Pigeon Island Resort named because it is sited opposite the Pigeon Island is the newest addition to the hotels on Nilaveli beach considered amongst the finest beaches on the East Coast of Sri Lanka. Travelling distance from Colombo to Trincomalee is approximately 260 kilometres whilst from the International Airport to Tricomalee will be an approximate 290 kilometres. We visited Pigeon Island resort during the worst floods in Sri Lanka for decades. The Pigeon Island opposite the hotel gave protection from the waters on the day of the Tsunami in 2004 when the worst of the waves broke their strength on Pigeon Island, thus sparing the hotel. Renovated, this is still a hotel in the midst of development, using its strategic advantages of location on one of the finest beaches in Asia. Here the beaches are deserted and you can walk on sun drenched beaches for a km on either side without encountering crowds. Getting to the hotel from the main Nilaveli Road can be an adventure in itself, as we found the road flooded. This is a hotel for those who enjoy an isolated location and the feel of being away from it all.

There is plenty to do at the resort, if water sports in exotic Indian Ocean waters or just sun bathing on plam fringed beaches appeals. 

Encrusted with strikingly beautiful coral reefs with shoals of brightly coloured fish, Pigeon Island is located north of Trincomalee, off Nilaveli one of the finest beaches in Sri Lanka - wide stretches of sand and what appear to be miles of clear shallow water.

Pigeon Island Resort, with only 36 rooms is an uncrowded place of blissful isolation. Guests staying in one of the six suites enjoy panoramic views of the beach. The suites feature stylish design, two bedrooms and a private butler for more personalised convenience supported by general room service.

The resort's natural beauty comes alive after dusk in the evening.

Pigeon Island has 2 dining areas offering a choice between the air conditioned and the open air.

Cuisine is superb, particularly for those who enjoy sea food.

Pigeon Island Resort is for those who prefer a holiday on a beautiful isolated site on Nilaveli Beach. Even then there are ample beach adventures awaiting including boat rides to Pigeon Island. A land of idleness filled with the possibility of marine adventures and long walks on deserted beaches.

The resort is still in a state of development which has been slowed down by the recent heavy rains and subsequent flooding on the East Coast. Improvements will continue after the arrival of the drier weather. The improvement programme is led by Patrick De Silva Resident manager, who with his team pictured at the entrance, helped to make our visit so enjoyable despite the rains.