Nilaveli Boutique Hotel

"A terrible experience. Our plan was to relax and do PADI diving, so we booked for three nights with a 24-hour cancellation policy. The room was awful; it smelled damp, crows were croaking on the ceiling, and it was very noisy. The window wouldn't even open. The room was actually more expensive than many other options in Upuveli or other more interesting areas. The worst part is that we only stayed one night and canceled the other two because they didn't give us any trouble. They told us they would refund our money, then excused themselves by saying that Booking.com's policies didn't allow it. A complete lie. Then they said they would refund it but that they weren't a big hotel and couldn't afford such excuses. Two weeks later, we're still waiting for a refund of about €80. Day after day, they keep giving us the runaround, saying they've gone to the bank and the transfer should be arriving soon, but we never get an answer. I don't recommend this place so you don't have the same bad experience we did. The room we were assigned was nothing like the ones shown in the pictures on ***********, TripAdvisor, or Google. There's nothing around, and few restaurants. The receptionist was very friendly and the breakfast was very good. The cancellation and refund process was terrible."

Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa

"I stayed here because there were no other hotels close to my business trip. It's a good hotel compared to other nearby places. The restaurant's food service is quite slow, so you should visit with plenty of time to spare."

Casamia Oceanfront Condo Nilaveli

Thirumalai Park

"One of the worst hotels on the island...no air conditioning, the stuffiness is terrible. We spent two nights here. I had nightmares... I woke up every hour from lack of air. There is no hot water provided. The linen is of terrible quality... it feels like bed fleas are biting. 850 meters from the beach. Walk along the country road. There are a lot of cows and dogs on the beach. Quite dirty. On the left side is a security zone with a radiation sign. After 18:00 we couldn’t get to the beach due to a lot of wild and angry dogs... this is also the first time I’ve seen it. The food at the hotel is tasteless, they don’t know how to cook at all. And very expensive at that. 6,000 rupees for two for tuna overcooked to black and fresh juice from who knows what. There are a lot of intrusive dogs on the hotel premises that rush at you from all angles. God forbid you end up with food in your hands. To get into the room you have to work hard to drive them away. There is nowhere to eat outside the hotel. This is a village."

Secret Escape Nilaveli Ayurveda Hotel & Spa

"There is no facility that they mention here. Not as beautiful as in the photos. The kitchen is not clean and Additional money is charged for kitchen equipment.. Only the money required by the owner. I will never recommend to anyone this place. I'm very unsatisfied. 😡(Only minor servants are innocent)"

Sea Zone Hotel Nilaveli

"Great place, nice people, highly recommended!"

Aa Inn

"The owner was rude, very unfriendly and calling his clients liars. It’s very unclean, the sheets weren’t fitting so we have to sleep on the bare mattress. The showers waseither cold or burning hot. The price for a washing machine is 8000 for 1kg (while everywhere else it’s only 500..) Do not recommend. Run away."

Hotel Sun Blue

"Clean and comfortable rooms. Friendly and flexible staff. 5 minits to the amazing beach. The ATM, restaurants and mini supermarkets are nearby. There is a fridge in the kitchen to store your own stuff and have the facility to cook your food. Highly recommended!"