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Whisky Point Resort

Hotel in Arugam Bay

Situated in Arugam Bay, a few steps from Whisky Point, Whisky Point Resort features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

A
Anastasia
From
Canada
You will truly relax here. The property is pretty much spotless and located just meters from the Indian Ocean, which means you can hear the waves ALL NIGHT. The staff is super attentive and thoughtful, from the caretakers to the bartenders to the management. I was also pleasantly surprised to find real Neapolitan pizza, a wide selection of Italian wines, and caffè corretto with Sambuca (!) – just when I started missing European flavors a bit ;) And if that wasn’t enough, the yoga classes first thing in the morning put you in a blissful mood. Would definitely come back <3
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
Price from
US$44.84
1 night, 2 adults

Lucky Bay

Hotel in Arugam Bay

Located in Arugam Bay, within 60 metres of Arugam Bay Beach and 3.1 km of Muhudu Maha Viharaya, Lucky Bay provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests...

V
Vendela
From
Sweden
The owner is super welcoming and nice. The path to the rooms is super beautiful with all the plants and flowers. The rooms were nice and clean. the bed was good and a nice shower as well. Every day we got free fresh baked bread that the mother of the owner made. Close to everything and to the beach. Would highly recommend the place to everyone!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews
Price from
US$120
1 night, 2 adults

Blue Waters

Hotel in Arugam Bay

Located in Arugam Bay, a few steps from Pottuvil Point Beach, Blue Waters provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

R
Rochelle
From
United Kingdom
The location is amazing, you have your own private access to a beach, you can hear the ocean from your room, great food with lots of options, and friendly/kind staff, the room was so peaceful, great size with four poster beds and a walk in shower, it's a beautifully made Cabana, top tip, go in February for off season to enjoy complete quiet/chilled time and avoid swathes of other tourists
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
Price from
US$69.30
1 night, 2 adults

Stay Golden

Hotel in Arugam Bay

Set in Arugam Bay, 300 metres from Pasarichenai Beach, Stay Golden offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

C
Céline_v_g
From
Belgium
Stay Golden is a beautiful and chill place to stay. We loved everything: the room, the pool, the food, the beach, the staff,... we even booked an extra night. It was wonderful. We booked a lagoon boat trip and a safari in Kumana National Park and we were amazed by the amount of animals we've seen. We took a yoga and a pilates class too. Would definitely come back here!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Price from
US$161
1 night, 2 adults

Babar Point

Hotel in Arugam Bay

Babar Point offers 6 private and spacious bungalows with a large terrace and a view on the swimming pool. Each air-conditioned bungalow is equipped with free WiFi.

J
Joost
From
Netherlands
Amazing location, facilities, staff and owners.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

The Spice Trail

Hotel in Arugam Bay

The Spice Trail has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Arugam Bay.

D
Drury
From
Sri Lanka
We liked the staff they were helpful welcoming and warm even though we stayed over new year when most folks are on holiday. They even gave us some of their celebration foods. The rooms are very clean comfortable and spacious with really efficient aircon and fan. The waste water is recycled and used in the lovely garden. Rooms come with fridge kettle and fresh refillable drinking water availe all the time. The food in the restaurant was delicious and has a Japanese twist. There is a coffee shop right by the gate that sells excellent coffee and cake. They have a pool within a lush garden which gives some respite from the heat of the street. The pool is really clean and free for guests but public can use it for a fee. We loved our stay here so much we extended it for 2 nights. Whist the Spice trail doesn't back onto the beach it's right in the centre of Abay and just across the road from the beach. This was a favourite place to stay for us ❤️ Thank you Spice Trail team you are great! a special shout out to the lovely smiley gardener who alway met us with a wonderful smile 😃 we hope to return some day. 10 /10 💖
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews
Price from
US$77.47
1 night, 2 adults

Bay Vista

Hotel in Arugam Bay

Located in the heart of Arugam, Bay Vista offers modern and comfortable accommodation within a 15-minute walk to the famous Arugam Bay surfing area.

M
Marc
From
Germany
- perfectly located in the middle of Arugambay with direct access to the beach - comfortable and good room facilities - great breakfast (buffet) and high quality lunch/dinner options - Friendly and very helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 199 reviews
Price from
US$95
1 night, 2 adults

Eastern Bay

Hotel in Arugam Bay

Located within 300 metres of Arugam Bay Beach and 4.1 km of Muhudu Maha Viharaya, Eastern Bay features rooms in Arugam Bay.

