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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.

D
Dominic
From
Hong Kong
I booked one night at C Beyond but liked it so much I extended my stay for a second night. The villa and plunge pool was unexpectedly luxurious. The Laki Senanayake designed house was exquisite and replete with his sculptures and paintings. The food was consistently delicious. Eric, the manager was an accomplished host. I highly recommend C Beyond and its beautiful beach location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
Price from
US$160
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.

J
Julia
From
Germany
The beach is beautiful. You can relax all day. The food was good. The dinner is also very special, nice and tasty (but a bit pricy for Sri Lanka). The staff was always friendly and helpful. The room is spacious and nice. The bed is also comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
US$94.50
1 night, 2 adults

Avila Nilaveli Beach

Hotel in Nilaveli

Set in Nilaveli, within 200 metres of Nilaveli Beach and 6.1 km of Velgam Vehera, Avila Nilaveli Beach offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who...

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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 38 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.

R
Rohan
From
Canada
very calm, clean quiet place. Ideal place for relaxing. Very friendly staff including Bhatiya.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews
Price from
US$65
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.

R
Rozanne
From
Australia
Clean, nice room, excellent service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews
Price from
US$35
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.

L
Lee
From
United Kingdom
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews
Price from
US$65
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.

A
Andris
From
Latvia
by far, best choice to stay in Nilaveli/Trincomalee. hotel in front of ocean with clean pool (maintained and cleaned daily, several times). large clean and comfy rooms. we are family of three and had lots of space in duplex room. A/C is new and fully filled, so blasting cool air within seconds of switching on.(so far stayed in several hotels in Sri Lanka, and some A/c were literally non existent, even in much more expensive 5 star hotels) staff is attentive, some minor misunderstandings are swiftly resolved by hotel manager. housekeeping team does amazing job, daily clean/fresh water replenishing. hotel grounds are well maintained. good options for dinner. beach is clean, with enough loungers. we wanted candles for cake- hotel provided some changes in breakfast offer for out 3 year old- team made changes overall, it’s EXCELLENT VALUE and after visiting few other hotels in area, this is BEST CHOICE.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 493 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.

N
Nikolas
From
United States
Very nice Hotel! - Quite with only a few guest - nice beach - the chef and the food was amazing! Haven’t expected that to be honest! Just ask what is fresh and available;)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
US$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.

B
Berit
From
Norway
Very nice atmosphere with friendly staff. The beach is clean and nice. Good breakfast and very nice dinner buffet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews
Price from
US$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
Superb - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
From US$177 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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
From US$19.36 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews
From US$39.55 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
From US$30.60 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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
From US$35 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
From US$32.77 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews

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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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews

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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Nilaveli

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$48.84 per night

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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Set in Nilaveli and only 800 metres from Nilaveli Beach, NR Villa Nilaveli offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$10.99 per night

Situated within 600 metres of Nilaveli Beach and 3.5 km of Pigeon Island National Park, Riskan Enterprises features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nilaveli.

From US$41.07 per night
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$14.02 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 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

Budget hotels in Nilaveli and nearby

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, 28 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$117.65 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 8.1
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$45 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 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$26.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.4
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Situated in Nilaveli, 200 metres from Nilaveli Beach, Sea View Beach Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

From US$20.40 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 centre.

From US$82.50 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Nilaveli and nearby

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 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews

Situated in Trincomalee, 700 metres from Nilaveli Beach, Blu Marine Nilaveli features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

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

Located in Trincomalee, within 300 metres of Nilaveli Beach and 4.1 km of Pigeon Island National Park, Sai Seashell Rest Inn Nilaveli provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

From US$23.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Vitamin Sea beach cottage is a beachfront property located in Nilaveli, 4.3 km from Pigeon Island National Park and 8.9 km from Velgam Vehera.

From US$51.89 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

Located in Nilaveli, 1 km from Nilaveli Beach, Nilaveli Hybrid Holiday Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$32.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

Set in Walauttu, 1.3 km from Nilaveli Beach, JKAB Lagoon Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

From US$132 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews

Just 50 metres from the Indian Ocean, Nagenahira Beach Villa features spacious villas boasting sea views in Nilaveli. Free WiFi is available in the property’s common areas.

From US$35 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 US$150 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
Excellent. We were very well looked after by Eric and the team and particular mention should go to Kabi and Danu. The property is highly original and stylish; the food is delicious. We were able fully to relax on the small private beach area. There are no restaurants nearby, but a walk into north Nilaveli and a reservation (in advance) at 'My Kind of Place' is recommended - delicious fresh fish. A wonderful stay at C Beyond and very memorable.
Guest review by
Nick
United Kingdom
From US$18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
This is a very basic budget guest house. It is only 150 metres to the main Nilaveli beach and the boats to take you to Pidgeon Island. The room was decent and the shower water pressure was excellent. The beds were comfortable and we had air conditioning. The provided breakfast was basic but nice. In this price point it provided what you needed. If the owner gets the cleanliness issues sorted then we would rate this guest house higher.
Guest review by
LEANNE
Australia
From US$9.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 418 reviews
The location in Nilaveli is perfect. The beach is 5 minutes walking. It's a very quiet area, perfect to relax. The home stay has a good vibes atmosphere, with a garden with "hamacas", and full day open kitchen. The staff was nice and friendly. The room was very cheap and it has all the basic things you may need. I arrived very early and they stored my luggage, also in the departure day.
Guest review by
Amanda
Spain
From US$90.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 493 reviews
The hotel is located directly next to the quiet and beautiful Nilaveli beach. Diven and the rest of the staff are very kind and helpful toward their guests. Trips to Pigeon Island can also be booked there, as well as scuba diving classes.
Guest review by
Erwadela
Belgium
From US$80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
The location is fantastic, and its a beautiful small resort direct om the lovely Nilaveli beach. We had a great trip to Peagon Island, easy organized at the hotel.
Guest review by
Odd Gunnar
Norway