Nimal's white house

We absolutely loved our stay with Nimal. Nimal was an amazing host, he went above and beyond to give us an authentic Sri Lankan experience. From local knowledge, traditional Sri Lankan meals, to taking us to local beaches, to see crocodiles and sunset on a beautiful lagoon. No tourists were around! We never would have gone to these local spots if it wasn’t for him! We will be back ❤️

Nimal its a super kind host, super easy going, helpful and he had a lot of details expecting nothing in return. He also makes easy to go to Pigeon Island or to go to a lagoon to see the cocodriles. Food was very good I had dinner and breakfast and super tasty.

Absolutely lovely host, made me feel like at home. Perfect location, delicious food, all great! Thank you Nimal, until next time :))

Nimal‘s white House is a stunning place, specially because of Nimal. He has a heart of gold and makes everything possible. He even took me to see the wonderful landscape around Nilaveli and he left me drive the Tuk tuk at a place without traffic. The food is stunning as well prepared by his sister and nephew, I had breakfast and dinner most days here. I planned on staying four nights and ended up staying three weeks and only left because I needed to catch my flight back home. I felt very safe at my whole stay as a female solo traveller, Nimal takes very good care . Thank you!

J’ai passé 3 nuits dans le petit paradis de Nimal. Le logement est simple, parfait pour les voyageurs à petit budget à la recherche d’une guesthouse typique et sans chichis. Mais il ne faut pas s’attendre à une chambre d’hôtel de luxe ;)

Le clou de cette guesthouse est bien sûr Nimal, avec son grand cœur et son envie de tout partager. Il aura toujours de super recommandations pour vous. Et la nourriture cuisinée par sa sœur est excellente, c’est une cuisine comme à la maison :)
La plage est à 10mn à pied aussi, très pratique pour un petit bain matinal.

Ce havre de paix me manque déjà !

Super Unterkunft. Nimal ist ein super Gasgeber und hat uns alles möglich gemacht. Das Highlight: unsere Kinder durften beim Sonnenuntergang an der Lagune Tuk Tuk fahren. Wir wären gerne länger geblieben!

We stayed 3 nights with two kids (8y/10y). Our kids loved the garden with hammock and coconuts. And Nimal loves kids (has 3 daughters). He showed our kids how to open coconuts, gave them tuktuk lessons, and they helped to cook in the kitchen. We ate every evening and morning at his place, as the food which his sister is creating is great and different every day - and she will prepare some special things to try if you want. One evening, the family and friends of Nimal dropped in, and we all celebrated his birthday. Also, on the other days, we often had long discussions with him about culture, family and life in general. Nimal is a local and very well connected: he organized the boat to Pigeon Island for a fair price and organized seats on an A/C bus to Sigiriya. I have not met any other location and person who is so open and heartful. We will keep this place as one of the best experiences in Sri Lanka!

Nimal est un hôte très sympathique qui a passé sa journée avec nous !
Il nous a permis de bénéficier de tarifs intéressants pour le snorekeling. Les plats de sont restaurants sont très bons…
Nous sommes allés voir les crocodiles, conduit son Touktouk et tenté de voir un coucher de soleil dans le lagon, monnayant quelques roupies . Nous avons passé une journée extraordinaire !!

Very nice host – I felt very welcome during my stay. The breakfast was amazing, and the tour to Pigeon Island that Nimal arranged was fantastic. He also took me to watch the sunset by the lagoon and even let me drive his tuk-tuk, which was such a fun experience! When I couldn’t find accommodation for the next night, he cleared out a private room and kindly let me stay there. Truly generous and thoughtful – I really appreciated everything!

Friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Food was awesome. Good cooking tips!

Nous avons adoré Nimal et sa famille . Il est gentil souriant et souhaite faire plaisir aux personnes qu’il reçoit comme si
Nous étions des amis de longue date . Merci Nimal pour ces moments de partage en toute simplicité .

I initially booked for 2 nights, but I ended up staying for more than a week!
I felt right at home thanks to the amazing Nimal and his warm welcome.
The guesthouse is less than a 10-minute walk from the beach, surrounded by coconut, mango, and papaya trees… A little gem!
Nimal took me to his favorite spots to enjoy the best this little village has to offer.
The room and the house are very clean, and you can get delicious food and juices made with love at the café.

If you go to Nilaveli, go to Nimal's White House!! He is a great person and always there if you need him. He has a warm heart and is very funny. He took us to see crocodiles in the wild and to see the sunset at his favorite spot. Thank you for everything Nimal !!❤️ we will never forget you!

Nimal is the kindest human you will ever meet. His smile lights up the room, and he is creating a wonderful oasis here. Thank you Nimal for your being!! <3

It was really lovely staying at Nimal’s! He always took good care of us, provided us with a comfy A/C room and delicious breakfast. The house got everything you need, the sanitary was clean and we could use his kitchen too. We sometimes even cooked dinner together!
Besides of his friendly and talkative way, he even got three dogs and one baby kitten, which are really the cutest.
It’s only a 15 minutes walk to the beautiful, calm beach with some few restaurants. Nimal is happy to drive you around in his tuktuk, when needed or even to take you on some of his epic tours around the town, for example to the crocodile lake nearby.
Really enjoyed our stay, thanks for everything Nimal - hopefully meeting again!

Nimal is an amazing person, supporting me in everything and made me feeling at home. The garden is beautiful with mangos and often you can see parrots. It's a nice,quiet, pet friendly place.

Thank you Nimal for a really lovely, comfortable stay with excellent hospitality.

I really enjoyed my stay here and as a solo female traveller I felt very safe. Nimal took me to the beach and then to see crocodiles at a nearby lagoon which was an incredible experience. In the evening he invited me to join other guests for a fish BBQ which he hosted in the garden of the guesthouse. This was absolutely delicious.

If I'm ever back in Sri Lanka, I will definitely book in here again. A hidden gem!

Nimals White House is just a little hidden treasure in the seas of Nilavelli. The guesthouse is no Hilton Hotel, but what it might lack in status, it makes up tenfold in charm, character, and atmosphere!

Nimal is on point. From the moment I arrived, he took care of all of my needs. He offers a lagoon hike that is teaming with crocodiles, eagles, fish, and other wildlife. It was incredible to see.

He also hosted a fish BBQ, which I was invited to join. His friend, Riz, a local diver/fisherman, arrived with some fresh fish from the night catch, proceeded to marinate it, and then they hand built a fire pit in the garden to roast! Myself and other guests were shocked at how these guys work and play!

The accommodation, bathroom, and shared kitchen were spotless when I arrived. Working fridge, kettle, and all the utensils you might need!

This place is a stones throw from the diving centre and the beach!

I couldn't recommend this place enough! Thanks Nimal! See you when I come back!