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Featuring a garden, terrace and views of garden, The Wave Rooms & Hostel is located in Arugam Bay, 300 metres from Arugam Bay Beach. The property is set 3.8 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya, 5 km from Crocodile Rock and 5.5 km from Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The location is perfect, in the centre of Arugam Bay, with many restaurants, spas and beach enterings nearby. The staff was the best - the owner is truly an amazing and helpful person. It's also great that you can rent a board, buy a lesson with a surfing instructor or organise safari trips with the staff in the hotel and the service is always on point. In the room there is everything you may need, there is also a shared kitchen, a clothes dryer and a shower outside which is convenient after surfing or if you want to cool your drinks in the fridge. The room is comfy and very clean (they also do the cleaning every 2 days), and the AC works well, the bed is also big. Would totally recommend :)

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9.2
Superb
107 reviews

Agra Arugambay has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Arugam Bay. The property is around 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, 3.4 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya and 5.1 km from Crocodile Rock. Rooms have a patio with garden views and free WiFi.

At the hostel all rooms come with a seating area. We lived in this hotel for 2 weeks. It was very atmospheric. The owner is very caring. It has its own vibe. Delicious breakfast, everyone liked it. The hotel's location is close to the ocean. I recommend!

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9.6
Exceptional
294 reviews

Set in Arugam Bay, 300 metres from Pasarichenai Beach, Hangten's Surf Skate Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant. The property is located 3.8 km from Crocodile Rock, 5.4 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya and 6.6 km from Elephant Rock. The hostel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Really friendly hostel. Siraj the owner was a great host. Very attentive and made sure the guests were always doing well. Meant to stay 3 days but ended up extending three times!

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9.8
Exceptional
13 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

Set in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Coco Hostels - Arugambay offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a tour desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. Great location run by great people, one of the better hostels I’ve stayed at, and best smoothie bowls in a bay

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9.3
Superb
47 reviews

Dreamy Hostel Arugambay features a garden, private beach area, a shared lounge and terrace in Arugam Bay. Featuring a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a water park. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. I want to share a summary of my stay at Dreamy Hostel. I spent three nights and four days there. The place is beautiful, clean, and the staff are always ready to help. It’s located in what feels like a tropical paradise. Unfortunately, I was very sick for two days during my stay — but I honestly felt like I was being cared for at home. They brought me food, water, and medicine right to my bed. One of the staff members, Nifras, truly stands out. He provides personal service with a smile, works incredibly hard to make sure you feel special, and genuinely cares about your comfort and wellbeing. Looking forward to coming back next year!

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8.7
Fabulous
132 reviews
Price from
US$8.50
per night

Wave Loom Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Arugam Bay. Offering a bar, the property is located within 100 metres of Arugam Bay Beach. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property. Best hostel ever!!!! Hansi, Adam, Akili, and Sasha make you feel right at home 💕 you can feel the love the moment you arrive! I would give them a 1000/10 if I could

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8.7
Fabulous
20 reviews

Aura surf camp & Hostel is situated in Arugam Bay, within 7.2 km of Elephant Rock and 18 km of Magul Maha Viharaya. The property is set 3.8 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya, 4.1 km from Crocodile Rock and 5.6 km from Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils. The property is non-smoking and is located 500 metres from Arugam Bay Beach. It had only just opened its doors and we were met with the warmest welcome from the manager who couldn’t do enough for us. Always went out of his way to accommodate us - sharing extra phone data with us, allowing late check - out due to work commitments, updating us to the air-con room because the fan room was under renovations but with no extra charge. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you so so much

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8.4
Very good
7 reviews

Located within 600 metres of Arugam Bay Beach and 3.8 km of Crocodile Rock, Arugam Summer Resort Hotel & Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Arugam Bay. The property is around 6.2 km from Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils, 6.9 km from Elephant Rock and 19 km from Magul Maha Viharaya. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4.5 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya. Chilled out place on the Main stretch. Peaceful and relaxed place

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8.5
Very good
6 reviews

Situated in Arugam Bay, 100 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Moonlight surf hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. Located around 3.6 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya, the hostel with free WiFi is also 4.8 km away from Crocodile Rock. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. I stayed here for two weeks and had a great experience! The place is super comfortable — the air conditioning, water, and Wi-Fi all worked perfectly the whole time. Both hosts are really friendly and helpful, and made me feel welcome from the start. One of them is even a surf instructor, so you can also take surf lessons right there at a very affordable price. Definitely recommended!

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8.9
Fabulous
45 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

Located in Arugam Bay and with Pasarichenai Beach reachable within 200 metres, Early birds provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 4.5 km from Crocodile Rock, 4.7 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya and 6.4 km from Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils. Kudumbigala Monastery is 25 km away and Kumana National Park is 28 km from the hostel. I had the loveliest stay at Early Birds! It’s so close to the beach and the dorm was really nice- all the beds have curtains and the mattress is super comfy. The hosts are really friendly & welcoming and taught everyone some local games! Also, the breakfast was some of the BEST food I’ve eaten in Sri Lanka!!

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8.6
Fabulous
73 reviews

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