This place is magical. You are 10 metres from the sea on a quiet fishing beach. The top two rooms have the balcony overlooking the beach, where you can watch fishermen bringing in and casting nets at sunset and sunrise. Our host was so incredibly kind - he arranged for food to be delivered on our first night and nothing was too much trouble. The room itself was cool and just lovely to hear the waves at night. The bathroom is downstairs but that didn't bother us at all - it's perfect if you go for a morning swim, because you can jump straight in the shower! Absolutely recommend staying in this place if you want an authentic and Unforgettable experience. Thank you again 🥰

It was perfect!

The location is amazing. The staff lovely. We truly enjoyed our staying at dyke rest. A movie atmosphere that makes you easily forget about your problems. Definitely recommend to anyone who loves to be surrounded by nice people in a stunning location. A small kitten (Kiki) and a quiet lovely dog will make your staying even more enjoyable. If you’re looking for a 5star hotel experience this is not the place for you on the other hand, if you like a proper travel experience this is the perfect spot.

Dyke Rest provided us with a home away from home while completing our PADI diving training. Moses and his mum made sure our stay was comfortable with a family-style of hospitality, providing delicious breakfasts and the option of dinner, chatting with us on the terrace overlooking the beach. The resident dogs were also much appreciated for cuddles!

The facilities are quite barebone and a little out-dated (for example, a slowly leaking sink) but everything worked just fine, AC, etc. This was made up for by the hosts, food, and location, but it may be a little pricey, relatively, if you are after a beautiful room.

Very good value for money,the manager and staff went above and beyond to make sure I had everything needed and if there was anything they could do for me,nothing was any trouble.Beautiful balcony over looking the sea,sleeping with the waves crashing.Now if your after nightlife then your at the wrong end I’d Trincomalee,but if your looking for peaceful bliss with enough shops and restaurants nearby,this is your place.Be sure to book one of the 2 elevated huts with balcony.

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Dyke Rest was the perfect spot for us in Trinco. We were going back and forth about whether we wanted to be in town or at Uppevelli or Nivalhi up the coast and we were so glad we chose here. It was everything we wanted. It was great to be able to walk around town and find things on our own- a wonderful bakery for breakfast and a place to buy beers to bring back to our terrace. @blue ocean water sports was right around the corner where we went for diving and a pigeon island trip. But the snorkeling out back of Dyke Rest was also excellent. We saw many of the same things that we saw on our boat excursions. the proprietors were also awesome and helpful. Moses brought us tea every morning - free of charge. And on our last night they cooked up the fresh fish, calamari and vegetables that we bought at the fish market that morning. Altogether paradise for us to be mostly autonomous and not have to rely on anyone else for resort prices, food or rides anywhere. We booked for three nights and stayed for 4.

At first we were a bit “shocked” that the, as advertised, external bathroom was actually downstairs. But then we quickly fell in love with our second floor balcony with table and chairs, ocean breeze and the sea mere steps from us. The room was small. Some hooks on the walls would make a tremendous difference, but the A/c was cold. We slept great and had amazing sunrises.

The host and his family are super friendly and helpful. They allowed us to check in earlier than expected and provided us with a lovely cup of coffee on arrival. We really got the feel of a home stay. The back of the property enters right onto the beach. The beach where the property is situated is private and private. Perfect for relaxation after busy days. We stayed for 3 nights and it was perfect for this length.

Room facilities slightly run down but not bad considering the price paid.

Amazing beach, you cannot fault this place for its beautiful beach location! Crystal clear blue waters. Brand new outdoor lounge chairs when we arrived. Breakfast was fabulous you can have Sri Lankan or western style no problem. Staff were super friendly and helped you with everything. Easy walk into the Trincomalee beach and shops. Highly recommend this place.

The Seaview rooms are fine because you get an amazing view but you must go down some steep stairs to use the share bathroom. If you are fine with this then Dyke Rest will be perfect for you.

Located next to a lovely peacful beach. You step onto it straight from the hotel! The meals with sea view were extraordinary! The people running Dyke Rest are very friendly and helpful.

I missed some things, which have little importance since we only stayed for two nights and could do without them. Generally, we really recommend the place!

The location is amazing... Entry from the roadside and direct connectivity to the beach on the backside... We had a very short stay here since we had travelled before reaching by evening. But it sure was a cute aesthetic and good place with a good view to chill for hours

The room was okayish. But other than that everything was tooooo goood!

A really fantastic location with a very friendly, kind and helpful manager Mr Kadir. The breakfast and food were exceptional and for a fraction of the price you pay elsewhere. It was our 4 year olds birthday during the stay and he was given a cake. The beach on the doorstep is perfect for playing in with small children and you can snorkel nearby. Good AC in the room.

The rooms were not the best, quite small and dark, but at the price they were perfectly acceptable and Dykes Rest makes up for it in many other ways.