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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
Tropicana Home Stay, hotel in Arugam Bay

Tropicana Home Stay is a recently renovated homestay in Arugam Bay where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace.

Comfortable room with private and shared patio spaces, and the small grocery store next door is super convenient! Location is great, walking distance from Main Street with shops and restaurants. Lovely staff. Will definitely return next time we’re in Arugam Bay!
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
145 reviews
Price from
$28.35
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
Gypcey Home, hotel in Arugam Bay

Just a 4-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach and 0.9 miles from Pasarichenai Beach, Gypcey Home features accommodations in Arugam Bay, with free bikes, a garden, and a shared lounge.

Clean and comfortable - it felt like our home for the week. Perfect location - 4 min walk to the heart of downtown yet just far enough away for much needed peace and quiet. Great staff and owner - helpful, responsive, relaxed, kind, professional.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
7 reviews
Price from
$66.08
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
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  • Tropicana Home Stay
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 145 reviews

    Tropicana Home Stay is a recently renovated homestay in Arugam Bay where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace.

    Spacious, clean rooms located a few meters from the beach

  • Hakuna Matata Arugambay
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 291 reviews

    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.

    Billy takes good care of you :) you'll have fun!

  • Aqua Blue
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 236 reviews

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

    very clean, beautiful yard, the best staff in the world

  • Forcus Cabanas
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 160 reviews

    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.

    Very friendly and helpful! Best place I've stayed in Sri lanka

  • Sand Dune Beach Resort & Surf Camp
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 182 reviews

    Sand Dune Beach Resort & Surf Camp is a recently renovated guest house in Arugam Bay where guests can make the most of its private beach area and open-air bath.

    Friendly staff that helps to sort out everything you need

  • Bay Dreams Beach Hotel
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 165 reviews

    Bay Dreams Beach Hotel in Arugam Bay provides adults-only accommodations with a garden, a bar, and a shared lounge.

    From the crew to the room to the food, everything was very welcoming and at the end it felt like home

  • Oasis Bay
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 164 reviews

    Offering city views, Oasis Bay in Arugam Bay provides accommodations, a garden, a bar, and a shared lounge.

    Lovely staff, couldn't be more helpful. Great air con

  • Green Ocean Bay
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 205 reviews

    Featuring quiet street views, Green Ocean Bay in Arugam Bay offers accommodations, an open-air bath, a garden, and a shared lounge. With garden views, this accommodation provides a terrace.

    Very clean and nice,the stuff were very nice and took great care of us.

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  • Beach Cab Resort
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 153 reviews

    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.

    great located, staff was brilliant, you get a lot for your money

  • Upali Beach Surf Resort & Café
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 16 reviews

    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.

    Posizione fantastica , personale molto gentile e disponibile

  • Beach View
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 119 reviews

    Beach View offers air-conditioned rooms in Arugam Bay. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Great location Nice breakfast Nice garden Helpful staff

  • Sandy Beach Hotel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 118 reviews

    Just a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach and 1.2 miles from Pasarichenai Beach, Sandy Beach Hotel features accommodations in Arugam Bay, with a garden.

    The host amenities location and staff were amazing

  • Feel the Waves
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 148 reviews

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

    The location is perfect and the atmosphere is very chill.

  • Arne's Place
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 239 reviews

    Offering an open-air bath and a shared lounge, Arne's Place in Arugam Bay is close to Arugam Bay Beach and Pasarichenai Beach.

    The food was just awesome and the staff so friendly and helpful!

  • Baywatch Arugambay
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 58 reviews

    Providing garden views, Baywatch Arugambay in Arugam Bay offers accommodations, a garden, and a terrace. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Все отлично, очень приветливый и заботливый хозяин

  • The Surf Access Guest House
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 98 reviews

    The Surf Access Guest House is a recently renovated guest house in Arugam Bay where guests can make the most of its private beach area and bar.

