Uppuveli Beach by DSK

The outdoor areas, the garden, the swimming pool and the sun loungers are very nice.

First of all, the hotel was not a 5-star property, as indicated by the filter on Booking.com, but rather a 4-star hotel. We had booked a twin room for 4 people, but the room was equipped with amenities and supplies (slippers, towels, bathrobes, glasses, toothbrushes, toothpaste, chairs on the terrace, etc.) for only 2 people. In addition, the room was very small, with the two beds practically pushed together and only about 20 cm of space between them. In my opinion, the size and layout of the room are not appropriate for a 4-star property. The bathroom also had some issues: the shower does not have an adequate curtain or protective screen, so when the shower is used, water ends up practically all over the bathroom. A hairdryer was also provided, but it was unusable because the necessary adapter to connect it to the power supply was missing. Another issue concerns the prices of the meals. On Booking.com, optional additional costs of €15 for lunch and €17 for dinner were indicated. However, at reception we were asked USD 25 for lunch and USD 30 for dinner, which is a significant difference.

Sehr gutes Frühstück, toller Pool und Strand. Super freundliches Personal. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Zweimal täglich Zimmerreinigung.

L’hôtel est très beau, le personnel accueillant, souriant et dévoué. Nous avons rencontré un problème dans notre chambre, le personnel a immédiatement tenté de régler le problème. Faute de succès, ils nous ont surclassé dans une chambre avec piscine privé. La vue de la piscine principale est très agréable, les transats sont confortables. Le petit déjeuner est bon et varié.

Il y a de nombreux corbeaux à la piscine principale, nous ne pensons toutefois pas que l’hôtel puisse remédier à cela, il y en a partout sur les bords de plage de Trincomalee.

Alles was tot in de puntjes verzorgd Top ontbijt Top locatie

Gratis upgrade die er niet was Op booking veel extra moeten betalen Stond er in kleine lettertjes bij Dat was even onduidelijk geweest.

Upon arrival the open air colonial looking reception area, has been beautifully designed and built on and around an existing large area of water. The space was tranquil and the whole place gave me a feeling of being in a relaxed spa ( there is an on site spa for customer use) resort. I could feel the worries of the outside world melting away. I was welcomed in the typical Sri Lankan way by receiving a beautiful flower garland and bindi mark representing prosperity. This creates a beautiful experience as you check in. I only stayed 1 night however managed to have a good look around. There are various types of Accommodation including, villa style apartments, sea view bungalows with their own plunge pools and terrace areas and even a bungalow with private garden and car for personal use during your stay. There is literally something for everyone. During my stay I ensured I used all of the facilities including a resort bicycle which I was able to take off site with a DSK employee who acted as my tour guide, he showed me fabulous coloured temples and local wildlife including seeing monkeys and

My experience of the property was a very positive one, I’ve read some reviews which questioned comfort, but I can assure you my nights sleep was excellent! The beds are super comfortable with high cotton count sheets (just bliss) it was more than I’d hoped for. I ate in the restaurant which was truly wonderful, the choice was endless, the food was colourful and the chefs were more than happy to accommodate any request I had for slight menu variations.

Beautiful property situated on stunning beach. My wife broke her ankle while there and the support and attention received from management and staff was exceptional. We were very well looked after. An excellent place to recoup. We utilised the day spa as well and received excellent service with what we thought was reasonable prices. We ate down near the beach a lot and the service there was outstanding. Will definitely return when all legs are working!

Wheel chair access was a little rough with the pavers and steps but let’s face it - no one really expects to end up in a wheelchair while on holidays!

L’emplacement

Les méduses dans l’océan

הצוות מאד שירותי ומאד מנסה לעזור (כשהבן שלי שאל מדוע לא מצליח להתחבר לנטפליקס החליפו לנו מיוזמתם טלוויזיה בחדר), המלון חיצונית יפה מאד, גישה נוחה לבריכה ולים, ארוחת הבוקר טובה.

