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Located in Arugam Bay, a 1-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach, Crystal Bay has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 1.1 miles from Pasarichenai Beach, 1.9 miles from Muhudu Maha Viharaya and 2.9 miles from Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, rooms contain a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a lake view. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Crystal Bay also feature a city view. At the accommodation every room has a seating area. Crocodile Rock is 3.2 miles from Crystal Bay, while Elephant Rock is 5.2 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 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 9.4

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yoav
    Thailand Thailand
    salu the owner is really nice and fair. everything i asked for he helped me include come pick me in the middle of the night from bus station the place is quiet and have good space. 10/10 recommend
  • Maria
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Very very nice and helpful owner, spacious and clean room with good AC and working wifi, great location! Although the place is located on the main street it is super quiet because the rooms are all the way in the back so there’s no traffic noise....
  • Clara
    Spain Spain
    Very nice owner, he helped us a lot. Also very close to the beach and restaurants. Everything was very clean and we enjoyed a lot. Thank you!!
  • Maximilian
    Germany Germany
    Crystal bay is the best place in arugam bay. The owner is very kind. The room was very clean, supplied with a big bed. Also the area is quite calm. The beach is very close to the property. If you want to rent a scooter, you can also get one...
  • Kuayn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We are booked one day but we are stay 3 days because this place and owner are very good Room is very clean big bed and WiFi is good
  • Julia
    Austria Austria
    really nice & clean AC room!!! the staff is super helpful, great location, they also have scooter rental would always come again!!!!
  • Voet
    France France
    Very good location, very friendly staff, they can lend you plates, forks and water kettle, wifi is good, they have scooter rental too! Rooms are big and good AC (installed it just for us!)
  • Tadas
    Lithuania Lithuania
    Friendly host, great location, spacious room exceeded our expectations.
  • Melina
    Germany Germany
    I really enjoyed my stay. The location is perfect and you have a 1-2 minute walk to the beach. The owner is so kind and tries everything to make you feel comfortable. He just opened the Hostel and is very kind and wants to make the best out of...
  • Cesar
    China China
    Location is good, aricon room with bathroom, everything clean. Quite environment. Boss is great person you can rent a motorbike from him for a good price, very willing to help. Great stay.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Crystal Bay
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • City view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
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
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Baby safety gates
  • Babysitting/Child services
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Public Bath
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 10:00 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.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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 Crystal Bay

  • Room options at Crystal Bay include:

    • Double
    • Dorm Room
    • Quad
  • Crystal Bay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Public Bath
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
  • The nearest beach is 650 feet from Crystal Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Crystal Bay is 0.8 miles from the center of Arugam Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Crystal Bay is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, Crystal Bay is popular with guests booking family stays.