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Located in the heart of Arugam, Bay Vista offers modern and comfortable accommodations 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 private 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 68 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Arugam Bay, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Adi
    Israel Israel
    The manager is very nice and also most of the staff. Always clean and the location is amazing
  • Shaveen
    United States of America United States of America
    Property is located right on the beach and room was exceptional. Staff and the owners were great. Food was excellent and the breakfast buffet is a must try. We loved our stay at the Bay Vista. Definitely try the sea bath located towards north...
  • Amir
    Israel Israel
    Great location, restaurant was good, also used the Yoga class on the roof and it was fun and the teacher was great. The beach is right outside of the hotel with beach beds and shade. stuff is very nice and helpful :)

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Greek • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Thai • Local • Asian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Bay Vista
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Italian
  • Tamil

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Bay Vista

  • Check-in at Bay Vista is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Bay Vista offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Yoga classes
    • Bike tours
    • Beach
  • Room options at Bay Vista include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Double
  • Bay Vista has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • Bay Vista is 3,100 feet from the center of Arugam Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Bay Vista. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Bay Vista may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.