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Welcombe Hotel, Trincomalee
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About the Hotel
66, Lower Road, Orr'S Hill,
Trincomalee,
Sri Lanka,
Trincomalee District
Welcombe Hotel is a relaxed, three-star accommodation set on a lush hilltop that offers stunning views of the Indian Ocean and surrounding countryside. This low-rise lodging features essential amenities and is conveniently located near historical landmarks like the Dutch Fort and Fort Frederick. Guests can enjoy easy access to the vibrant Trincomalee city and beautiful beaches just 2.5 km away.
Location
Located 2.5 km from Trincomalee city center, the hotel provides quick access to popular attractions including Kandaswamy Temple and Sri Pathrakali Temple. A roundtrip airport shuttle service is available, along with free parking for guests' convenience. Nearby, areas like Lovers Leap and Nilaveli Beach showcase the region’s natural beauty.
Rooms
Each room at Welcombe Hotel comes with air conditioning and picturesque sea views. Amenities include free WiFi, a mini fridge, and a digital safety locker. Private bathrooms feature complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can choose from a variety of room types, including options with views of the garden, city, and pool.
Eat & Drink
The hotel's glass-fronted restaurant offers a diverse menu featuring fresh seafood, oriental cuisine, European dishes, and a selection of Sri Lankan specialties. Guests can also relax at The Pub, which is well-stocked with local and foreign brews. Room service is available 24 hours a day for added convenience.
Leisure & Business
Welcombe Hotel boasts an outdoor pool and a children's pool for family enjoyment. Business travelers will find facilities such as a shared lounge and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a snack bar/deli and two bars/lounges for relaxation after a busy day.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Spacious Bliss
“The room was incredibly spacious, allowing us to relax comfortably and enjoy our stay.” view full review
Refreshing Pool
“The swimming pool had a lovely temperature, perfect for a refreshing dip during the hot days.” view full review
Beautiful View
“The large balcony provided amazing views over the bay, making it an ideal spot for relaxation.” view full review
Lovely Breakfast Spot
“Taking breakfast on the spacious veranda was a good experience, surrounded by nature and enjoying the scenery.” view full review
General
Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
Front desk
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Services
Paid airport shuttle
Laundry
Newspaper service
Dining
Paid breakfast
Restaurant
Outdoor dining area
Business
Meeting room
Children
Children's pool
Facilities for people with disabilities
Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
Outdoor swimming pool
Garden area
Room features
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
In-room safe
Sitting area
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
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Location
66, Lower Road, Orr'S Hill,
Trincomalee,
Sri Lanka,
Trincomalee District
Map view
66, Lower Road, Orr'S Hill,
Trincomalee,
Sri Lanka,
Trincomalee District
City landmarks
Orr's Hill Army Museum
Orr's Hill Army Museum
650 m
Trincomalee Town
Fort Fredrick
3.1
km
Museum
Hoods Tower Museum
1.4
km
Pagoda
Koneswaram Temple
3.5
km
Vilgam Vihara Road
Velgam Vehera
1.5
km
Museum
Maritime and Naval History Museum Trincomalee
2.4
km
24 New Moor St
Pathirakali Amman Temple
2.1
km
Church
Saint Mary's Cathedral
1.3
km
Cemetery
Trincomalee War Cemetery
2.2
km
Hanuman Kovil
720 m
Infant Jeasus Church
730 m
Vairavar Kovil
760 m
Girihandu Seya Temple
1.1
km
Kannaki Amman Kovil
1.2
km
Cinec Campus Trinco Branch
1.2
km
Batticoloa
Mamangam Temple
1.3
km
Cultural Hall
1.3
km
Sri Krishana Theatre
1.4
km
Sivan Kovil
1.6
km
Sri Jayasumanarama Maha Viharaya
1.6
km
Christian Cemetery
1.7
km
Andrew Movie Hall
1.7
km
Saraswathie Theatre
1.7
km
Mari Amman Kovil
1.7
km
Sri Muththu Kumaraswamy Kovil
1.7
km
Pagoda
Pechchi Amman Temple
1.7
km
Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes
1.7
km
Ramakrishna Mission Sri Koneswara Hindu College
2.1
km
Sannes Waran Temple
1.9
km
Nearby
Sri Thurkkai Amman Kovil
470 m
Restaurants
Happy Cream House
490 m
172 Central Road
Hotel Saravanabawan Vegetarian Foods
490 m
183 Central Road
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
84%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Stunning views
Spacious rooms
Impersonal service
Limited facilities
8.4/10
Great
Rooms
8.5
Location
9.9
Service
7.3
Dining
6.0
Guest reviews
8.4/10
based on 15 reviews
6.9
6.9/10 based on 18 reviews
Basil
United Kingdom,
December
2024
9.2/10
I had a lovely stay at the hotel which is perched on a hilltop, offering stunning views of the harbor. The rooms were spacious and well-kept, and the staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. However, the dining experience left something to be desired with limited options. Overall, the place offers great value for money for a comfortable stay.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and clean, with a lovely view from the balcony.
