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Beach Cab Resort, hotel in Arugam Bay

Beach Cab Resort is set in Arugam Bay, 230 feet from Arugam bay surf point, 1.5 mi from Muhudu Maha Viharaya and 6.8 mi from Magul Maha Viharaya.

A/C worked very well, room and overall grounds were clean and well maintained. Friendly staff.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
153 reviews
Price from
$37.80
per night
Aqua Blue, hotel in Arugam Bay

Aqua Blue is located in Arugam Bay, just a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach and 1.3 miles from Pasarichenai Beach.

Rooms have a good size. With AC. Nice patio front to sit and relax. Breakfast is included. The staff are friendly. Located in the quietest part of town away from the noise. Green surroundings. 2-minute walk to the beach. Nice local restaurants nearby. 4 minute drive in tuk tuk taxi to the center of the town.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
236 reviews
Price from
$81
per night
Forcus Cabanas, hotel in Arugam Bay

Located in Arugam Bay, Forcus Cabanas offers peaceful and quiet accommodations set amid lush tropical greenery. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides comfortable rooms with free WiFi access.

Location walking distance to beach, shops and restaurants. Friendly and helpful staff. Delicious breakfast. Helped us to organize a surfing lesson/guide which was great. Air-conditioning worked well and was definitely needed as it was hot and humid while we were there.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
160 reviews
Price from
$55
per night
Hakuna Matata Arugambay, hotel in Arugam Bay

Just a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach and 1.2 miles from Pasarichenai Beach, Hakuna Matata Arugambay features accommodations in Arugam Bay, with an open-air bath, a garden, and a terrace.

Perfect for a solo female traveler, breakfast, host, activities, rooms, everything!
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
291 reviews
Price from
$55
per night
Starfish Cabbana, hotel in Arugam Bay

Just a 4-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach and 600 yards from Pasarichenai Beach, Starfish Cabbana features accommodations in Arugam Bay with a garden.

Overall a great place to live near the main street and the beach, but without the noise. The host and team are what makes this place exceptional.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
83 reviews
Price from
$42
per night
Hilltop House, hotel in Arugam Bay

Just a 2-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach and 500 yards from Pasarichenai Beach, Hilltop House features accommodations in Arugam Bay, with a garden.

nice garden, friendly staff, very nice
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
57 reviews
Price from
$82.45
per night
La Breeze, hotel in Arugam Bay

La Breeze in Arugam Bay provides accommodations with a garden and a terrace.

Great location in Arugam as it is close to the main street and beach. Staff is really friendly and helpful. Room has AC and a fan which makes the stay super comfortable. Room is clean too! Definitely the best place I have stayed so far in Sri Lanka!
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
$26
per night
Maccan's Village, hotel in Arugam Bay

Maccan's Village offers accommodations in Arugam Bay, 1.3 miles from Pasarichenai Beach and 1.9 miles from Muhudu Maha Viharaya.

Next to the beach 🏝️ Good service Friendly staff New place
Scored 10
10
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
$17.60
per night
Upali Beach Surf Resort & Café, hotel in Arugam Bay

Just a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach and a 7-minute walk from Pasarichenai Beach, Upali Beach Surf Resort & Café features accommodations in Arugam Bay, with a garden and a bar.

Unbeatable location, right at the break.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
16 reviews
Price from
$33.75
per night
Feel the Waves, hotel in Arugam Bay

Feel the Waves offers air-conditioned rooms in Arugam Bay. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

Location right o the beach, surf lesson Gris and his brother did a great job explaining how to surf
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
149 reviews
Price from
$60
per night
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  • Avg. price/night: $22.20
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 18 reviews
    It IS a wonderful place , fairly close to the city centre, but distant enough to be quiet and relaxed while listening to the waves at the room's porch. But the best thing is the people that works there, they are very helpfull and charming. Faish, the owner, will do everything he can to make you Happy. We recomend it!
    carlos
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $34
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 356 reviews
    Calm, peaceful but still very social atmosphere. Great hostel run by a lovely team. The facilities are consistently kept clean which I appreciated. The location was in a quiet area, but still walking distance to the Arugam bay main area. They also provided bicycles which was awesome.
    Mashoto
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 120 reviews
    loved the location, close enough to town (free bikes) but quiet beach front. Great hosts and staff, chilled and helpful, nice food, great pool and lounge areas
    Damon
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $58.94
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 36 reviews
    Great host, great location, great place! The property itself was perfect, right on main break for very good location. Mo the host was very friendly and was always making sure we was okay and new how to get about etc… if this is your first time in Arugam bay this will be a perfect starting spot! Thank you Mo. 😎
    S
    Sara M
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $60
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 248 reviews
    The best place in Arugam Bay. A beautiful and well-kept yard. A clean, spacious and comfortable room - linen towels everything. A fun balcony to sit at night with a book in a hammock. Quiet and comfortable location close to many local restaurants with delicious and cheap food. And most importantly, Mohammed the owner is simply a charming and kind man who always makes sure that he is comfortable and indulges in the delicacies prepared by his mother
    Asaf
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $26
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 201 reviews
    Great location, very close to the beach and in the city center. The host was great we felt very comfortable :) he helped us with everything!
    Alina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $40.50
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 145 reviews
    Great location, the beach is a 15 metres walk down the alley way. Restaurants and cafes close by and even has a little handy mart attached to the accommodation. The room was clean cool and quiet. The hosts were friendly and very welcoming. All in all a nice place to stay.
    Adam
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $16
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 109 reviews
    Alan is a great host at Eastwind. The location is great, being close to the surf breaks but being set back from the main road so it was quiet. There is a great outside area where you can sit and watch the monkeys and relax.
    Louise
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $49.95
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 67 reviews
    Really nice place, spacious rooms, good mattress, nice clean bathroom and really nice owner and host. They are very friendly, helpful and hardworking. The breakfast was good, everyday a fresh fruit juice. Also the location is on the main road - but a 10 minute walk from the clubs/bars, which makes for quiet night without noise so you can sleep well. Also good restaurants/supermarkets and surfshops are close to the Surfers Park. The price/quality is really good here and you'll feel right at home.
    Léa
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 133 reviews
    I stayed on Dorm AC Hostel and booked start with three nights and finally extended for 10 days. Amazing service and very nice helps from owner Sam for everything in here Sri Lanka. And 2 boys and 4 Girls we all are 7 and stayed on the Dorm. And also this is our 9 th guesthouse that we stayed in Sri Lanka. THIS IS THE MOST WELCOMING AND BEST EXCELLENT SERVICE HOSTEL IN SRI LANKA AND SAM IS GREAT HOST
    vittorio valentino
    Solo traveler