Gopalapuram nilaveli Gopalapuram, 31010 Nilaveli, Sri Lanka
#9 of 19 B&Bs and inns in Nilaveli
Guests' ChoiceBased on 41 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
8.3
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Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Stephen
AustraliaNothing
Great value stay, close to the beach. Spotlessly clean and with the bonus of kettle, tea and coffee in the room and a fridge on the verandah. Lovely host who even organised for our washing to be done at a very reasonable price.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
David
Czech RepublicEverything perfect. Nice place near of beach. Great owner. Comfortable room. The village is still untouched. Around accommodation few options where you can eat.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 22, 2024
Floor
NetherlandsThe wifi wasn't great, but after travelling in Sri Lanka for 1,5 month we're used to it;)
Basically everything! First of all the location is great. Really close to the beach and nice and quiet. The room is spacious, comfortable and clean. The bathroom as well. Airconditioning works really good and also is quiet. Super friendly staff. Fast communication and we we received a very welcome cold beverage upon arrival. Definitely recommended!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: January 23, 2024
Barbara
CambodiaNothing, all was perfect !
Cozy bungalow with big terrace and beautiful views. Good mattress. Nicely decorated. A big bottle of water and a hot water kettle plus tea was provided. Good wifi. We were the only guests and enjoyed peace and tranquility. 2 minutes to the beach.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: November 14, 2023
Mrs
Sri LankaIt's a nice room. Peaceful place and natural plants It's was lovely place 😍😊👌
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: September 22, 2023
Vianna
SpainThe location is great, so close to the beach. They have a fridge outside every two rooms great for backpackers. The room is big and comfy.and includes a complimentary bottle of water. Was Greeted with tea at arrival
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 26, 2023
Carmel
IsraelTowels and bed were not comfortable. It's is very close to the beach, but I don't recommend the Nilaveli beach itself. We ended up taking a tuk-tuk each morning to another beach in Uppuveli.
Very nice room with balcony in the garden. Air-conditioner and fan. Provides a fridge. 5 minutes from the beach.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 24, 2023
Juergen
New ZealandNot far from beach, shops and restaurant. Very clean, fast WiFi, spacious room. Super friendly host! We stayed a week and loved this place.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 15, 2023
Anneke
NetherlandsAll was wonderful
Kind host, close to beach (and coral island! Amazing snorkelling location). Wonderful breakfast, water kettle available. Great bed (matress) too. Honestly nothing to complain Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 28, 2023
Quentin85
FranceThe owner is working so sometimes you may not see him but he is still available by messages and really friendly. He also have good contacts for pigeon island and scooter.
Good accommodation near to the beach, with good restaurants near it.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 23, 2023
Alexandra
BelgiumClose to the sea Owner very friendly Clean and spacious room
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 19, 2023
Andrea
SwitzerlandSuresh and his family were amazing hosts. We really liked to be so close to the beach. At the Mamma Mia restaurant were nice sunbeds.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 17, 2023
Rachel
United KingdomNothing! Everything was great
I liked everything about the property. Staff was so kind and professional, the place was very quiet yet near the beach. Very comfortable room
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 6, 2023
Caroline
United KingdomSlightly more hands-off than other hosts we stayed with, but very approachable and helpful when asked.
Really good location close to the beach. Sri Lankan style breakfast was tasty and good value. AC machine worked well. Good to have an area to relax on the veranda separate from the bedroom. Close to KKR restaurant, which prepares delicious meals.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 3, 2023
Tatsiana
BelarusNothing
We stayed in the wonderful village of Nilavelli, with the owner, Mr. Suresh. Everything was wonderful, the ocean is close. Mr. Suresh is very attentive, kind, solved all our questions: cooked dinner, ordered a tuk-tuk and a transfer. It was a very cool trip! A place where you want to return.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: May 30, 2023
Paul
Germany-
exceptionally nice host! property is clean, beautiful and even has two hammocks. Location is close to the beach and small little restaurants.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 8, 2023
Peter
AustraliaVery friendly helpful staff.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: March 27, 2023
Judit
SpainNothing to report here
Quiet and great location in Nilaveli, near the beach and a couple of good restaurants. The host and his family were very kind and helped us to arrange a scooter, snorkelling kits, breakfast, and other tips. Big, comfy, fresh and clean room. The little garden and terrace was perfect to chill out. We had a lovely time!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: November 27, 2022
Jelena
CroatiaThe bathroom wasnt the cleanest, but it was fine.
the host was very lovely, helpful and nice.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: August 23, 2022
София
RussiaThe place has an excellent location to the beach. Amazing veranda where we had breakfast. Breakfast was ordered from them, it was very convenient. Everything is clean, the room is spacious, there is air conditioning. There is tea and coffee for free, Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, a parking place for a car. Hammock and beautiful yard! We highly recommend this accommodation. Very convenient and comfortable. They also provided us with a laundry service, which we needed very much. Thanks to this family for a great place and a wonderful holiday
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: June 21, 2022
Alessandro
GuatemalaExcellent location, 3 mins to Nivaeli beach. The owner and his sweet family will do their best tò help you during the stay. Van and air conditioning. Thanks a lot!!!
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: June 10, 2022
Paula
GermanyDue to the situation most places in Nilaveli are closed. We can recommend a restaurant around the corner next to theepans home!
Lovely stay. Very kind and nice host! Everything was very clean. Located 2 min to the beach. He organized the pigeon island trip and tuk tuks for us. Great breakfast:)
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: May 27, 2022
Rosie
United KingdomNot the fault of the guesthouse at all but there wasn't much happening in the area due to the current economic situation, most restaurants and hotels were closed in Nilaveli
Good size room, clean, helpful staff. Short walk to the beach.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: May 3, 2022
Ciaran
Irelandwonderful accommodating host, offered me a cold drink on arrival and also drive me to trincomalee bus station very early in the morning. Located only 3 minutes from the beach walking, the room is spacious, has a good ceiling fan and also A/C. room was very clean and had a good lock and felt secure. I would recommend the breakfast as well
Stayed in May 2022
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