Service
9.0
The staff was very professional and accommodating, catering to all my requests.
Location
10.0
The hotel is situated on a hill, overlooking one of the best natural harbors, which was incredibly picturesque.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was average, as there weren't many options to choose from.
Facilities
7.0
The amenities were decent, but I felt something was lacking in terms of variety.
Sebastian
United Kingdom,
November
2024
9.8/10
I had a really nice stay at this hotel, which is perched on a lovely hill offering breathtaking views of Trinco bay. The rooms are spacious and offer private balconies, making for a comfortable experience. The service was professional and accommodating. On the downside, while the dining options were satisfactory, they could certainly be improved. Overall, the hotel is good value for money, but it could benefit from a bit more attention to dining choices.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms are spacious with private balconies, providing a comfortable space to relax.
Service
8.0
The service was professional and genuinely tried to meet all my requests.
Location
10.0
The hotel is situated on a scenic hilltop with a magnificent view of Trincomalee bay.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was decent, but I think there could be more options to choose from.
Facilities
7.0
The amenities were nice, but nothing stood out particularly as exceptional.
Tony
United Kingdom,
November
2024
8.6/10
I had a lovely stay at this hotel, which is perched on a hill with stunning views of the harbor and lighthouse. The rooms were spacious and came with private balconies, but I did wish the service was a bit more attentive. The location is fantastic, making it easy to explore the island, and the dining options highlight local fish, which was a treat. Overall, it offers great value for money, but the service could use some improvement.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were very spacious with private balconies and a big bed, making my stay comfortable.
Service
7.0
The staff were professional and tried to accommodate every request, though at times it felt a bit impersonal.
Location
10.0
Situated on a scenic hill overlooking Trincomalee bay, the hotel has breathtaking views and is close to everything on the island.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience featured delicious local fish, which was a highlight of my meals.
Facilities
7.0
The amenities were good, but the overall facilities could use a bit more variety.
Stunning views
Impersonal service
Hugo
United Kingdom,
November
2024
9.4/10
The hotel offers a great location with stunning views over the bay and is set in lovely gardens. The rooms are spacious and feature private balconies, which is a plus. However, the dining experience could use some improvement, and the service felt a bit distant at times. Despite these minor issues, the hotel is well-priced for the amenities it offers.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were very spacious, equipped with private balconies and had a big bed, making for a comfortable stay.
Service
7.0
While the management and staff were professional and tried to accommodate every request, they seemed to prioritize guests more as customers rather than engaging more personally.
Location
10.0
The hotel boasts an excellent location on a hill overlooking the beautiful harbour with fantastic views over Trincomalee bay.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was a bit lacking, especially when it came to breakfast options, as there were only light bites available.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel has good amenities, but they could enhance the dining options to match the quality of the rest of the facilities.
Ray
United Kingdom,
October
2024
9.0/10
I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel, which is located on a scenic hill overlooking Trinco Bay. The rooms are spacious with private balconies offering beautiful views, and the staff is quite friendly and professional. However, the service could be improved as it sometimes felt like they were a bit detached from our needs. Overall, it's a great spot for its views and comfortable accommodation, but a few service tweaks would make it even better.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were very spacious with private balconies that had fantastic views.
