The Reef Resort

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Reef Resort in Nilaveli offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, balconies, and terraces. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, lush garden, and spacious terrace. The hotel provides a restaurant serving local specialties, continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and halal breakfasts. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, room service, and free on-site private parking. Prime Location: Located a 2-minute walk from Nilaveli Beach, the resort is 11 mi from China Bay Airport. Nearby attractions include Pigeon Island National Park (3.7 mi) and Kanniya Hot Springs (7.5 mi). Guests appreciate the swimming pool, beach access, and attentive staff.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal

Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Federico
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The place is very nice and clean and located at walking distance from the beach. But really what made the difference for us was the staff! They are the kindest and most welcoming people we met here, in particular Mr Deen who we now call a friend!”
Vanessa
Germany Germany
“Very friendly staff, nice pool, and a quiet, convenient location. Breakfast was made with love.”
Ismael
Uruguay Uruguay
“The hotel is just 3 minutes by foot to the main beach in Nilaveli. The pool is really nice specially in hot days. The staff was really helpful.”
Somarathna
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“The room with the bathroom and balcony was very clean. facilities were good. Though the room which was booked earlier was occupied for some extended period by the previous guest , owner arranged a better room for us without having a delay. Owner...”
Elise
France France
“La propriété est vraiment très proche de la plage, dans un environnement un peu plus sauvage et calme, ce qui était très agréable. Le personnel est particulièrement accueillant, disponible et serviable. Ils nous ont notamment beaucoup aidés à...”
Ella
Australia Australia
“Amazing place to stay in Nilaveli beach! Super close to the beach! The room was really big, clean and had really good air conditioning and wifi! The staff were super friendly and helpful! Definitely recommend this hotel! Also do the day trip to...”
Nathan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic location, lovely clean pool, very helpful and friendly staff, great food and coffee, and literally 2-3mins walk to Nilaveli Beach (you could see the beach/sea from our balcony). Would definitely return to the Reef 👍👍”
Annabel
Netherlands Netherlands
“Really good and clean facilities especially for the price. Very close to the beach. They can organise really good snorkeling experience to pigeon island where we saw sharks!”
Michael
United States United States
“Hotel staff were very helpful, and the restaurant was good. The hotel is a block up from the beach, which has additional restaurants and water activities like snorkeling and whale watching excursions. The pool was in great condition.”
Stephanie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic location, with Nilaveli beach within walking distance. Hotel was really nice and the staff were all super friendly and helpful. Good communication and they were always there to help arrange excursions/trips around the island. Would...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1

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Amenities of The Reef Resort

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

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