Al Azban School Road Arugam Bay, 32500 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
#15 of 110 hotels in Arugam Bay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 24 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Free Wifi
8.8
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Reviewed: July 30, 2025
Corrina
ThailandA lovely comfortable room situated on the beach . Very peaceful and the staff very welcoming.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 28, 2025
Maximilian
Austriathe bathroom could’ve been a little cleaner and our bedsheets hat stains :/ which is a little bit of a bummer because it was super nice besides
The owner is very nice and really caring. It’s rather quiet and on the outside - directly at the sea, wave noises make a good ambient noise :) a really cute hut
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 23, 2025
Zachary
United KingdomA little out of the way, quite basic and no sheet on bed
Nice quiet location near a beach, any issues we had (plugs not working) were fixed very quickly by friendly staff.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 23, 2025
Florian
ArgentinaVery friendly staff, beautiful location and comfortable bed.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 15, 2025
Omorose
ThailandA bit buggy and hot when sleeping since it's only got a fan.
Just a little bit away from the Arugum Bay, so it's nice and quiet! About a 20 min walk or you can rent a bike. The staff Tharake and his wife were super friendly and helpful. Whatever advice and questions you have, they are more than willing to help the best they can. It's got everything you need!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 5, 2025
Wanniaratchy
Sri LankaAmazing staff, One of the best experience in Sri Lanka, the family working there is one of the most genuine people I met in this country, always ready to help, if you have the chances, tip them, I really don't know their situation but I do know that basic salaries in sri lanka are a disaster looking at the life cost, I'm half Sri lankan. hope to come back soon!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 29, 2025
Malle
AustriaQuiet Place, no rumor, friendly stuff!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 1, 2025
Ellie
United KingdomReally sweet staff, and nice simple huts - quiet and away from the main hub of arugam bay - next to a beautiful wild beach, walking distance from arugam bay main beach - huge waves which are not swim/ surfable- but mesmerising to watch.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 26, 2025
Riccarda
GermanyEverything was perfect
The owners were amazing. Very friendly family who is just building this hostel. The rooms are super new and very conventient and right next to the beach. We even spontaneously got coffee and cookies in the morning. They helped us with everything we needed. We would always come back and highly recommend this hostel.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: December 29, 2024
Eranda
Sri LankaVery beautiful location near by beach. We enjoyed very much. Owner and staff is super nice and very friendly. Also in night you can get BBQ also. You can relax with beautiful beach. It is super experience We are highly recommended this nice place.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 8, 2024
Stewart
BelgiumGreat location right near a beautiful long beach. Amazing star gazing at night 🤩 It’s a little out of the busier area so great for people who like a quieter vibe.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: October 18, 2024
Lukas
Vietnamwithout a bike all the surrounding (shop, restaurants) are quite far away
you can hear the waves from your bed, though the beach isn't good for a swim due to the huge waves, sitting at a remote, private beach was amazing
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 10, 2024
Annabell
GermanyWe had 2 nights with a lot of rain and some drops came through the roof made out of palm leaves. The host immediately offered to change rooms and took care of it.
The location is absolutely amazing and so beautiful. You can hear the waves while laying in a brand new king size bed and enjoy the beach completely on your own.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 6, 2024
Scott
United KingdomRight on beautiful wild beach (no swim/surf). Cooling ocean breeze. Starry skies. Peaceful. Great outdoor bathroom. Friendly host.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: September 20, 2024
Roie
IsraelThe huts are super special, very nice place to stay and sleep, right on the beach. The staff are a very friendly family. Quite far from the Arugam center but for me that was great as I needed a nice peaceful spot for myself plus I rented a bike so was pretty easy getting around.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 4, 2024
Erik
GermanyI had an absolutely wonderful time staying in one of the two wooden cabins just meters away from the ocean! The owner and his family are amazing hosts, very helpful and deeply caring about your wellbeing. The cabins are brand new, very clean and equipped with a very comfortable bed. If you like to surf you can walk along the beach to Main Point and Baby Point in about 15-20min. I am excited to come back to this place and the family in a few years!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 21, 2024
Arnaud
Switzerland-
This place is a true gem. If you’re lucky enough to book it do it. The location is a 10/10, you can sleep to the wave noise. The host is really nice and will help you with anything.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 14, 2024
Foteini
GreeceA very nicely decorated, new hut with attention to details. It is well equipped and everything is brand new! The area is quiet and a few minutes walk from the centre of Arugam bay. You can hear the waves which is super relaxing!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: June 14, 2025
Martina
BelgiumWhen we arrived, the bathroom was really dirty. Even though there was written security 24/7 when we needed it, there was noone in the location. There was no wifi.
The house was on the beach. We slept with sound of the waves and woke up with the sounds od nature.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: January 8, 2025
Ben
NetherlandsNo Bath, was in description. No roof in bathroom. Plastic over roof room. No roomservice, no koffie and thea, was in description. Problems with renting scooter. They sad scooter wss damaged but nothing happend, they wanted mony. Sheets for bed very smal. Eversy morning loud sound from moskee at 05.00 and 06.00. Owner not frendly, hè is only thinking about mony.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: July 23, 2025
Cyntia
SlovakiaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: January 6, 2025
Rasanjali
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: August 19, 2024
Arthur
BelgiumThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2024
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