Cool Banyan Cabana

Hotels
9.1 (132 reviews)
74/22, Alesgarden , Trincomalee , lk

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Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Basic facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.05
Multiple reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, particularly concerning bugs and dirt.
Service
10
Several reviews praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
10
Reviews highlighted the excellent proximity to the beach and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.55
Described as basic and rustic with some noise issues, though generally cozy.
Amenities
8.55
Amenities are somewhat basic, but some guests enjoyed the availability of a hammock and trampoline.
Value for Money
9.05
Guests mentioned the affordability in relation to the services provided.
Food and Beverage
9.55
Positive mentions of local breakfast and dining options nearby.
Overall Experience
9.05
General satisfaction with the experience; however, some areas need improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:14

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Enjoy well-appointed rooms with modern amenities including free WiFi and air conditioning, ensuring a comfortable stay at Cool Banyan Cabana.

Convenient Location
Nestled just 500 metres from Uppuveli beach, our hotel provides easy access to popular attractions such as Kanniya Hot Springs and Trincomalee Railway Station.

Exceptional Service
Experience top-notch hospitality with our 24-hour front desk, tour assistance, and room service for a memorable stay in Trincomalee.

To book your stay at Cool Banyan Cabana for a relaxing getaway, reserve your room now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 132 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.05
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 9.05
Food and Beverage: 9.55
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Moritz • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Marion • couple • nl
9
Very nice owner, nice cabin and close to the beach
Pros:

We had a very good stay at Cool Banyan Cabanas! The owner is a very nice lady, so extremely kind! Everything can be arranged, no problem. The cabana was very cute, and beautiful inside. The shower was nice and hot. There are musquitos in Trincomalee, but there was a musquito net around the bed which was really nice. It's a 5 minute walk to the beach and Fernando's beach Market. There are several other restaurants even closer.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Simone • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Mariah Cyrill • solo_traveller • ph
9
Cool Banyan Cabana is an affordable and nice resort to stay in. It’s just 5 mins walk to the beach. I would recommend br
Pros:

It was near the beach and staff was very friendly

Cons:

The bugs. Even though there was a mosquito net around the bed i still got bitten a bit

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Katie • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Very cute cabanas! Cosy & well equipped. Hosts were very welcoming and friendly. Great location, restaurants on the door step and 5 minutes if that to the beach. Laundry next door. Absolutely loved uppeveli! So nice we stayed an extra night

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • couple • de
10
Pros:

Tolle Unterkunft mit schönen Bungalows. Nicht weit vom Strand entfernt. Sehr nette Gastgeber mit tollen lokalen Tipps. Sie haben uns auch eine Schnorchel Tour organisiert. Sehr zu empfehlen!

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • fr
10
Top
Pros:

Logement agréable. La clim fonctionnait bien et pas bruyante. Les propriétaires sont adorables

Cons:

Les cabanes mériteraient d'être un peu mieux isolées pour éviter la déperdition d'énergies.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Moris Antonio • couple • it
8
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Evelyn • couple • de
9
Eine schöne Unterkunft um ein paar Tage abzuschalten und die Zeit am Strand zu genießen. Tolle Lage in der Nähe vom Stra
Pros:

Sehr gut!

Cons:

Wir hatten leider keine Möglichkeit uns mit den Gastgebern zu unterhalten.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Soorya • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Great place to stay and very close to Uppuveli beach. Also, staff was lovely and very accomodating.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Laurin • couple • de
10
2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Seth • couple • us
10
2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Super Lage, sehr freundliches und zuvorkommendes Personal. Das Häuschen hat alles was nötig ist, ist aber eher rudimentär gehalten. Dafür ist es sehr gemütlich. Super bequemes Bett!

Cons:

Viele Insekten im Zimmer, zum Glück gibt es ein Mückennetz über dem Bett. Die Türen nach aussen sind abschliessbar, das Schloss aber sehr dürftig. Kein Safe im Häuschen. In der Nacht hört man jedes Tier auf dem Dach, das kann sehr laut werden.

2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
• couple • de
10
Strandnahe Cabanas mit netten Gastgebern
Pros:

Super freundliches Personal, wir haben uns sehr gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Besonders hat uns gefallen, dass wir so einfach und günstig einen Scooter mieten konnten.

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Laura Toffee • couple • it
8
Molto carino!
Pros:

La posizione è comodissima per raggiungere la spiaggia e tutti i ristoranti e il personale è stato molto gentile e disponibile ad aiutarci a noleggiare il motorino, prenotare taxi ect ect

Cons:

Si potrebbe migliorare la pulizia

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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AmyLCat • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Very close to the beach, just a 5-7 minute walk. Cute little Cabana, which was spacious inside with room for bags, hanging space and a decent sized bathroom. Kettle and tea/coffee provided. Nice sitting area outside with washing line for clothes. Close to shops and restaurants too which was great.

Cons:

Aircon didnt work properly, so we just used the fan. However I found it too hot. I chose this place because it had aircon but it was ineffective. Other than that it was a nice stay.

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Carlo • couple • it
7
Pros:

Beautiful place in very good position

Cons:

The room is not isolated from the outside, therefore in the evening it gets full of insects and mosquitoes

2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Ulrike • family_with_children • at
10
Pros:

Diese gemütlichen Häuschen liegen in einer ruhigen Gegend in Uppuveli, nahe am Strand und in unmittelbarer Nähe zu sehr guten Restaurants. Die Terrasse mit Sitzgelegenheit und die Sitzschale am Banyon-Baum haben wir sehr genossen. Es ist sogar ein Trampolin für Kinder vorhanden. Die Gastgeber-Familie ist ausgesprochen nett und jederzeit hilfsbereit. Wir haben aufgrund unseres längeren Aufenthalts (5 Nächte) einmal gratis wundervolles Sri Lanka Frühstück genießen dürfen! Die Holzbauweise der Häuschen ist zwar hellhörig, tatsächlich verwende ich im Urlaub zum Schlafen meistens Ohrstöpsel und deshalb hat mich das nicht gestört.

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Eleonora • couple • it
10
2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Elias • extended_group • us
9
A safe and welcoming stay with a fantastic host and location, yet rustic facilities
Pros:

The highlight was definitely the people. The owner is genuinely one of the kindest hosts we’ve met—he went out of his way to help us arrange moped rentals and laundry, which made our stay much easier. We also felt very safe and well looked after throughout. The location couldn’t be better: just a quick 3–4 minute walk to Fernando’s and the main beach hangout, so everything is within easy reach.

Cons:

The cabanas are made from fairly simple materials, so the overall feel is very basic rather than anything close to luxury. Our main challenge was the number of mosquitoes inside the hut, and the net provided didn’t offer as much protection as we expected. The bathrooms were rustic and open to the outside, which some may find atmospheric, but in practice made them a bit inconvenient to use.

Overall, this is closer to a very simple, back-to-basics type of accommodation. If you’re looking for comfort or ease, you may find it limiting.

2025-08-23 • via Nuitee