Chaaya Blu Trincomalee

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Very nice place and clean beach

Blanka_MM on 18/06/2017 17:44

We really enjoyed the stay in the Cinnamon. The beach is really peaceful, clean and beautiful. We stayed there in May which is considered like a low season so it's not crowded at all. The rooms vere little bit small but really clean and with all necessary amenities you need for your stay. The staff was pretty nice thought so we felt warmly welcomed and being nicely taken care of.

Absolute Gem of Trinco

OonCH on 17/06/2017 18:49

We have stayed in numerous hotels in our tour of Sri Lanka. This hotel definitely is one of the best, if not the best. Breath taking introduction at the lobby, with the sparkling swimming pool and beyond it, the sandy beach and the ocean. The welcome drinks were fabulous and service was courteous and warm. We all definitely had the feeling that we are going to have a great time at this resort.
Our room was good sized, with a view of the pool and the ocean. It opens up to a balcony with stairs leading straight to the swimming pool and beyond it, the beach! How fabulously convenient!
The whole family had a great time on the beach and in the ocean, with the gentle waves and warm waters.
We had buffet dinner in the hotel restaurant, with a marvellous selection of Sri Lankan and Indian food. Great and friendly service by the waiters and the chefs.
A must do: waking up early to catch the sunrise. You will not regret it - see the photos attached. It is absolutely glorious and spell binding, worth the early effort.
Breakfast was great as well, with loads of choice of dishes with friendly and warm service.
This resort is indeed the sparkling gem of Trincomalee, well worth a visit.

Wonderfull alround experience

Terri and simon F on 16/06/2017 05:24

We stayed for 5 nights in a beach front bungalow and were very pleased. Our room was on the first floor so we had great views of the beach (right on the beach) but still very good privacy on our balcony. If you had the ground floor rooms they would enjoy slightly better access to the beach (step out your door onto sand) but they lack the privacy of the upper floor. Room was very clean unlike other reviewers experience, however we experienced one big issue with the room in that the drains in the bathroom did not have air locks which meant that the bathroom smelt like a sewer all the time. I feel you left the bathroom door open it meant that your room smelt like a sewer also. We overcame this by wetting paper bags and covering the drains all the time unless using the shower. The staff are particularly friendly. The pool, dining areas and grounds were always well kept. The food was amazing, both in the buffets and in the Crab restaurant. Drinks were excellent but a little pricey (not too bad for the setting). They have a number of resident dogs and cats which we particularly enjoyed because we're animal people but I can see why others would not enjoy this. Internet was bad, but sufficient to get your emails and browse... don't expect to watch netflix.... but if you come here for that rather than swimming at an amazing beach, watching the sun set, drinking cocktails, eating cheap lobsters or strolling hand in hand down the beach with your significant other, then you're here for the wrong reasons. Well done Trinco! We had an amazing time and thank you for everything. Few minor improvements and you're 5 star.

Brilliant place !!

Anuki_D on 15/06/2017 19:53

Stayed at the place from 4th to 6th of June for work. We stayed on half board basis. The check in was absolutely brilliant, easy and quick. Felt very welcomed the moment we stepped in. I loved the whole white and denim concept but I felt keeping it clean was abit of a task especially the floors in the hotel, room and bathroom. The rooms got cleaned atleast twice within one day.

The food tasted fabulous! However they didn't have as much seafood as I would expect to see, the buffet was not vast but it was great. Couple of action stations made it all good. On my second night I tried the paper Dosai made by Chef Khan with the masala curry and sambol! That was heavenly !!! Chef came upto me to ask me if I enjoyed it and I loved that about them. Restaurant staff was very attentive and would frequently speak to you about your stay.

The view of the hotel is breathtaking! It's overlooking the sea and the pool has been placed nicely. Didn't get much time to enjoy the pool and beach since I was on work, I would definitely revisit.

I would like to take this moment to thank cinnamon hotels for giving me a present stay! I wish its management and staff all the very best ! Keep up the good work ! You are absolutely the best !!

Lovely hotel, amazing breakfast!

Cassie202 on 15/06/2017 07:11

Stayed here for 3 nights in the beachfront bungalow. Hotel is really lovely, I think they have upped their game from some of the old reviews on here.
Room was really clean with an amazing view out over the beach. AC and wifi both worked really well
Uppuveli beach is really nice and very clean. There is obviously a lot of effort gone in by the local hotels.
Breakfast buffet in the hotel is out of this world - you definitely won't go hungry! There are lots of good restaurants within 5 minute walking distance of the hotel (make sure you try Rice n Curry) plus a few nice bars.
Lots of sun loungers available too and plenty of trees and parasols to shade under.
Only downside was the crows which were a bit annoying if there was food around.
Overall would highly recommend- it's nice place to chill after travelling round Sri Lanka.