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4.5

Excellent

263 reviews

#2 of 15 guest houses in Dikwella

Location

4.5

Cleanliness

4.5

Service

4.3

Value

4.2

Tucked into the idyllic scoop of coast that is Hiriketiya Bay, Dots Bay House has grown from a simple idea into an established part of the local community. Recognized as one of the must-stay locations on Sri Lanka’s south coast, Dots is a lively, creative collective of multi-use spaces spread across its own little corner of paradise. The Bay House now welcomes guests into its 9 rooms and 15 beds, and whether you’re staying in our spacious hostel dorm or lounging in a private bungalow, Dots invites all guests to explore all that the property has to offer. Our garden area is perfect to while away the day with a good book in our comfortable hammocks. If you're tired of reading, join other guest in our common area to play billiards, pingpong or jump in our swimming pool. Our outdoor restaurant/bar is tucked away in a jungle setting. We’ve got the comfiest chairs to nap in while we serve fresh locally sourced food. Happy hour is daily from 18:00 till 19:00 and join our vibrant live music (band + DJ) events on Saturday and Tuesday. In our new yoga shala we offer daily yoga classes with an ocean view at 8 am & 5 pm. Public spaces have free WiFi access, hammocks a puppies!

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Property amenities

Free parking

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Bar / lounge

Beach

Bicycle rental

Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )

Airport transportation

Baggage storage

Wifi

Restaurant

Breakfast available

Car hire

Taxi service

Concierge

Mosquito net

Laundry service

Room features

Safe

Seating area

Clothes rack

Iron

Bath / shower

Complimentary toiletries

Room types

Non-smoking rooms

Family rooms

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HOTEL STYLE

Charming

Languages Spoken

English

Location

Hiriketiya Beach, Dikwella 81200 Sri Lanka

Dots Bay House

Getting there

Good for walkers

Grade: 84 out of 100

84

Mawella Lagoon Airport

1.7 mi•

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Koggala Airport

25.8 mi•

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37 Restaurants

within 0.3 miles

Garlic Cafe

195

6 min•$$ - $$$•Healthy

Hiriketiya Seafood Restaurant

Blue Bay Chillout Lounge

288

3 min•$•Seafood

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1 Attraction

within 0.3 miles

Hiriketiya Beach

135

2 min•Beaches

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Felix wrote a review Nov 2023

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Super nice place / 5 nights stay

I spend 5 days at the dots bay house, in the dorm. Everything was not only clean, but also very stylish. Inside the dorm, there where little cabins, so it felt more like a single room. The breakfast was delicious and the location is directly at the surf spot. All the staff was super friendly. Thanks also to Nimesh, always smiling and super welcoming!

Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled solo

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Cristina M wrote a review Aug 2023

5 contributions2 helpful votes

Not a coworking space. Good smoothies and pizza.

For those who are looking for a coworking space, this is not the place to be. There is one inside room, but full of dogs barking and people speaking. I think there is also a small shop inside this room, because the staff and people were entering and going out, making very difficult to focus. I will not recommend this place for work.. In fact, even if all the blogs are rating Hiriketya as a good place for digital nomads, there is not. The coworkings are cafes, with high volume music. Maybe Clics coworking and coliving is otherwise, but we could not enter from outside.

Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled on business

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sunlovers wrote a review Jul 2023

Stepps, United Kingdom73 contributions88 helpful votes

Exc hidden gem.

Only used the place for food and drinks. Breakfast and evening meal. Absolutely brilliant. Staff good, setting very cool and nice chilling music playing. Maybe put a sign on the road for people to find easier, maybe get even more business. 😁 (maybe i missed it though) ok in daylight but hard in nights if dont know where it is. A hidden gem in a cool area. Will definitely be back if we come to this part of Sri Lanka again. 2 Days to go here so im sure will have one final visit. Suited us as a family but also great for couples and solo travellers. Superb.

Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family

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Kanchana R. wrote a review May 2023

Dhaka City, Bangladesh103 contributions65 helpful votes

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Beach & Surfing

Dots bay is an ideal place for couples and singles looking to spend a lot of time on the beach surfing. They serve awesome pizzas and a decent choice of breakfast that comes in complementary when you book. They got open mic nights on Tuesdays which was fun to listen so many guest exercising their vocals cords and not to mention the 2 piece band which was great. The weather was extremely humid during this time of the year and good for anyone looking to get a good tan. The staff were awesome and very supportive in many ways. All in all a great experience.

Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled with family

Room Tip: No parking available at the property but they arrange a place in close proximity to the hotel.

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Response from Jeana De Zoysa, Marketing at Dots Bay House

Responded Jul 6, 2023

Thanks for your review! Really pleased that you enjoyed your time at Dots and enjoyed our open mic night! Do come back and visit us again for more good times and yummy pizza. Safe travels

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delia wrote a review Mar 2023

Muri, Switzerland4 contributions1 helpful vote

Nice spot at Hiriketyia Beach

Very nice spot at hiriketyia beach. Nice ambiente and good drinks. Food was great too. The waiters were super friendly and they are opened the whole day from breakfast to dinner. Very stylish and good music - and it is also a hostel - booked out early so try to get a room in advance. Thanks for having us!

Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends

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Response from Jeana De Zoysa, Marketing at Dots Bay House

Responded Jul 6, 2023

Thank you for coming! The team is super pleased to know you enjoyed everything and were looked after well. Thanks for leaving us a review and hope to have you back next time in Sri Lanka

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Ziv B wrote a review Mar 2023

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Spectacular

Best “hostel” (felt more like hotel) I stayed in. Amazing amazing food, clean facilities, very nice staff and the best location. I really loved the yoga and then the breakfast that was included. I would love to come here again.

Date of stay: March 2023

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Trip type: Traveled solo

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Response from Jeana De Zoysa, Marketing at Dots Bay House

Responded Jul 6, 2023

So happy to hear you were happy with your experience at Dots and especially with the hostel, as a lot of thought went into every detail to make it as special as possible. Look forward to seeing you here again

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SGR wrote a review Mar 2023

5 contributions1 helpful vote

Amazing food and can't beat this location in Hiriketiya!

The best decision we made is by staying at Dots Bay House in Hiriketita. The poolside bungalow was a beautiful bungalow and the room was spacious. The exterior of the pool has a truly relaxing vibe. The Hiriketiya beach is just outside the hotel. You can't beat this location in Hiriketiya. Close walk to all the other happening spots on the Hiriketiya beach. If you're a surfer then think no further and stay here because the surfing boards are given free to their guests. Yoga every morning as well. The team of staff was super friendly and the food is amazing! We were fortunate to try some of their Michelin star food for dinner. Plenty of options for vegetarian and vegans too. For breakfast I had the eggs bene with potato croquettes, greens and smoked pork knuckle. It was too good to explain! My husband ordered the crab omelette but it had a very little crab but the flavour was good. The crab fried rice and pork belly with rice and pizzas were really good. The gin cocktails are yummy although almost all cocktails are on the pricey side for us locals. The entertainment in the evening is the perfect wind down to a day and since you stay on the property it's FOC. Music stops by 12.30am latest so you still get plenty of sleep. We were at the bay for the longest time and having stayed at this gem of a property, it was ideal. …

Date of stay: March 2023

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Trip type: Traveled as a couple

Room Tip: No proper parking. Suggest to take the expressway bus or car pool. We parked in a nearby spot...

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Response from Jeana De Zoysa, Marketing at Dots Bay House

Responded Jul 6, 2023

Thanks so much for your response. We really love these detailed reviews and your feedback helps us so much in knowing how and where we need to improve. Look forward to having you back again for more good times

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Kaushali K wrote a review Dec 2022

31 contributions9 helpful votes

Charming ambiance and service

Splendid service, relaxing ambiance! The team at Dots Bay truly make this little treasure in Hiriketiya truly feel like home. It's the conversations the team have that truly make you feel like you belong that. Add to that, the place is relaxing, feels hidden away despite being in the hub of Hiriketiya Beach area. The evening entertainment, the food and drinks also add to Dots Bay's charm

Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends

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Response from Jeana De Zoysa, Marketing at Dots Bay House

Responded Jan 6, 2023

Thanks Kaushali! We are so very happy that you enjoyed and appreciated all the little details that make Dots, Dots 😅 hope you have back again soon, safe travels from the Dots family.

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Schif S wrote a review Dec 2022

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Loved the vibe of Dots.

Had the best stay at Dots. Our room was by the swimming pool and very quiet and peaceful. Everything was clean and very nice. Food was great, breakfast included was awesome and many options to choose from. Staff members were very welcoming and friendly and a special thankyou to Shafni, Lucky, Dili and Namal.😍 Realy a great place to stay and would definitely recommend.Thankx alot for everything guys! See you soon!!😊

Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends

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Response from Jeana De Zoysa, Marketing at Dots Bay House

Responded Dec 18, 2022

Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review, we are so happy you had a great time at Dots and the guys looked after you well. hope to have you back again soon for more good times. Safe travels

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hashani k wrote a review Sep 2022

Colombo15 contributions1 helpful vote

+1

Hidden heaven

My stay at Dots was very comfortable, it’s the closest well known hotel to the beach, our room was by the swimming pool and very quiet and peaceful, room decor was the epitome of ‘beach vibe’ equipped with All emnities, the pizza we ordered was exquisite and service was fantastic. The staff members were very warm & friendly made us feel homely. I would definitely recommend the place to anyone keen in visiting the horse shoe bay in Hiriketiya

Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple

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Response from Jeana De Zoysa, Marketing at Dots Bay House

Responded Oct 3, 2022

Hi Hashani, thank you so much for taking the time to write this detailed review . We are so glad you enjoyed your stay (and loved the pizza😁) we would love to have you back some time soon! Safe travels

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