Pigeon Island Beach Resort
Nilaveli, Nilaveli — 245.9 km from Bandaranaike (CMB), about 5 hr 2 min. Fixed fares from Rs 32,930, agreed before you fly.
About Pigeon Island Beach Resort
Pigeon Island Beach Resort is in Nilaveli, about 5 hr 2 min by road from Bandaranaike International Airport. The hotel lists 4 room types, including Deluxe Sea View Room and Deluxe Beach Villa Room. The hotel lists 3 restaurants and bars, including Beacon and Main Bar. Your driver meets you in arrivals and takes you to the door at a fixed price.
Getting there from the airport
Your driver meets you in arrivals and takes you to the door. One fixed price for the whole car, agreed before you fly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
Location
8.71212, 81.18360
Visitor guide: Pigeon Island Beach Resort
What to know before you go. Last reviewed 06-10-2026 by TaxiList research. Each fact says how far it can be trusted.
- Deluxe Sea View Room: ocean views; two ground-floor units with living area
- Deluxe Beach Villa Room: 16 units closest to the shore
- Family Deluxe Room: 3 rooms, four beds, oversized bathroom
- Deluxe Room: garden or pool view
- Beacon: beachfront seafood and international
- Main Bar: cocktails and spirits, ocean views
- Beach Bar: tropical drinks, sunset views
- Diving at Pigeon Island National Park
- Snorkelling, kayaking, scuba
- Whale and dolphin watching
- Deep sea fishing
- Mangrove lagoon fishing
- Cultural excursions
- Mahaweli river cruises
- Theme nights
- Ayurvedic spa treatments
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Gym
- Airport transfer service
- City tours
- Complimentary WiFi
- Free beach deckchairs
- Babysitting on request
- Wedding services
- Air conditioning and balconies in rooms
- Room service
Near Pigeon Island Beach Resort
Places to visit close to the hotel. Drive time is by road, from the same pricing data as your quote.
Day trips from Pigeon Island Beach Resort
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Pigeon Island Beach Resort sits on the coast at Nilaveli, north of Trincomalee town, and takes its name from the real marine sanctuary a short boat ride offshore: Pigeon Island National Park, one of only two marine national parks in Sri Lanka. The island itself is named for the blue rock pigeons that nest on its rocky outcrops, and its surrounding shallows are known among divers and snorkellers for coral reef and reef sharks — a genuine, well-documented draw rather than a marketing name borrowed for effect.
The resort has 43 air-conditioned rooms, including suite rooms, most fitted with a minibar, satellite television and internet access, with some rooms looking out to sea. Bathrooms are private and include a hairdryer alongside the standard tea and coffee facilities, and room rates at the property span a fairly wide range, reflecting the spread between standard and suite categories.
On site, there's an outdoor pool and a fitness centre, plus a dedicated play area, a reading corner and a secure outdoor playground for children — a sign the resort is set up as much for families as for divers passing through for a few nights. The main restaurant serves a mix of local and Western dishes, and a separate beach bar handles drinks and light snacks closer to the sand.
Given the setting, water sports are the natural focus of a stay: the resort arranges diving and snorkelling trips, including access out to Pigeon Island itself, and can put together whale and dolphin watching excursions further offshore. Beach access comes with complimentary deckchairs, and the property is set up so the sea, rather than a manufactured resort centrepiece, is the main attraction.
The resort markets itself around slowing down by the water, and the presence of a genuine marine national park within reach of the beach gives that pitch more substance than it would have on an ordinary stretch of coast. Guests staying here are a short boat trip from a reef that other hotels on this coast can only send visitors to, not moor beside, and the mix of a children's play area alongside the dive and snorkel offering makes it a workable base for both a family beach week and a more activity-focused stay. Its position at Nilaveli's 11th milepost keeps it away from the busier centre of Trincomalee town, which suits a property built around a quiet stretch of sand and a short boat ride to a national park rather than a base for exploring the wider town.
Your transfer to Pigeon Island Beach Resort
The nearest hotel on this site is Anilana Nilaveli in Nilaveli, a few minutes on foot.
What it costs
| Vehicle | Seats | Typically | Prices from | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy car | 3–4 | Alto, Aqua, Axio | Rs 32,930 | Book |
| Van, SUV and group | 4–50 | Every, Vezel, Toyota KDH, Coaster | Rs 44,580 | Book |
| Premium car | 3–4 | Camry | Rs 65,680 | Book |
One price for the whole car, not per seat. Drivers and fleets set their own rates, so these are typical prices from our system, not a guarantee — your actual quote can differ. Quoted by the same engine that prices your booking, for the 245.9 km shown — your own quote reflects the exact address, the time of day and any waiting time. See all 9 vehicle classes ↓
Questions about this transfer
How much is a taxi from Colombo airport to Pigeon Island Beach Resort?
From Rs 32,930 for the 245.9 km, about 5 hr 2 min. That is a fixed price for the whole car, quoted before you book, not a meter reading.
How long does the transfer to Pigeon Island Beach Resort take?
About 5 hr 2 min in normal traffic. Arrivals at Bandaranaike are busiest in the early morning, when the long-haul flights land together.
Will the driver wait if my flight is late?
Yes. Give your flight number when you book and your driver has it. There is no automatic flight tracking yet, so if you are delayed, message your driver on the number in your confirmation. Extended waiting beyond the pickup window is chargeable on a point-to-point transfer, and the terms say by how much.
Can I book a return transfer from Pigeon Island Beach Resort?
Yes — the same journey in reverse, at the same fixed price, booked at the same time or later.
All vehicle classes and prices
| Vehicle | Seats | Prices from | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini / Small Car | 3–4 | Rs 32,930 | Book |
| Economy / Medium Car | 3–4 | Rs 35,950 | Book |
| Sedan | 3–4 | Rs 39,790 | Book |
| Mini Van | 5–7 | Rs 44,580 | Book |
| SUV | 4–5 | Rs 45,540 | Book |
| Van | 8–14 | Rs 48,420 | Book |
| Luxury Car | 3–4 | Rs 65,680 | Book |
| Mini Bus | 15–30 | Rs 68,560 | Book |
| Bus | 30–50 | Rs 99,250 | Book |
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Book your transfer through us
- Fixed price in advance, for the whole car. No meter.
- Your driver's profile is shown before you book.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
- Day trips from the hotel can be booked from the cards above.
How this transfer works
One fixed price for the whole car, not per seat. There is no meter, so the figure you are quoted is the figure the booking honours. Give your flight number when you book and your driver has it.
The return leg from Pigeon Island Beach Resort is the same journey booked the other way, at the same price, and can be arranged now or later in your stay. Departures want you at Bandaranaike three hours before a long-haul flight, so add the 5 hr 2 min back to that.
Before you book
- Taxis in Nilaveli — what the roads do at different times of day, and how being collected here works.
- Airport transfers — meeting your driver, luggage, child seats and how payment works.
- The airport to Nilaveli route — the drive itself, in detail.
- A driver for several days — the usual arrangement for anyone travelling beyond Nilaveli.
- The district map — where Nilaveli sits, and what is around it.