Clara's Beach Inn

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

About this property

Beachfront Location: Clara's Beach Inn in Trincomalee offers a private beach area and beachfront access. Guests can relax on the sandy shores or enjoy the stunning sea views. Comfortable Accommodations: The hotel features family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and soundproofing. Each room includes a dining table and free toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves Indian, American, and barbecue grill cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and Asian. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace and outdoor seating area. Local Attractions: Sandy Cove Beach is just a few steps away, while St. Mary's Cathedral Trincomalee is a 16-minute walk. The Maritime and Naval History Museum lies 1.6 km from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Great for your stay

  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • View
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian, Breakfast to go

Rooms with:

  • Mountain view

  • Sea view

  • FREE private parking!

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Double Room with Sea View
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 16 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • 1 large double bed
US$87 for 3 nights
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Double Room
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 large double bed
US$96 for 3 nights
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Double Room with Sea View
  • 1 large double bed
Sea view
Mountain view
Air conditioning
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  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Private entrance
  • Shared bathroom
  • Fan
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$29 per night
Price US$87
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  • Continental breakfast included
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  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Double Room
  • 1 large double bed
Sea view
Mountain view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Soundproofing
Max persons: 2
US$32 per night
Price US$96
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katrina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We had an excellent stay at Clara's. The sheltered beach makes it ideal for swimming and snorkelling. The family is so welcoming and accommodating, and the breakfasts are out of this world. We did the dolphin watching and snorkelling tours, which...”
  • Tomasz
    Poland Poland
    “The guesthouse is located in a stunning and truly perfect spot — just 10 meters from the beach. The beach itself felt almost private, with only a couple of other guests around and a few local residents. It was peaceful and quiet, ideal for...”
  • Juline
    Belgium Belgium
    “Wauw, everything! Almost private, undiscoverd beach, practicly no tourists, only local friendly fisherman. The most helpful and lovely people! We felt a lot of hospitality and almost like we're part of the family. In my years of travelling i've...”
  • Miriam
    Spain Spain
    “We had a wonderful time at Clara’s Beach Inn. It is run by a lovely family who were willing to help us with everything. From arranging tuc tucs to organising an snorkelling experience. We had an amazing room with a beautiful sea view. Highly...”
  • David
    Germany Germany
    “If you look for a quiet place with a perfect beach with lokal fisherman it is a perfect place. If you want many restaurants and Partys, this might be the wrong location.”
  • Gleb
    Bangladesh Bangladesh
    “So, I have liked the hospitality of the couple. They're very cute and humble people. The view from the window is magnificent. I would wish to come back some day.”
  • Rütgers
    Germany Germany
    “The owner runs the business for one month. It is a nice place. If you like, crows, fisher boats, a view on the bay it is the right place. There are two or three temples around.”
  • Arnaud
    France France
    “Location du logement avec vue sur mer depuis la chambre Propreté du logement Personnel disponible, accueillant et arrangeant”
  • Dr
    Bangladesh Bangladesh
    “Clara's was our first stay in Sri Lanka, and we couldn't be happier. The hosts practically treated us like family, carefully catering to all our needs. Joy is the man for it all. The breakfast was to die for and the private beach was so beautiful...”
  • Vital
    Belarus Belarus
    “В данной локации все отлично. Хорошие чистые номера, хорошая мебель, кондиционер. Душевая отдельная, сантехника новая. Вообще весь дом всего на два номера. Завтрак хороший, на выбор местная или британская кухня. До моря и классной красивой бухты -...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Clara's Restuarant
    • Cuisine
      American • Indian • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Dairy-free

House rules

Clara's Beach Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 17 years are welcome.

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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.
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.