Cardamon Hotel Nilaveli
About this hotel
Located in Sri Lanka, this charming hotel for R 1,337 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. Located in Nilaveli, 12 km from Trincomalee, Cardamon Hotel Nilaveli features a restaurant, bar and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has a barbecue and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront / Waterfront
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Sri Lanka
Reviews
4.3/5.0
Excellent(317 Reviews)
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9.0
Bonita habitación de madera con vistas al mar
Un poco caro. El baño era muy sencillo con "acabados" de hormigón a vista
6.0
Super vriendelijk personeel, uitstekende ligging!
Er is dringend een algemeen onderhoud nodig van de faciliteiten : verfwerken in het volledige gebouw, tuinonderhoud, updaten van de kamer, versleten strandbedden, kapotte kussens.... Het zou veel beter kunnen. Het WAS allemaal mooi maar het is duidelijk dat er weinig gedaan wordt aan algemeen onderhoud momenteel.
10.0
The beach is excellent and the pool was large and clean. There is adequate beach seating. The room was large and comfortable. The bathroom was large and there was no issue with hot water. The service was friendly. Highly recommended if staying in Nilaveli.
10.0
First of all, the hotel is situated in a really special location with pristine water and private beach. Then, the premises are all very clean, the room spacious and with breathtaking views , the restaurant food delicious (we asked for vegetarian options and we got really tasty Sri Lankan vegetarian food) . Many thanks to the amazing staff everyone was so kind to us, and special mention to Diven!
So sad that we are already leaving …
Absolutely nothing.
4.0
The location is just stunning, however there is a lot to improve.
-Common areas were quite dirty
-Beach beds and umbrellas were mostly damaged
-Towels were evidently old
-As we arrive the bathroom was flooded (however the staff was responsive and fixed it fast)
-Breakfast was poor and long waiting time with poor choice
-Bad smell in common area and entrance
This is few things, however the amount paid does not justify it. Value for money unfortunately not acceptable.
It is more expensive than any 5* we stayed in other parts of the country and it doesn’t even get close.
I want anyway give credit to the staff who has been genuinely helpful without having the means.
10.0
We stayed here for two weeks, and we enjoyed it very much. The pool is not big but we spent a lot of time in it and liked it very much.
Often a good option when the sea was too wavy or to change a bit for a nice chilled swim.
The beach was awesome, literally at your doorstep 😊 and the sea was super clean. Perfect for swimming safely, flat sea or few waves at times but nothing to compromise your safety (and there always people around, also from the staff) 🏊🩳☀️
The restaurant was okay, but there are few excellent options also in Nilaveli town just 1 to 2km away, if one wants to change and try something different.
There are many options for excursions, dolphins watching and if you're lucky as we were also spot some whales, coral and pigeon island etc
The location was safe, even though a bit "isolated", it's literally 1km from the main street with shops restaurants and also tuk tuks always available to move around for your needs.
That's just what we needed, a nice break from everything!
If I had to add something, it would be a fridge in the room to have cold drinks at all times.
Other than that, perfect stay!
The staff was also very friendly and always available for any requests. We made some good friends during these 2 weeks stay.
A special thank you to Sajee, Kumar, Abi, Tharanga and Desman.
Thanks for everything, we will definitely be back 🙏❤️🇱🇰
Nothing
8.0
Lovely staff who always try to handle any wishes. Great location on the Beach. Extremely spacious room with a great balcony and a very nice bathroom and shower.
There is some untapped potential here. A little more interior design and some more alternatives for drink would have made our stay even better.
10.0
Everything was perfect
I suggest to add a fridge in the room
10.0
Right by the beach
Clean, very spacious family room
Nice pool
10.0
Nice and caring hotel staff. Kids friendly hotel: baby cot, baby chair and swimming inflatable stuff were provided. Clean and nicely designed room. Good quality and tasty food at the hotel restaurant. Hotel beach and swimming pool area are also nice and comfortable, with sun beds and beach towels.
10.0
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.
10.0
everyone was so friendly & made us feel right at home! restaurant was lovely with really great staff! Sajeevan & Dileswaran were always there to help us with anything we needed! absolutely stunning location, best place on the beach strip. There’s nothing like waking up to the sound of the waves crashing & looking out the window to see the sea
10.0
Excellent hospitality received from Cardamon hotel- Nilaveli. I was offered personalized service for everything from room to food. My only worries that I could spend for only one night which is not enough to experience the total value of this nice hotel. Keep it up Cardamon Nilaveli Hotel.
Exceeded expectations with the best value for the money
10.0
The staff was super friendly and the room was clean and comfortable, we love it!!! The location was perfect, right on the beach, and food were great. I had a fantastic stay at the beachside hotel! we will def come back!!!
