Communication could be improved. I had to waste some time to organize boat tour directly from here which eventually did not happen *if there are no whales due to off season this should be told 🧐 *between 'bro' and 'sir' is 'friend' and it is nice to be used while communicating with people 😉

Calm place close to Nilaveli beach. I liked having cozy terrace outside my room. Private table & chairs for dining. Minimalism but had all needed inside as well. Considering the price (close to very touristic area) it was a fair deal. People helpful but I'd put 10 stars just for your smiles. Loved the kids speaking English with me. I think adults should learn about kindness and open hearted attitude towards their guests from kids. We are charging from each other making everything as ONE. I wish you all the best! Please keep shining and smiling together 💚

Stayed in August 2025

Not a negative, but hopefully a note for future improvements: the room is really basic at the moment (a bed, a hanger, a ventilation). In the future, it'd be great to add a table to allow for better storage. With that said, keep in mind that it's the best price available in town and you do have a warm homestay feeling :)

The host Rafeet is a very nice man eager to help you in any possible way. He can organise diving and snorkeling tours as well as dolphin and whale watching. The home stay is located at a 10 minutes walk from the beach and is close to the restaurants and the local convenience stores.

Stayed in August 2025

It is a very nice place to stay in Nilaveli, the owner is very nice and helpful, good location and grate value for the price. I would recommend this hostel if coming to nilaveli and looking for an affordable relaxed place to stay.

Stayed in July 2025

The beds are quite small for two people (European size). If you are afraid of mosquitoes, bring your own mosquito net.

NR Villa Nilaveli is owned by a lovely family and is situated close to the amazing Nilaveli beach which is not occupied by tourists even in the high season. We appreciated the cosy shady garden and the very good breakfast for the price. The owner also runs a seafood restaurant, Red Lobster, where we had a delicious dinner.

Stayed in August 2024

Beds are a little small

Lovely family and perfect location (Nilaveli is beautiful). Rooms are basic but all you need, beds are a little small but host offered for us to upgrade to a room with 2beds which we didn't do in the end but they're definitely approachable. Near to bus stop and beach.

Stayed in August 2024

The room was very hot and the ceiling fan didn’t seem to help much in cooling it down. We would have to leave the door open in the evening to try and cool the room down before trying to sleep. The bathroom was also very hot with hot water only.

The host and his family are very kind and helpful. The host Rafeet helped us to arrange a snorkelling tour to Pigeon Island. He also owns a restaurant that was very good and affordable. The room was large with an outlet by the bed. Location is great. Walking distance to the beach, restaurants, and a store.

Stayed in August 2024

Rafeet is a very nice host, the room is clean and ok with a good location

Stayed in May 2024

All meals are of local cuisine and coffee and tea are available. Razmi the owner is very helpful, his wife and children made me feel very comfortable. The room is cool and comfortable under the trees, and it is a 10-minute walk down to a long beautiful beach where snorkelling trips are on offer. Nilaveli is about 18 km outside of Trincomalee, but the area is serviced every half hour by Bus 900 or Tuk Tuks are available. All the locals are very friendly and greeted me every time I was out walking. The kiddies are so happy riding their bikes, I felt a bit sad leaving. A great place to recharge and chill out.

Stayed in March 2024

warm blanket will be fine

the location is very good. The Host is a wonderful host, he was always helpful and available 24 hours a day. The room itself is simple but clean and there is a sitting area outside with the garden. The owner also has a beautiful restaurant, where you can have a delicious meal, and if you don’t feel like going, they can prepare a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast for you, I highly recommend trying it What I especially liked is that you don’t have to look for anything for entertainment - the owner also provides a boat service where you can see whales, it was an amazing experience. In conclusion, I will say that if you don’t need extra luxury service and you want to spend a lot of time on the beach and explore this coast, then this is the ideal option.

Stayed in September 2023

Really nothing to complain, beach is Like 300 -500 m away

The owner of the homestay was very eager to make my stay without Problems and comfortable. Super hospitable giving teas and Drinks. Super straightfotward Person. I Like IT. I recommend it to anybody coming for a authentic stay at this beautiful Village at nilaveli.