בכניסה למלון, בסמוך לקבלה, יש בריכת נוי המדיפה ריחות רעים. בהגעה למלון קיבלנו חדר עם דלת מקשרת (לא ביקשנו ולא היינו צריכים) כשלמעשה הדלתות המקשרות בין החדרים היו פתוחות (בחדר האחר היו אנשים זרים). אני הייתי עם ילדים, המתנתי בעצמי בחדר למעלה משעתיים שינעלו אותה אך לא הסתייע. רק בשעות הערב, מספר שעות אחרי שנכנסנו לחדר, הם הצליחו לאתר את המפתח של הדלת המקשרת בחדר שלנו כדי לנעול אותה. החדר עצמו היה קרוב למטבח ובכניסה אליו היו ריחות תבשילים חזקים מאד. בסמוך לחדר כשהגענו היתה תלויה כביסה על מעקות, ממש לא תחושה של מלון 5 כוכבים (מצ"ב תמונה). לבקשתנו העבירו אותנו חדר יום למחרת.. כשישבנו בבריכה רוח הפילה שמשיה כבדה מעץ שהצלה מעלינו ושברה אותה, למזלנו השמשיה נפלה הצידה ולא עלינו (מצב תמונה של השמשיה שנפלה ונשברה). נהגי טוקטוקים אמרו שלא מאפשרים להם להכנס למלון, כך שלמעשה בכל השהות יצאנו אליהם החוצה לכביש הראשי כדי להעזר בשרותיהם והם הורידו אותנו בכביש הראשי בכניסה למלון. לסיכום פער בין המחיר הגבוה לתמורה שמקבלים.

I stayed at Uppuveli Beach by DSK for one night on the all-inclusive package, and it was an absolutely beautiful experience. The resort is in a stunning beachfront location with beautiful views of the ocean. 🌊 Every member of the staff was incredibly welcoming, kind, and always happy to help. I highly recommend Uppuveli Beach by DSK to anyone visiting Sri Lanka.🇱🇰

Our trip to Sri Lanka was truly a beautiful experience, and staying at Uppuveli Beach by DSK made it even more memorable. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed by the warm and caring staff, who went above and beyond to make sure our family was comfortable. The beach is absolutely stunning—the soft, clean sand, crystal-clear water, and breathtaking landscape create the perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. The entire property is well maintained, peaceful, and surrounded by beautiful scenery. The rooms were spacious, spotless, comfortable, and equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. We especially appreciated how safe and family-friendly the environment was. Traveling with kids can be challenging, but the staff were incredibly helpful, patient, and always ready to assist us whenever we needed anything. The food was another highlight of our stay. Every meal was fresh, delicious, and full of authentic Sri Lankan flavors, with plenty of options that our children also enjoyed. The hospitality and attention to detail made us feel at home throughout our visit. If you’re looking for a safe, beautiful, and welcoming place to stay in Trincomalee, I highly recommend Uppuveli Beach by DSK. It was an unforgettable experience, and we can’t wait to return!

What an incredible stay! This resort is an absolute gem—beautiful, spotless, and everything was simply perfect. The cleanliness was exceptional, and every detail was clearly well taken care of. The staff were outstanding: friendly, professional, and always happy to help with any questions or requests. They truly gave us the best service we’ve ever experienced and made us feel so welcome throughout our stay. I highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a relaxing and unforgettable getaway. We can’t wait to come back!

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The service was exceptional from start to finish, and every staff member was warm, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. The beautifully landscaped gardens create such a peaceful and elegant atmosphere, making the entire property feel like a relaxing oasis. The rooms were spotless, and the beds were incredibly soft and comfortable—we had some of the best nights of sleep. The surroundings are truly breathtaking, with wild natural beauty all around. Whether you’re exploring on foot or enjoying a ride through the area, the scenery is unforgettable. The sunsets are spectacular, and waking up to the amazing sunrise is an experience in itself. We can’t wait to return!

Location but soo uncomfortable beds and bathrooms was very poorly designed and in the reception aria has very bad smell from the ponds

There was a bad smell in the room although they cleaned it

L’établissement sous la forme de bungalow rend l’architecture charmante. Le petit déjeuner est incroyable !

L’odeur de la mare autour de la réception. Il manque des climatiseurs dans la salle de sport: il y fait trop chaud

Très bien sous tout rapport avec qqs détails à peaufiner comme les matelas à la piscine , le problème des piscines individuelles sur l’avant donc pas d’intimité

Le confort, le calme et l’atmosphère.

Beautiful beach, really nice big pool. Breakfast options were nice. Room was comfortable and bed was a good size.

Staff are not attentive at any part of the hotel and dont really understand English so well. No bath, only shower that doesn't close. Not enough sunbeds by the big pool for everyone.

מלון מפואר, אוכל טוב ושהות מהנה.

יקר בצורה מוגזמת ולא באמת שווה את המחיר. אם היה עולה 30 אחוז פחות היה מקבל 10.

