Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Lovely accommodation
Nice room and garden
Cons:
Bed firmness
Cleanliness issues
Lack of attention to room service

Categories

Cleanliness
6.73
The room could be cleaner and there have been complaints about cleanliness not being attended to.
Service
9.2
Good location and generally helpful, although some guests found the owner a bit pushy.
Location
9.24
Great location just 100m from the beach.
Room Quality
8.19
Rooms are comfortable but basic; some complaints about bed firmness.
Amenities
8.22
Amenities are standard but could use improvement especially in cleaning.
Value for Money
8.18
Decent value, but better options available inland for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.73
Not mentioned, but standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.7
Guests generally had a good experience despite some negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:06

Property Description

Seaside Retreat with Varied Dining Options

Comfortable Accommodation: Enjoy a cozy stay in rooms equipped with modern amenities, including a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and private bathroom.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a variety of cuisines at the on-site restaurant, catering to different dietary preferences.

Convenient Location: Situated just steps away from Uppuveli beach, with easy access to Trincomalee Railway Station and Kanniya Hot Springs.

Ready to experience a relaxing beach getaway at DOT BEY beach cabana? Book your stay now for a memorable vacation by the sea!

Important information:

Please inform DOT BEY beach cabana in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Guests will receive a rental agreement which must be signed and returned to the property prior to arrival. If guests do not receive the agreement on time, they should contact the property management company at the number on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 68 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.73
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 8.19
Amenities: 8.22
Value for Money: 8.18
Food and Beverage: 8.73
Overall Experience: 8.7
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valerie couple fr
8
2025-08-19 via Nuitee
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Nikki couple nl
5
Pros:

Cabanas zien er leuk en gezellig uit

Cons:

Bedden zijn enorm hard, zowel mijn vriend en ik veel last van onze rug, de muren zijn erg dun dus je wordt erg wakker van omgevingsgeluiden

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
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CHRISTOS couple gr
9
Pros:

Good location, it's 100m walking from the beach,but you don't swim there because there are a lot of boats.it's 6-7 minutes walking on the beach to the nearest restaurants and shops. Nice room and garden. Good air-conditioning.

Cons:

No shoap, the room could be cleaner, the owner is a bit weird about selling you stuff, but you may kindly say no. Also, many dogs outside, but we didn't have a problem. No one cleaned our room for three nights. Make sure you contact the owner before reaching there, because he told us he was about to give our room.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Alma couple es
10
Pros:

Hemos pasado un par de días muy buenos, la cabaña era muy bonita y cómoda y el personal maravilloso, nos han tratado como si fuéramos de la familia. Me siento muy agradecida.

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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Thilo family_with_children de
3
Pros:

Die Unterkunft liegt super günstig nur wenige Meter vom Strand entfernt. Die Zimmer sind zwar klimatisiert aber einfach und klein.

Cons:

Für den Preis bekommt man im Landesinneren deutlich luxuriösere Unterkünfte. Der Besitzer ist sehr geschäftstüchtig und versucht einem ständig noch etwas zusätzlich zu verkaufen. Etwas zu aufdringlich für unseren Geschmack. Obwohl wir mit zwei Kindern zu viert waren, haben wir erst mal nur drei Kissen, drei Decken und drei Handtücher bekommen. Wir mussten mehrfach nachfragen bis wir mehr erhalten haben. Vielleicht ist es auch mit den Englischkenntnissen der Mitarbeiter nicht weit her. Hinzu kommt dass das Bad etwas in die Jahre gekommen ist und ein paar mehr Haken für Handtücher, Ablageflächen, Klopapierhalter etc. schön wären. Insgesamt wirkt die ganze Ausstattung einfach super billig, von den Handtüchern bis zu den Decken.

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
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Tom family with young children nz
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Lovely accommodation, good price.

2025-07-06 via Nuitee
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Lakmal review category business travellers lk
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Room was clean good wifi good fresher shower water 50 meters walking distense for the beach we had a great time nice staff price value for monet hot water room for good price good food for his restaurant la bashi ENY body cheq in googal good rate in this erea

Cons:

Nothing to tel bad

2025-01-26 via Nuitee
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Lusiya young couple ch
10
Highly privacy place.
Pros:

Dot Bey Beach Cabana is an excellent choice for those seeking a peaceful and private getaway. The cottages are designed to offer high privacy, ensuring a tranquil and relaxing experience. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-maintained, with all essential amenities in perfect working condition.

The bathroom facilities are clean and equipped with hot water, adding to the comfort of the stay. The air-conditioning works flawlessly, making it ideal for escaping the tropical heat.