Service
7.0
The staff were professional and tried to accommodate every request, but at times, it felt like they were a bit too focused on guests being there just to spend money.
Location
10.0
The hotel is perched on a beautiful hilltop, providing stunning views of one of the best natural harbors.
Dining
Facilities
8.0
Facilities were decent, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Reginald
United Kingdom,
October
2024
7.4/10
My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant. The views from the hilltop were absolutely stunning and the gardens around the property added to the charm. The rooms were comfortable, but there were a few minor issues with cleanliness. The dining options could use some improvement, but overall, considering the price, it offered decent value for money.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were comfortable, but I noticed some cleanliness issues that could be improved.
Service
8.0
The service was professional, and the staff really tried to accommodate my requests, which I appreciated.
Location
10.0
The hotel is situated on a scenic hill, providing breathtaking views of the bay and easy access to lovely gardens.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was not the best, and I felt options could be more diverse and appealing.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities were decent, but nothing particularly stood out to me.
Ethan
United Kingdom,
October
2024
7.8/10
I had a lovely stay at this hotel, which boasts a beautiful view from its hilltop location overlooking Trinco bay. The rooms were spacious and modern, perfect for relaxation. The staff was friendly and attentive, always trying to meet my needs. However, I found the dining options a bit lacking, especially the breakfast selection. While the overall experience was satisfying, the dining aspect could definitely use some improvement.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and modern with a beautiful view.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly and tried to accommodate every request I had.
Location
10.0
The hotel is on a pretty little hilltop overlooking one of the best natural harbors.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience wasn't ideal; the breakfast options were limited.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent, but not extraordinary.
Carl
United Kingdom,
October
2024
8.4/10
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel, which boasts a great location overlooking the beautiful Trincomalee harbour and is nestled in lovely gardens. The rooms are spacious and clean, with comfortable beds and private balconies for a lovely view. However, I found the service to be a bit lacking at times, and while the dining options were good, there could be some improvements. Overall, it's great value for money considering the amenities offered.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were very spacious with large beds and private balconies that provided stunning views.
Service
7.0
The management and staff were professional and always tried to accommodate my requests, although sometimes it felt like they were just there to take my money.
Location
10.0
The hotel is located on a hill, giving fantastic views of the harbour and being surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Dining
8.0
I enjoyed the dining experience, especially the Moroccan pancakes which were a delightful treat.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were adequate, with a nice pool area that was well-maintained, making for a relaxing spot to unwind.
Avery
United Kingdom,
October
2024
8.0/10
I had a lovely stay at this hotel, which is perched on a hill offering fantastic views over the Trincomalee bay. The rooms are spacious and come with private balconies, making it really comfortable. The staff were friendly and professional, although I felt that some services could have been more accommodating. The location is stunning, but I found the food options a bit limited, especially for breakfast. Overall, it’s a good value for the beautiful view and comfort it provides.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were very spacious and featured large beds and private balconies, offering a relaxing spot to enjoy the views.
Service
7.0
The staff tried their best to accommodate every request and were very professional, but there were moments I felt service could improve.
Location
10.0
The hotel is in a fantastic location on a hill, providing breathtaking views over the bay and a nice garden area.
Dining
5.0
I found the dining options fairly limited, especially during breakfast; it lacked variety.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel had lovely gardens and the views were incredible, although I didn’t explore all of the amenities.
David
United Kingdom,
September
2024
8.2/10
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel, set on a pretty little hilltop that overlooks one of the most beautiful harbors. The rooms are spacious with comfy balconies, making for a relaxing environment. The staff was friendly and accommodating, but there were moments when the service felt a bit lacking. Overall, it's a great place with a stunning view, though the dining options could use some improvement.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spacious and comfortable, each with a private balcony which I absolutely loved.
Service
7.0
While the staff was friendly, I felt that the service could be more attentive to visitors' needs.
Location
10.0
Situated on a hill, the hotel's location offers breathtaking views of Trincomalee harbor, making it a peaceful escape.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was a bit limited, especially when it comes to variety, but the tandoori dishes were quite good.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel has good amenities including a lovely pool and decent Wi-Fi, though it could be more luxurious.
