With an idyllic 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 grey with a dash of pink or turquoise. They have an en suite 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 2 km 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 centre 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sergey
    South Korea South Korea
    We very much appreciated the comfort and service, provided by hotel personnel. The room was clean and comfortable, the cleaning regular, the food at the restaurant tasty, and fresh. Wе especially appreciate the assistance provided to my family ...
  • Andrea
    Hungary Hungary
    Food was excellent, front desk was friendly, the prices in restaurant were reasonable.
  • Joseph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Directly on to a lovely beach with small boats close by. Clean and tidy at all times. Staff friendly and helpful. Half board option with excellent food options to suit our taste. This was a return visit after some years and it was a pleasure to...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Ambiance
      Romantic

Facilities of The Bay
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Car hire
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules

The Bay takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:30 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Bay accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

When booking half board, please note that drinks are not included.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about The Bay

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at The Bay include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double

  • The prices at The Bay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Bay is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at The Bay can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

  • The Bay offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Head massage
    • Live music/performance
    • Swimming Pool
    • Horse riding
    • Full body massage
    • Beach
    • Back massage
    • Hand massage
    • Foot massage
    • Private beach area
    • Neck massage

  • The Bay is 550 yards from the centre of Rivière Noire. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Bay has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1