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Bella Nilaveli Beach is a beautiful oasis only a few minutes walk from the beach. The pool was fantastic and their restaurant served up great meals. There were also a number of small restaurants close by. The staff were very friendly and always on hand to help out with anything you needed.

Stayed in April 2024

Lot of options for differend activities. Really clean and nice place where you can easily relax.

Stayed in March 2024

Beautiful place just next to the quiet beach of Nilaveli! Most welcoming staff, yoga shala free to use, nice breakfast and good cafe for lunch or diner. Would stay here again!

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing, it was a little piece of paradise!

Wonderful property just a minutes walk from the beach! Staff were very welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us. Room was spacious with a pool side terrace. Fantastic location for all kinds of beach and sight seeing. Tuk tuk tour to Trincomalee was excellent. Brilliant guide and tailored it to suite our family. Snorkelling trip to Pigeon Island was a highlight of our entire trip! Wonderful pool with bar. Ate there one night and the food was traditional and very tasty. Close proximity to beach bars and restaurants

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing I can think of

Lovely family feel to this great little find - friendly staff - great food and good location

Stayed in February 2024

It would be better if there was also a mosquito repellent in the room besides mosquito nets. Options for dinner and lunch were very limited most of the time.

Everything, breakfast was amazing, the pool was big and clean, it is very close to the beach. The manager Anjay was really nice.

Stayed in February 2024

I loved everything. It was a real treat and wish I hadn’t left. The food was excellent, especially the breakfasts. The pool was wonderful which was a few steps from my room. Everyone was super helpful.

Stayed in February 2024

The food and juices were all incredible and the eggplant pasta in particular was one of the best meals I've had in a while! The staff were so friendly and accomodating and the manager always went out of his way to get us what we needed. It had the most adorable and friendly resident cats and a rly nice pool to lay by. I really enjoyed my stay there, felt very relaxed and pampered and would definitely return if I visit the area again.

Stayed in February 2024

Having to leave

The garden is beautiful, the food delicious, Anna and Sameera are wonderful hosts!

Stayed in January 2024

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The staff was really nice and attention. The cabana was super cool and clean. Two big beds for us and the special mention to the lovely outside bathroom. We totally come back!

Stayed in September 2023

- Quite a lot of bugs and some mozzies in the room. Not the worst thing unless you have a big issue with bugs/insects

- Staff were really friendly and helpful - Food was great, got pasta and noodles which were both delicious! - Plants and nature around the grounds were really lush and pretty - beach 2 mins away, was almost empty when we went which was nice - Dogs and cats chilling around the grounds, the owners have a few and they are very cute :)

Stayed in September 2023

A kaleidoscope of colour and fragrant aromas. Basil showers in the wind - lime trees with the gentle sway and shade of the coconuts. Constant entertainment watching the resident crows, dog and cats run the show. Breakfast feasts and local flavours fill the air. Regular dips in the pool - quiet reflection and appreciation. Fabulous people - cooking, cleaning, watering, helping - all with a smile and twinkle of the eye. Thank you all the team at Bella Niavelli - thanks for the chats and laughs Amjee and Sameera

Stayed in July 2023

We absolutely loved our stay in Nilaveli! The hotel’s gardens are lush and green with so many butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies. The beach is so close and we went every morning to swim in the sea before breakfast at sunrise. The place has a really chill vibe and the pool is so nice, with lots of shade if you want to hide from the sun during the day. The food is also great!

Stayed in July 2023

The property was great to be honest…perhaps one more light in the room would help. A water butt would be useful too if possible. And the pool was nice but getting cleaned at an awkward time one morning when we would like to swim; perhaps this can be shared at the start so there are clear swimming times. Love to see them cleaning it though!

Beautiful setting - lush green garden with lots of trees and plants and fruits - we would have loved a tour! The restaurant was good and the staff were so friendly; Ajmi helped so much and always with a smile. The rooms had decent sturdy nets with zips to enter although a couple had small holes in, one was pristine. Decent AC too. Nice bathroom and outdoor shower was lovely, great pressure and warmth. A stones throw from the beach which is very cool! Pool and loungers too.

Stayed in July 2023

Some beer by the pool might have been nice :)

Tasty, and they catered to our requests.

Stayed in June 2023

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Amazing hospitality, the host went out of his way to help us. Food was incredible and the pool area is lovely, very close to the beach and beautiful gardens, lovely cats and pet dog that went for walks with us on the beach.

Stayed in June 2023

It’s a bit isolated to other restaurants and activities.

The open bathroom is very nice and the host is very helpful. He helps us to organise the trip to Pigeon Island and tuktuk if we need.

Stayed in May 2023

We lived in the Banana House and we loved the bathroom outside. Beach is around the corner and compared to Uppuveli it is by far not so touristic.

Stayed in May 2023

close to the beach, swimming pool is very nice, room (mango) is small but well equipped

Stayed in May 2023

The beach was definitely better (cleaner) than Trincomalee or Negombo beach, but finally it's just a beach. :)

Just upon arrival a yoga lesson started which was really great to participate at. We met the owners of the hotel and had a great hangout at night. All the stuff was very friendly and we enjoyed our stay (to relax and take a break after visiting the golden triangle). We also had dinner several times and I would say that I had the best fish in my life, it was very delicious!

Stayed in April 2023

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the chilled vibes, the yoga, the beautiful beach. the ability to take the awesome short boat trip to pigeon island for really nice snorkeling on the beautiful reef with lots of marine life - turtles, sharks, so many fish of many bright colors. this made our time there really nice. the owners are great and extremely accommodating. All the staff made us feel welcomed and a part of the family. We felt safe.

Stayed in April 2023

The only the we didn't like was that we had to leave 😭

Amazing hospitality, service focussed, clean, friendly, the chef went above and beyond to assist us with Gluten Free, beautiful gardens, amazing pool, comfy beds, powerful AC We were sad to leave and will be back

Stayed in April 2023

Everything was fantastic, the room was very cute and clean, great view on the garden and pool from our little terrace. The property is very well maintained, the pool was clean and was a lovely alternative to taking a swim in the crystal clear waters at the beach. We had a great breakfast every day of our trip and also had several other meals at Leo’s cafe since the food was delicious. The property also has 2 double beach beds which are perfect for a nap. The whole staff and owners were very friendly and welcoming, and the manager was so helpful with everything, he planned our snorkeling trip to pigeon island and a sightseeing trip of Trincomalee at very good prices. They also have a friendly dog and a few cats we enjoyed the company of. Highly recommend!

Stayed in April 2023

They do not use single use plastic which is a major positive, however they charge for any filtered water you may need which was a minus. There was a bathroom issue in my room upon arrival & was fixed immediately to the best of their ability - an open air bathroom or ventilation would suffice. Shower water pressure low, hot water was not there but it is sweltering outside, so not needed.

Small, charming, quiet property, grounds well maintained. Owner, manager & staff are all friendly & welcoming. Situated just steps from the beach, location was perfect, the main road within walking distance, minor tuk tuk ride to restaurants. Great local family restaurant in town called Nila Rice & Curry to check out. Room was quaint, simple, clean & tidy, aircon was ok. Mini fridge & hand soap provided. My outside patio was a delight. Breakfast was excellent each morning, a mix between Sri Lankan & western to satisfy you throughout the day. There’s an on-site restaurant, the property pool inviting. Resident cats & dog were endearing. Beautifully relaxing & private stay, safe & comfortable, caring staff. 100m from the quiet beach with friendly locals in town. I enjoyed staying here very much - a charming oasis in Nilaveli, I can recommend this accommodation & I would return :)

Stayed in March 2023