Araliya OceanFront Condos Nilaveli, Trincomalee

Modern apartments with a great location and proximity to the beach. It was quiet and peaceful. Apartment was spacious and clean. Nearby Divinguru resturant had great food within walking distance.

Interior doors have push button locks but keys are not located in the apartment. Had to go down to security twice over 40min to ask them to unlock the door. Reception, security and maintenance numbers went un answered. Couldn't use ironing board as it was broken. Electricity was off in the apartment so fridge was not on. Had to wait a good few hours for it to cool down.

Vista meravigliosa sull’oceano e appartamento molto spazioso e comodo. Anche la posizione é molto buona, praticamente di fronte a Pigeon.

Dopo una certa ora, pur essendo aperta la reception, non abbiamo potuto acquistare dell’acqua perché il frigo é chiuso a chiave. La struttura non ha ombrelloni ma solo sdraio. Inoltre le sdraio non sono in spiaggia ma nel prato recintato.

Lovely, spacious apartment in a fantastic location right on the beach.

Free WiFi was non existent. Could do with an instruction card to show how to work gas hob, how to get bins collected and arrange cleaning etc.

We really enjoyed our stay at Araliya Oceanfront Condos. The apartment was spacious, with two comfortable bedrooms and two bathrooms, making it perfect for families or small groups. Having a washing machine was a big plus, especially if you’re travelling for a longer period. The beds were comfortable, and the pool area was beautifully maintained. The beach in front of the property is clean and pleasant, although it’s worth noting that it isn’t the picture-perfect “Maldives-style” beach some people might expect. The food at the hotel is fairly basic but perfectly fine. We preferred the cosy and affordable beachfront restaurants just a short walk away. Overall, this is a comfortable and well-equipped place to stay, especially if you’re looking for the convenience of a self-catering apartment combined with hotel facilities.

The access road to the property is in relatively poor condition, and the nearest ATMs are located along the main road, a short drive or tuk-tuk ride away.

L'appartement était très bien,la vue exceptionnelle et le personnel extra

Les déchets sur la plage ainsi que les déjections canines nous on un peu refroidi pour la plage

Le confort de l’appartement, la piscine et la très belle plage

Le ménage pourrait être amélioré

Ruim, schoon appartement, mooi uitzicht vanuit de woonkamer. Appartement beschikte over twee fijne badkamers met regendouches. Prima niet te harde bedden met goed werkende airco’s in het gehele appartement. Het complex beschikt over een fijn zwembad, direct aan het strand gelegen. De tuin en het zwembad worden iedere dag goed onderhouden. In de nabije omgeving direct aan het strand, zijn een aantal prima strandtentjes om te eten. Je bereikt Trincomalee met de Tuktuk in circa 20/25 minuten. Het personeel is uiterst vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Zoals overal in Sri Lanka.

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Located on a beautiful beach. Walking distance of beach restaurants and bars and the Dive Centre. Well maintained and pool was great.

Not enough beds to relax on. That is my only complaint.

Rooms were clean and the apartment is spacious, we had the best view of Nilaveli beach The staff were really helpful and kind, and attended all our inquiries Honestly i really enjoyed my stay and i would recommend casamia oceanfront to everyone

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Nice apartment with ocean front view. Excellent customer service and we had a great time.

It would be good if the washing machine was in operation.

The hotel is located on the oceanfront, away from the city. This has its advantages: there are few people, just nature, so it's quiet and peaceful. But keep in mind that you'll have to travel to Trincomalee to get to the shops. The room is a separate apartment with an ocean view, two bedrooms, a huge living room, and a kitchen. You feel right at home. Everything you need for living and cooking is provided. There's also a water cooler in the room. Air conditioning and fans are throughout. There's an elevator and a clean pool. A diving center, cafes, and restaurants are nearby.

Шикарная квартира с отличным видом! Мы были не в сезон, но, нам очень все понравилось, красивейшая гостиная, 3 спальни, вид на океан. Да, есть проблемы с тем, что все далековато, да, и как я поняла в не сезон многие кафешки закрыты, но у нас был водитель, поэтому для нас это не было проблемой. Не понравилось, что много мусора на пляже, но это я так думаю связано с тем, что не сезон. В квартире невероятно приятно находиться, получили удовольствие от проживания.

Skvělé 🤩

Todo en general, la amplitud del apartamento, podíamos jugar al escondite y no nos encontrábamos hasta el ultimo día...

El funcionamiento del restaurante algo lento

Great location right on the beach with a huge pool onsite. The apartment was clean and spacious.