La piscine et la plage sont très belles

Les tarifs sont vraiment exorbitants (chambres, massages au SPA, les restaurants, la laundry). Mieux vaut s’organiser pour éviter de recourir aux services de l’hôtel… 2$ pour laver une culotte pour enfant, c’est du vol! Le personnel fait beaucoup de réparations bruyantes aux abords de la piscine : c’est désagréable. Il y a des insectes vivants dans la piscine. Il y a une odeur nauséabonde à proximité de la réception. La chambre n’est pas grande, le mini-frigo est cassé… Bref, ce n’est pas à la hauteur de ce tarif.

En general el hotel está muy bien, y muy bien situado, frente al mar

Me llamó la atención del mal olor a agua estancada del estanque de la recepción, sobre todo cuando la fuente está funcionando, desprende olor a aguas fecales.

The location is beautiful! The pool, the beach make the stay here worth it

Très bel hôtel, avec d’excellentes prestations et un emplacement idéal. Le personnel est particulièrement gentil, attentionné et professionnel. Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour. Je recommande vivement

Rien

Le service attentif l'emplacement sur la plage, les pieds dans l'eau. Nourriture excellente. Assez variée pour 4 jours. Chambres pas luxueuse mais très confortable. Il s'agit d'un hôtel très confortable de taille raisonnable avec un excellent rapport qualité/prix.

Rien (la salle de bain est mal éclairée)

Het mooie strand

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The hotel is beautiful! Brand new and very well kept . The beach is stunning! We enjoyed our vacation very much and we would love to stay there again.

It is an expensive hotel, by far the most expensive hotel we have been to in Sri Lanka

מלון ברמה מאוד גבוהה. מחיר יקר מאוד יחסית לסרילנקה, אבל ברמת אחד המלונות הכי יפים שיש פה.

This resort is gorgeous! The property is right on the beach, with sun lounges available to look out at the ocean, and the beach is great for swimming. The service was exceptional and the staff are so lovely. We were very well looked after. The buffet breakfast has a huge selection, and the onsite restaurant is great for snacks by the pool and also meals. Rooms are spacious and have everything you could need. Room service occurs twice daily so everything is kept very clean.

The internet was inconsistent.

Enjoyed our stay! Beach was gorgeous. Food was good

La piscine La vue ! La plage est magnifique Le service de linge

C est très cher ( chambre , restauration, linge, spa) Salle de petit déjeuner style cantine sans climatisation Repas le soir au bord de la plage merveilleux mais à 21h30 …. On accélère très nettement pour vous poussez au départ. Alors en vacances … c est loin d’être agréable . L’impression d’un Hôtel à touristes

Excellent location and beautiful property

In June month during hot weather, fan arrangement in main restaurant is not enough for comfortable dining

Great place, great location, great service

The first room smelled humidity but then we have been upgraded

The location is excellent, and the property is beautifully maintained. The beach is particularly well kept, making for a very pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.

The staff (although very nice and warm) could benefit from better training. There was quite a bit of confusion during check-in, as we had booked a room with an extra bed but were initially given the wrong room keys. Our luggage was also delivered to the wrong room, and we had to move everything. Late night service staff were also inexperienced. At around 1:00am, I called to request a matchbox, but the staff member simply kept repeating that they didn't have one and didn't make much effort to offer an alternative or assist. Also, although the rooms were comfortable, they felt quite basic and did not reflect the price we paid

מקום יפיפיה יחס מדהים של הצוות יחס מדהים של השף יצאו מגדרם להתאים עצמם לתזונה שלנו

Konumı

Oda servisi, restaurant ingilizce anlamıyorlar, ilgisizler, terbiyesizler, sözlerinde durmuyorlar

We had a great time in this hotel. Really beautiful. And the staff was great, especially Mahesh.

Location and to be able to walk to the beach

Very expensive for what they offer - no AC in main restaurant - room toilet was smelly

the location was great and the beach was wonderful. The hotel opens on the garden with sea 2 mins away. along the beach, there were lovely beach shacks for food and chilling.

The rooms were old and need renovation. TheBalcony had broken paint and could do with some refurbishments. the bathroom doors and drain need to be revisited

We really liked the pool area and the clean beach. The hotel is relatively small, which means it never felt overcrowded. The staff were friendly and always did their best to accommodate our requests. The breakfast was very good, with a wide variety of options, making it easy for everyone to find something they enjoyed.

The queen-size bed felt a bit small for two teenagers. We would have appreciated a wider selection of fresh local products at breakfast. We did not try the hotel's restaurant for lunch or dinner, as we preferred eating by the beach. There are many beachfront bars and restaurants nearby offering a pleasant dining experience, and having a similar beachfront dining option at the hotel is something we feel is missing.

