Golden Beach Cottages

We started our 3 week Sri Lanka holiday in Columbo at a snazzy hotel for 3 nights. Then off to Jaffna for 4 nights at another snazzy hotel. Both were great. Then we made our way to Trincomalee for 5 days at the beech. We opted for the more modest, rough and ready (and basic) Golden Beech Cottages because of the location ie right on the beech. I have to say that this has been the best part of the holiday thus far. The owner, Priya is really friendly and accommodating. The rooms whilst being basic beech huts were clean and air conditioned. The beds were comfortable. We did not try and access wifi so this was not an issue for us but I understand wifi was accessible. Breakfast was not included as there was no restaurant at the time of our booking but the owner opened an on site restaurant on the day we left. The beech was fantastic- very clean. The sea was warm and calm. Very close to the accommodation was a great scuba diving centre with very good staff. Also whale watching and dolphin watching available right off the beech. The restaurants along the beech are very good but come at a premium. We ate mostly away from the beech. The bar on the beech called ‘Your Choice’ served great cocktails, in particular an amazing Pina Colada. It also served a good barista coffee. Lastly the staff at all of the above were friendly and professional. One final word. At all times we have felt very safe in all respects. I imagine that there must be some level of crime as there is everywhere - but we have seen nothing whatsoever that appeared to be any sort of issue. All in all the Golden Beech Cottages provided brilliant value for money and has so far been the best part of our stay. We would love to return one day.

The location is fantastic, as previously mentioned and rooms have terraces, which are a great place to sit and relax with a cold beer. We arranged a Tuk-Tuk tour with Kajan from the Cottages and he showed us around the area, which was really interesting to get off the beach and see the local life and culture in Trincomalee. Lots of options for snorkeling/diving/dolphin watching available. The beach is clean and staff are helpful with everything you need. Choice of restaurants within a short walk. The restaurant attached to the hotel is convenient but there are better options off the beach (Rice & Curry was a winner every time). The staff are very helpful and the area feels very safe. We really enjoyed our stay at Golden Beach Cottages and would go back in heart beat.

Fantastic location with a view (rooms 1 and 2). 5 types of breakfast (from the list). Restaurant. Close to other restaurants - 7 minutes on foot. Daily cleaning (outside). Next to the diving center. A good place to relax and explore Trincomalee (15 minutes by tuk tuk to the city center). Uber won't pick up from there :) Try to get to the main road and take a tuk tuk.

This is the best place in Trinco. Nice to stay here by yourself or with a family. When you are sitting in front of your room you can see the ocean. Everybody is very friendly. Food is very very good and you get all what you want at any time. I love this place. That’s why I come again and again.

Not only is this place overpriced with 50$ per night, it was also the WORST experience of our whole trip. It was our last stay and we've slept EVERYWHERE in whole Sri Lanka better for less than HALF the money. It is not possible to lock the door properly, the room smells like pee, the sheets were DIRTY, the mattress and pillows were FILTHY, there is ONLY COLD WATER, the toilet is falling apart and everything else also, the towels were of such bad quality that we were covered in white fluff after showering, the bathroom was NOT CLEAN and there was still trash from the guests before in the bin. THIS PLACE IS AN ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE!!!

Spent a wonderful week in Golden Beach with my family (three kids), ideal for exploring North East Sri Lanka beaches. Family room fit for the purpose, clean, was comfortable for 5. On request staff is cleaning the room. We asked for breakfast, where you have also Sri Lanka breakfast option if you are full of omletts already. Direct connection to the ocean, 50m from your door… Very friendly staff, special thanks to Emil for his everyday service around our breakfast :)