Nilaveli Beach Hotel

Beachfront hotel on Nilaveli Beach with direct access to private sands and Pigeon Island views

Beach & Pool

Nilaveli Beach Hotel sits directly on Nilaveli Beach, giving guests a private beach area with sun loungers and umbrellas. The outdoor swimming pool is open all year and is surrounded by pool towels and sun loungers. Water sport facilities, including diving and snorkeling, are available on site, and the hotel also provides badminton equipment.

Rooms

The spacious air-conditioned rooms at Nilaveli Beach Hotel offer ocean views and are decorated in neutral tones. Each room is equipped with a minibar, a safe, a DVD player, and a tea/coffee maker. The hotel's no-WiFi policy in rooms encourages a digital detox, with internet access limited to common areas.

Dining

The beachfront restaurant at Nilaveli Beach Hotel serves an international menu along with a variety of drinks. Every Saturday night, guests can enjoy a Beach BBQ dining experience on the sand. The hotel also offers wine/champagne and kids' meals, with the restaurant praised for its fresh seafood and local dishes.

Activities & Excursions

Snorkeling and diving tours to Pigeon Island National Park are organized directly on site at Nilaveli Beach Hotel. Guests can also arrange fishing trips, use the board games and puzzles available, or join evening beach volleyball with staff. The hotel's dive center, Dive for You, offers guided snorkeling and PADI diving courses.

Location & Services

Nilaveli Beach Hotel is a 10-minute boat ride from Pigeon Island and a 40-minute drive from Trincomalee Natural Harbour and Swami Rock. The hotel provides a shuttle service, car hire, and free parking, including an electric vehicle charging station. Other services include a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, tour desk, and a chapel/shrine on the grounds.

• Private beach: Exclusive guest-only stretch of Nilaveli Beach with sun loungers
• Water sports: On-site diving, snorkeling, and fishing tours
• Dining: Beach BBQ every Saturday night at the beachfront restaurant
• Digital detox: No WiFi in rooms, only in common areas
• Pigeon Island: 10-minute boat ride to Pigeon Island National Park
• Family activities: Board games, badminton, and kids' meals
• Wellness: On-site spa and wellness center