Welcombe Hotel

Set on a lush hilltop overlooking the countryside and the Indian Ocean, this relaxed hotel in a simple, low-rise lodging is 2 km from Trincomalee station and 5 km from Koneswaram temple, a sacred Hindu site.

Laid-back rooms offer Wi-Fi, cable TV, air-conditioning and safes, plus en suite bathrooms with hot water. A 4-bedroom bungalow is also available.

There's a casual restaurant with a terrace, as well as an English-style pub and a rooftop deck with ocean views. Other amenities include an outdoor pool and a jogging track. Boat excursions are available.