Elena Garden Resort and Restaurant

Hotels
8.9 (179 reviews)
107/31, Nilaveli Road, Ales Garden , Trincomalee , LK

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Exceptional service from the host

Categories

Cleanliness
9.08
Guests consistently praised the hotel's cleanliness, noting impressively clean rooms, which is uncommon in Sri Lanka.
Service
9.55
Elena, the hostess, received high remarks for her attentiveness and helpfulness, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.
Location
9.09
The hotel is well-located near the beach, shops, and restaurants, making it a convenient choice for visitors.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms are cozy and comfortable, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Amenities
8.57
Amenities were appreciated, including breakfast options and beach towels.
Value for Money
8.73
Guests found the pricing reasonable for the quality and service provided.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Breakfast was highlighted as tasty and substantial, and service was of good quality.
Overall Experience
9.05
Guests expressed high satisfaction with their overall stay and would highly recommend the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:25

Property Description

Beachfront Oasis

Garden Retreat: Enjoy a serene stay surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden at Elena Garden Resort and Restaurant.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a variety of dining options, including a restaurant serving delectable meals and a bar offering refreshing drinks.

Convenient Amenities: Benefit from 24-hour front desk service, airport transfers, and free WiFi throughout the property for a hassle-free experience.

Experience tranquility and comfort at Elena Garden Resort and Restaurant. Book now for a memorable stay by the beach.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 179 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Xabier • solo_traveller • es
10
Peace in the middle of chaos
Pros:

It has an excellent location, just a 2-minute walk from the beach and 50 metres from the main road, without any noise disturbance.

The room is excellent, with a comfortable bed with a mosquito net, a good shower, and air conditioning.

The garden is a wonderful place to escape the chaos outside and enjoy some peace and quiet.

There are several restaurants and shops nearby, although many of them are currently closed as it’s low season.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Trish • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

I had booked this accommodation for 5 nights, but sadly, due to personal circumstances, I had to leave the day after my arrival, so only stayed for one night, but the accommodation was lovely. My room was colourful and some lovely personal touches. It was lovely that Elena provided beach towels and also a beach bag! My room had a small terrace with a hammock and it was just a very short walk to the beach. I was sad to have to leave and I hope to go back there for a longer stay one day.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Julia • solo_traveller • at
10
Pros:

Die beiden Housekeeperinnen Mary und Cindy sind super lieb und haben sich um alle unsere Wünsche gekümmert. Wir haben bei der Ankunft sofort Strandhandtücher bekommen. Unser Zimmer war gemütlich, wir hatten Moskitonetze. Der Weg zum Strand war sehr kurz und gut zu erreichen. Die Umgebung liegt sehr praktisch, Restaurants in der Nähe, Frühstück kann man im Hotel extra dazubuchen. Die Sonnenliegen waren beim Hotelpreis am Strand dabei. Eine nette Bar ist am Strand. Besitzerin Elena hat uns geholfen ein Taxi zu organisieren und bei einem Krankheitsfall ein Spital empfohlen und uns gesagt, wie alles abläuft.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • nl
4
Een prima plek qua locatie, maar door de gebrekkige gastvrijheid, communicatie, het niet terugbetalen van ons geld en he
Pros:

De locatie was prima en de kamer/verblijf was op zichzelf goed.

Cons:

De gastvrouw kwam niet erg warm of gastvrij over. De communicatie over de terugbetaling van het ontbijt verliep moeizaam en uiteindelijk heeft ze ons het afgesproken bedrag niet teruggegeven. Daarnaast was er ’s nachts een lawaaierig feestje met vrienden.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Michell • solo_traveller • de
8
War in Ordnung
Pros:

Soweit alles gut, Preis Leistung passt soweit

Cons:

Schade das auf meinen Wunsch nach einer Hängematte nicht eingegangen wurden ist obwohl Zimmer frei waren... Im Buchungsprozess stand Direkt am Strand, was sie aber nicht ist es sind schon einige meter. sieht man dann aber erst bei Eingabe der Adresse.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Marta Giuffrida • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Immersa nel verde e a 2 minuti a piedi dalla meravigliosa spiaggia di Trincomalee, perfetta per rilassarvi e godere del silenzio della zona. La proprietaria è disponibile e presente per qualsiasi vostra esigenza. Le stanze sono dotate di tutto il necessario

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Hemschemeier • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Gemütliche, individuell gestaltete Apartments, nette Gastgeberin

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Flavio • solo_traveller • ch
7
Pros:

Gute Lage nähe Strand, am Strand können bei einer Bar Liegestühle mit Schirmen genutz werden. In ca. 5-10 Minuten zu Fuss hat man diverse gute Restaurants. Elena und ihr Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend.

