The Reef Resort

Hotels
8.1 (292 reviews)
Nilaveli Beach Road , Nilaveli , lk

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Front desk (limited hours)
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Exercise/lap pool
Japanese garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location near the beach
Friendly and helpful staff
Nice pool amenities
Cons:
Poor cleanliness in rooms
Inconsistent room quality
Limited dining options

Categories

Cleanliness
6.1
Multiple mentions of poor hygiene and cleanliness issues in rooms.
Service
9.6
The staff is described as friendly and helpful, displaying good service.
Location
9.6
Frequent mention of the hotel being close to the beach, indicating great location.
Room Quality
6.6
Inconsistent quality in room descriptions, with a report of uncomfortable beds.
Amenities
8.6
Facilities like the pool are appreciated, though some issues were noted.
Value for Money
7.6
Concerns about cleanliness and facilities affect perceived value.
Food and Beverage
7.6
No on-site restaurant, which limited dining options, but local options were found.
Overall Experience
9.1
Guests enjoyed their stay overall despite some specific issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:35

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Reef Resort, located just 200 metres from the stunning Nilaveli Beach, offers a luxurious stay with its well-appointed accommodations. Guests can relax in comfort and style, surrounded by modern amenities and elegant decor.

Refreshing Outdoor Pool
Take a dip in the inviting outdoor swimming pool at The Reef Resort. Whether you want to swim a few laps, bask in the sun on a lounge chair, or enjoy a refreshing cocktail poolside, this relaxing spot is perfect for unwinding during your stay.

Convenient Location
With popular attractions like Pigeon Island National Park and Kanniya Hot Springs in close proximity, The Reef Resort is ideally situated for guests looking to explore the beauty of Nilaveli. Additionally, the hotel's proximity to China Bay Airport makes travel a breeze for visitors.
Book your stay at The Reef Resort now for a memorable and relaxing getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 292 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.1
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 6.6
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Thushari • couple • lk
7
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Laia • couple • es
6
Pros:

El que em va agradar va ser la piscina i l’ubicació, perquè teníem la platja a 1 minut.
La piscina la teníem x nosaltres x l’epoca a la que vam anar i es un punt a favor

Cons:

El que no em va agradar de l’allotjament es les habitacions, ja que, a les fotos son totalment diferent a la que ens va tocar a nosaltres.
Conjuntament amb la higiene que hi havia, que era nefasta.
El lavabo no tenia ni dutxa, era només l’aixeta i ens havíem de dutxar que ho mullaven tot.
Seguidament, el llit, no era gaire còmode i no estava net, vam haver de dormir sobre de les mantes que portàvem perquè les que ens van ficar no estaven gaire netes, i arrel d’això la meva parella li van picar insectes de llit (xinxes) i vam haver d’anar al hospital per aquestes picades que va tenir. Sort que va ser l’última nit que dormíem allà quan li van picar que si no haguéssim hagut de canviar d hotel.
Cal remarcar que no te restaurant, i gràcies això vam poder descobrir els petits restaurants locals que ens van donar molt d’amor i carinyo!

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Sanne • couple • nl
8
Matig
Pros:

Fijne locatie. Prima kamer

Cons:

Niet heel hygiënisch. Koude douche. Slechte wifi

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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Glydon • couple • gb
10
2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Maksizi • couple • nl
10
Great Hotel
Pros:

Swimming pool, close to the beach

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • family_with_children • nl
7
Prima verblijf dichtbij het strand
Pros:

Het hotel ligt op loopafstand van het strand! Personeel is vriendelijk en behulpzaam.

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • extended_group • fr
9
2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Inés • couple • es
8
Pros:

La ubicación cerca de la playa y la amabilidad del personal. Les preguntamos por lavar la ropa y se ofrecieron a llevarla a una lavandería.

Cons:

No tiene agua caliente.

2025-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Andreea • extended_group • ro
9
Pros:

We liked very much this stay ; the rooms were spacious and clean ; the staff very nice and friendly; good location , and the pool was awesome !

