Bay Villas Balapitiya

Fantastic stay. The staff is very welcoming, super kind and their cuisine is just the best. We had here the best meals of all our trip in Sri Lanka. The beach is an absolute dream. Can’t wait to come back!

Das Personal war außergewöhnlichen freundlich und sehr fürsorglich! Das Zimmer war wunderschön mit herrlicher Aussicht auf das Meer und den nahegelegenen Strand. Das Essen wurde mit viel Liebe zubereitet, das konnte man sehen und schmecken. Wir können dieses Hotel nur wärmstens empfehlen!

Absolutely worth the journey from airport. The staff were exceptional, catering to my every needs and even arranged transport into the local village for shopping. The food was absolutely exceptional. Delicious and the cook even prepared whatever I desired for meals. I would not hesitate to recommend this place, also close to most tourist activities and places to visit.

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We stayed 3 days. Our villa was spacious, well decorated with a sensational view of the sea. All the staff were so helpful and welcoming. If you want a great introduction to Sri Lankan food then this is the place to stay. Each breakfast and dinner offered a taste of a variety of specialties. We felt like privileged guests.

Bit away from towns so need transport to get anywhere.

We spent a full week at this hotel, and surprisingly, we were the only guests during our dates – it felt like a private retreat. Our family received full attention, and the experience was warm and memorable. The children’s room had the best ocean view, twin beds, and excellent air conditioning. I especially enjoyed sitting on their balcony – the view was simply stunning. Our main room, located in the center of the building, was the most spacious. In the evenings, we loved gathering in the living room on the ground floor to play games together as a family. The ocean and surrounding views are breathtaking. Food was varied and delicious each day, and we especially appreciated the breakfast – fresh fruit and pancakes in all sorts of delightful versions. Special thanks to Mr. Shirley, who kindly took us on a river safari and to the turtle farm. The staff deserves a separate mention – extremely kind and attentive. A special thank-you goes to Aruna, who literally saved us during a beach walk when two large monitor lizards suddenly ran toward us – it was a very frightening moment for the kids and me. The only downside that truly affected my peace of mind was the presence of these large monitor lizards roaming freely on the property. Their size made it hard for me to fully relax outdoors. Overall, a unique, beautiful, and heartfelt experience – with just one wild twist.

Just had 6 nights at the Bay Villas, location is fantastic and rooms well appointed but what makes it even more special are the people who work there.

Amazing time at Bay Villas! Wonderful quiet private beach. Food and staff exceptional. Didn’t want to leave! Perfect honeymoon location.

These 3 villas are right on a very quiet beach and private from each other, perfect for a few days relaxation. Breakfast and dinner are included but there is no menu choice however the staff do their best to accomodate you. The only downside is there are no tea/coffee making facilities or a fridge in the rooms even though the villas are large and there is plenty of room. There is a communal fridge but this is not always convenient. We were there for 5 days and I had my own herbal tea for which I needed hot water regularly, the owner did agree to give me a jug. The staff are amazing it’s the owner who doesn’t want to provide these additions. The local town is 3km away so it’s a tuttut ride if you want lunch or any shops.

Everything! We booked this accomodation several months ago before arrival, during this time some not positive reviews appeared so we were a bit afraid what to expect. But there was no space for worries - everything was just perfect. The villa was spacious, clean, with beautiful views. It looked totally the same as on pictures here. Yeah, it would need a bit maintance, but its not new accomodation, so its totally understandable. The views were breathtaking and ocean was great (with waves). And what was really amazing - it was the staff. They were so nice and attentive. And one more thing - food - that was heaven in mouth! We had here the best Sri Lankan food and it was really great experience for us. We really enjoyed our last days in Sri lanka here ND if we come back to SL, we will definitely stay here again. So if you search for calm and clean place with beautiful views, just next to the empty beach, with absolute privacy and really tasty food, This is the place.

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We loved the setting. Beautiful rooms/ villa.

It was very difficult to access an alternative bed ( rather than a double bed) for our teenage children. It would also have been helpful to have had a fridge and kettle facilities in the room. Being a little isolated from other eating areas meant travelling/ walking for lunch which was difficult. All the staff were male and having a mixed gender to the staff would have given a ' warmer' feel to our stay.