Mermaid Hostel

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Mermaid Hostel in Trincomalee offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, work desks, and free WiFi. Each room includes a shower and free toiletries. Essential Facilities: Guests can enjoy a serene garden and free on-site private parking. Additional services include a paid airport shuttle, daily housekeeping, full-day security, bicycle parking, bike hire, and car hire. Breakfast and Amenities: A daily breakfast of fresh fruits is served to start the day. The hostel provides free toiletries, slippers, and a bidet for added comfort. Local Attractions: Uppuveli Beach is a 4-minute walk away, while Kanniya Hot Springs lies 4.2 km from the property. China Bay Airport is 10 km distant. Scuba diving opportunities enhance the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
6 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sooriya
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“During my stay that night, everything was excellent. We were 6 people in the shared hostel and it was a great experience. The place is very clean and well maintained. One bed was only $5 with AC, and they even offered hot tea in the morning. The...”
Lasse
Germany Germany
“It is a very new hostel with a nice exterior area for relaxing with others. During my stay in the off-season I was the only guest, however the hosts were very helpful, always available and extraordinary when I needed something.”
Rebecca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was very clean, the hostel is run by a mother and daughter who are very friendly. Laundry service was very efficient. Location is right by the beach and lots of restaurants.”
Frankquintino
Portugal Portugal
“Cozy and relax place. Close to the beach and nice restaurants”
Alice
Italy Italy
“Lovely hostel run by mother and daughter, very new, nice, clean, dorm with AC, fan, locker, electricity plug, comfortable beds and big and clean bathroom; nice outdoor space. Very friendly owners.”
Marco
Italy Italy
“The Mermaid Hostel is a simple, yet peaceful and comfortable solution for anyone willing to spend some relaxing days in Trincomalee. It is located in a strategic area, making it easy to reach the most beautiful beaches and the main bars / shops of...”
Alexandra
Germany Germany
“Schöne neue Unterkunft, ruhig gelegen. Ich war außerhalb der Saison dort und hatte die gesamte Unterkunft für mich. Die Gastgeber (Mutter und Tochter) sind sehr hilfsbereit und waren ansprechbar für den Fall. Hat eine schöne Außenanlage, wo man...”
Zoe
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Great stay with friends, new hostel so good facilities. Note there is no drinking water on site, but snack shops nearby.”
Léana
France France
“Très bon rapport qualité/prix ! L’emplacement est très bien situé par rapport à la plage. Les hôtes sont très arrangeantes et sympathiques.”
Ariadna
Spain Spain
“El trato, el sitio y la amabilidad de las dueñas, son amor”

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 11:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.