The only negative would be the kitchen was pretty old and not well stocked if you wish to cook.

La zona intorno la piscina, l'appartamento grande , la vista sul mare.

Un po isolato .Per mangiare bisogna spostarsi un po.Mancanza di lettini sulla spiaggia

Great location with the beach just in front. Spacious and comfortable accommodation. Fantastic beach and plenty of cafes etc

Slightly under equipped- probably less sunbeds than apartments! Having full rolls of toilet roll might have been nice on arrival! Only 2 towels in the master bed room en suite.

Location and property was great. However, service wasn’t good. Wifi was down for two days and on our last day, after calling maintenance, they didn’t even show up. Cell phone coverage was very bad in the area so had to rely on wifi. Also they couldn’t even provide an extra mattress (for a fee of course) as it was advertised in Expedia.

Had everything we needed and more. Perfect location on the beach, spotlessly clean, spacious apartment, new washing machine, lots of beach restaurants and bars. Beds super comfortable

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Apartment was very good and the beech front location amazing. The pool was very clean but small. The pictures were deceptive. Lobby area and food options could be better

Amazing views right on the beach! The apartment is spacious, clean, and fully equipped with everything a family could need. Perfect for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation – highly recommended!

Front de mer

Un peu éloigné de l'accueil dans notre bâtiment

Beautiful beach front and facilities. Incredible views. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was tasty.

Appartement très grand avec 2 grandes chambres emavec chacune leur salle de bain Une belle piscine et un accès à la plage direct Le restaurant de l hôtel est cher avec un taxe élevée

Les fourmis dans l appartement mais pas facile à faire disparaître

Hier met het gezin verbleven in 1 van de appartementen. Het complex zelf zag er verzorgd uit. Leuk zwembad en direct aan de oceaan. Appartement was erg ruim en van alle gemakken voorzien. Wij hadden een issue met een kapotte wasmachine, maar na wat discussie is dit door de eigenaar naar onze tevredenheid opgelost. Ik zou hier nogmaals verblijven als ik in de buurt ben.

Modern and clean apartment. Had everything we needed for a family with children including a washing machine. Great location right on the beach. Staff were very helpful and welcoming.

Nice pools, beach, nearby restaurant along the beach

Nice hotel by a beutuful beach

There is a terrible odor/ smell in the unit. Perhaps the gas or sewer line

The apartment was lovely, good air con, hot water & strong wi fi. Great view from balcony.

Location. The complex felt soulless, reminded me of a housing estate with a sea view. Nilaveli is dead, there's nothing to do or see, small selection of average beach bars and restaurants but not much else. We spent everyday in Uppaveli which has character, a great vibe and way more to do. It's easy to tuk tuk from the apartment but next time I would stay in Uppaveli.

Very clean lovely layout

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Apartments is large, huge balcony overlooking pool & palm fringed beach. Ocean is amazing. Sea warm & sandy. Nice snorkelling 10 mins away by boat at Mortar Rock. A few restaurant options along the beach. Pool nice.

Room wasn't ready. No towels provided. Eventually we were able to collect 3 sets, there were 4 of us. They never delivered the other towels or tea towels. Apartment was basically equipped, seriously lacked a washing machine given it's a family apartment. Gym is too hot, needs sun shades & new equipment. At checkout we were in a hurry as we had to get across country for a safari, (we'd fully paid the account at check in,) the front desk guy literally held us hostage, refusing to open the security gate until someone had gone to check the apartment. There's literally nothing in the apartment we would want if it were being given away for free! Lacking double bed in Master bedroom. If i owned this apartment, I'd have serious concerns with the quality of the complex management.

The location was great! The apartment is spacious and the huge balcony and sea/pool view were fantastic. The aircon and fans were good. Swimming pool was wonderful. The beds were comfortable and we all slept well. Can’t comment about the restaurant downstairs as we ate at Vibration Bar which is 5 mins up the beach, it was fantastic, we had both Sri Lankan & western food, would definitely recommend giving it a try.

The walls could do with a wash or quick paint as it looked a bit grubby. But overall the apartment, bed linen, towels etc were all clean.

We loved that it was right with the ocean, great view and a great apartment.

Ok strandhotell på populært strand. Hadde stor 2 roms leilighet med kjøkken. Kjekt å kunne lage egen mat. Flott strand og fint basseng.

Excellent property on the beach front at Nilaveli with private access to beach. Individual apartments which can be rented for stay. Has a functional kitchen if you wish to cook your own food.

Friendly and supportive front table. Great service.

