Located in Arugam Bay, within a few steps of Arugam Bay Beach and 1.1 miles of Pasarichenai Beach, Bamboo Bay provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 1.9 miles from Muhudu Maha Viharaya, 3 miles from Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils and 3.2 miles from Crocodile Rock. The property has a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk, bed linen and a patio with a garden view. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at Bamboo Bay also provide guests with a city view. All guest rooms at the accommodation are equipped with a seating area. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, continental and Asian options. At Bamboo Bay you'll find a restaurant serving American, Australian and Local cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. The hotel can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Elephant Rock is 5.1 miles from Bamboo Bay, while Magul Maha Viharaya is 11 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Arugam Bay, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Breakfast Info

Continental, Halal, Asian, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Trisha
    Qatar Qatar
    The place was near the restaurants a bit of a walk to the beach but it’s ok. The room was comfortable and the staff are nice.
  • Mohammad
    Morocco Morocco
    The place is nice , the location is very near to the beach.The staff are very nice , will visit again
  • Mohamed
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    This was a hidden place in Arugambay. Very helpful stuff and we had a great day.
  • Lars
    Germany Germany
    Good location! Close to the main street and beach but a bit more quiet as it's in a side street. Owners/staff are very friendly and create a relaxed atmosphere. Helped me organize a surf lesson within a few minutes and showed me good...
  • Tim
    Germany Germany
    The staff was so helpful and kind, felt almost like a small home at the end They helped us with everything from surfboards to tuktuk etc. Also the cabana was really comfy and clean und they do everything too keep it as said The loccation is...
  • Roderik
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Newly built accommodation close to the main street and the beach but still hidden from the business of Arugam Bay. The owners are very nice and can arrange your surfing lessons for you including pick up from Bamboo Bay.
  • Vojtěch
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The best breakfast during our Sri Lankan trip - delicious smoothie bowls. You can stay here just for them and it's already good value for your money. The rooms were clean, there was a mattress bed on the porch of every little house and also a...
  • Andrea
    Spain Spain
    The location and facilities are perfect! A few minutes walking from the beach and next to the road where all the bars and restaurants are, but far enough to not be bothered by the noise. There are some hammocks to chill outside and they also...
  • Simchon
    Israel Israel
    The host was incredible. Offered us tea and food all the time and free of charge, gave special treatment for my boyfriend when he got sick and literally helped with everything they could. Even when we left cause we missed to make booking for one...
  • Maïna
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Logement basique mais fournissant tout le nécessaire. Hôtes très agréables. Très bien placé (quelques minutes à pied de tous les commerces et restaurant d'Arugam Bay). Ventilateur de plafond et moustiquaire au top!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      American • Australian • Local • Asian • International • European
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan
  • Restaurant #2

    No additional info available

Amenities of Bamboo Bay
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 2 restaurants
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • City view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Transportation
    • Public transit tickets
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Mosquito net
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Bamboo Bay takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM
    Check-out
    From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Bamboo Bay

    • Bamboo Bay has 2 restaurants:

      • Restaurant #1
      • Restaurant #2
    • Bamboo Bay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Walking tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Bike tours
      • Beach
    • Bamboo Bay is 0.7 miles from the center of Arugam Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Bamboo Bay include:

      • Double
    • The prices at Bamboo Bay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The nearest beach is 650 feet from Bamboo Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Bamboo Bay is from 11:30 AM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.