Best places: Guest houses in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

Low-key rooms in a relaxed guesthouse featuring a rooftop terrace with ocean views, plus meals.

👍👍 One of the most pleasant stay we've had. A real hidden gem that's well worth the journey. Absolutely restful, tranquil, and almost magical with firelies in the garden. The pool was a delight after a long day of sightseeing. The host family was extremely hospitable and caring. Can't say enough good t...

👍👍 Absolutely stunning place! Walking into the guest house is like walking into some kind of jungle oasis! The owner Dinesh was extremely welcoming and helpful. Alongside the stunning setting and clean rooms, the food (breakfast and dinner) was amazing. We’re halfway through our trip now and so far hav...

Modest rooms with balconies in an informal guesthouse offering a restaurant & countryside views.

👍👍 This place is amazing! Very nice location - between Pudurangala and Lion rock so its easy to walk to both of them. Place is very clean and owner is really helpful and friendly!

👍 Ideal place to stay with yoir family and friends. Really nice cabana concept. Well maintained and its very clean and neat inside the cabanas. Bathrooms also in good condition. The person who is handling this property is very friendly and cooperative. Highly recommended . Foods also super delicious ....

👍👍 Visited today with my family on our third day of fourteen in Shrilanka. The buffet food was simply amazing. Fresh vibrant and delicious. I will be leaving a more detailed review when we return and upload some photos. Thank you Shani, it was an absolute pleasure meeting you today.

👍 I'm super thankful that you provided a room for me even though you basically didn't have anything available. It was a very comfortable stay and I appreciate being taken to the garage. Unfortunately the garage you referred me to to get my bike fixed screwed me over so please be careful when you refer...

Simple bungalows & a casual cafe in a down-to-earth guesthouse set along a beach.

Bright hotel with temple-inspired design, plus open-air dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

👍👍 A perfect place, nice atmosphere and close to the beach.

👍👍 Such a special and wholesome experience! The family went above and beyond to provide us with an exceptional service. The food and tea were delicious. We also got to experience a magical rooftop garden and organic homegrown veggies! Extremely clean. Hot water. They spoke english very well too! I had...

👍 Very good value for the reasonable rates you pay. The owner is really hospitable and will make you feel at home. The rooms were clean and the overview of the Kitchen seemed extremely clean and organized. We did not have any food there itself but a fruit salad which was great. The hotel is located 3....

😠 I recently had an incredibly disappointing experience with a Sirisara holiday bungalow booking that I feel compelled to share. Despite confirming my reservation, I arrived at the bungalow only to discover that it had been rented out to another person, leaving me in a state of disbelief and frustrati...

👍👍 Amazing place where to stay in! The family running it are very helpful and nice, always smiling. They offer a super nice breakfast ans nice food options. The location is great, you have a bus stop 10 minutes walking and you walk surrounded by maize and rice fields. Very recommendable! The rooms are...

Simply furnished rooms, some with kitchenettes, in a casual guesthouse featuring an open-air eatery.

👍👍 Worth the rates they offered. About 15 mins away from the sacred area. You can order a Sri Lankan breakfast. Food was good. Helpful people. Serene environment.

👍👍 We stayed here at the end of our 5-day trip through Anuradhapura.It was one of the most comfortable and least expensive in our journey. It slept our family of four comfortably and the staff was extremely friendly! Would definitely stay again if we came back this way.

👍👍 Good atmosphere. Nice location near to malwathu oya. Good food and friendly staff. Prices also somewhat reasonable. A nice place to have drink.