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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
Anna
From
Spain
Everything was amazing; the food, the cabanas, the employees, the owners, the atmosphere, everything. It was absolutely perfect. It’s one of those places you just don’t want to leave.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews
Price from
US$38
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.

G
Greta
From
Austria
The location was great. If you don't want to stay in crowded Arugambay this is the right place for you. You have your own pirvate beach, a little cabana, good food at the restaurant and it is the cleanest hotel we have been in Sri Lanka.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
Price from
US$69.30
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, 138 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.

N
Niek
From
Netherlands
We had a great time in Spice Trail! Excellent location and very helpful staff. Himasha LEO showed us some nice places in the area and told us a lot about Arugam Bay & Sri Lanka. If you are going to Arugam Bay, you can't skip this place! The swimming pool is perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
Price from
US$65.10
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
Melanie
From
Israel
The staff were amazing! They were really nice and applied to all of our requests. The hotel is in a great location, with yoga classes (for extra charge) and the room was big and comfortable. We had a great stay. The air conditioning is great and new. We would definitely choose it again on our next visit. Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
Price from
US$69.30
1 night, 2 adults

Oruwa Boutique Villa

Hotel in Pottuvil

Set in Pottuvil, 2.3 km from Arugam Bay Beach, Oruwa Boutique Villa offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

A
Arron
From
France
One of the best Location , Infinity swimming pool can watch elephants and more birds Comfy Bed and reasonable price
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$66.50
1 night, 2 adults

Odyssey Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Arugam Bay

Located in Arugam Bay, a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach, Odyssey Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

R
Rachael
From
United Kingdom
Absolutely stunning beach front hotel, pool was great with the kids, the chef was incredible - every dish was super tasty. We loved the outdoor chilling area and bean bags. Rooms were very spacious and stunning views of the ocean. And it was so close to the hustle of Arugam Bay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$68
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, 23 reviews
Price from
US$25.50
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$7
1 night, 2 adults

Swiss Bay Hotel & Resort-Arugambay

Hotel in Pottuvil

Situated in Pottuvil, 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Swiss Bay Hotel & Resort-Arugambay features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

T
Tanvi
From
India
Swiss Bay is perfectly located right at the start of Arugam Bay’s main street. From the balcony, you can spot the elephant viewpoint where an elephant usually visits in the mornings and evenings. The beach is just a quick 2–3 minute walk across the road, making the location absolutely ideal. We stayed in the corner room with an L-shaped balcony, and it was just amazing. The room was spacious, comfortable, and equipped with all the facilities you’d expect from a top-notch stay. Even the bathroom stood out — we genuinely loved it. Everything matched the pictures and description perfectly, so you get exactly what’s promised. The caretaker and the owner were both incredibly warm and helpful, making us feel at home right away. They even allowed us a late checkout since our shuttle was leaving at 1 pm, which we really appreciated. On our last day, they treated us to a banana shake that was absolutely delicious — such a sweet gesture. If you’re considering booking this place, don’t hesitate — go for it! We’re already certain we’ll be staying here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$98.01
1 night, 2 adults
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Ampara District's best hotels with breakfast

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Located in Arugam Bay, 100 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, The Baysura Arugambay provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$47.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Located in Arugam Bay, a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach, Galaxy Lounge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$89.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Terrel Residencies Gal Oya offers free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Ampara. There is a restaurant serving Chinese cuisine, and free private parking is available.

From US$108.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Located in Komari, 21 km from Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils, Niketh Villa Komari Arugambay provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$341 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Set in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Star Rest Surf Camp Arugambay offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Located in Arugam Bay, a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach, Kudakalliya Beach House provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews

Situated in Arugam Bay, a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach, Nikara Beach Villas Arugambay features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

From US$80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews

Situated in Arugam Bay, 50 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Nice Place Beach Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$20 per night

Budget hotels in Ampara District

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Located in Arugam Bay, 400 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Villa Del Mar provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$77.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews

Set in Arugam Bay, 100 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Surf Gangs Arugambay offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

From US$50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews

Situated in Arugam Bay, a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach, Royal Beach features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a restaurant.

From US$50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 40 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.

From US$29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 36 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.

From US$23.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

Located in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Ulla Arugam Bay provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$33.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews

Set in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Star Rest Beach Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

From US$10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews

Located in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, The Bay provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

From US$47.50 per night

Hotels in Ampara District that you can book without a credit card

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Situated in Arugam Bay and with Arugam Bay Beach reachable within 100 metres, FMS Guest House features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property...

From US$22.20 per night

East Breeze

Hotel in Arugam Bay
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Located in Arugam Bay, 100 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, East Breeze provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$22.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

Located in Arugam Bay, 100 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Cozy Sand Beach Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$16.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

Located in Arugam Bay, a few steps from Pasarichenai Beach, Arugam Bay Beach Morea provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

From US$7.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews

Located in Arugam Bay, a few steps from Pasarichenai Beach, Amwaj Blue Cabana Arugambay provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$11.99 per night

Crystal Bay

Hotel in Arugam Bay
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews

Situated in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Crystal Bay features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$20.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Set in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Uluwatu Surf Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews

The Beach Wave Hotel is situated in Arugam Bay on the South East coast of Sri Lanka. The hotel is perfectly positioned on the beach with sweeping views of the bay and the Arugam Bay Surf Point.

