Cardamon Hotel Nilaveli

Hotels
8.9 (556 reviews)
Ward No.7, 9th Mile Post (13km), Nilaveli, Trincomalee , Nilaveli , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly service
Great location
Spacious rooms
Good amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Average food quality
AC problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7.99
The room was not very clean. Some reviews mentioned cleanliness as an issue.
Service
9.96
Staff are overwhelmingly friendly and motivated to make your stay enjoyable.
Location
9.5
Perfect location directly on the beach, highly praised by multiple reviews.
Room Quality
8.95
Rooms very spacious, nicely done out with great views.
Amenities
8.98
Amenities include a large pool and soccer pitch, among other facilities.
Value for Money
8.44
Standard pricing for the quality offered, some reviews expressed concern over higher prices.
Food and Beverage
7.99
Food quality was average at best; some dishes are well-received, others less so.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall, experiences ranged from disappointing to fantastic.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 16:28

Property Description

Luxurious Stay by the Sea

Stunning Sea Views and Culinary Delights
Indulge in breathtaking views of the sea while relishing delectable meals at the on-site restaurant. The perfect blend of nature's beauty and culinary delights awaits you at Cardamon Hotel Nilaveli.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Experience ultimate comfort in air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and private balconies. The well-equipped accommodations, complete with free toiletries and a hairdryer, ensure a relaxing stay for all guests.

Exciting Activities and Services
From a private beach area to thrilling snorkeling and fishing opportunities, this hotel offers a range of activities for adventure enthusiasts. With 24-hour front desk assistance and car hire services, your every need is catered to seamlessly.

Book now for an unforgettable seaside retreat at Cardamon Hotel Nilaveli.

Important information:

Please note that the property will charge the credit card within 72 hours of making the reservation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 556 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.99
Service: 9.96
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.95
Amenities: 8.98
Value for Money: 8.44
Food and Beverage: 7.99
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Dagmara • extended_group • pl
10
Pros:

Good service, great staff, next to seaside and nice view from window.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Sylwia • couple • pl
10
Najlepszy! :)
Pros:

To najlepszy hotel w jakim byliśmy do tej pory na Sri Lance. Przestronne ładne pokoje. Piękny widok na plażę. Smaczne śniadanie. Bardzo miły, pomocny personel. Na koniec dostaliśmy upominek w postaci magnesów.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Ana • family_with_children • nl
10
An exceptional hotel with a perfect location, spotless rooms, amazing staff, and delicious affordable food — we loved ev
Pros:

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this hotel. The location is perfect, the rooms are very clean and comfortable, and the staff are truly amazing — friendly, welcoming, and always helpful. The food in the hotel restaurant was delicious and very reasonably priced.

We were extremely happy with everything. Honestly, everything was perfect, and we really did not want to leave. If we ever return to Sri Lanka, we will definitely stay here again without any doubt. Highly recommended!

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • si
9
Great short stay at the beach in Nilaveli
Pros:

Nice hotel at the beach, with a lovely garden and pool. The room was spacious and clean, the staff was friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was also decent.

Cons:

Nothing major to complain about.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Sam • extended_group • es
10
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Zwama • family_with_children • nl
8
Heerlijk hotel met prachtig gezellig strand.
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Chandra • family_with_children • be
6
Good stay. Staff very kind.
Pros:

Close to the beach. Calm and peaceful area.

Cons:

To have hot water it takes ages. And sometimes you don’t get any hot water at all.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Jenita • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Die Anlage ist sehr schön und da Zugang zum Pool und dem Strand ist unschlagbar!!

Cons:

Das Restaurant hat uns nicht überzeugt. Kleine Portionen, hohe Preise. Essen hätte besser sein können.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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STEPHANIE • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

Personnel adorable
À disposition, planches de surf/bodyboard et matériels de flottaison pour enfants.
Bouteilles d eau et frigo en chambre

Cons:

Rien

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Marija • solo_traveller • lv
10
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • extended_group • ca
10
Super séjour, l’hotel est idéalement placé sur la plage
Pros:

Emplacement sur la plage
Piscine au soleil, transats à la piscine et plage
Bouées et jeux d’eau à disposition
Personnel attentionné
Chambre propre, vue sur mer

Cons:

Rien

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Matteo • couple • it
8
Carino
Pros:

Posizione fronte mare, piscina, camera molto spaziosa. Personale disponibile, molto gentile! Abbiamo organizzato con loro i tour di dolphin watching e di snorkeling a pidgeon island.

Cons:

Ristorante: cibo discreto, e molto molto lento (1 ora di attesa in media…). Lettini in spiaggia molto scomodi. Pulizia del bagno da rivedere (pieno di calcare!). Per il prezzo che si paga (per quelle zone) mi aspetterei un po di più.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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timeto • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect. The place is amazing.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
9
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Arjuna • family_with_children • lk
10
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Hotel was clean and location was great being right on the beach.

Cons:

Stairs could be an issue for those with mobility issues.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Giulia • couple • nl
6
Pros:

De locatie was mooi (uitzicht) en het personeel was aardig

Cons:

De kamer was simpel en werd alleen op verzoek schoongemaakt. Water van de douche was koud met een zachte straal. Dit hadden we gemeld maar personeel vond het wel goed. Aardig duur hotel voor hier, maar kwaliteit viel tegen

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Vivian • couple • nl
10
Amazing stay, would definitely recommend
Pros:

We had an amazing stay at the Cardamon Hotel. Beautiful place, amazing views and very, very kind staff made our stay unforgettable. The room was spacious and clean. And the walk from the room to the sea was only 1 minute. We would recommend this stay to everyone!

Cons:

We haven’t tried the stone oven pizza’s, unfortunately.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Loes • couple • nl
9
Fijn verblijf in een rustige omgeving
Pros:

Erg mooi hotel, direct aan het strand en erg vriendelijk personeel.
Lunch was ook heerlijk.

Cons:

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2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Emma • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

This is my second review because we extended our stay. We really enjoyed staying here and it's the nicest hotel in Nilaveli beach.

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Kandeepan • couple • nl
9
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee