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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.

M
Maithri & Niranjan
From
New Zealand
Great ocean front location, quiet and peaceful. very close to the boats to pigeon island. Staff were amazing and went out of their way to make us feel welcome and to ensure we were confortable through out our stay. They even surprised us with dinner on the beach on our last night. The food was wonderful and make sure you try the crab curry!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 285 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.

A
Andrea
From
France
We loved everything! Totally unexpected, photos do not do it justice. Remote, peaceful, amazing! The team were fantastic, so happy, smiling and so willing to make your stay special. Great food
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
US$94.50
1 night, 2 adults

Avila Nilaveli Beach

Hotel in Nilaveli

Comfortable Accommodations

Avila Nilaveli Beach in Nilaveli offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views.

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.

H
Hemanth
From
India
The service of the staff was really good, we had a birthday and the staff especially bharadhi promptly provided us with a cake and made it extra special, he was also very courteous and helped us with food accommodation and travel to the beach.
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.

L
Louis
From
France
People very welcoming and helpfull. Very close to the beach. Ask Mr Achar for a tuk tuk tour, he is the best host
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 301 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.

A
Anna
From
Indonesia
Right at the beach, super nice stuff, helpfully with everything perfect place to relax!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews
Price from
US$70
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.

S
Sarka
From
Czech Republic
Great place on the beach in Nilaveli. The stuff mainly at the reception is great, very kind to help you with anything. Food perfect, pool perfect, location perfect. Nothing to complain about. Definitely reccomend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 490 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

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.

A
Amanda
From
Australia
I love coming here, this is my 3rd visit. I love the open space of the resort, the quite nature, the palm trees, the relaxed poolside, the beach views, the calm ocean is great for swimming. Everything about this resort is amazing for adults, this is my happy place to unwind and re-fill my cup. The staff are caring and kind, the food and cocktails at the beachside restaurant is delicious, we enjoyed beautiful soulful music by the very talented musician who plays multiple instruments. The buffet breakfast is to die for, so many delicious options and food choices. The rooms are simple, large and clean, with comfy beds and amazing views out to the pool / ocean. You can do as little or as much as you like, easy to ride into town and see the local sights or go snorkelling, diving or just relax.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 119 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, 200 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, 141 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

Most booked hotels in Nilaveli and surroundings in the past month

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews

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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, 301 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 492 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$93.50 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, 201 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, 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 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$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 US$60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews
The location of this hotel on Nilaveli beach cannot be beaten. It is 100m down from the louder beach bars area - with all the local fishing boats in between. The pool is clean and large and the shaded palm tree area beside it is a beautiful place to sit in a hammock. The attractive huts on the hotels’ private beach area provide shade for the sun beds - the beach is clean and the sea great for body boarding (July). The staff are all friendly and some of them had a pro-active approach to the guests.
Guest review by
Colby Butcher
United Kingdom
From US$228.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews
It was easy, we booked 5 minutes before arriving, no problem. Very comfy, great apartmnt, easy access to the beach which is 30m meters from the hotel, I actually could see both the sea and the pool from my bed. Clean, spacious, neatly decorated... Great value fro the money, the local hotels wanted more for a poor quality, we personally checked two facilities in Nilaveli before booking this one.
Guest review by
Iva
Croatia
From US$22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
We had a wonderful stay! The host was welcoming and available if we needed anything. The hotel is in a great location, just a short walk from Nilaveli Beach. It was the perfect place for the five of us, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Would definitely stay again.
Guest review by
Hannah
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 322 reviews
It was a very nice stay! Lovely cabins and a great open beach bar. You have to go to here if you visiting Nilaveli
Guest review by
berry
Netherlands