Pigeon Island Tours
Pigeon Island Tours, 42/1,B 4th Cross Lane, Nilaveli 31010, Sri Lanka- Attraction
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Pristine Beachfront Oasis
Luxurious Accommodations: Theepan's Home offers elegantly furnished units with modern amenities including a fully equipped kitchen and private bathroom.
Serenity and Convenience: Enjoy the tranquility of a private beach area and garden, along with easy access to Nilaveli Beach and Pigeon Island National Park.
Exceptional Services: Indulge in complimentary WiFi, airport transfers, and a convenient bicycle and car rental service. Plus, unwind at the on-site coffee shop for a delightful experience.
Experience a blend of comfort and nature at Theepan's Home. Book now for an unforgettable stay by the beach.
Check-in from
02:30 PM
Check-out by
11:30 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
9 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
14 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 5 children
Beds
3 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
59 sqm
Garden View
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The rooms are beautiful, very clean, and well-furnished. The location is excellent, just a short 10-minute walk to the beach. I especially loved the nice terrace in front of the rooms—it is a perfect and relaxing spot for sitting outside in the evening. The entire place is incredibly quiet and offers great privacy.
The rooms are furnished, but there was no toilet paper provided. The towels are extremely small and do not absorb water well. There are also noisy dogs in the surrounding area, which makes it impossible to sit comfortably on the terrace. Furthermore, the staff completely lacks communication skills, and their interaction with customers is very weak. To our surprise, as soon as we arrived, we were informed that the rooms we had booked did not include air conditioning, and that if we wanted it, we would have to cancel our original reservation and make a new booking. Additionally, the electric kettles were heavily calcified and badly needed cleaning, and the rooms and bedsheets were full of mosquitoes and geckos.
The surrounding area
First of all, the staff lack proper reception and communication skills. They do not pay attention to details, ask about your needs, or check whether you are comfortable with your stay. Basic necessities such as toilet paper and towels were also missing. The listing stated that the room had air conditioning, but when I arrived, I was told that the room did not have it. They then told me that if I wanted an air-conditioned room, I would have to cancel my reservation through Booking.com, book directly with them, and pay an additional amount. I found this behavior exploitative and completely unacceptable, especially since air conditioning was advertised as one of the room’s amenities when I made the reservation.
Allotjament 100% recomanable si es vol fer nit a Nilaveli. Està molt ben situat per fer el tour a pigeon island, i a només 5 minus a peu de la platja.
Emplacement proche de la plage et du centre. Famille très sympathique et aidante
Chambre agréable et spacieuse avec un petit patio au calme à 10 minutes de la mer et proche de plusieurs restaurants corrects'
Contrairement au nom de l'établissement il ne s'agit pas vraiment d'un home stay. C'est un petit hôtel avec une dizaine de chambres. Du coup le contact avec le propriétaire est plus distant avec peu de conseils et d'échanges
Sitio muy limpio, gestionado por una familia muy amable. Cerca de la playa y de restaurantes. El desayuno muy bueno, bastante cantidad. Va muy bien tener la nevera en la habitación y fuera para tender cuando vienes de la playa. Lavamos ropa con ellos y también nos alquilaron una moto y fué todo muy bien.
Localización
La descripción no corresponde a la habitación que ofrecen
Eerst hadden we een kamer op gelijkvloers met terras aan de binnentuin. Dit bed was heel slecht. Daarna hadden we een duurdere kamer die wel een goed bed had.
Mijn vriend heeft een gluten intolerantie. De eigenaar deed geen moeite om het ontbijt aan te passen door bv stringhopper of rijst aan te bieden
Endroit parfait. Chambre très propre. Hôtes très accueillant. Tout proche de la mer. Et l’endroit est très joli.
Rien
Chambre simple mais propre avec clim et ventilateur. Bien située à 200m de la plage. Bon rapport qualité-prix.
De locatie is goed, dicht bij het strand in een rustige straat. De kamers zijn heel netjes. Er was ruimte om onze tuktuk veilig te parkeren. Goed werkende airco (weinig lawaai). De dochters waren super vriendelijk en heel behulpzaam.