Beautiful property comfortable and amazing view of the ocean. Beach infront is very clean and nice for a dip.

Everything is good

The Price of the food is very expensive ....

good location

ac not working in 1 room

Privacy, Ambiente and sure rounding

Very spacious rooms , good kitchen facilities , nice clean pool , not the season yet so small beach as tide is further in than in full season

Hardly any choice on satellite tv , no English channels as no subscription for most channels

Was tastefully decorated. It was very homely rather than being a hotel or serviced apartment. The pool was nice, the kitchen was well stocked with proper utensils and appliances even the food we ordered was great..

Didn't have duvet/blankets. Luckily we took our own.

Our holiday: We were here for the first time last year for one week and we really liked it. We loved it here so much that we had to come again this year for two weeks. And again I can say that our stay did not disappoint us. We had a great time here, everything went according to our expectations. We had a beautiful and cozy apartment with a view of the ocean and a beautiful garden. The staff was amazing and thank you all so much for helping me with my back pain. I hope it wasn't the last time we were here, we will always be very happy to come back here. We love the beach here and this hotel and staff. I warmly recommend it to everyone, especially for the beautiful peace and having the beach and pool to yourself. Just amazing. Radek Malík Luby

This condo was situated in the southern tower of 5 blocks along the beach. We stayed during off-season, so it was very quiet. We didn't use the restaurant, so can't review that. Book in was easy, this is a no service condo but the place was well equipped for self sufficiently. We use the kitchen and there was adequate facilities. Comfortable bed, lovely balcony and heaps of air cons to cool the place quickly.

Nothing to dislike. Be aware it's in a quiet location, there were a couple of restaurants in walking distance but they appeared to be enjoying the downtime so we didn't disturb them.

This large aparthotel is a peaceful retreat in a quiet, scenic location with a beautiful pool and direct beach access. there are a few nearby dining options, also the well-equipped kitchens makes self-catering easy. Spacious rooms, beautiful surroundings and great amenities create a relaxing, informal escape perfect for unwinding. will recommend to my friends

We came early morning, it still was still dark and they already new my name and warm welcomed my family and me. Fast and amazing assistance, lovely staff, helpfull... Our stay in Oceanfront was, it's small to say was AMAZING!!! Apartment was HUGE, with BEAUTIFUL view on the pool and beach, you can hear waves adorable sound through all day! It was super cleaned, organised and beautiful. My family and me felt like it's EDEN on the Earth. I would like esspecially to say HUGE THANKS to Mr.Mahendran and Mr.Nipulus - they lovely service kept me speachless!! And thanks to Mr.Nalinda who organised for us early check in and make sure that our stay is the best possible! Thanks to all team from Oceanfront, and would be happy to see you soon!

Apartment was spacious and well equipped, washing machine was a useful plus. Overall clean and modern. Location was very practicle for few days at the beach.

Food choice around the flat is quite limited and mostly western food

The apartment is in a great spot overlooking the sea. It takes a whole 2 minutes to walk to the beach! There is lots of space, comfortable sofas and has great air conditioning. The shower was hot and powerful (a rare thing in Sri Lanka it seems). Comfortable beds and living area also. The beach is beautiful and clean, we had a lovely time swimming and walking daily.

Not enough supplies in the kitchen. No washing up liquid, tea towels etc. There are also not many shops nearby to grab anything (and also given the cost of the apartment I would rather not spend extra on cleaning supplies). This was a shame as we cooked on the first night and then couldn't wash anything up. This isn't a complaint as such but it's important to know that there are no decent supermarkets nearby, the closest one (Trincomalee) is too far to justify a tuk tuk unless you are getting a large amount of groceries. There are a few restaurants around but not a huge amount, some were closed which was a bit limiting. With no where to get groceries and not many restaurants I wouldn't have wanted to spend any more than 3/4 days.

Lovely pool, large room and right in beachfront.

Location Property is neatly maintained

Preference is given to foreigners (white skin). I came to visit from Ireland and the staff assumed me to be a local/indian. The staff at the food area and other places showed discrimination. Preferential treatment and rates was given at the premises. Be mindful before selecting this place for your stay

Appartement was good and clean

Very bad restaurant. Only 6 tabled and although we were the second to order, we had to wait for 1,5 hours to get just 1 meal (cold fries and nuggets ) and another 30 minutes to get the rest. In two hours we had 1 drink. Everybody complaining. 4 staff in restaurant but they seem to have no idea what they were doing. Hotel manager just ignored the situation and was hiding in small office. Very reluctant in his reaction and took sero responsibility

Excellent view, very calm and quiet. The apartment is very nice, clean and spacious. Time when we were there was not crowded, and we like that.