La piscine et la plage était magnifique !

Le service au restaurant était très lent !

Location was great. The rooms were comfortable with large balcony.

The dinning area could do with a fan if AC is not possible.

El personal era muy atento. La habitación muy amplia para nuestra familia de 4 con niños mayores. El área de la playa y la piscina está muy bien cuidado. Se puede ir andando por la playa (7 minutos) a una amplia selección de restaurantes locales. En general es un muy buen hotel y el personal es verdaderamente agradable.

Tuvimos una confusión con el número de personas. Nosotros reservamos para 4 y aparentemente la reserva era de dos (aunque la capacidad de la habitación era efectivamente de cuatro). Nos pidieron un incremento 25USD por niño y por noche, pero después de insistir en que la reserva siempre había sido de 4 accedieron. Por la noche hay poca vida después de cenar.

Oldukça temizdi. Odaların dışında otel geneli temiz ve peyzajı güzeldi. Tüm çalışanlar güler yüzlü ve ihtiyaç duyduğunuz konularda yardımcıydı. Günde iki kez oda temizliği yapıldı.

Akşam üzeri herhangi bir etkinlik yoktu. Yakın çevrede de pek mekan olmadığından oldukça sakin geçiyor akşamları. Ama kafa dinlemek için gidiliyorsa bir avantajda olabilir biz 5 gece konakladık sonlara doğru sıkıcı geldi ama başlarda oldukça iyi geliyor.

The hotel was above expectations. The beach was clean and beautiful, with calm sea, perfect for children, and very clear water. Before arriving, we had read mixed comments, but in our experience both the beach and the sea were excellent. The main pool and the beachfront area were also very pleasant and well maintained. We stayed in a villa with a private pool, which was fantastic. It was much better than expected from the photos, very comfortable, private, and usable throughout the day thanks to shaded areas. We received it as a complimentary upgrade, but after staying there I can honestly say it is worth it. The location is also excellent, very close to the main tourist area with restaurants, while still feeling relaxed and comfortable. For us this stop was almost a small detour in the trip, but it turned out to be a real surprise. I would happily return as a main destination.

The only negative point was that the hotel tried to cancel our booking the day before arrival, which could have seriously disrupted our holiday. Thankfully, Booking.com support helped resolve the situation. Another small inconvenience, which seems quite common in Sri Lanka, is having to pay for water separately. Even if the amount is very small, it would be much more comfortable to simply charge it directly to the room without waiting for a separate bill each time. Apart from this, we had a very good experience.

We loved our room! Wow we had the joy to experience both the regular apartment rooms and the rooms with private pools. Both were very clean. The room with the private pool is simply divine - I would highly recommend this room. Pool area and private beach access is wonderful. The bar made tasty drinks and the restaurant had delicious food.

Breakfast finishes at 10am which is very early. I wake up early for work at home so to be able to lie in on holidays is a treat to me. Breakfast should finish at 11am. Service at reception was very slow. Every query took a very long time. You're a bit away from both Trincomalee centre and Upuveli strip but both are within 10 minutes in either a tuk tuk or scooter. Air con (whilst great) is placed facing the bed so the cold air blasts straight at you all night. Woke up with headaches a few mornings because of this.

トリンコマリーにダイビングをしに来ました。 朝早くに出発する必要があり、朝ごはんを食べられなかったのですがサンドイッチをパッキングしてくれるサービスをしてくれてとても助かりました。 またスタッフはみんな親切でとても快適でした。 部屋内の設備も充実しており、大変過ごしやすかったです。

ベッドのクオリティはあまり高くないです。

Amazing location, upgraded room

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We loved absolutely everything about our stay. Being right on the beach made it truly special, with a beautiful setting throughout. The grounds were immaculate, with a large, stunning pool, and our room felt incredibly special. We stayed in a chalet with a private pool and it was absolutely worth it – pure perfection. The food and service were exceptional from start to finish. The hotel also arranged fantastic excursions for us, including Pigeon Island and whale and dolphin watching, which were seamless and unforgettable. Simply the best.

Honestly nothing at all

Sehr freundliches Personal und ein sehr sauberes Hotel direkt am Meer. Frühstück und Abendessen waren sehr lecker und wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen. Mittags waren wir in dem Cafe des Hotels und waren auch zufrieden.