We vroegen bij het boeken vele maanden vooraf om 2 kamers naast elkaar te krijgen (we reizen met 2 jonge kinderen). 2 weken voor onze aankomst werd nogmaals bevestigd dat dit zeker in orde was. Bij aankomst bleek dit niet zo te zijn. Ze schrokken wat dat we hier niet blij mee waren (de kamers lagen op een andere verdieping). De honden van het verblijf kwamen soms wel heel dicht. Ook 's nachts lieten ze geregeld van zich horen.
Het zitje op het balkon, vriendelijk personeel en ligging tov het strand
Het bed was te klein (te kort), kraakte en lakens waren niet van katoen. Sliep hierdoor minder comfortabel
Le lieu est vraiment très agréable, très proche de la plage et au calme. Le petit déjeuner est bon et les hôtes sont sympas et disponibles.
Struttura semplice ma funzionale, vicino al mare. Camera non grandissima ma pulita e con aria condizionata.
Lovely and lovingly managed family-owned guest house. Right near the beach (including a beach favoured by locals on the weekend with food stalls, music etc, which was a lovely surprise and added to a more authentic experience as some beaches can be really overtaken by tourists). I'm a female solo travellers and felt perfectly safe, comfortable and at ease there. Extremely clean, comfortable, with a beautiful garden, a cute little restaurant just next door, and really lovely people. It turned out being my favourite stay in Sri Lanka. Thank you for your welcome!
Stanza pulita. Vicino al mare e ai ristorantini
Se non è specificato l’A/C, in stanza c’è solo il ventilatore
Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo. A due passi dal mare, e vicino a tutti servizi necessari. Camera confortevole e pulita.
La connessione wifi, non funzionava molto bene.
Super pour séjourner à Nilaveli. Près de la plage et des restaurant, confortable et propre . Nous voulions rester plus longtemps mais c'était complet .
Ras
L'emplacement près de Nilaveli beach. Les chambres et les extérieurs sont impeccables. On s'y sent bien et il y a tout les équipements nécessaires. Frigo bouilloire...
Die Lage ist super gut am schönsten Strand an einer ruhigen Straße mit Blick auf einen Garten. Es gibt auch einen schönen Innenhof. Da das Zimmer in der 1, Etage liegt, hatten wir kein Problem mit Tieren. Die Besitzer achten darauf, dass nicht jeder mit dreckigen Schuhen hochläuft. Dadurch war auch der Zugang sauber, was wir sehr angenehm fanden. Es ist ein Großes, helles und absolut ruhiges Zimmer. Alles sauber, schöne hohe Decke, weiß gestrichen und es wirkt neu. Es gibt viele Steckdosen, sogar Adapterstecker für EU-Stecker. Sehr gute Klimaanlage. WIFI hervorragend mit Barcode auf dem Nachschrank. Sehr guter Kleiderständer. das Badezimmer ist groß und hat Tageslicht. Der Wasserdruck ist sehr gut. Wir nutzten für den Duschvorgang die bereitgestellte Schüssel, indem wir uns davor stellten zum Abfangen des Hauptwasserstrahles und fegten nach dem Trocknen den Sand mit einem Handfeger aus der Küche weg - das scheint mir eine gute Methode. Das Wasser ist ungeheizt, aber angenehm warm. Die Bettwäsche war trotz bunten Drucks ohne Flecken und wir fühlten uns wohl. Wir würden auf jeden Fall wieder dort übernachten. Frühstücken waren wir aus zeitlichen Gründen im Heaven (Richtung Strand einmal um die Ecke). Wir fragten dort unsere Lieblings-Frühstücksgerichte fruit plate und Sri Lanka Omelette an und bekamen beides perfekt zubereitet.
Die Matratze war für uns sehr hart, das Kopfkissen ebenso. Der Duschkopf ist im Raum entgegengesetzt zu Abfluss angebracht, so dass das Badezimmer überschwemmt war, bevor wir den Schüsseltrick nutzten.
The location was perfect, right by the beach and within easy walking distance of so many great restaurants. We stayed for two nights and it was exactly what we needed. The hotel also has a lovely indoor courtyard filled with beautiful plants, which made such a peaceful little spot to sit and relax. We really enjoyed our stay and would happily come back.
