Absolutely beautiful location right on gorgeous white deserted Sandy beach, lots of beautiful shells and calm turquoise waters. The hotel is peaceful, not too many rooms so feels very private, hammocks and sun beds outside our room, with private terrace. Fabulous pool to cool off in and beanbags to lounge and read! Amazing curries and great food all round. Set in a coconut grove, this was our most expensive but favourite place we stayed in throughout our three weeks of travel.

We loved it all.

As the owner said, this is not your 5 star hotel. But if you are looking for quiet, tranquility, good swimming, lovely staff and fresh seafood, hanging out with a good book, this is a great place..Nice to have the pool as back up as well. It is easy to ask for a tuk tuk to go into town for some busy time, which we did. But once was enough.(.the restaurants geared to tourists there matches those at home.) It was nice though to see Trinco beach. Be aware, as with most Sri Lankan beaches, plastics wash up to the beaches in their "off season" and the hôtels do their best to collect these mainly off shore offerings.

At first the place seemed à bit basic but it grew on us as it was very clean and the owner knows what travellers want in terms of basics as well as little things : good internet , , good reading light, ample plugs, etc etc.

Pearl Oceanic's accommodation is located right by the sea. It is peaceful and you will be rocked to sleep by the sound of the waves. In February, the ocean is quite rough but it's fine to swim if you are a strong swimmer. For those who aren't, if you head left up the beach (as you look at the sea) and walk for about 20 minutes you will reach a part which is protected by a coral reef, where the water is very shallow, so totally safe for swimming. We had a lovely, well equipped room with a good en suite and a veranda. Powered by solar panels, we had copious hot water from a powerful shower. Rare in Sri Lanka. We also had bedside lamps which are also uncommon on the island. Quite a treat. The bed was very comfortable. The staff at Oceanic Pearl don't own the place but are charming and helpful. Krishan runs the front desk and organises transport quickly if you want to get into Trinco (less than 20 mins by tuk tuk) or anywhere else, and you will get great table service from Glendis and Ianika. Pearl Oceanic's chef, Suresh, cooks up excellent meals. There's a very wide choice on the menu (something for everyone) . We had some delicious grilled Travelli fish and many marvellous curries. The breakfast is huge and very tasty. To top it all, if you are a cat lover, there's a gorgeous one called Treasha and a lovely pet dog. Although located in quite a remote spot, it is easy to get a tuk tuk from Pearl Oceanic to busier places. Pearl Oceanic's pool is very clean and big enough. We would definitely stay here again. There is a little shop near by and GP clinic.

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Nice chalets with clean and spacious rooms. Beautiful, breath taking and stunning views. The beach is on your door step and the swimming pool was clean and spacious. Waking up each morning to the sound of the waves was our highlight. The hosts were very welcoming, caring and ensured our needs were met. Breakfast was so nice. We enjoyed ourselves here and recommend it as a must stay for anyone visiting the area and wanting to experience the tranquil, peacefulness of the sea right at your door step, you can not ask for a better place to stay.

Quiet situation, so laid back and relaxing, nice staff, helpful manager , right on the lovely beach, about 15 mins from town. Breakfast ok, other cooked food very good. Has a pool but we didn’t use. The room was fine , beds comfy , kettle useful, good Wifi. This is not a luxurious hotel but great for relaxation after touring

Little bits not finished off eg semi painted bathroom wall, need a second coat. Instructions for the shower, we didn’t think it worked BUT you had to turn a switch, and then it did!

Good beach in front (I only saw people from this accommodation to go to this beach). In the first day we were actually surprised to see that no one was there: if you like quiet/calm this is an idem gem. However, if you want to have people around this is definitely not the accommodation to book.

A lot of stray dogs in the beach, that sometimes don’t leave you alone. There are also a lot of bugs in the garden (I know the area is very green, but it felt like a plague of dragonflies).

It was a very nice stay and the place was very nice. The cottages were just beside the beach. It had all the facilities required for a comfortable stay and what we really liked was that it was not a run of the mill type of resort with the same type of decor. It was very artistically decorated with a minimalistic style which added to the charm of this quaint place. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay and would recommend for anyone who loves a rustic and quaint place for a relaxing stay.

This is a small, quiet resort and every room has a spectacular ocean frontage. The beach is just metres away. The near-deserted beach is beautiful for swimming. Meals are very good and the staff are friendly and courteous. The resort is incredible value for money.

The resort is self-contained so apart from tourism and activities there’s no reason to leave. Having said that, it is a little bit out of the way and about a 15 minute ride into the town. But this is only a minor concern.

We recently had the pleasure of staying at the Pearl Ocean Resort for two nights, and it was an incredible experience. The highlight of our stay was undoubtedly the private beach access, uncrowded, and ideal for relaxation. It truly felt like our home. The hotel was wonderful, offering a calm and peaceful atmosphere that made unwinding easy. The staff was exceptionally friendly and went out of their way to make us feel at home.

There were a few dogs around the property. While we’re not particularly fond of dogs, it wasn’t a big issue.

It's a great location, right on the beach in a quite area, perfect for soaking in the sun and enjoying time by yourself or using it as a base to explore options near around. Very comfortable room with wifi, mini fridge, ac, kettle etc - and we had three beds giving enough space for a family with kids. Breakfast is good, and staff helpful in arranging transport or connecting you for activities as needed. We went diving with Poseidon Diving in Nelaveli and they were great.

The place is a little out of the main town / tourist area so tuktuks and bike rentals are more expensive, but you can get cheaper rentals in town - Uppuveli side. There are also more food options there so we did have meals at the hotel.