The Bay
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About this property
With an beautiful beachfront location overlooking the Indian Ocean, this boutique guest house provides 22 spacious rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It features an outdoor swimming pool. Rooms at The Bay are decorated in white and gray with a dash of pink or turquoise. They have an private bathroom with an open shower and a hairdryer. Rooms are air conditioned and fitted with ceiling fans. Set in a tropical garden, the open-air restaurant offers al fresco dining under a thatched roof. In the morning guests can enjoy a continental or English breakfast while admiring views of the lagoon. The bar is open all day, and the restaurant at The Bay also offers live music entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings. Guests can make use of bicycles and explore the village. Surfing at Tamarin Bay is only 1.2 mi away. Other nearby leisure activities include kite surfing, scuba diving and swimming with dolphins. The Bay is a 5-minute walk from Black River town center with its many shops, bars and restaurants. Sir Seewoosagur Airport is a one-hour drive away and free private parking is possible on site.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Arbab
United States
“Location, the hotel was right in the beach with amazing views and restaurant” - Pia
Germany
“The location was beautiful and the staff was really friendly and helpful.” - Stefan
Germany
“Amazing view directly at the sea and great restaurant, both for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Friendly staff, good service, nice and clean rooms. Very good atmosphere: Perfect mix of chic and relaxed. Also nice pool with view onto the sea.” - Andi
United Kingdom
“Right on the beach with a great view and sunset. Rooms were clean and spacious with all the facilities needed. But the best thing were the restaurant and reception staff. Serving fantastic food and very polite and obliging. Nothing was too much....” - Valérie
Netherlands
“Nice small hotel with nice rooms and a beautiful pool. Food was very good.” - Katharina
Germany
“A small and very pretty hotel, perfect for relaxing and enjoying high quality food right by the beach. We loved our room in the top floor” - Uros
Slovenia
“Location right on the beach. Sunset view from the room. Excellent breakfasts, dinners, and cocktails. Possibility to use amenities on the day of departure even after check‑out (hotel towels, shower, luggage storage).” - Willem
Namibia
“Restaurant is very good, staff very friendly, rooms are clean, location is lovely. Stairs are not nice, should get a lift. Price is on the high side” - Lata
Australia
“The location near the beach and nearby tourist attractions.” - Indrė
Lithuania
“Location, room size. In general everything was good.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineLocal • International
- AmbienceRomantic
House rules
Child policies
Children over 12 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.


The fine print
Please note guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. The credit card holder needs to be present and the credit card needs to match the one used to guarantee the booking. In case the booking is done by another cardholder, other than the guest, we will need proof such as: a credit card copy (recto/verso) of the cardholder, a correspondence of the cardholder allowing us to use their credit card and ID card/passport of the cardholder.
Please note that guests are not allowed to take food to the rooms or public areas. Food must be consumed at the restaurant only.
Please note that food purchased outside the property is not accepted in the public areas.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Bay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
When booking half board, note that drinks are not included.