Reviews of Hotel Tobiko
No 24 Murugapuri Road, Upppuveli,, 31000 Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewDear Toni, Thank you very much for your kind feedback. It was our pleasure to welcome you, and we are truly delighted to hear that you found our team to be kind and generous hosts. Your appreciation is greatly valued, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the near future.
Dear Toni, Thank you very much for your kind feedback. It was our pleasure to welcome you, and we are truly delighted to hear that you found our team to be kind and generous hosts. Your appreciation is greatly valued, and we hope to have t… Show more
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery close to a lovely beach Fantastic friendly staff Great pets Very clean and comfortable room
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Dear Paul, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay especially our location near the beach, our friendly team, and our lovely pets! It’s wonderful to know you found the room clean and comfortable. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon. Thank you.
Dear Paul, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay especially our location near the beach, our friendly team, and our lovely pets! It’s wonderful to know you found the room clean and comforta… Show more
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe family running this hotel is incredibly warm and intentionally have created a space for travelling families. They were wonderful with my son, providing lots of suggestions on local places to visit to make our stay memorable. They recommended a operator to take us snorkelling (Kamal) and recommended marble beach aswell. Both highlights of our time in Trincomalee. Thanks so much! I also liked that outside of the room was a drying rack to dry all our beach clothes.
Towels were a little small but when I asked for a replacement they were very accomodating!
Dear Ann, Thank you so much for your review! It truly means a lot to us to hear that you and your family felt welcomed and well taken care of during your stay. We're especially happy to know your son had a great time and that our local tips helped make your visit to Trincomalee even more memorable. and we’re so pleased you enjoyed Marble Beach as well too! Thank you for your feedback about the towels we’re always happy to help and appreciate you mentioning it so we can keep improving. We hope to welcome you and your family back again soon! Thank you.
Dear Ann, Thank you so much for your review! It truly means a lot to us to hear that you and your family felt welcomed and well taken care of during your stay. We're especially happy to know your son had a great time and that our local … Show more
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAlthough the accommodation is basic but good, the family is super friendly and makes it feel like a very warm home. They have a great breakfast and the location right at the beach is superb.
Although you have everything you need, the rooms are basic.
Dear Maikel, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re delighted to hear that you felt at home and enjoyed our warm hospitality, beachfront location, and breakfast offerings. While our rooms are designed to be simple and functional, we’re glad they met your needs. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future.
Dear Maikel, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re delighted to hear that you felt at home and enjoyed our warm hospitality, beachfront location, and breakfast offerings. While our rooms are designed to be simple and… Show more
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewI had a great experience during my stay. The room was excellent – very clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The staff were extremely friendly and supportive, always ready to help with a smile. Their service made the stay even more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this hotel to others and look forward to staying here again.
Thank you for the nice review and recommendation. We were so happy that we got the opportunity of meeting you all through Booking.com and also wish to thank you all for coming and staying with us. Best Wishes.
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe family who own and run are lovely. They make you feel comfortable and even cooked a delicious crab curry with pittu when asked. Close to the beach. Quiet.
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Dear Helene, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly appreciate your kind words about our hotel and the food. it's means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future. Thank you.
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery nice hotel near to Uppuveli beach. The owner’s family is taking care of all the needs one could possibly had. They are so friendly and welcoming, we felt like being at home.
Dear Nicola, Thank you so much for your kind words, we are truly happy to hear that you felt at home during your stay with us. It was a pleasure having you and your family. we hope to see you again soon. Thank you
Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWe had a great stay here. The staff is also very sweet and helpfull
Thank you so much for the excellent review and also for appreciating our service. Best Wishes.
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFoods and hospitality
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Dear Pandithasekara, Thank You for your kind feedback! We are so glad you enjoyed our food and hospitality. It means a lot to us. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon! Thank you
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, great hosts and delicious breakfast! Great connection to the driver Kumar, a whale watching guide and always there for a good talk.
Dear Tayfun, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! we are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. It's pleasure to hear that you valued the location, beachfront access, our service and the breakfast we provide. We'd delighted to welcome you back again. Thank You.
Dear Tayfun, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! we are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. It's pleasure to hear that you valued the location, beachfront access, our service and the breakfast we provide. W… Show more
Reviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewOne of the highlights of our trip through Sri Lanka. Jacob and his wife went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. The hotel is spotlessly clean, conveniently located just a few meters from Uppuveli beach and the breakfast is spectacular. Highly recommended also the boat tours with KK Tours, operated by Kamal, which can be arranged through the hotel.
Thanks for the wonderful comments and recommendation for which we are so grateful. It was a great pleasure to welcome you all at our Hotel and we must also thank you all for being so kind and nice and always appreciating us for the little things we did for you all. Hope your kids are keeping fine and we will be so happy to meet you all again. Kindly let us have your Hotel address (Last stay). Best wishes to all of you.
