Beautiful and quiet place with amazing ocean view. Very supportive and nice staff. Very good breakfast and the best coffee in Sri Lanka. Staff is present 24/7 so you can feel very safe (e.g. travelling alone). Colourfull village, charming local people around, few minutes ride to city centre, if you need to do some shopping. Free bottle of water every day.

As this is close to the nature sometimes wild animals can be seen around. It may be an advantage or disadvantage, depends on your preferences ;)

This is honestly perfect if you want a well run, uncomplicated place to call home for a surf trip and don't need the party to happen right in your backyard. The whole hotel and rooms are clean, modern, spacious and tastefully furnished. The aircon and bathrooms were in perfect condition. There are multiple WiFi hotspots so that all parts of the property are covered with a reliable, great connection. The reception is always staffed, it is not a problem to check in super early or leave very late. They also booked our airport transfers for us. There are multiple communal areas to hang out, all facing the Ocean that basically breaks directly against the property. The view is super gorgeous. The bar/ restaurants has fresh tropical juices, all sorts of cocktails and offers food. For intermediate surfers: You can surf the spot directly in front of the hotel. It is a reef and you may want your first outing to be with a guide/ surf teacher who knows the spot. But you have this place all to yourself while Weligama beach break is the busiest surf spot we have ever seen in our life. Don't worry about the hotel not being directly in Weligama - it couldnt be easier to catch a tuktuk into town (5min trip, ca. 400 rupees (1,30€). Drivers stop by when you walk along the road and ask if you want to hop in). In return, you get a very private place with zero road or party noise, looking out at a bay that nobody but you and some other guests will use for swimming or surfing. This side of town is popular for those seeing spectacular sunsets from the cliffs. We much prefered staying here over being in the town itself, which can be very noisy. The hotel has it's own private small beach and we did some snorkeling around the bay it looks out at - we saw turtles and plenty of fish along the reef. There is a diving center nearby to rent some snorkeling equipment. We stayed here twice and will definitely return when we come back to Sri Lanka!!

We loved our stay at New Bay View Villa. The location right on the beach with incredible sea views from our room and the restaurant overlooking the water - was idyllic. It is off-the beaten track and isolated, but perfect for a two night stay to just chill and relax after busier beaches like Hiriketiya. Staff was excellent and very accommodating. Food in the restaurant was very good. Short walk to cute Jungle Beach where there is a nice cafe. Beds were very comfortable and large.

Only downside was the beach, which like many in Sri Lanka, is not the best for swimmers. Strong tides and many rocks make swimming difficult. But bring a few good books and just Chil-lax!

The price/service/location combination is great. Professional staff, very good food and superb views. Small private beach (especially for women and LGBTQ+), but one has to be careful when snorkeling (reef starts 10-15 meeters from water entrance and the water is shallow there, best to enter slightly from the right after the rocks to not damage corals). You can rent the snorkeling equipment there too and the PADI dive center is walking distance.

Privacy could be improved for the top floor,as people are passing by the balcony more often than necessary. Owner(s) seem to be living on premises and are very present.

Great Srilankian breakfast with ocean view. Huge portion. Direct access to the water to snorkel. However, be careful as it's pretty rocky. View from the room. It has a nice beach to swim and snorkel nearby. It's away from the hustle and noise from Wellingama and Merissa. You can take the bus to get to the city center and Coconut hill etc. I extended my stay from one to three nights as I really liked the place.

Staff didn't advise me properly where it's best to snorkel from the hotel. Therefore, I hit and cut my foot on some rocks which is why I couldn't go in the ocean properly for the rest of my stay in Sri Lanka. However, the staff provided some plasters as first help. One evening the electricity wasn't working but it was resolved within 2 hours.

Great views overlooking the waves rolling in and the surfers, was very relaxing. The breakfast was simple, but tasty. We had a couple of meals in the evening which were very good. Staff were friendly. It was a 10 - 15 min walk into Weligama, or short tuk tuk ride. We used the hotel as a base to visit Galle, Koggala, Marissa and Matara. All of which were easily accessible by train and bus.

The room was quite small and could barely fit the double bed and the aircon was quite noisy

Loved the location, the view from the room and the view from the dining room. The breakfasts are satisfactory, the staff is friendly and smiling. All my wishes have been granted.

I was unlucky and the wi-fi didn't work at all, the manager apologized for this, telling me that the hotel uses an expensive tariff, such is the irony.

Very nice location in front of a surf spot just outside the weligama bay Easy to get into the main crowded scene by 5 min tuktuk Ride Very good breakfast on the terrace in front of the sea with different options Young and friendly staff Loved the chilling area with couches just next to the basically private beach

The ocean can get loud at night, not for the light sleepers Beds are a bit small

Amazing view, very friendly and helpful staff, tasty food, good and calm location, own private beach and close to Jungle beach

There are no stairs to the private beach, you need go through the stones which is not safe

Nice location not so far from Weligama. Good breakfasts, nice sea without waves in front of hotel, same time great spot for advance surfing in 50 m. Sea view rooms has amazing view (2 floor)

Quite small territory, rooms just enough space for 2 people. Staff could be a bit more proactive (but that is normal for SriLanka service)