Vicinanza alla spiaggia e giardino silenzioso
Stanza un po' piccola
Very friendly staff. Amazing breakfast. Good location. Airco and fan in rooms.
Heel fijn verblijf gehad. Het hotel wordt beheerd door een zeer vriendelijke en behulpzame familie. Kamers zijn ook goed verzorgd. Hou er wel rekening mee dat ze alleen contante betalingen accepteren en de dichtstbijzijnde ATM op een half uur lopen zit.
Ubicación muy buena para el snorkel y playa. Habitación sencilla pero con lo necesario. Personal amable.
Habitaciones super calurosas, aunque se soluciona con el aire acondicionado.
Very warm hosts with good communication and a calm attitude. The property is close to the beach at a walkable distance and also they have many restaurants nearby with great food and drinks. The rooms were near, spacious and new. The property has a lot of common space so that you won't feel very confined just in the rooms.
Nothing to say.
Super sauber, perfekt ausgestattet, ein fantastisches Frühstück und sehr freundliche Gastgeber – es hat wirklich an nichts gefehlt.
Buena ubicación, cerca de la playa. Habitación bastante amplia y muy limpia.
Das Zimmer war toll, sehr sauber und ein bequemes Bett. Die Familie ist sehr nett und für alle Belange ansprechbar. Frühstück ist reichhaltig, muss abends vorbestellt werden. Die Lage ist sehr gut, ein paar Minuten um Strand, zu Restaurants und Kiosken.
Very nice and friendly.
Nothing
Theepan's home er et lille familiedrevet hotel med meget venligt personale. Det ligger meget tæt på stranden i Nilaveli. Det er et stort plus, at stranden er i gåafstand, og at der også er små kiosker og mange små, hyggelige restauranter i nærområdet. Morgenmaden var stor og mættende.
Hotellet kunne med fordel have strandhåndklæder til udlån eller udlejning.
L'emplacement a 5min de la plage et des restaurants, la gentillesse de la famille, le calme et le petit déjeuner.
La connexion internet ne fonctionne pas toujours. L' écoulement de l'eau de la salle de bain, ne permet pas au sable de partir.
Uiterst vriendelijk personeel. Mooie schone ruime kamer. Vlakbij strand en leuke restaurantjes.
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Superbe logement pour une famille ( le meilleur de notre séjour niveau confort) Les gens sont adorables et nous ont très bien reçu Pas très loin de la plage Pleins de restaurants autour
El sitio estaba muy limpio, las instalaciones estaban muy bien y el desayuno estaba rico.
El servicio de lavandería. Era caro y la ropa no quedaba limpia.
Hyggeligt sted. Tæt ved stranden. Hjælpsomme værdinder.
Really nice family, helpfull en friendly, we felt safe. Breakfast was really tasty. Price is good for what you get.
Super 👍🏻
We had a wonderful time! It was our best hotel during our round trip in Sri Lanka. The family bungalow is very spacious and newly renovated. The furnishings were excellent and everything was very clean. The breakfast was delicious and the service was warm and welcoming.
Nothing to complain!
La gentillesse du personnel , ils nous ont gardé les sacs et nous ont même proposé une douche extérieure avant de repartir. Le petit déjeuner copieux et délicieux L’emplacement juste à côté de la plage de nilaveli La quiétude du lieu
Rien
Belle emplacement à côté de le plage. Les hôtes étaient adorables !
Lovely family who run the Home& live on site .Kitchen available .Breakfast on verandah.Close to beach.
Nothing
emplacement proche des plages mais au calme,les hôtes sont très gentilles et discrètes. chambre très propres et fonctionnelles, l air conditionné était très apprécié vu la chaleur.
Le personnel, le cadre et le petit dej étaient vraiment très bien. Rapport qualité/prix ++ Le logement est près de la plage et offre un extérieur. Les femmes qui m’ont accueillie étaient très sympas, le petit déj est super. Il faut prévenir la veille (celui-ci n’est pas inclus dans le tarif de la chambre)
Le matelas est pas ultra ferme mais on dort bien
De huisjes liggen rond een gezellige binnenplaats. Goede airco en ruime kamers. Het ontbijt was lekker.
