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Yes, it's on the landside of the beach road but you've a lovely peaceful garden (except
when the odd troop of monkeys whoops by) and incredibly classy, colonial-style ambience
to enjoy. There's a good choice of rooms, friendly staff and fine Western and Asian food
available.
Bay Vista
HOTEL
Inviting new modern hotel with a prime beachfront location (you can watch the fishermen
come and go from the sea-view rooms) and immaculately presented minimalist accom-
modation equipped with quality furnishings and bed linen in a whitewashed interior. The
restaurant serves very tasty local and Italian food.
Hideaway
CABANA
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A fine place with atmospheric, boho accommodation scattered around a huge, shady
garden plot. Stylistically, think hand-painted window shutters, tribal textiles and a nod to
Elle Decoration
. At the rear is a colonial-style villa draped in bougainvillea with four
rooms (these lack privacy, though) and a restaurant. Very tasteful, but, as it's not beach-
side, a bit pricey.
Hideaway's restaurant offers lovingly prepared meals and has a relaxed vibe.
Kottukal Beach House
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
( 011-234 5700;
www.jetwinghotels.com
;
r US$147; )
Intimate, secluded new beachfront villa hotel, 5km north of Arugam Bay, managed by
Jetwing, the renowned hotel group. Perfectly located for sybaritic surfers as it's right by
the Pottuvil Point break. As there are just four rooms (all very well-presented and appoin-
ted) it's perhaps best for couples who want to get away from it all.
Eating & Drinking