From US$37 per night

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From US$24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews
We spent five days with Deen in July 2023 and would highly recommend Deen, his accommodation and his team of instructors. Arugam Bay has quite a few people offering surf instruction but we had read good reviews for both Deen's tuition and his accommodation. We were a family of 4 with differing degrees of surfing ability. I think it is often the little things that make quite a big difference to how successful a holiday is. Some of the key little things with Deen were : > He was concerned that my daughter might burn easily with her pale skin and loaned her a rash vest > He works with a team of trusted local Tuk Tuk drivers to take the students and boards out to the beaches with the best conditions for the day and the students ability. > He changes the boards through the week as your skill levels improve. My daughter started on a generic foam board and ended up on a 6'2 hard board with others in between. > My son had the misfortune to need sutures ( no fault of Deen's ) and Deen made sure that one of the instructors and a Tuk Tuk driver came with us to the hospital to make sure that we were seen quickly. Deen is both realistic and adaptable. He tends to do an early session and a late session. Both tend to be 1.5 - 2 hours on the water ( which is plenty ). The early session can start anywhere between 6am and 8am depending upon the conditions and the students preferences. For those staying at his accommodation there is the option of a very welcome coffee before departure:-) Deen and his instructors are very attentive. They typically spend the whole session literally in the water helping the students catch good waves, typically in a ration of 1:3 which worked well as it does take time to get back out to the start point. We had a fantastic time and would highly recommend Deen and his team.
Guest review by
Cull
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
This place is absolutely beautiful with stunning views all around! The hotel itself is big, stylish, and very comfortable. We really loved the nature here — everything is so green, peaceful, and full of life. The atmosphere is amazing — cozy, private, and relaxing. One of the highlights for us were the dogs — so friendly and sweet, they made our stay even more special! 🐶 The hotel doesn’t have too many rooms, which makes it feel more private and exclusive — perfect for a peaceful, quiet holiday. The staff are super friendly and always ready to help with anything. The hotel has a large area with beautiful spaces, amazing design, and lots of places to relax and enjoy. Everything feels thought-through and high quality. We truly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it! 💫
Guest review by
Valeriia
United Arab Emirates
From US$46.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
We loved our time in Arugam Bay thanks to the kind and helpful staff at Roccos! Beautifully presented hotel right on the beach, with a large clean pool and sun loungers around it and on the beach for private hotel usage. The rooms were simple but comfortable with fans and AC and everything you need for your stay. Everything was kept immaculate and clean and we could ask for fresh towels and sheets as often as we liked. The hotel staff also provided you with towels for the pool / beach, welcome drink on arrival, accommodated our request for a early check in, and arranged for a special meal close by as we had just got engaged. Would definitely recommend and hope to come back soon!
Guest review by
Natasha
United Kingdom
From US$105.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Comfortable bed, very big bathroom, good AC, with balcony. The room has everything I needed and was clean. It's very quiet, no noise from the street in the room, but still located at the main street and close to the beach, just a short walk! The hotel has a restaurant so it's possible to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner there. The breakfast is amazing, I especially like that I got a different breakfast every day and the portions are big. The staff is very nice. The owner is very kind and helped me with everything, I felt home here and ended up staying for a long time. I totally recommend this hotel, for short or long stays.
Guest review by
Martina
Austria
From US$20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Affordable accommodation in a great location. short walk to the main part of town with restaurants etc. steps to the beach and not far from main surf break. rooms are decent size and there is and awesome chill area outside. the host Rifai was extremely helpful and accommodating. he gave us tips on the local area and helped us arrange transport to other areas. we loved staying here we came back twice!
Guest review by
Grace
Australia
From US$75.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
The staff were amazing! They were really nice and applied to all of our requests. The hotel is in a great location, with yoga classes (for extra charge) and the room was big and comfortable. We had a great stay. The air conditioning is great and new. We would definitely choose it again on our next visit. Highly recommend!
Guest review by
Melanie
Israel
From US$37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
Good location. Close to the beach. Friendly staff and nice host. Very clean room and bathroom. Staff english very good. We used kitchen for make coffee. I feel very comfortable stay. Good lighting inside the room and more then spaces. Front of the living room small desk and two chairs with hammock.
Guest review by
Megala
Australia
From US$161.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
I loved my stay here. The location is great because you are tucked away just out of the busy area yet still close enough to get involved if you want. The staff are amazing and they go the extra mile to make sure you are happy! The rooms are massive, clean and the beds are super comfortable!
Guest review by
Matt
New Zealand
From US$126.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
Incredibly large room with attic, excellent customer service and breakfast variety. The chilling lounge is the best space to be with lots of games available and cool music. Staff spends hours each day keeping the tropical forest around accomodation tidy or help with luggage up the stairs.
Guest review by
Ramya
Mauritius
From US$23.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
Staff was amazing during our stay, Breakfast was tasty and good We enjoyed every meal there and we felt like we are local there ☺️ Long beach,not busy with tourists and clean. Mister Radia is a very kind host and we will definitely come again to make him smile 😃
Guest review by
Milica
South Africa
From US$138.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
Breakfast was very good and left us full all day. Our room was exceptionally clean and was made up every day for us. The pool was lovely and towels were provided. Staff are very friendly and helpful with local information etc.
Guest review by
Jennifer
Australia
From US$30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
Great place. Really peaceful, beautiful and organically decorated. Probably the best place you have stayed in Sri Lanka for now. The staff is very nice and helpful and great location.
Guest review by
Nelson
Portugal
From US$305.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
A beautiful resort with a beautiful garden and pool right on the beach. A peaceful place where we felt like we were on a deserted island.
Guest review by
AGATA
Poland
From US$60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
The ease of everything! From booking to paying Hassan was so friendly and sweet!!!
Guest review by
Daphne
Australia

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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

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

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