Bay Vista

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

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Located in the heart of Arugam, Bay Vista offers modern and comfortable accommodation within a 15-minute walk to the famous Arugam Bay surfing area. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides free Wi-Fi access in its public areas. Featuring a private balcony, air-conditioned rooms come with tiled flooring, a fan, clothes rack and freshly-laundered bedding. The en suite bathroom includes shower facility. At Bay Vista, guests can approach the friendly staff for assistance with babysitting service and sightseeing arrangements. Free parking is provided for guests who drive. Serving delectable Sri Lankan and Western cuisine, guests may chill out and enjoy their meals at the restaurant, accompanied with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. Room service is possible. Bay Vista is about a 2-hour drive to Yala National Park. Colombo city is approximately 8 hours’ drive away, while Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is accessible within 110 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Arugam Bay, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Standard Double or Twin Room
High floor
  • 1 double bed
234 feet²
Balcony
City view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$48 per night
Price US$162
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast US$10
  • Non-refundable
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Budget Double Room
  • 1 double bed
Balcony
City view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Max persons: 2
US$54 per night
Price US$180
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Standard Triple Room with City View
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
252 feet²
Balcony
City view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$78 per night
Price US$261
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  • Exceptional breakfast US$10
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Standard Triple Room with Sea View
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
252 feet²
Balcony
Sea view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$81 per night
Price US$272
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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
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  • 1 large double bed
324 feet²
Balcony
Sea view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$109 per night
Price US$365
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Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast US$10
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Max persons: 2
US$121 per night
Price US$405
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Classic Quadruple Room
High floor
  • 2 double beds
Max persons: 4
US$107 per night
Price US$360
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Classic Quadruple Room
  • 2 double beds
Max persons: 4
US$116 per night
Price US$390
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Guests who stayed here loved

Mona
Germany Germany
“Great location with beachfront, the staff was super nice and helpful and the food was also really good!”
Natalie
Australia Australia
“This was a.lovely renovated hotel, well looked after, clean, right on the beach. The food was good for breakfast and dinner”
Rebecca
Australia Australia
“You get a feeling of contemporary luxury the minute you walk in the entrance and look straight through to the blue water of the ocean. We loved everything about our stay here. Rooms were very spacious and had a balcony with amazing views out over...”
Abby
New Zealand New Zealand
“Bay Vista had great attentive staff, the food was amazing and our room was very comfortable with a nice view over the bay. Would recommend!”
Linda
Netherlands Netherlands
“Staff was amazing and very friendly, it’s a great location near all the restaurants and bars”
Annabelle
Australia Australia
“Perfect location. Great views and amazing food!!! Rooms were clean and comfortable. Great staff and management upgraded us to ocean view room. Would definitely recommend booking as the view is amazing and listening to the waves at night was...”
Josie
Australia Australia
“I had a wonderful stay at Bayvista, often called the best hotel in Arugam Bay — and it truly lives up to the name. The rooms are spotless, the staff are super friendly, and the beachfront is absolutely beautiful. The rooftop is gorgeous and I’m...”
Prof
Germany Germany
“Bay Vista is the place to stay at Arugam Bay. Lovely family run place, tastefully designed and directly at the beach. People are overwhelmingly charming, warm & witty over here and it’s a dream to dine here & enjoy the Yoga on the rooftop - and...”
Kathelijn
Netherlands Netherlands
“Superb location!!! Also loved the yoga facilities and the good breakfast.”
Carmen
Spain Spain
“Everything. Great location. Spacious and comfortable room with good AC and beach view. The food was really good on terrace and nice breakfast at the rooftop. You’re literally in the beach (comfortable sunbeds too. And friendly staff”

Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Exceptional breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$10 per person.
  • Served daily
    07:30 to 10:00
  • Additional dining options
    Lunch • Dinner
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Greek • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Thai • Local • Asian • International
  • Service
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
More food and drink
More food and drink
Meals • Restaurants • Facilities

House rules

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From 14:00
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Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Pleas note that the Yoga studio and rooftop healthy cafe are closed for the off season and will re-open on 1st April 2020.

Please inform Bay Vista in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.