Liam
United Kingdom,
August
2024
8.8/10
I had a lovely stay at this hotel, which is beautifully located just above the harbour, offering fantastic views. The room I stayed in was very spacious with a big balcony, making it a relaxing getaway. The only downside was the service; I felt like some staff members viewed guests mainly as a source of income. Overall, it’s a great place for a vacation but could improve on customer service aspects.
Rooms
9.0
The room I had was very spacious and featured a big private balcony, which I really enjoyed.
Service
6.0
I found the service to be somewhat lacking, as some staff seemed more focused on the business aspect than on accommodating guests' needs.
Location
10.0
The location is superb, perched just above the beautiful harbour, providing stunning views down to the lighthouse.
Dining
7.0
I had some tasty salads during my stay, but overall, the dining options could be more varied.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers solid amenities, but nothing felt particularly luxurious or unique.
Christopher
United Kingdom,
July
2024
7.0/10
My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant with its fantastic location offering stunning views. The rooms were spacious with private balconies, which added a nice touch. However, the service left a little to be desired, as it felt like staff weren’t as attentive as one might hope. The value for money was decent overall, but it could have been better with a bit more hospitality.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very spacious and came with private balconies, making them quite comfortable.
Service
5.0
While the staff were professional, it seemed like they just saw visitors as cash contributors and not much else.
Location
9.0
Situated on a lovely hill, the hotel had fantastic views over the bay, truly stunning.
Dining
Facilities
6.0
The available facilities could use some improvement, as they felt a bit lacking for the overall experience.
Rosie
United Kingdom,
July
2024
9.6/10
I stayed at this hotel recently, and overall, it was a great experience. The location is stunning, right on a hill with a beautiful view of the harbor, which I loved. The rooms were spacious and had their own balconies, adding to the comfort. However, the service left a little to be desired as the staff seemed focused more on the business aspect rather than on customer care. Great value for money for the location and rooms, yet the Wi-Fi should ideally be included.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were very spacious and came with private balconies, which were a lovely touch.
Service
7.0
The service was professional, but sometimes it felt like the staff just saw us as customers needing to spend money rather than truly wanting to help.
Location
10.0
The hotel is on a beautiful hilltop overlooking the harbor, providing fantastic views and a convenient location.
Dining
7.0
Dining options were somewhat limited, but what was offered was satisfactory.
Facilities
8.0
Facilities were decent, although nothing particularly stood out.
Oliver
United Kingdom,
July
2024
7.2/10
I had a lovely stay at this hotel, situated on a little hill with a wonderful view of Trincomalee Bay. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, with a large balcony which made it easy to relax and take in the scenery. The staff were friendly and accommodating, but the service could have been more attentive during peak hours. The location was fantastic, right near the beach and close to local attractions. However, I did find the dining options a bit lacking, particularly during breakfast. Overall, it was a great value for money stay despite a few minor issues.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and clean, with a large balcony that offered a great view.
Service
7.0
The staff were friendly and tried to assist, but during peak hours, the service felt a bit rushed.
Location
9.0
Perfectly located on a hill with fantastic views of the bay and just a short stroll to the beach.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were limited, especially for breakfast, which was a bit disappointing.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel had decent amenities, but could improve on dining options.
Archibald
United Kingdom,
July
2024
7.6/10
I had a lovely stay at this hotel, located in beautiful gardens with stunning views over the bay. The rooms were very spacious and featured private balconies, allowing me to take in the scenic surroundings. The service was also quite professional, with staff making an effort to accommodate my requests. However, the dining experience lacked variety, especially during breakfast, and I felt the amenities could use some updates to truly match the luxurious vibe of the location.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very spacious and had private balconies, providing a comfortable space to relax.
Service
8.0
The staff were professional and accommodating, making sure every request was handled.
Location
10.0
The hotel is on a scenic hilltop overlooking one of the best natural harbors, surrounded by lovely gardens.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience left something to be desired, especially with limited breakfast options available.
Facilities
6.0
While the hotel has great potential, some amenities felt a bit outdated and could use a refresh.