Bay Hill Guest House

Hotels
9.1 (40 reviews)
No: 184 / 2 , Goyambokka , Tangalle , Tangalle , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Soundproof rooms
Ironing service
Car hire
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Damp smell in room
Dark room with poor lighting

Categories

Cleanliness
8.29
There was a strong odor of dampness in the room, making the stay uncomfortable.
Service
9.76
The staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Location
9.3
Great location near the beach and family-run restaurants.
Room Quality
8.25
The room was very dark with unpleasant lighting.
Amenities
8.78
A fridge and hairdryer were provided, though air conditioning was lacking.
Value for Money
9.24
The experience matched the expected price point.
Food and Beverage
9.79
Breakfast was excellent with fresh fruit, pancakes, and a variety of options.
Overall Experience
9.36
Despite some drawbacks, it was an enjoyable stay with many positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-16 09:04

Property Description

Charming Accommodation near Goyambokka Beach

Serene Balcony Views and Lush Garden
Experience tranquility at Bay Hill Guest House with balconies in every room overlooking a lush garden, offering the perfect spot to unwind.

Family-Friendly Amenities and Activities
Enjoy outdoor play equipment for children, bicycle and car rental services, and nearby cycling paths, ensuring a fun-filled stay for families.

Convenient Facilities and Services
Benefit from a restaurant, 24-hour front desk, shared kitchen, and free WiFi, along with soundproof units featuring private entrances for a peaceful retreat.

Book your stay at Bay Hill Guest House for a memorable beach getaway with top-notch amenities and services.

Important information:

Please inform 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.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 10 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$5 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 40 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.29
Service: 9.76
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.78
Value for Money: 9.24
Food and Beverage: 9.79
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Gaëlle solo_traveller be
9
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Sina solo_traveller de
10
Nette kleine Unterkunft mit lieben Gastgebern
Pros:

Es war sauber und man hatte alles, was man braucht, sogar einen Minikühlschrank. Der kleine Bungalow, in dem ich war, hatte eine kleine Terasse, was zum draußen sitzen sehr nett war. Die Gastgeber sind unglaublich freundlich und bieten einem zum Frühstück eine große Auswahl an. Zwei Strände sind fußläufig zu erreichen, für 2-3 Tage Tangalle eine zu empfehlende Unterkunft!

Cons:

Keine Klimaanlage, aber mit Ventilator ging es total klar

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Alexandra solo_traveller gr
10
Such a lovely family in a nice, quite green place! Big room, breakfast big and they even changed it up the next day. The
Pros:

The big size of the room, the nice green garden, big breakfast, extremely nice family

Cons:

Nothing :)

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Ian family_with_children au
8
Pros:

Great location between Goyambocca and Silent beaches. Wasy access to both.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Arthur family_with_children fr
6
Maison d'hôtes sympa, mais humide
Pros:

Emplacement proche de la plage, terrasse et jardin super agréables.
Petit déjeuner copieux et bon.
Accueil très souriant.

Cons:

Très forte odeur d'humidité dans la chambre rendant le séjour très inconfortable.
Chambre très sombre, et éclairage assez désagréable.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Ruth couple gb
10
Lovely cottage in a garden near the beach.
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely, fresh fruit and pancakes, yogurt and tea. Sometimes omelettes. The location is what makes this property. It’s 5 mins to the beach down a very safe and pleasant lane. Lots of family-run restaurants serving home-cooked food. The one just across the street is fantastic. We had a delicious grilled fish dish. The little cottage itself is very clean and spacious in a lovely garden where we saw peacocks and monkeys.

Cons:

In time it would be good to install aircon but we had a fridge and a hairdryer!

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Berggren family_with_children se
10
Pros:

Jättefint ställe nära havet. Stort välstädat rum med en egen uteplats som uppskattades. Supertrevliga värdar och den bästa frukosten vi ätit i sri lanka. Pannkakorna var magiskt goda 😍
Rekommenderar verkligen att bo här

Cons:

Allt toppen

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Serra Gelabert solo_traveller es
10
Pros:

Quiet place, beautiful garden and great breakfast.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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eric couple fr
8
2025-08-24 via Nuitee
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Georgia solo traveller gb
9
Superb
2025-05-07 via Nuitee
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T family with young children ch
8
marvellous garden, tasty food and super-friendly hosts. Great stay if you bring mosquito spray
Pros:

great host family, absolutely delicious (and decently priced) meals
the garden is a marvel of nature, especially in the early morning hours
5-min walk to the beach (Goyambokka) and, when the sea is rough, you can even hear the waves crashing from the room
the terrace is great for a chilled evening but only if you apply mosquito repellent; the fuc%ers are forever hungry and their bite itches badly

Cons:

the cabinet in the room (I am guessing to be used for clothes) stunk badly and was therefore no way we could put anything in it
the mosquito nets above the beds had holes in them and some crafty buggers knew how to exploit them

2025-04-10 via Nuitee
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Coralie solo traveller au
7
Good
Pros:

The location was good to the beach

Cons:

Hard to find owners when you needed too. I Had trouble with wifi and shower. Also next day I was given bill and when I went to pay 10 minutes he had gone. Had to wait for his return!

2025-03-22 via Nuitee
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Anna solo traveller be
8
Family owned place with good breakfast
Pros:

Family run place a couple of minutes walk from Goyambokka beach and 20 min walk from Silent Beach. Very quiet home in a cozy garden and with outdoor sitting space where breakfast is served. Very good breakfast. Kind hosts. Clean room.
It is a more local and laid back area compared to more touristy spots in Tangalle but there's plenty of restaurants and bars on the beach and around the guest house to choose from.

Cons:

Wifi was not great.

2025-03-04 via Nuitee
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Andre family with young children fr
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Our family stayed here for two weeks, and it was an incredible experience.The location is perfect—just a short walk to the beach.The rooms were spacious, very clean, and comfortable, making our long stay feel like home. The hosts were so kind and always willing to help with anything we needed. Breakfast was fresh and delicious every morning, and we also had dinner here several times—great food at reasonable prices. The kids loved the garden and open space to play, and we appreciated the peaceful atmosphere. It was the perfect place for a relaxing family holiday. Highly recommended!

2025-02-13 via Nuitee
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Gulay solo traveller gb
5
Passable
Pros:

Garden.Staff..

Cons:

The room smelled very bad and darkness and wasn't clean.The fan was making a lot of noise.There were so many mosquitos..
The hotel wasn't seafront and was so far from the town..

2025-01-09 via Nuitee
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Vita solo traveller es
9
Superb
Pros:

The peace and quiet was lovely. The hosts were super friendly, and the breakfast was good.

Cons:

The bed was too hard for me.

2025-01-02 via Nuitee
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Michal family with young children cz
10
Perfect home-stay.
Pros:

Friendly host family, beautiful garden, good food, nice beach nearby.

Cons:

Nothing

2024-12-31 via Nuitee
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Tarawi family with young children ge
5
Passable
2024-12-25 via Nuitee
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Małgorzata family with young children pl
9
Superb
Pros:

Cool terrace to chill, nice host, we recommend to stay here! :)

Cons:

Monkeys jupmed on our roof and made a big noise, but that was just about an hour. Not so close to the beach as we thougt

2024-10-09 via Nuitee
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Joshua young couple ie
7
Good
2024-09-21 via Nuitee