Internet connection was not good. There are not many restaurants near.

Very luxurious apartment right on the beach. Great pool and some nice restaurants within easy walking distance along the beach.

On site restaurant was not brilliant. No shops close by

The apartment was lovely and spacious with really comfortable beds, however the kitchen and bathroom were not very clean. The lack of restaurant really let this place down. The cafe style eatery, was ok but not adequate for such a large capacity. Add a decent restaurant with a sea view and it would be great!

Whats we loved is the amazing view of the ocean! Few steps from condo and you are right on the beach! The condo units are large and comfortable for a family. What we didnt like is the limited menu items, only western food and limited-time restaurant/room service is open. Additionally room could have used a deep clean. Many stains on walls that can be easily wiped.

A/C, beautiful view, near the beach, very spacious, not many people, very pleasant and calm

Sometimes there was no water, no A/C in the kitchen, no sunbeds on the beach

Nice, spacious apartment, with view to the sea. Well equipped, nice pool, wonderful beach.

Large and comfortable apartment with sea view, excellent location, great beach.

Great location near the beach. Had all the necessary amenities. Comfortable beds. A very good kitchen.

The location was next to a centre where you can arrange snorkelling to see sea turtles. There were a few restaurants nearby. The property is right on the seafront. It was mentioned bikinis weren’t allowed which isn’t quite the case, no skimpy western style are allowed but two pieces are fine. I’m not sure if this is a Sri Lankan thing but the area is in a fairly Muslim area so perhaps that is why. I was having issue with WiFi and they came to help me fairly quickly

You have to order breakfast on the menu the day before The place wasn’t dirty as such but things like the walls and cushions were a bit dirty. The linen and towels were clean.

The location was excellent, right on the beach. Restaurants walking distance. The best part was the cleaning of the apartments, so nice!!

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Lovely open plan living area with AC, fans and clean bathrooms. Balcony view to the beach and pool. Comfy beds and pillows. Delivered food to the room and in the rain too.

Pool closed too early. No tea towel in the kitchen. No coat hangers in the cupboard.

Absolutely loved the location ! Not many units were occupied while we were there, so it was very quiet. The beach is clean and the sea was calm, with very clear water. The condo is well equipped, but there was no shop in the community for groceries. Drinking water was provided in the unit. We had one of our best meals at Moon Isle Bungalow, a few meters down the beach. Not many options open in the off season, but we lucked out ! The host, Priyanga, was always responsive and helpful. Unfortunately, we had only a day and a half at the property, but would have loved to stay there for a week, at least, and explore the area.

The nearest shops stocking groceries, ice, eggs, bread, etc., are about 3-5 kms away from the Condos, towards Trincomalee. Not too far though, if you have a vehicle. The little restaurant on the premises had limited items available from the menu and last order was by 7pm. So carry what you need before reaching there and enjoy a lovely stay !

It was fantastic. We were staying in a room that look up to the sea but I think every condo has a part that looks upto the sea. So, shouldn't be a problem for travelers to think about which room they'd get. The condo where we were staying had almost everything that one needs for a daily household thing, including functional kitchen (you have to get your commodities though). There were also books and CDs and TV to spend time inside the condo (and not just using it for sleeping and bathing). This is quite essential if you are staying for a slightly longer duration than just couple of days as the temperature outside is not so friendly, humidity is really high and going out in the sun becomes really challenging. Looking at the sea from the living room itself makes you feel so cool (temperature) from inside your body that you won't like to go outside during the noon time.

The restaurant/food service is slow. Likely because they weren't expecting so many people to arrive at the same time. The property was full, for the first time after covid.

We arrived quite late and the staff were very accommodating and ready to welcome us. The apartment has a view of the Nilaveli beach and a cute balcony. The beach outside is beautiful and suitable for swimming. There's also a shared pool. There are 3 bedrooms in the apartment and two toilets (one in the master bedroom and one outside). We didn't have any meals here, however, if you wish there is a restaurant in the next apartment complex to order meals, I would suggest ordering at least an hour in advance. There are plenty of restaurants around Nilaveli and Trincomalee town if you have a vehicle.

The air conditioning in one of the rooms wasn't working. We contacted maintenance who said it cannot be repaired immediately and that the owners had been informed. We were not informed of this before our stay or we would've chosen a different place. The fridge also had quite a bad odour. We also had to ask for new toilet tissue rolls as they had left used ones in the apartment.