Very nice staff. Warm sea very accessible. Nice pool

The huts are very close. On line it looked like an exclusive resort but in reality it's a comfortable resort hotel. The dinner buffet was a bit average.

Sehr schöne Bungalows, sehr gut ausgestattet, Insgesamt sehr schöne Anlage Super Frühstücksbuffet

Wir waren mit 8 Personen für 5 Nächte in diesem Hotel. Die Anlage ist wirklich mega schön, der Strand ist traumhaft und sehr sauber. Liegen und Handtücher sind ausreichend vorhanden, außerdem gibt es einen Swimmingpool. Der Zimmerservice kommt 2x am Tag und putzt wirklich sehr gründlich und sauber, er sorgt auch immer für eine witzige Überraschung in Form von gefalteten Handtüchern auf dem Bett. Das Personal ist durchweg sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Alles in allem hatten wir einen wunderschönen, erholsamen Aufenthalt für 5 Tage.

Das Essen im Beachrestaurand fanden wir jetzt nicht so toll, geschmacklich war es gut, aber nichts Besonderes, es war sehr wenig und dafür viel zu teuer. Wir sind deshalb an den anderen Tagen in den umliegenden Restaurants zum Essen gegangen. Was wir wirklich sehr schade fanden, war, dass es nur die letzten beiden Tage ein Frühstücksbuffet gegeben hatte, da aufgrund des Konfliktes im Nahen Osten viele Touristen ihre Zimmer storniert hatten. Das Personal war bemüht ein schönes Frühstück zu servieren, welches auch geschmacklich sehr lecker war, allerdings war die Auswahl wirklich sehr gering. Das Buffet war toll und hat keine Wünsche offen gelassen.

The staff were amazing and the rooms and facilities were extreamily clean and comfortable. Highly recommend.

Food was slightly over priced for what it was but expected in a resort.

Beautiful beach resort. Good sized swimming pool with plenty of sun loungers. Friendly staff, great breakfasts. Evening meals also good. Lovely stretch of beach although waves high when we were there. Gardens are beautifully designed and maintained.

All good.

Ich hatte Geburtstag während des Aufenthaltes und ich fand auf dem Bett einen Blumengruss vor und bekam im Restaurant später einen Kuchen. Der Pool direkt in Strandnähe war praktisch, das Essen umfangreich und sehr gut. Unser Zimmer hatte einen großen Balkon.

Welcome staffs

Very welcoming staff, clean and comfortable facilities, good breakfast and dinner options

Perfect location on the beach. We had a great stay off season (good price) but were lucky with perfect weather. The staff were exceptional and the food was amazing. A large chilled pool was the icing on the cake. We loved our 3 nights so much we stayed an extra night

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Very pleasant and beautiful and very friendly staff and tasty food

The entrance is back of the room bit scary to go in late nights

Uppuveli Beach by DSK is een prachtig en luxe resort met alles erop en eraan. De kamers zijn mooi en ontzettend schoon. Het zwembad en de Beach Bar zijn prachtig en het is geweldig dat je zo het strand van Uppuveli oploopt. Het personeel besteed veel aandacht aan je en doet enorm hun best om het je naar je zin te maken. Wij verbleven in Trincomalee in december, het rustige laagseizoen. Ondanks dat het rustig was, was het hotel ‘fully operational’. Wij vonden dit een heerlijke plek om te genieten van de rust. Het ontbijt is zeer uitgebreid en lekker en ook de cocktails geserveerd in de bar en aan het zwembad zijn heerlijk. Wij hebben genoten van ons verblijf.

Uppuveli Beach is een prachtig resort met 5sterren service. Je betaalt logischerwijs ook een prijs per nacht die veel hoger is dan gemiddeld. Dit betekent ook dat de prijzen die je in het hotel betaalt voor eten, drinken, diner, excursies en vervoer een stuk hoger liggen dan het gemiddelde in Sri Lanka.

High quality, pool, beach, clean, delicious food

Certain staff asked very probing questions. Made me feel uncomfortable

Atmosphere, clean , staff friendly

Inaccurate Booking happens

En basse saison quasi seuls dans l’hôtel! Surclassement, propreté ++, personnel à la piscine réactif et souriant et sympathique. Piscine propre température parfaite.

Il est normal selon le nombre de client de ne pas opéré le buffet le matin pour le petit déjeuner. Peut être dans ce cas quand même faire des pancakes et des apam ou dosay ? Et dans ce cas ne pas faire payer les vrais expressos à la cimballi ? Profiter de remettre en état les vélos.