Ahu Bay

我願稱之為蘭卡最佳酒店。面朝大海、酒店非常舒服感覺，房間裏聽着海風非常chill。 早餐也很好吃，整個酒店乾淨、味道舒適，床品也非常值得推薦！

AHU Bay – Beautiful but…A disappointment .. Who’s It Really For? After 40+ years of traveling the world, from the finest five-star hotels to the quirkiest (and often more fun) two-star stays, we spent three weeks exploring Sri Lanka. We stayed at Wild Coast Tented Lodge (outstanding), Eraeliya Weligama (outstanding), Uga Chena Yala (decent), and Ceylon Tea Trails (great). AHU Bay was next on our list—full of promise, but ultimately, a disappointment. Let’s start with the positives: ✔️ Stunning location with some of the best sunsets in Sri Lanka. ✔️ Beautiful rooms and even better bathrooms. ✔️ A professional, friendly staff that’s truly five-star caliber. But here’s why we cut our stay short from two nights to one: ❌ There is absolutely NOTHING to do nearby. You’re stranded. No charming village, no walks, no real activities—unless you count contemplating your life choices. ❌ The beach? Looks great in photos but is a bit rocky and rough frankly almost unswimmable. ❌ The pool? Gorgeous but miniature. If two people do a lap, it’s practically a traffic jam. ❌ Sun loungers? Not enough for everyone. Want to relax by the pool? Hope you enjoy standing…And no parasols protecting you from the scorching sun… ❌ The food? Ambitious but underwhelming. The kind of meal where you nod politely but secretly wish you’d just made the effort to take a Tuk Tuk to find a beach shack with better and much cheaper food ! A fun fact is that the wine list is decent but the prices for a glass of wine is what we would pay in an expensive European restaurant. Now, management will likely protest, insisting this is a five-star resort. But let’s be honest—it feels more like a solid four-star at best. And the real question is: Who is this hotel actually for? • Families with kids? Nope—nothing for them to do. • Honeymooners? Maybe, if they don’t mind a sleepy, isolated stay. Or spending plenty of time on Tuk Tuk.s. • Older, well-traveled couples (like us)? Only if they have zero interest in activities or adventure. Final Verdict? A beautiful hotel, with fantastic staff, but in the wrong place and missing the mark on what makes a luxury stay truly worth it.

We stayed at Ahu Bay for 3 nights at the end of our 2 week honeymoon trip around Maldives and Sri Lanka. This hotel was by far the best hotel we stayed in throughout our trip, and possibly one of the most luxurious we have experienced in Asia. The staff are all incredibly attentive and friendly - it was clear they really cared about customer service, down to little details such as a daily newspaper from our home country. The food here was a big highlight. As self-proclaimed "foodies" the service and menu here was excellent. We stayed half-board and my only complaint is that I couldn't finish it all! We treated ourselves to the candlelit beach gourmet dinner which I would highly recommend. After dinner we watched a turtle laying eggs on the beach about 30 meters from where we were sat which was an incredible experience. The room was immaculate and we were fortunate to be upgraded to the pool suite which was a very nice touch. The bed was super comfy the pillows were literally perfect. The only downside (if I can really call it that) is that during our stay there are some construction works going on next door for a new hotel. Clearly this can't be helped but the noise was very minimal and can only be seen from the beach. We would definitely revisit this hotel if we ever get the opportunity to again - worth every penny!