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25. Februar 2025
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.
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