    La ubicación y el personal. Muy familiares y atentos

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  • Lahiru Place
    Central location
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Lahiru Place enjoys a location in Arugam Bay, a 9-minute walk from Pasarichenai Beach and 2.5 miles from Muhudu Maha Viharaya.

  • Banana Surf House
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Providing garden views, Banana Surf House in Arugam Bay features accommodations, an open-air bath, and a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Maccan's Village
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 5 reviews

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

  • La Breeze
    Central location
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 6 reviews

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

    Staff was really good. Tharaka took good care of us. Location is very convenient

  • Villa Wonne Gardenroom
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Villa Wonne Gardenroom offers accommodations in Arugam Bay, a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach and 1.3 miles from Pasarichenai Beach.

  • The Bavarian Resort
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 94 reviews

    The Bavarian Resort is a recently renovated guest house in Arugam Bay where guests can make the most of its garden and shared lounge.

    Clean rooms, very nice and helpful host. Full recommendation!!!

  • Gypcey Home
    Central location
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 7 reviews

    Just a 4-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach and 0.9 miles from Pasarichenai Beach, Gypcey Home features accommodations in Arugam Bay, with free bikes, a garden, and a shared lounge.

    Everything was really great! The staff was so kind and facilities and the rooms were very clean and cute

  • East Surf Cabanas
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 67 reviews

    Located just an 8 minute walk away from the scenic Arugambay Beach, East Surf Cabanas is located in Arugam Bay. Free WiFi access is available in the restaurant.

    The breakfast was delicious and the room was cosy and spacious.

  • Starfish Cabbana
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 83 reviews

    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.

    Great Location. Huge, comfortable bed. Lovely surroundings.

  • The Jungle House
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 27 reviews

    The Jungle House is set on the shore of a jungle river in Arugam Bay. Muhudu Maha Viharaya is 1.5 mi away. The property offers wooden deck sun terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

    Nice room and location, a lot of privacy. Friendly family

  • MK Villa
    Central location
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 3 reviews

    Providing a garden, MK Villa provides accommodations in Arugam Bay. The air-conditioned accommodation is a 5-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach.

  • Hilltop House
    Central location
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 57 reviews

    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.

    Perfecte locatie! Kamers erg ruim en netjes en host enorm behulpzaam!

  • Eastwind Surf Camp
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 109 reviews

    Offering a barbecue and views of the garden, Eastwind Surf Camp is located in Arugam Bay in the Ampara District Region, 2 mi from Muhudu Maha Viharaya.

    Amazing location, clean rooms with fans and a great area to hangout

  • Sanity Door Rooms and Hostel
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 75 reviews

    Sanity Door Rooms and Hostel is a recently renovated guest house in Arugam Bay where guests can make the most of its garden and shared lounge.

    The people are super friendly and the vibe is chilled

  • Beachbliss Home Stay
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 48 reviews

    Just a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach and a 12-minute walk from Pasarichenai Beach, Beachbliss Home Stay features accommodations in Arugam Bay, with a terrace.

    Sehr schöne & saubere Unterkunft mit Blick aufs Meer 😊

  • Salty Alchemy
    Central location
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 47 reviews

    Providing inner courtyard views, Salty Alchemy in Arugam Bay features accommodations and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Nah am Strand und mega nette Gastgeberin. Viele Hunde zum Streicheln

  • Sunset View Beach Hotel
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 143 reviews

    Offering a sun terrace and views of the sea, Sun Set Beach Hotel is located in Arugam Bay area.

    Great hotel for the price. Really appreciate the service

  • The Danish Villa Resort
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 63 reviews

    The Danish Villa Resort offers an open-air bath and air-conditioned accommodations in Arugam Bay, a 2-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach. This property offers access to darts.

    Location is good, nice living room, pleasant staff

  • Breezy Beach Cabanas
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 57 reviews

    Breezy Beach Cabanas is a recently renovated guest house in Arugam Bay where guests can make the most of its private beach area and open-air bath.

    Perfect location, beautiful garden, nice bathroom.

  • Comfort Beach Hotel
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 25 reviews

    Comfort Beach Hotel in Arugam Bay provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. The air-conditioned accommodations are a 1-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach.