Stayed in August 2023

The accommodation was terrible. An empty room with no facilities, in which it was impossible to sleep at night due to the heat.

Near the beach

Stayed in July 2025

The place is budget-friendly, and the owner is knowledgeable about the best attractions and activities to try in Nilaveli. The property is family-run, with warm, welcoming people who were incredibly helpful throughout our stay.

Stayed in August 2025

Cleaning of the bathroom could have been better, but I spoke to Rafeet about this and he was happy with the feedback

Rafeet is so helpful and friendly and organised snorkelling and dolphin 🐬 watching… Gave us free coffee and drinking water…nice quiet place and easy to walk around from

Stayed in August 2025

To improve, the hosts could add : a blanket to cover yourself at night when it gets a bit chilly. Keep in mind you will have to bring your own soap.

The owner was nice, very welcoming. He arranged a transport from Trincomalee for a reasonable price. We were offered tea. We had towels and we had a good WiFi. The house is a few minutes walk from the beach, very reasonable. The owner said he had a boat and could arrange a trip to Pigeon island, but finally we didn't go and we stayed on the beach in Nilaveli.

Stayed in January 2025

Great place, big clean room and nice owner are the guarantee for the perfect stay

Stayed in September 2024

This accomodation I booked for our friend for one night. He was satisfied, his room was clean, owners very friendly, the house is about 20 minutes walk to beautiful Nilaveli beach.

Stayed in August 2024

Everything was great however the mattress has a plastic protector over it, which makes it a little hot in a fan only room. Also no kettle in the room as advertised, but I'm sure if I had asked, they would have provided one!

NR Villa is nestled in the nature, with beautiful green spaces and is a quiet retreat, close to some lovely restaurants and a gorgeous long stretch of beach. The host family are very friendly and welcoming and did everything to make me feel welcome during my stay! They truly went above and beyond with their hospitality and are so kind! 🙏🏼

Stayed in August 2024

A mosquito net and bigger beds would make the stay perfect

Rafeet was so friendly, he offered a chai every time we were in the accommodation, he made a great breakfast as well. Also check his restaurant, really worth it especially the curry. 5 minute walk to the beach

Stayed in August 2024

Everything really nice. Thank you.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing :)

Nice location and lovely owners

Stayed in August 2024

Everything was perfect! Rafeed Is such a great person, he is always there to help you if you need!

Stayed in August 2024

This is a simple homestay run by a very enthusiastic host. The room is basic but comfortable and has an en suite bathroom and a ceiling fan. It is a cheap place and great value for money. The location is great. It is close to the local beach and a short tuk tuk ride to the main restaurants on the beach. In the morning they made us breakfast - roti and dahl and coconut sambal for a little bit extra.

Stayed in July 2024

I was a little bit to tall for the beds ;)

We had a pleasent stay here for 3 nights. The room was clean and spacious and had everything you need and expect for the money. There is a loved garden where you can get delicious breakfast and hang out in the shadows of the trees. The owner Rafeed owns a restaurant too, which is right around the corner and serves great seafood! Speaking about Rafeed we have to say, that he was the most welcoming host we could imagine! Since I am a Tea-Lover we got chay every evening and could sit in the garden. Rafeed also helped us with some problem we were suffering from and treated us like family. He will also help you with arranging different tours and transports, if you like. Rafeed, We wish all the best for you and your family! Hopefully we can meet again at some time!

Stayed in July 2024

I recently stayed at the Hostel NR Villa Nilaveli, and I can't recommend it highly enough. The highlight of my stay was undoubtedly the exceptional kindness and care of the hostel manager, Rafid. From the moment I arrived, Rafid made me feel at home, taking the time to show me around the city and ensuring I had everything I needed. His hospitality and warmth truly made me feel like part of the family. The hostel itself is impeccably clean, and every aspect of my stay was worth the price. The rooms are comfortable, and the communal areas are well-maintained, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all guests. If you're looking for a place to stay in Nilaveli, I highly recommend Hostel NR Villa Nilaveli. It's a perfect blend of great service, cleanliness, and genuine care. Thank you, Rafid, for making my stay so memorable!

Stayed in July 2024