10.0
one of our best stays in Sri Lanka!
big room , just by the beach (beach view) balkony, fresh bathroom with everything you need.
nice staff.
10.0
-Very nice looking building, plus awesome views to the beach.
- Open spaces around the hotel.
-The staff was VERY kindly and willing to help.
-Very quiet spaces and zone.
-VERY GOOD breakfast.
We loved the property but i think it is important to point out that it is a located in a very quiet zone and although you have a couple options of restaurants, everything else will require you to move around with tuk tuk. In our case we liked it this way.
9.0
Very fancy room with a comfortable bed and a nice sea view. The pool was very refreshing and next to the beach. Friendly staff
9.0
nice and beautiful place..
8.0
Budget friendly
No hot water for shower hahahah
9.0
Beach front location is superb
3.0
Checking - hassle-free and no drama.
Food - Ok but the potion was too small.
Beach access: Good 👍🏽
Rooms - Rooms were considerably large and had all the essential furniture. The rooms were not so clean, and soms of the furniture was covered with dust. The bed was comfortable, but an initial set of bedsheets had some marks, so we asked them to change it.
Staff: OK, but could do better. We asked the staff to arrange a table on the beach, and we got surprised with the feedback we got. They just pointed to a table and asked us to take it to the beach ourselves if we wanted.
Restaurant: We went to the restaurant around 8.30 pm to order some food for dinner, and they said they only have noodles. The food was good 👍🏽 but the potion was small. We talked to the staff, and they said they are temporary staff and only work when they have few guests.
Pool: Not clean at all. If you care about hygiene, you will avoid it for sure. Even in the daytime, you cannot see the bottom of the pool. Walls have allergies.
Room AC: Not powerful enough to keep the room at a reasonable temperature. AC get switched off in the middle of the night. Remote buttons are labelled in Mandarin.
Electricity: These days, Sri Lanka has 2.5-hour-long power cuts due to the government's inability to provide electricity 24/7. Therefore expect 2.5 hour-long power cuts as the hotel does not have power generators. It was one of the worst experiences we had as the room got extremely hot during the power cuts. No emergency floodlights in the room, and even the one in the corridor does not work. So it's pitched dark!
Hotel staff switch off lights around 10.00 pm, and if you want to go out of the room, you will have to use your torches.
Water Pressure: No Power, No water. Simple as that. So no water for 2.5 hours. Plus no hot water.
8.0
lovely, a bit old
damaged details
9.0
Spacious room with good facilities and the shower was great. The view of the pool and sea was excellent and staff were friendly too. Also there's a nice seating area with books that you can read.
9.0
We stay one week and enjoyed so much. The situation, just i front of the sea, its amazing. Good value of money. The staff its so kind and the food it's also tasty and good price. I recommend stay here.
The library on the hall could bé more clean and organized, its a pity.
9.0
If you’re looking for a beach hotel this is definitely worth taking a trip to. We spent the day in the beach, the waters were very calm.
The hotel was a bit run down, could do with some refurbishment. The pool was not as clean as I would’ve like it to be.
10.0
it was lovely. The staff we’re amazing and moved us from our initial room to a super fab room.
Norhing really that the hotel had control over. Thete we’re
10.0
friendly staff and vacation mode
so much of dead dragon flys inside the pool
8.0
location is right on the beach with easy access to Pigeon Island. Nilaveli is quite sleepy. Rooms are lovely and spacious and bed super comfortable.
dining room was a bit impersonal and could do with a bit of atmosphere, especially the lighting.
5.0
The location is perfect with a kind of private beach, rooms are very big and beds super comfortable.
Pool and garden is very nice. This hotel could be a resort, however we have paid much more less in SL and received better services.
Having said this I have to be honest and tell that this hotel is in need of lots of maintenance.
Walking around you will find rusty stairs banisters, bins etc and a dusty lobby and an abandoned dark bar.
In the room you will find some mould marks on the ceiling plus in the bathroom ceiling and very rusty taps/shower head.
In the evening we went to the bar and asked if they serve breakfast, we have been told breakfast was from 8/10 am , they showed us a menu and told that it was 1200 rp per person, we told them that we will be there in the morning.
Next morning we came for it at 09:15 am to be told that they were running out of all items ( eggs, tea, bread and fruit? , the hotel was very empty) so we ended up having an amazing breakfast next door for the same price.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Sri Lanka?
The average price for a rental in Sri Lanka is R 721 per night. This rental is R 616 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cardamon Hotel Nilaveli. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Cardamon Hotel Nilaveli. Enjoy the water!
Is Cardamon Hotel Nilaveli pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cardamon Hotel Nilaveli?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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