De wifi werkt minder goed.
Room was clean and kitchen was good, near the beach, value for money
away from market
Super emplacement, une cuisine qui permet d'être autonome , de préparer un bon petit déj ou un repas no spicy :)
Wifi de qualité aléatoire, matelas qui grincent un peu
a 5 min a piedi dalla spiaggia.
molte cose non ci sono piaciute. Le zone in comune sono trascurate. Si potrebbe davvero fare meglio. Il cortile spoglio senza un’amaca o un posto dove rilassarsi. La cucina tremendamente calda e piccola e non abbiamo voluto fare colazione lì per non sudare già alla mattina presto. La stanza era semplice e non capisco perché non c’era un lenzuolo per coprirsi. materasso duro.
We stayed as a family of 5 adults in the family bungalow & felt very at home there. The bungalow was very comfortable, extremely clean & very spacious. It is located in a lovely natural setting only a few minutes walk from the beach which is beautiful. Can highly recommend the breakfast which consisted of full sri lankan breakfast (coconut rotti, dhal, coconut sambal) together with fried egg, bread, butter, jam, fruit & tea or coffee. Cost was 1000 rupees which was good value & very tasty.
Would have liked to have seen more of the staff to give local advice about places to eat etc but they were quite elusive.
La ubicación perfecta. El dueño de la casa me llevó luego a la estación de bus, un acto muy amable de su parte!
No hay desayuno con todas las habitaciones ni incluyen cocina en todas. Solo en las de la planta de arriba.
Great service at checkout; the staff was very flexible and nice about letting me adjust my checkout time.
The property felt very quiet, I didn't really see or meet anyone until my final day. Also, traveling in May, the fan in the room simply wasn't enough to handle the heat. I would highly recommend booking one of their AC rooms if you visit during the warmer months.
Есть кухня , сушилка , холодильник
В номере не убирались , наверно надо было попросить
The cleaningless and the proximity to the beach 🤗 It was the cleanest place I ever slept during a trip.
The rooms have everything you need for a short or long stay: comfortable bedding, a good bathroom, a kitchen, and a refrigerator. A generous Sri Lankan breakfast is provided. The hosts are friendly, speak very good English, and helped us find a taxi at the end of our stay. The location is ideal, right by the sea, with plenty of restaurants nearby. I highly recommend it.
Location is 2 min walk to the beach. Friendly hosts and very clean accommodation.
Amazing location walking distance from one of the best beaches in Sri Lanka. Room was basic but clean and comfortable. Great value for money.
Could use some softer lighting in the room
Only a 3-minute walk to the beach. The room was brand new and spotless. The bathroom was spacious, and the kitchen was well-equipped with a gas stove and plenty of counter space, making it easy to cook proper meals. Since we were the only guests, we were lucky enough to have the entire second floor—including the kitchen, dining area, and balcony—all to ourselves. However, it might have felt a bit cramped if we had to share the space with other guests.
Good breakfast, nice outside seating area, close to local beach, restaurants and bars. Fridge in room. Reasonably quiet at night.
Mosquitos in bathroom, no warm/hot water for shower, cold only.
LOCATION E VICINANZA ALLA SPIAGGIA
IN 3 GIORNI NO HANNO PULITO LE CAMERE
- Localisation juste à côté de la plage et entourée de plein de petits resto - Petit déjeuner sri lankais très bon et copieux - Lit confortable & moustiquaire - Les hôtes peuvent appeler un tuk-tuk pour nous - Clim et ventilateur fonctionnels - Petite terrasse très sympa, petit dej servi devant notre porte - Endroit très calme !
- Draps épais et synthétiques, font beaucoup transpirer la nuit
Be sure to request breakfast! There's a small extra charge,
Kesinlikle temiz ve sakin bir yer, güvenli huzurlu... Plaja çok yakın, ulaşım sorunu yaşamadım. Ev sahibi çok tatlı bir insan ve evine gerçekten güzel bakıyor.
Sıcak suyun olmaması sıkıntılıydı tek sorun oydu
Das Bett war leider eine Katastrophe!