The customer service is outstanding, with friendly and attentive staff who go above and beyond to make your stay memorable. If you’re looking for a serene and cozy retreat, Dots Bay Beach Cabana is the perfect spot. Highly recommended

Cons:

Nothing. Everything is perfect.

2025-01-26 via Nuitee
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Ronja solo traveller no
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Very quiet and nice place😊. The people that work there are very nice people. I loved my little cabin and whith a nice sitting area outside. Near the beach 🌊. I would come here again for sure

2025-01-08 via Nuitee
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Kumar solo traveller in
10
The stay is pleasant, but you have the option to explore alternatives.
Pros:

The rooms are designed uniquely, allowing you to fully appreciate the location. The owner is very friendly and will accommodate your requests at any time. He has valuable local contacts, but you’re welcome to explore other transportation options if you prefer.

Cons:

No complimentary water

2024-11-04 via Nuitee
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Kirsten solo traveller de
8
Wonderful place, well worth the money - not everything as advertized
Pros:

This is a really nice and inexpensive hotel. The owners are very friendly and are always willing to help or change things if possible. For example, I needed a desk in my room and they supplied it right away. They also put in a mini fridge in my room. The gardener / housekeeper is very friendly and helpful and the owner is also always available for queries. The restaurant near the hotel (same owner) La Bashi serves great food at very good rates.

Cons:

The hotel does not have many of the advertised features. This is not a deal breaker for me and I thought that the place is still very much worth the money and a great place to stay in. There is no private kitchen. The owner offered to supply a mini-stove for me, but there are no supplies like pans, knives etc. I was happy without a kitchen because there are many inexpensive restaurants close by. Also, the sea view is only very small and the hotel is 100m walk to the beach through a very dirty pathway where people are burning their garbage. There are no amenities. Every morning there is loud music from the temple which I found charming but may disturb you if you like to sleep in late. The rooms look out on a garden courtyard which doubles as a parking space from which you have no sea view as there is a high wall around it.

2024-09-20 via Nuitee
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Sothilingam young couple lk
9
Superb
2024-09-05 via Nuitee
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Jakob young couple dk
5
Passable
2024-09-05 via Nuitee
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Nicolai young couple dk
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Fine location

Cons:

Only some rooms were with view to the sea.
We had a big cockroach in the bathroom.
The staff wasn’t very present.

2024-08-09 via Nuitee
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Erik family with young children cz
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Staff was really helpful with organizing trips, taxi services, etc. Excellent breakfast (a la carte with local and western choices). Very close to the beach (about 50m, but beach bars and restaurants about another 300m). Shops, ATM and pharmacy in walking distance.

Cons:

Mosquito nets had some holes, but there was a very few mosquitos.

2024-08-03 via Nuitee
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Dahlia family with young children ch
8
Lovely stay at Dot bey Beach Cabana
Pros:

Great stay at Dot Bey Beach Cabana. The bungalows are located close to the beach and close to the family restaurant which is really nice. We took our breakfast there. Very quiet and friendly staff.
The owner is really helpful and can help organize a dolphin trip. Everyone is actually really friendly and service oriented.

2024-07-25 via Nuitee
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Pedro young couple es
9
Great place near the beach
Pros:

The room was nice, comfortable and with a pretty good bathroom.

All the staff, and specially Thena, really work hard and make an efford for everyone to be comfortable and help with everything, from activities to transportation.

The location is super close to the beach and within 15 min walk from the beach area with restaurants.

Cons:

The AC room is 5 USD more expensive than the fan one, and the fan is too loud and not enough to keep you cool, because Trinco is quite warm.

Breakfast is not included but you cna get it near (in La Bashi) for a reasonable price and really well done.

2024-07-10 via Nuitee
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Perkins family with young children gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Stayed here with our 16 year old ,we wanted to experience staying in a cabana . Great location, very close to the beach, sea safe for swimming and beach clean compared to Trincomalee beaches. Host and his family were so friendly and helpful. Organised our boat trip, tuk tuk rides and onwards travel. Food at their restaurant was excellent, tasty , freshly cooked and good price. So glad we stayed here and not at one of the bigger commercialised properties. Great value. Thank you for a lovely stay.

2024-07-09 via Nuitee
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Ella young couple gb
8
Would stay again!
Pros:

Simple but good standard bungalows.Location was good,close to the main beach and Main Street.Breakfast in their restaurant was also nice and affordable.The owner kindly accommodated us in one of the rooms before check in time,so we can rest after long night train journey.He recommended also couple places around to eat.
Overall good experience.

Cons:

Nothing that i can think of,we have been told we can use kettle in the kitchen but the kettle wasn’t there most of the time

2024-06-25 via Nuitee
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Antonio group es
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Incredible place, clean, very attentive and friendly staff.

2024-06-13 via Nuitee