Panama Road, 32500 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
#16 of 110 hotels in Arugam Bay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 28 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.0
Staff
8.5
Value for money
8.1
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Reviewed: July 10, 2025
Galin
BulgariaGood location
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: September 4, 2025
Peter
AustraliaNothing
Great place, very affordable, perfect air con. The most comfortable bed I’ve slept on in Sri Lanka, mosquito net and clean. I can’t recommend enough. Really friendly owner and staff.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: August 26, 2025
Elaine
SingaporeElectric power cuts out every night so when going to toilet, no lights suddenly. We go out and switch on the circuit 3 times each night so we didn't rest at all at night. Had to negotiate electrical circuitry issues. The staff didn't ask when we check-out and just sits there looking at his phone all day and night. Our double seaview room booking was a back room facing a wall with washing machine and noisy aircon and fan. WiFi is spotty as we are blocked by wall. Its ok from 2nd and 3rd floor. Our room on the first floor is hot as a/c compressors are located there. It felt like a basement dungeon. 2 pillows have 2 pillowcases to hide the brown with grey pots all over the pillows. We got 2 other cleaner pillows. We were super disappointed. My partner had food poisoning. We didn't take any pics cos we are too tired every morning as we didn't rest nor sleep.
AirCon, Fan, Hot Water works ok. It's 1 min walk to the beach. Bathroom is large and clean. There is 1 soap available. It's near lots of surf rental places, lots of restaurants and shopping. There are nearby surf breaks and tours are available too.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 18, 2025
Nicolò
ItalyPlace dirty, old and with poor attention for tourists.
the location was good enough
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 28, 2025
Bartosz
PolandNice view and terrace, nice location.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 24, 2025
Luca
ItalyWe couldn't believe our room costed almost 50 Us$ when we saw it. A bad mouldy smell in a dark old , "beaten up" room and a horrific dirty very smelly disgusting toilet. Rust everywhere and flimsy locks.A "terrace" overlooking a garbage disposal area with a laundry machine and a ton of crap. Never seen a hotel with a worse view, at least from my room downstairs. I can't believe this "hotel" has over 9 rating on booking com. I suspect the owner might have purchased some nights with a credit card and used different names to put good reviews. On google then in reality i found some reviews warning about the place but it was too late. There was also a very dirty fridge full of mould that they told us we could use. The two workers working there are nice but in one occasion we found one of them resting on our chair on the terrace thinking we were gone. I advise everybody to stay away from this place, you have been warned. The word overpriced is an understatement. Maybe if this room would have costed 10$ a night i wouldn't say anything. I have actually never done a 1 star review so far but there is always a first time for everything
Mattress was comfy but only one sheet covering the mattress was provided
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 9, 2025
Oscar
United StatesLocated right in the street. Room is clean and bed is comfortable. The host is easy going . Good price.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 27, 2025
Dmitrii
RussiaI enjoyed this place, with a sea view. The room was clean, with a/c and shower. Nice location
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 25, 2025
Vashanth
SwedenFriendly staff, big rooms, nice shower. AC works nice. Bed is comfortable. Wifi is good. Location is perfect.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 19, 2025
Emma
United KingdomClean, affordable and lovely staff! Definitely recommend. WiFi and good location.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 18, 2025
Bianca
AustraliaWe liked everything
Clean, sea view, location right near the beach and main area. Everything about the property. The facilities are very good.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 12, 2025
Nicholas
DenmarkN/A
Everything Perfect! Clean room and staff is nice. I recommend this place. Great facilities
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 26, 2025
Helen
United KingdomNothing
Clean room, great hosts, good facilities and close to everything you need!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 20, 2025
Julio
MoroccoEverything
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 8, 2025
Raquel
Spainit is very clean, nice host
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 7, 2025
Kalil
AustraliaNothing
Everything was amazing, nice location, facilities working well, cleaning, helpful staff.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 2, 2025
Julia
GermanyVery nice stay and clean room!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 25, 2025
Aisling
IrelandA very nice place to stay in argum bay. The room was very nice and clean with a very big and comfortable bed. It's in a great location close to the beach, shops and many restaurants and surf shops for renting boards and for lessons. The host is very friendly and it is overall a very nice place to stay! I would recommend it to anyone! :)
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 17, 2025
Ralf
GermanyNice and clean room with very comfortable bed. The owner is super helpful and is very interested for you to have a good stay.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 23, 2025
Venu
IndiaGood location with good breakfast
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 22, 2025
Sumaiya
SingaporeNothing
Thanks for everything. Cheap. And best price. Quite place. Thanks once again.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 21, 2025
Kuayn
United KingdomNothing
Rooms are very clean and big, the king sized bed was made my stay more comfort. The tasty sri lankan breakfast was delicious , delivered with the beautiful view on the resort. The room is also quiet and has the hot water shower facilities. the beach is near on walking distance. I'm eagerly waiting for my next visit. It is worth for money. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: June 9, 2025
Anonymous
United KingdomGreat location and great value for money. Close to the beach and near the main strip for all your needs :) clean property and comfy beds, thank you!!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 18, 2025
Andrius
DenmarkThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2025
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