2025-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • solo_traveller • at
10
Pros:

Very nice pool, nice, spacious rooms.

The guys are really great. I booked one night too many (my mistake), and they refunded me the cost on their own initiative and didn't charge me anything.

Cons:

Not so many Restaurants in the near

2025-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Markéta • couple • cz
8
Pros:

V hotelu se nám velmi líbilo, personál byl milý a bazén byl krásně čistý. Hotel je kousek od písečné pláže. Doporučuji

2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Akila • couple • lk
9
Enjoyable stay
Pros:

The rooms were spacious, beautiful and well maintained. Bathrooms were also clean. We really liked the pool. It was clean and it was big enough. And what we liked the most was the fact that the beach was so close so that we could simply get off the pool and walk to the beach. ❤️❤️
Staff was friendly and helped us. The stay would be better if they provided meals.

Cons:

Lack of space in the wardrobes, No restaurant functioning now.

2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
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ciavattini • couple • it
9
Piscina top, lo staff era molto carino, peccato per il bagno senza box doccia e quindi si allagava, la colazione è buona
Pros:

Piscina bellissima, staff molto carino

Cons:

Il letto della camera era molto duro, la doccia nel bagno era senza box e con una finestra molto piccola.
Colazione buona ma poca.

2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Kobika • couple • ch
7
Pros:

Schöne Hotelanlage und komfortable Zimmer. Wenn man etwas gebraucht hat, war das Personal hilfsbereit.

Cons:

Man musste proaktiv zugehen, wenn man etwas brauchte. Bei der Ankunft wurde nicht erklärt, dass sie auch Frühstück anbieten würden. Es wurde auch nicht erklärt, dass man den Zimmerschlüssel abgeben muss, um room service zu erhalten. Wir mussten immer wieder selber nachfragen, wie es bei ihnen läuft.
Das Frühstück ist relativ teuer für das was man erhält.

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Clémentine • couple • fr
3
Décevant
Pros:

L'emplacement de l'hôtel et la piscine.

Cons:

La chambre et la salle de bain étaient très sales. Le verre n'etait pas vidé, de la poussière et des traces de nourriture partout. Le rapport qualité prix n'est pas du tout bon.

2025-09-06 • via Nuitee
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wesley • couple • be
8
Pros:

The location of the hotel was perfect.

Cons:

No warm water in the shower, we had to show our reservation a couple of times before we could finally pay.
Payment is rated by the current of today and not the current when we book it, which made it a bit more expensive.

2025-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Annabelle • couple • il
4
Pros:

the staff- wow, there was a man and the desk who is the nicest and most fair and helpful person!!

Cons:

So the room is very basic, shower is in the toilet and there’s no fridge or sitting area to eat. No shower soap or shampoo..

2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Karunathilake • family_with_children • lk
7
Pros:

Place is value for money if you travel around the trinco area

2025-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina Maria Giovanna • couple • it
9
Comodo per la spiaggia di Nilaweli
Pros:

Il resort è ben strutturato, piscina pulita, camere pulite. Ci hanno conservato I bagagli dopo che avevamo lasciato la stanza e ci hanno procurato (ovviamente a pagamento) i motorini per muoverci in autonomia. Il "gestore/proprietario" (non so quale figura fosse esattamente) era sempre presente.

Cons:

Il bar era un po' "triste", non servono alcolici, neppure la birra. La colazione è economica, ma piuttosto scarsa. Mentre piscina e camere erano sempre in ordine, altri spazi comuni erano piuttosto "trasandati". Bisogna sempre però tenere conto del luogo dove ci si trova che non risponde a "standard europei" di ordine e decoro.

2025-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Marc • couple • es
8
Muy buena opción en Nilaveli
Pros:

Ubicación perfecta, a un paso de la playa y con buenos restaurantes alrededor. Servicio de tuktuk en el mismo alojamiento y reserva de actividades a precios competitivos. Piscina espectacular y hotel tranquilo y limpio.

Cons:

Las habitaciones, especialmente el baño, estan bastante antiguas.

2025-08-30 • via Nuitee