Really good stay the extra breakfast was really good
Could only shut the bathroom door from in the bathroom not the room. In the bathroom it has big gaps for bugs to get in
El personal és molt amable i l'esmorzar està bonissim
- La tranquilidad que hay en la zona. - Es un alojamiento familiar y la amabilidad y cercanía de los dueños es genial. - Cercano a la playa y al centro de buceo (5 min. andando). - Habitación amplia y cama muy cómoda.
Todo estuvo bien
Muy limpio todo, el desayuno muy abundante y rico
We loved our stay at Theepan. You have your own little hut and a very comfortable terrace. Very private and quiet. The Theepan family is extremely kind and helped arrange laundry and a tuk tuk to the bus station. They also facilitated a very early breakfast. Would definitely recommend!
It was great that the room was provided with a fridge, but it was a bit smelly (probably because people keep turning it on and off with the door closed).
Sauberes und geräumiges Zimmer, sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Nur wenige Schritte bis zum traumhaften Strand. Ruhige Lage.
Comoda posizione e stanza pulita
Die gute Lage zum Meer ist goldwert. Zudem sind die Eigentümer sehr herzlich und bei allen Fragen und Anliegen ansprechbar und hilfsbereit. Das Zimmer war sauber und gut ausgestattet, wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und würden jederzeit zurück kommen.
Die WLAN-Verbindung war leider nicht immer gut und konstant.
Хорошие хозяева, завтраки вкусные но однообразные,есть небольшая кухня со всей необходимой посудой, большой холодильник на 2-3 номера.У них есть свой тук-тук, договариваешься куда и во сколько ехать(только на нём и передвигались).Тихое место,в пешей доступности (5 мин) до океана,рядом много кафе, территория маленькая но ухоженная
Уборку номера и смену полотенец делают только по просьбе.
Posto incantevole a due passi dal mare. Noi abbiamo optato per la sistemazione più spartana 12 euro per una stanza e un bagno assolutamente decorosi con un patio e amaca a disposizione, cosa volere di più? Colazione servita nel patio a richiesta Top!
La musichetta del carrettino dei gelati😄
Un accueil humain et professionnel. Tout était parfait !
Camera estremamente pulita e confortevole, così come il bagno. La struttura è dotata di una cucina ad uso comune. Posizione strategica, a 4 minuti a piedi dalla spiaggia. Rapporto qualità prezzo ottimo, consigliatissimo!
La struttura è comodissima per raggiungere la spiaggia di Nilaveli, ed è circondata da stradine pieni di locali e ristoranti davvero buoni e locali.
La pulizia non è delle migliori, il copri materasso (che fungeva da lenzuolo) aveva delle macchie, e non siamo sicuri fosse stato cambiato prima del nostro arrivo. Il letto scricchiolava molto, a causa della rete del materasso che era costituita solo da stecche di legno.
La guesthouse si trova in una specie di cortile riparato da alte palme, un luogo tranquillo e all'ombra. A 3 minuti a piedi si arriva alla spiaggia. La nostra stanza doppia era semplice ma aveva tutto il necessario. Colazione buona e abbondante. Famiglia gentilissima, soprattutto la figlia che si occupa della gestione degli ospiti e la mamma che cucina la colazione.
La struttura è immersa nel verde ma allo stesso tempo vicina al mare, il personale è stato molto gentile e la colazione ottima
Breakfast was very nice and prepared for us early before our snorkelling trip. The rooms were very clean. Within a short walk to the beach.
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Cleanliness
8.33/10Some reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness such as not cleaning rooms during the stay.
Service
9.3/10The service was highlighted positively, with many guests appreciating the hospitality and assistance offered.
Location
9.34/10Multiple reviews praised the location for its proximity to the beach and quiet surroundings.
Room Quality
8.79/10Guests reported comfortable beds and spacious rooms, despite some issues with specific amenities.
Amenities
8.82/10Amenities such as breakfast and transportation options were positively mentioned.
Value for Money
8.78/10Overall good value for the quality and services provided.
Food and Beverage
9.33/10Many guests praised the breakfasts provided as generous and delicious.
Overall Experience
9.3/10Guests expressed high satisfaction with their stay overall.