L
Libby
From
Australia
This hotel is brand new, so everything feels clean, fresh, and modern. The facilities are excellent — each room has a lovely outdoor chill-out area, and the garden adds a nice relaxing touch. The staff were incredibly kind and accommodating, which made the stay even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$42.46
1 night, 2 adults

Fr Resort

Hotel in Arugam Bay

Situated in Arugam Bay, 400 metres from Pasarichenai Beach, Fr Resort features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

B
Bag-paqueur
From
France
Excellent location, 10 minutes by foot from Arugam Bay, Pasarichenai beach and city center. This homestay is outside enough to avoid the crowd and noise from the city center. It's run by a very sweet family who offered us drinks at our arrival. This very rustic place also has a restaurant with tasty food and affordable prices (recommend the home-made rottis). For those who wish a nice, calm home stay outside while being able to enjoy Arugam Bay. NB: They also have a cheap tuktuk you can use to get around.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$34.13
1 night, 2 adults

Arugam Nest

Hotel in Arugam Bay

Boasting a garden and views of garden, Arugam Nest is set in Arugam Bay, 400 metres from Arugam Bay Beach.

L
Laura
From
Australia
Lovely big rooms with a powerful fan and lovely bathroom. Attentive staff who were willing to answer any questions and we loved the short walk off the main road to the accom because it became peaceful so quickly!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$17.98
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Arugam Bay

  • Airport shuttle (free)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
    From US$47.18 per night
  • Airport shuttle
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
    From US$33.30 per night
  • Airport shuttle
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
    From US$80.83 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
    From US$41.51 per night
  • Airport shuttle
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
    From US$55.50 per night
  • Airport shuttle
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
    From US$59.94 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
    From US$100 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
    From US$111 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
    From US$58.83 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
    From US$47.18 per night

Most booked hotels in Arugam Bay and surroundings in the past month

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Budget hotels in Arugam Bay and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located in Pottuvil in the Ampara District region with Pasarichenai Beach nearby, 2nd Home Villa provides accommodation with free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Boasting garden views, Stay Home offers accommodation with a balcony, around less than 1 km from Arugam Bay Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

  • Set in Arugam Bay, less than 1 km from Arugam Bay Beach and 3.8 km from Crocodile Rock, Arugambay Mailakska Green Villa offers air conditioning.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

    Located in Arugam Bay, less than 1 km from Arugam Bay Beach, Shell Abay provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a bar.

  • Located in Arugam Bay, 700 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Elephant Gate Arugambay provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Situated in Pottuvil and only 500 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Coralbay villa features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Situated in Arugam Bay, within less than 1 km of Pasarichenai Beach and 3.6 km of Crocodile Rock, Crown Majesty features accommodation with a private beach area and free WiFi as well as free private...

  • Featuring lake views, Oyster bay villas Arugambay provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around less than 1 km from Pasarichenai Beach.

Hotels located in the centre of Arugam Bay

  • Set just 1.4 km from Arugam Bay Beach, TRIO MANGO STAY ARUGAMBAy provides accommodation in Arugam Bay with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a shared kitchen.

  • Featuring a hot tub, travel shadow is set in Arugam Bay. 3.5 km from Crocodile Rock and 4.6 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya, the property provides a garden and a bar.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Haanis Villa is located in Arugam Bay, 1 km from Arugam Bay Beach, 3.7 km from Crocodile Rock, as well as 4.2 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

    Situated just 3.8 km from Crocodile Rock, Coconut Villa provides accommodation in Arugam Bay with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a shared kitchen.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

    Located just 1 km from Pasarichenai Beach, Rilu Relax villa Arugambay provides accommodation in Arugam Bay with access to a private beach area, a garden, as well as free shuttle service.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    Aura surf camp & Hostel is situated in Arugam Bay, within 7.2 km of Elephant Rock and 18 km of Magul Maha Viharaya.

  • Set in Arugam Bay in the Ampara District region, with Pasarichenai Beach and Crocodile Rock nearby, KR Villa offers accommodation with free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    Situated in Arugam Bay, within 500 metres of Arugam Bay Beach and 4.2 km of Muhudu Maha Viharaya, One FS Hotel Arugambay features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as...

Best hotels with breakfast in Arugam Bay and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
    Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Set within 1.4 km of Pasarichenai Beach and 3 km of Crocodile Rock, Rice Fields offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Akkaraipattu.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

    Located within 600 metres of Arugam Bay Beach and 4.2 km of Muhudu Maha Viharaya in Arugam Bay, Surf Dream Villa Arugambay offers accommodation with seating area.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

    Featuring 3-star accommodation, Peak Bay Resort is located in Arugam Bay, 4 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya and 4.8 km from Crocodile Rock.

  • Located in Arugam Bay in the Ampara District region, with Arugam Bay Beach nearby, coastalcrownvilla provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Set in Arugam Bay in the Ampara District region with Arugam Bay Beach nearby, Surfing villa offers accommodation with free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews

    Oasis Bay - Arugam Bay, a property with a shared lounge, is set in Arugam Bay, 400 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, 4 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya, as well as 4.5 km from Crocodile Rock.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews

    Dreamy Hostel Arugambay features a garden, private beach area, a shared lounge and terrace in Arugam Bay. Featuring a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a water park.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

    Located in Arugam Bay, less than 1 km from Arugam Bay Beach, Sunrise Cabanas Arugam Bay provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

FAQs about hotels in Arugam Bay

What guests said about Arugam Bay:

  • 8.0

    You are more likely to meet a European than a local here.

    You are more likely to meet a European than a local here. This is definately not a reflection on Sri Lankan culture, however the beach town is slow and quiet (realtively speaking) and there are plenty of shops and restaurants. And of coure, the surf is consistent and the water warm. It's a winner for a beach holiday.
    Guest review by
    Chaplin
    New Zealand
  • 10.0

    The best feature of Arugam Bay is the surrounding jungle,...

    The best feature of Arugam Bay is the surrounding jungle, lakes and lagoons. The main beach is very busy but other beaches, such as Peanut Farm are less crowded, Do thye Lagoon Safari and a park safari but also try surfing and relaxing on the beach.
    Guest review by
    Gordon
    Australia
  • 10.0

    Arugambay is a beautiful coastal town, a paradise especially...

    Arugambay is a beautiful coastal town, a paradise especially for surfers and beach holiday lovers. The natural beauty, clear blue water, and long sandy beaches are truly captivating. The main attractions are the excellent waves for surfing, clear waters, and a peaceful environment. It’s also a great place for families and friends to relax and enjoy a comfortable vacation. With its wide beaches, surrounding nature, well-maintained eateries, and local shops, Arugambay attracts many tourists. It is a clean, peaceful, and beautiful travel destination. For anyone who loves nature and beach life, Arugambay offers an unforgettable experience. It’s the perfect place to feel the true coastal lifestyle!
    Guest review by
    Inshaf
    Sri Lanka
  • 10.0

    Arugam Bay is often praised for its beautiful beaches, laid-...

    Arugam Bay is often praised for its beautiful beaches, laid-back atmosphere, and excellent surfing conditions, making it a popular destination for both surfers and those seeking a relaxed vacation. The bay is known for its calm waters, warm temperatures, and charming local culture, offering a unique blend of adventure and relaxation.
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
  • 8.0

    still relatively not crowded by the locals due to the...

    still relatively not crowded by the locals due to the distance, and miles of unspoiled, beautiful, isolated beaches to be found. Surfers paradise, but the seas can be a bit rough for the average sea goer. accommodation can be a bit overpriced during season but you can find some reasonable accommodation if you search and ask around.
    Guest review by
    Kamal
    Sri Lanka
  • 10.0

    Best And Best Place + ❤️Hidden Gem in Arugum Bay!

    Best And Best Place + ❤️Hidden Gem in Arugum Bay!❤️Location is perfect to everything you need (restaurants, beaches, convenience stores). Property nestled well within nature with a Huge tree keeping the property cool in the afternoons, a hangout area and a fully equipped kitchen at your disposal. Marina Way staff are the friendliest I've met in Arugumbay and work hard everyday to make sure the property is always looking neat and clean! Thank you to Ameen and his great team for being so accommodating!
    Guest review by
    Mk
    Sri Lanka

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  • From US$32 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
    The hotel is situated on a side road so you do not hear the constant noise of cars and restaurants on the main street. Still, it is very close to everything ( a couple of minutes walk to the beach and main street). Our host gave us a lot of recommendations of where to eat and rent surfs, which all turned out to be great. He also took care of our laundry and was very helpful and a delightful person. Definitely very good value for money in Arugam Bay, I would stay here again.
    Guest review by
    Anargyros
    Switzerland
  • From US$95 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.3
    Poor - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
    Breakfast was good staff were great and really helped us settle in showing us the area and sorting out surf lessons etc. The pool was great and all the facilities were functioning. Great location for whisky point. With water safari available nearby. About 20 minutes from Arugam Bay by tuk tuk for about 2000 rps if you fancy a noisy night out on the beachfront. Overall though the hotel was good and more importantly the staff were exceptional.
    Guest review by
    Robert
    United Kingdom
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
    If I can write one thing here, it is that I have never had such a great experience in any hotel in the world. The owner Abdul makes everything possible for his guests. I have not experienced such a loving and friendly manner for a long time. I was traveling alone as a woman and Abdul always made sure that I was okay and that nothing happened to me. He even accompanied me from Arugam Bay to the airport! I can only recommend this hotel to you.
    Guest review by
    Carlotta
    Germany
  • From US$173.32 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews
    I had a wonderful stay with my husband, and I would like to give a special thanks to all the friendly hotel staff. The breakfast was delicious with an option for Sri Lankan or English breakfast . The location is great, it’s located near the shops, restaurants and beach. The swimming pool is very big, and really refreshing & relaxing! I would definitely recommend this hotel and will definitely come back here when we go to Arugam Bay again.
    Guest review by
    Hanne
    Belgium
  • From US$36 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 254 reviews
    Very close to the beach & several breakfast spots and restaurant and in general you are directly in the center of Arugam bay For all stuff you need there is a market directly from the owners of the hotel
    Guest review by
    Leonie
    Germany