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About this property
Essential Facilities: The Long Hostel in Pottuvil offers a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a paid shuttle service, lounge, minimarket, evening entertainment, housekeeping, coffee shop, express check-in and check-out, barbecue facilities, tour desk, and luggage storage. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include air-conditioning, private bathrooms with bidets, outdoor dining areas, ground-floor units, shared bathrooms, private entrances, and tiled floors. Additional amenities feature showers, wardrobes, and seating areas. Prime Location: Arugam Bay Beach is a 2-minute walk away. Nearby attractions include Muhudu Maha Viharaya and Crocodile Rock, both 4 km distant, and Lagoon Safari in Pottuvils, 6 km away. Surfing is available in the surroundings. Guests appreciate the convenient location, attentive staff, and beach access.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Miriam
Germany“the staff was amazing! perfect location and clean and comfortable rooms. bathroom facilities were clean and enough showers and toilets for everyone!” 
Made
Singapore“Best hostel in Arugam Bay. It kept very clean throughout my stay. Love the separate communal bathrooms and toilet. Keep the room away from extra unnecessary humidity and smell. Tons of natural light and lots of social areas. Some room dont have...”
Loots
South Africa“It's a nice hostel with nice 4 shared dorms with an Ac. It's also across from a surf shop that will give you a discount if you stay here.”
Blo Germany“It was one of the best hostels i ever stayed at!!! So many nice people and the owner was so friendly! I really enjoyed staying here, definitely going to come back!”- Kaushal
Sri Lanka“Super clean facilities. Minimal but great socializing spaces. The personal water bottle was a great touch. My check in and check out times were very odd but the property accommodated me graciously in their shared spaces as I waited for my room to...” - Belén
Spain“The hostel I stayed at was fantastic, from the friendly vibe to the wonderful people and everything in between!” - Megan
New Zealand“Friendly staff and a great place to meet people, best hostel in Arugam” - Sandra
Austria“It’s a good place to stay when you want to connect to people and it’s located in the center close to the beach. There is a lot of party so if you want some calm nights, it’s not the place to be. If you up for a good time and some nights out or...” - Naama
Israel“Everything perfect! Clean, arrange,location great:)” - Freya
Canada“The most social hostel at arugam bay, karaoke on Saturday night was a highlight of my trip and the bar system is great. Loved Harold and the environmentally conscious aspects like the reusable water bottles. All around amazing place, couldn’t...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Check-In: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Late arrivals must notify us in advance).
Late Check-Out: Guests staying past 11:00 AM will be charged for an extra night.
If a guest arrives before 2:00 PM (e.g., via night bus), they must book a bed for the previous night and inform us in advance.
All guests must present a valid passport upon arrival for security and legal compliance.
Minimum Age Requirement: 18+ only (No exceptions).
No Visitors Allowed in Dormitories: Outsiders are strictly prohibited in dorm rooms.
Reception Hours: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Early Check-Out: Guests checking out before 7:00 AM must settle payments the night before.
Complimentary Water Bottle (First one free).
Water Refills: 100 LKR (Return original bottle).
Lost Water Bottle Penalty: 1,000 LKR.
Towel Rental: 500 LKR per towel.
Lost Towel Penalty: 3,000 LKR.
Padlock Rental: Free.
Lost/Damaged Padlock Penalty: 4,000 LKR.
Guests must use only their assigned bed/locker.
Unauthorized use of another bed/locker results in extra charges.
Dormitory AC operates from 9:00 PM – 11:00 AM only.
Twin Rooms & Long Stay Villa Guests: No time restrictions.
Reason: ACs turn off in dorms after 11:00 AM for hygiene, cleanliness, and fresh air circulation.
Special Care: Guests must inform staff about delicate fabrics before drop-off.
Sorting Requirement: Guests must separate white & dark clothes before drop-off.
Liability Disclaimer: The hostel is not responsible for color damage.
Complaint Window: Any issues must be reported within 24 hours of collection.
Lost Laundry Bag Penalty: 400 LKR.
Weight Verification: Guests must check weight at pick-up. No complaints will be accepted after collection.
Lockers are provided for guest security.
Guests may bring their own lock or request a free hostel padlock.
Lost/Damaged Padlock Penalty: 4,000 LKR.
Dorm Rooms: No keys provided.
Private Rooms & Villas: Keys are issued.
Lost Key Penalty: Fee determined by management.
No food or sweet drinks allowed in dorms (Prevents pests).
Food Storage: Guests must store food in the lobby refrigerator.
Belongings must be kept inside lockers.
Mattress Hygiene: Guests must use linens before sitting or lying on beds.
Housekeeping Schedule: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Late Check-Out Penalty: Guests who do not vacate their bed/locker by 11:00 AM will be charged for an extra night.
Toilet Paper Not Provided (Prevents sewer clogs & complies with local laws).
Alternative: Bidet sprayers are available in all bathrooms.
Quiet Hours & Behavior Expectations
Quiet Hours: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
No loud music, conversations, or disturbances during these hours.
Non-Compliance: May result in booking cancellation without refund.
Breaking rules may lead to immediate eviction without refund.
Guests must secure personal belongings in lockers.
Guests are liable for any damages to hostel property.
Respectful behavior is required at all times.
Changes take immediate effect upon guest notification.
Reception Desk: Available 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
