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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Costels Arugambay in Arugam Bay offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and balconies. Each room includes a seating area, electric kettle, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea in a traditional and romantic ambience. Guests can enjoy breakfast with full English, Irish, or Asian options, including pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Amenities and Services: The hostel features a lounge, outdoor seating area, indoor play area, and free on-site parking. Additional services include yoga classes, bicycle hire, and a paid shuttle. Prime Location: Arugam Bay Beach is a 2-minute walk away, while Muhudu Maha Viharaya lies 3 km nearby. Surfing opportunities enhance the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Arugam Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Asian

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 bunk beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hanna
    Germany Germany
    The BEST hostel in arugam bay, get in early because it’s popular! The people are the nicest and kindest and most welcoming in all of Sri Lanka! The breakfast and espresso coffee is delicious and the rooms are cleaned daily and are comfy with great...
  • Maja
    Poland Poland
    Very nice location and friendly staff. Everything is very near and the environment is vivid. You can take a surfing lesson with one of the best man in the Arugam Bay who has a cerficate. Also you can attend a safari if you want to use some break...
  • Andrea
    Canada Canada
    Location is on main road and the Colombo bus started right at hostel entrance Friendly staff and food is tasty
  • Eliana
    Germany Germany
    AC and supportive staff. Calm rooms and central location.
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Had a very good stay at Costels. The staff is very friendly, the food was really good and the rooms were clean. I'd defenitely come back :)
  • Max
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The hosts were incredible, always super friendly & accommodating! The room was big, clean & the AC is an absolute treat, beds were comfy & it was super quiet! Also organised doing my laundry for me it was just too good hahah
  • Anja
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really friendly staff, they made sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed at all times! AC in the rooms was great Also cheap prices for laundry service.
  • Agni
    India India
    The hostel is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Dorms are spacious and equipped with lockers and ac. The rooms and toilets are comfy, tidy and cleaned daily. The in-house restaurant is a game charger fo the lazy days, but there are also many...
  • Поземлебюджетно
    Russia Russia
    Хорошее расположение, чисто, пляж совсем рядом. Заселение/выселение без проблем. Кондиционер работал нормально.
  • Nina
    France France
    Les chambres sont propres et confortables. L’hôtel est situé dans la rue principale et propose des cours de surf.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • sandy shores
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic

House rules

Costels Arugambay takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 17 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.