Cons:

Klimaanlage kann nicht mit allen Funktionen (Sleep-Mode, Swing-Funktion, etc.) eingestellt werden. Barbetrieb oder Restaurant am Abend war nicht vorhanden, Frühstück am morgen war möglich.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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sigrun • family_with_children • de
10
Tolle und entspannte Zeit am Meer!
Pros:

Der Aufenthalt war toll zum Entspannen. Alles war sehr ansprechend, die Gastgeberin und ihr Personal ausgesprochen freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir haben sehr lecker gefrühstückt.Das Meer mit kostenfrei zu nutzenden Liegen ist nur ein Katzensprung entfernt, dort findet man alles, was man zum Vergnügen benötigt. Ebenfalls fußläufig gut erreichbar sind der Supermarkt, ATM und viele kleine Restaurants.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Miqueas • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Bonito lugar donde pasar unos días, cerca de la playa. Rodeado de vegetación.

Cons:

De madrugada se oía un tv muy alta hasta casi por la mañana

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Bronislava • family_with_children • de
10
Wir hatten ein schönes Zimmer, sehr nah am Strand, sehr schön im Grünen
Pros:

Sehr schönes kleines Resort, sehr liebevolle Bedienung und tolles Frühstück

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Evie • solo_traveller • nl
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Matteo • solo_traveller • it
4
Pros:

Hotel a meno di 5 minuti a piedi dalla spiaggia di Uppuveli.
Staff gentile e disponibile, ci hanno messo a disposizione un bagno per lavarci anche ore dopo aver effettuato il check out.

Cons:

La camera non era molto pulita, abbiamo trovato spesso formiche e rane in camera o nel bagno.
Ci sono anche parecchie zanzare, ma almeno è presente una zanzariera sul letto

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • couple • it
9
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Manisha • extended_group • lk
8
Overall, it was a lovely and convenient stay with a great location and wonderful staff!
Pros:

I really loved the location. It was just a short walk from the beach and very close to plenty of restaurants and bars, which made everything really convenient.

Cons:

There were a few mosquitoes in the bathroom, so having mosquito plug-ins available in the rooms would be helpful. Mosquito nets were provided, but not everyone may prefer to use them. The water pressure was also quite low. However, these were only minor issues, and the friendly staff and excellent location more than made up for them.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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davide • couple • it
9
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Joshua E.G. • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Locatie perfect, dichtbij het strand en bij goede restaurants. Eigenaresse vriendelijk en behulpzaam.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • nl
9
Beautiful quiet place in nature
Pros:

Elena Garden is beautifully located in the middle of nature. Although it’s around the corner from Upavelli beach, you won’t notice when you’re at the accommodation. It’s the perfect place to chill in front of your room. The staff working there is very lovely.

Cons:

I was traveling by myself and found it difficult to find activities and restaurant to my taste: slightly less touristy. I think it’s good to realize that this area is focusing on Europeanen tourists.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Tommaso Enrico • couple • it
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Janelle • couple • nz
10
A perfect place to relax and unwind
Pros:

This is a really comfortable and relaxing place to stay. There are only a small number of rooms, set in a beautiful tropical garden, which gives the whole place a peaceful and welcoming feel.

The rooms are individually decorated — ours had a lovely flamingo mural painted on the wall — and it’s obvious that Elena has put a lot of thought into making sure guests have everything they might need. There were lots of thoughtful touches, including toothbrushes and a clothes-drying rack, which was especially handy after a day at the beach.

The location is great too — just a short walk to the beach, as well as the shops and restaurants on the main street. A lovely, relaxing place to stay and one we’d happily recommend.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee