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. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, a pool table, and free Wifi. The guest house features garden views, an outdoor fireplace, and a 24-hour front desk. At the guest house, every unit includes a desk. All units are air conditioned and include a seating and/or dining area. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the guest house can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. There is a coffee shop, and a grocery delivery service and packed lunches are also available. Yoga is available at the property. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Hakuna Matata Arugambay, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Muhudu Maha Viharaya is 1.9 miles from the accommodation, while Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils is 3 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Arugam Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Breakfast Info

Continental


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
6.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brunelle
    United States of America United States of America
    Perfect for a solo female traveler, breakfast, host, activities, rooms, everything!
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is 2 mins walk from the beach but at the quieter end of the main street. There are lots of great cafes and restaurants within a few minutes walk. The place is a very chilled family atmosphere run by the host, Billie, who was a top guy...
  • Yuval
    Israel Israel
    The owner of the place is a very friendly guy! he arranged lots of fun activities and took care of all our needs. It was a really good experience!
  • Liza
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Such a nice place next to the ocean. Chill vibes, good breakfast and great hosts! Recommended.
  • Frank
    Germany Germany
    It is a paradise of happiness… if you like life, you like the place! Thanks Billie! Scooter Safari is a must and barbecue is the cherry 🍒 on top Beach is amazing for waves and swimming, was my favorite …
  • Patrick
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The staff is very kind and obliging. Billy is pretty chilled. A lot of activities are included in the price like lagoon safari, scooter safari, bonfire etc. We enjoyed our stay, the beach is only 50m apart and nearby is a lovley cafe. For...
  • Dickin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Billie is an incredibly welcoming and friendly host. He does such a lot to create a positive community feel to the place. He organised free safari scooter tours as well as a bbq night which included a trip to the local market! We loved our stay.
  • Lisa
    Qatar Qatar
    Location was great for getting to the beach. Billie is an energetic host. We really enjoyed the trip to the market he organised and sharing a BBQ with other guests. The outdoor area is a real oasis!
  • Eileen
    Australia Australia
    Attentive and friendly who host who arranged extra activities Great garden and waterfall shower Proximity to magnificent beach, and the Main Street
  • Magalie
    Belgium Belgium
    The owner and the location were incredible. You can ask Billie anything, and he will arrange it. He organizes barbecues and safari trips. This was our number one accommodation in Sri Lanka. We initially planned to stay for two nights but ended up...

Area info

Amenities of Hakuna Matata Arugambay
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bingo
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Dutch

House rules
Hakuna Matata Arugambay takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 1:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:30 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.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

FAQs about Hakuna Matata Arugambay

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

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

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Hakuna Matata Arugambay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hakuna Matata Arugambay include:

    • Double
    • Triple
  • Guests staying at Hakuna Matata Arugambay can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
  • Check-in at Hakuna Matata Arugambay is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Hakuna Matata Arugambay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Couples' massage
    • Cooking class
    • Neck massage
    • Walking tours
    • Yoga classes
    • Open-air bath
    • Bicycle rental
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Hand massage
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Back massage
    • Happy hour
    • Head massage
    • Beach
    • Foot massage
    • Bike tours
    • Full-body massage
    • Live music/Performance
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bingo