    חדר מרווח ושמור מקרר בחדר מרפסת שכיף לשבת בה צוות נחמד ואדיב

  • Rupa's Hotel
    Central location
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 97 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Rupa's Hotel offers accommodations in Arugam. The hotel has a barbecue and water sports facilities, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar.

    easy to go main point and main street to buy something

  • Romance in Bey
    Central location
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 124 reviews

    Romance in Bey offers accommodations in Arugam Bay, 1.2 miles from Pasarichenai Beach and 1.8 miles from Muhudu Maha Viharaya.

    Great staff. Helpfull stayed late till my arrival.

  • Harmony Beach Hotel
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 34 reviews

    Providing quiet street views, Harmony Beach Hotel in Arugam Bay offers accommodations, a garden, a terrace, and barbecue facilities.

    La proximité de la plage. La terrasse . Le personnel

  • ZIMBAY Guest House
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 34 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, ZIMBAY Guest House, a beachfront property is located in Arugam. Free WiFi access is available in this homestay.

    great staff and convenient location. Calm and quiet

  • Little Fairy Home B&B
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 11 reviews

    Providing garden views, Little Fairy Home B&B in Arugam Bay offers accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Good place to stay. Bed was bit noicy due to the wood

  • Kingly Aroma
    Central location
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 19 reviews

    A few steps from Arugam Bay Beach in Arugam Bay, Kingly Aroma provides accommodations with access to wellness packages.

    Super établissement tres chill, je recommande vivement

  • Yoga ShacK
    Central location
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 11 reviews

    Offering free Wifi, private parking, and a garden, the recently renovated property Yoga ShacK offers accommodations in Arugam Bay, a 5-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach and one mile from Pasarichenai...

    Todo perfecto ! Buena ubicación y buen sitio para quedarse en arugam bay

  • Golden Rich Hotel
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1 review

    Providing garden views, Golden Rich Hotel in Arugam Bay provides accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

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Homestays That Guests Love in Arugam Bay

  • Avg. price/night: $34.97
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 44 reviews
    At the beach and really nice employees! Charly is also a good host! AC was working perfectly.
    Luis
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $60
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 248 reviews
    Mohammad was a lovely host and very proud of his property, it is very clean and tidy. It is also off the noise from the main road and away from the noise of the beach bars. A short 20 min walk along the beach to main point surf break. Beds are super large, rooms with air-conditioning.
    shane
    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
  • Avg. price/night: $50
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 238 reviews
    We stayed for 4 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Chilled, laid back vibes, lovely host and awesome location. If you want to be away from the busy road but still close to the beach and restaurants, this is your spot! During our stay the host organized a “family dinner” which was really nice - a lot of the guests were present and the food was also delicious
    Ádám
    Young couple
  • 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
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 33 reviews
    JUST PERFECT! Great hosts in a great environment, holiday vibes all around :) tip: their breakfast/lunch is amazing!!!
    Benoit
    Young couple
  • Scored 1.0
    1.0
    Rated very poor
    Very Poor
     · 3 reviews
    Nothing! This place no longer exists and locals have never even heard of it, so I am not sure it ever did. Was disappointed when I arrived and had to find somewhere else to stay quickly
    Samantha
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $40.50
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 145 reviews
    Amazing place, near the beach. The rooms have AC and are spatious. It’s located on the ´main road’ nearby all restaurants and shops, yet it’s calm and not noisy. The owner is so friendly. He arranged our taxi to the next stop and he and his wife cooked for us, after that we played a card game. We had the best time in Tropicana Homestay. I would also recommend the surfing lessons, we had the best time with our teacher Rizy, who teached us properly and cared about our safety.
    Schockaert
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 83 reviews
    A great Combination of wonderful locals and happy guests. Everyone was in good mood at this good mood place. Brian and Tariq and Santa were great hosts, helping when needed. I was sad to leave the awesome atmosphere! Will come again.
    Hubert
    Solo traveler