Thanks for the wonderful comments and recommendation for which we are so grateful. It was a great pleasure to welcome you all at our Hotel and we must also thank you all for being so kind and nice and always appreciating us for the little … Show more
Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery close to beach (however the beach area around is quite dirty). Best wifi we had in Sei Lanka. Great breakfast
Quite small rooms
Dear Nadav, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review. we happy to hear that you enjoyed our breakfast and we pleased with the Wi-Fi connection. and we are sorry to hear that beach area was not clean. Due to heavy blowing and rain, the beach cleaners were unable to clean the beach. We apologize for it. Thank you.
Dear Nadav, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review. we happy to hear that you enjoyed our breakfast and we pleased with the Wi-Fi connection. and we are sorry to hear that beach area was not clean. Due to heavy blowing … Show more
Reviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe friendly staff
Dear Cristian, Thank you so much for your kind words! we're delighted to hear that you found our staff friendly. your appreciation means a lot to us, and we are looking forward to welcome you again soon! Thank You.
Reviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWe had a great stay with my Family at Tobiko hotel! Owners' family is really welcoming and helpfull and food is tasty and fresh! Great location, quiet while enjoying the sea by 2 min walk as well.
Thank you for the nice review and appreciation given by you all is great. We are so happy that you all had come and stayed with us. Best wishes.
Reviewed: 30 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewAmazing host Nice value Just great
We are so happy that you all had given us an excellent review. We would also like to thank you all for coming and staying with us and hoping to see you all again. Best wishes!
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWe loved our stay here so much we extended our stay. The hospitality was outstanding, by far the friendliest hosts we have ever encountered and we have travelled a lot!! Jacob was so friendly and warm and we felt like he and his wife treated us like family. The room was super clean, the breakfast was amazing and different every day. There was ample food in fact it filled us up until dinner time. No need for lunch. The atmosphere staying there with other guests that clearly felt as relaxed as us whilst staying at Tibiko was an incredible experience,one that I will not forget. The young man working there was super polite, helpful and very efficient too. I have terminal cancer and travelling whilst I feel well and in-between treatment. This experience was truly healing. I would recommend staying here without a doubt. See you soon Jacob as we certainly intend to visit again.
Nothing not to like. Truly a special place
First of all, I and my wife would like to thank you all for coming and staying with us and giving us a wonderful review appreciating our services. We are eagerly awaiting to see you all again. We must say that you all were one of our best guests whom we got the opportunity of meeting through Booking.com. Wishing you all the best.
First of all, I and my wife would like to thank you all for coming and staying with us and giving us a wonderful review appreciating our services. We are eagerly awaiting to see you all again. We must say that you all were one of our best… Show more
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewI honestly love how they treat locals the same as they treat foriegeners. Nowadays, in many places in Sri Lanka, it lacks. The owner Jacob is very friendly, and we feel very welcomed. He also made sure to provide whatever we requested , he was kind and very attentive. The boy who is helping him is also a great kid, he's well educated and talks very good English. Jacob's wife made the breakfast, and it was so delicious. The room was clean and had enough space for 4/5 people, the bathroom was clean, and the room had a cupboard too. And the other best thing is it's just a 1-minute walk to the Uppiveli beach. We all loved our stay. No complaints. Top notch service. Thank you, Jacob and others, for making this stay a memorable one.
We must say a big thanks to you and your team for coming and staying with us for two consecutive days. Review and recommendation given by you all were par excellent for which we are so grateful to you all. We hope that we will get another opportunity of meeting you all. Best wishes.
We must say a big thanks to you and your team for coming and staying with us for two consecutive days. Review and recommendation given by you all were par excellent for which we are so grateful to you all. We hope that we will get another… Show more
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewVery nice family handling this hotel. Quiet place close to beach
Thank you very much for your excellent review and it was a great pleasure to serve you all. Best wishes
Reviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe Owners are good
Lack of restaurant
Thanks a lot for the nice comments. We do have a restaurant, but the order should be placed in advance so that we buy fresh items and prepare the food. However, we are sorry about it.
Reviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe Place to stay Feel like home. Very comfortable rooms and good service 24 hours delicious breakfast. Thank you team.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and recommendation. We are so grateful to you all for coming and staying with us. Best Wishes
Reviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe staff and the owners were extremely nice to us. Literally took care of us and made us medicine when we got sick. The rooms and most importantly the toilets were extremely clean. Something I always worry about when booking a hotel. Even the helping staff was extremely nice. We can recommend this place to anyone anytime.
Thanks for the wonderful comments and recommendation. Also, we are very thankful for appreciating our services and hoping to see you all again. Best wishes.
Reviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewI think this hotel is run by a family so staff and owners are same. They are very friendly and you feel you are at home.
We are so happy to have met you all and thanks for giving us a nice review and recommendation. Best Wishes.