Bay Vista
227 Main Street, Ulla
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Why people book this hotel
“Perfect location and the staff are lovely”
“Location”
“Staff were all very helpful”
“The staff were fantastic, working hard to accommodate all the guests”
“It was quiet and peaceful”
“We loved the view of Arugam bay from our room”
“The breakfast was very good, with lots of choices, both western and Sri Lankan”
“Very good breakfast and ample food, the staff were excellent and helpful A good…”
“Clean, rooms with a view over the ocean”
“lovely renovated hotel, well looked after, clean, right on the beach”
“it was very good value for money, right on the beach and breakfast fruit and gra…”
“They made our stay definitely worth the time”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
Diane
couple
May 24, 2026
“We extended our stay because we enjoyed it so much”
Perfect location and the staff are lovely
Paresh
solo_traveller
May 16, 2026
Location
Vanessa
couple
May 13, 2026
“Perfect stay at by the beach.”
Location was perfect - set right on the beach . It was quiet and peaceful . Staff were all very helpful
brenda borrrowman
solo_traveller
May 7, 2026
“Loved Bay Vista Hotel”
We loved the view of Arugam bay from our room. The breakfast was very good, with lots of choices, both western and Sri Lankan. The staff were fantastic, working hard to accommodate all the guests. They were good at communicating and were a well organized cheerful bunch. My favorite part of our stay was the restaurant that was open from morning until evening. They served up the best cuisine that we had during our whole four weeks in Sri Lanka. An exceptional experience staying at Bay vista. There's also a family friendly swimming beach nearby. Before our departure Passi made us a couple of real Italian cappuccinos that we enjoyed in the newly opened, beautifully decorated rooftop café. Highly recommend this family run hotel.
April
extended_group
May 3, 2026
Great location, nice beach setting, friendly staff
Jacqueline
couple
April 5, 2026
Location
Phillip
family_with_children
March 19, 2026
“Really enjoyed our stay”
Very good breakfast and ample food, the staff were excellent and helpful A good location and the water was very nice to swim in. We would definitely recommend the hotel and we would return when we’re here next.
Stuart
couple
March 5, 2026
“Perfect location and great value”
Family run hotel with wonderful staff and service and an exceptional location on the beach
Olivia
couple
March 2, 2026
“10/10”
Beautiful hotel just by the beach. Clean, rooms with a view over the ocean. Really nice staff and great food!
Tim
couple
March 2, 2026
Great beachfront location but unfortunately no swimming pool. Meals and breakfast were great.
Anna
couple
February 18, 2026
“right ok the beach, lovely owner, great food and great value for money”
it was very good value for money, right on the beach and breakfast fruit and granola was great. lovely owners
christopher
solo_traveller
February 10, 2026
“i had a very enjoyable stay, I was rather sad I couldn't stay longer than the two nights.”
I had an upper floor luxury unit with private balcony and a superb view out over the beach and ocean. It was wonderful just being able to sit there and relax, watching and listening to the sea. a tonic for the mind and soul.
Brenton
couple
February 2, 2026
We went they during the off season. They made our stay definitely worth the time. Thanks so much, all lovely staff and an amazing patrol dog called Linda ❤️
Mia
extended_group
January 15, 2026
“An amazing stay would definitely come back!”
Was in a great location close to the Main Street and all the surf spots, and the staff were very helpful! Great food also at the restaurant :)
Mona
couple
January 3, 2026
Great location with beachfront, the staff was super nice and helpful and the food was also really good!
Natalie
family_with_children
December 14, 2025
This was a.lovely renovated hotel, well looked after, clean, right on the beach. The food was good for breakfast and dinner
Rebecca
family_with_children
October 27, 2025
“Stay here! Our favourite accomodation, beautiful location, staff and rooms!”
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 the water. It was literally a 30 second walk to the beach. Beachside chairs provided! Staff were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Breakfast included was fantastic. 5 min walk to main point for surfing and right on Main Street for other restaurants, shops etc.
Abby
couple
October 16, 2025
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
extended_group
October 2, 2025
“Friendly staff and great location”
Staff was amazing and very friendly, it’s a great location near all the restaurants and bars
Annabelle
couple
September 24, 2025
“Beautiful”
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 the best.
Facilities
Activities
Beachfront, Yoga classes, Beach, Bike tours, Live sport events (broadcast)
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Fruits, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Restaurant, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Allergy-free room, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Accessible parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Pool and wellness
Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Packed lunches, Car hire, Tour desk, Luggage storage, Express check-in/check-out, Currency exchange, Ironing service, Daily housekeeping, ATM/cash machine on site, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge)
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Budget Double Room
The double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a balcony with city views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Sea View
Featuring a balcony with sea views, air-conditioned rooms come with tiled flooring and a clothes rack. The en suite bathroom includes shower facility.
Standard Double or Twin Room Street View
Featuring a balcony, air-conditioned rooms come with tiled flooring and a clothes rack. The en suite bathroom includes shower facility.
Standard Triple Room with City View
Featuring a balcony, larger air-conditioned rooms come with tiled flooring and a clothes rack. The en suite bathroom includes shower facility. Rooms offer 1 double bed and 1 single bed.
Standard Triple Room with Sea View
Featuring a balcony with sea views, larger air-conditioned rooms come with tiled flooring and a clothes rack. The en suite bathroom includes shower facility. Rooms offer 1 double bed and 1 single bed.
Family Room Land View
The unit offers 2 beds.
Family Room Sea View
The unit has 2 beds.
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