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, cozy guestrooms and free internet access at all public areas.

L
Lisa
From
United Kingdom
A lovely small resort tucked away from the rest of the village. The staff were extremely friendly and kept the grounds and property beautiful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
$180
1 night, 2 adults

Nilaveli Beach Hotel

Hotel in Nilaveli

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.

U
Udaya
From
United States
Beach and Sri Lankan food on offer were excellent. One of the better places to have Sri Lankan Crab and lobster without paying too much. Pool area and garden with nice shades for hammocks was very relaxing. Outdoor showers were simple but convenient after a trip to the beach. Dive center is one of the best where you can rent snorkeling and scuba gear and guides.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews
Price from
$80
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
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
From $177 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
From $8.81 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
From $19.36 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
From $16.95 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
From $39.55 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
From $30.60 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews
From $35 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
From $58 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 493 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 326 reviews

Budget hotels in Nilaveli and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

Located in Trincomalee, a 15-minute walk from Nilaveli Beach, Palmera Eco Resorts Nilaveli provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

From $106.40 per night

Rainbow Villa Nilaveli is located in Nilaveli, just 1.9 miles from Pigeon Island National Park and 5 miles from Velgam Vehera.

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

With Nilaveli Beach reachable in a 8-minute walk, Apartment314 Oceanfront condos Nilaveli features accommodations, a restaurant, a private beach area, pool with a view, and a garden.

From $117.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Located in Trincomalee, a 13-minute walk from Nilaveli Beach, Cocolagoon eco Resort Nilaveli provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From $50.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

Located in Trincomalee, a 8-minute walk from Nilaveli Beach, Sunstar Nilaveli provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From $35 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 accommodations in Nilaveli. Free private parking is available on site. Certain units include a seating area where you can relax.

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

Located in Nilaveli, a 4-minute walk from Nilaveli Beach, Akash Premium Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

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

Located in Nilaveli, a few steps from Nilaveli Beach, Sea Way Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From $33.30 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Nilaveli and nearby

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

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

From $48.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Gowsalya Guest House - Nilaveli Trincomalee enjoys a location in Trincomalee, 5.2 miles from Velgam Vehera and 8.6 miles from Kanniya Hot Springs.

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

Providing garden views, Nilaveli Stay Inn in Nilaveli provides accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $17.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

Located in Trincomalee, a 5-minute walk from Nilaveli Beach, Nilaveli Boutique Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From $16.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews

Located in Trincomalee, a 8-minute walk from Nilaveli Beach, Blu Marine Nilaveli has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

From $39.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

Located in Trincomalee, within a 3-minute walk of Nilaveli Beach and 2.5 miles of Pigeon Island National Park, Sai Seashell Rest Inn Nilaveli provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi...

From $23.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 115 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 center.

From $82.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 120 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 $104.88 per night

Hotels located in the center of Nilaveli

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

Coconut Leaf Shadow Guest is a recently renovated homestay in Nilaveli where guests can make the most of its open-air bath and massage services.

From $14.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

Pearl Inn Green is a recently renovated guest house in Nilaveli near Nilaveli Beach. With a garden, the 3-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free Wifi, each with a private bathroom.

From $15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Located in Nilaveli, a 14-minute walk from Nilaveli Beach, Thirumalai Park has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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

Vibushan Guest House enjoys a location in Nilaveli, a 7-minute walk from Nilaveli Beach and 2.4 miles from Pigeon Island National Park.

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

Offering quiet street views, Pranu House in Nilaveli features accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, hairdresser's, and spa facilities.

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

Offering garden views, Raja Guest House in Nilaveli features accommodations and a garden. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

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

Oceanic White House in Nilaveli provides accommodations with a garden and a terrace. This guest house provides free private parking, room service, and free Wifi.

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

Featuring garden views, Island Breeze Inn in Nilaveli features accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $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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From $14.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
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.
Guest review by
Sanne Metsemakers
Netherlands
From $150 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
Everything, the Quiet , the view , the restaurant really good , the breakfast was Amazing, the best we had , the staff is really nice. We had the suite with private swiming pool and feel like we were in paradise ... no mosquito . we did the snorkeling with the hotel on pigeon island and that was great , we swam with sharks.. We would have like to stay one week overthere but we had to continue our trip .. Thanks to all the team of C beyond nilaveli !
Guest review by
Perrine
France
From $76.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews
Our favourite place in Sri Lanka! Mandy is a wonderful host and made us feel at home right away. The hotel is located on a pristine bit of beach slightly away from the busier Nilaveli and Uppuveli beaches, which was perfect for us. We also organised a trip to Pigeon Island from just outside the hotel, which was an highlight. Our room was lovely and comfortable with a gorgeous sea view, and the dinner was exceptional. We hope we can come back one day!
Guest review by
Emma
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 322 reviews
I literally lost my pants there! The hotel's right on the beach (the cabins are behind it) and the hosts are super sweet. An ideal place for children! From 5pm on, the playlist could have been my daughter's spotify. Breakfast is fabulous. The beds are comfortable. Be sure to visit the crocodile lake which is a 15-minute walk away and Trincomalee by tuktuk.
Guest review by
David
France
From $50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 326 reviews
Boutique style hotel with a nice pool and direct access to the beach. Miran was great. He always had a smile, organised sun beds, and if you pre booked your food, he’d have it ready for you. Fresh fish available every night.
Guest review by
Lee
United Kingdom