Name: Star Rest Beach Hotel
Address: No-01, Main Street, Arugambay, 32500 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka, No-01, Main Street, Arugambay, Ampara District, 32500, Sri Lanka
Rating: 8.2

Star Rest Beach Hotel

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Star Rest Beach Hotel in Arugam Bay offers family rooms with private balconies, terraces, and modern amenities. Each room includes air-conditioning, free WiFi, and a private bathroom. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy a private beach area, spa facilities, sun terrace, water sports, and a lush garden. Additional amenities include an open-air bath, outdoor fireplace, and yoga classes. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Indian, American, Middle Eastern, seafood, local, Asian, and barbecue grill cuisines. Special diet menus are available, including halal, vegetarian, and vegan. Prime Location: Located a 2-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach, the hotel is 116 km from Batticaloa International Airport. Nearby attractions include Muhudu Maha Viharaya (2.7 km) and Kumana National Park (29 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Arugam Bay, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Budget Double Room 1 double bed
Triple Room with Private Bathroom 1 single bed and 1 double bed
Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 double bed
Budget Single Room 1 single bed
Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 double bed
Budget Double Room 1 double bed
Family Room with Private Bathroom 2 double beds

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ahamed

Sri Lanka

“Really nice place to stay in Arugam Bay. The hotel has a nice ambient, beautiful garden. The owner and the staff are lovely and very helpful. We had good chats and they help us in any way we needed. The room was clean and nice, just like the...”

Methane

Spain

“Really recommended for solo travelers, host are very helpful and staff always smiling and welcoming. A nice cabana it was very quiet and relaxed there. Of course could arrange everything. Ansa surf teacher very professional and very kind 🫶 very...”

Mohideen

Switzerland

“I was enjoyed my stay here becase Nice and clean room staff are very very friendly and helped and secure place .I was higly recommended this place”

Linda

New Zealand

“Close to beach & shops but at the quiet end of the beach so peaceful. Loved the garden lit up by fairy lights at night. Staff are genuine & nice. Wonderful to have use of shared kitchen, especially a fridge & kettle but you can cook here too, I...”

Fathima

Switzerland

“I don't think a day didn't go by where I wasn't offered a coconut while I was hanging out in a hammock or I wasn't delivered a coconut to my room if I was inside taking it easy. Feinas and Ansar were really helpful when it came to organising...”

Ayyash

Sri Lanka

“Nice room, comfy bed & good ac. The staff are super friendly and helpful. And the Sri Lankan breakfasts are fantastic, we got a surf lessons very fun and highly recommended. Would definitely stay again.” Specially surf teachers Ansa & Abdull”

Kathrin

United States

“Room was very clean and comfortable. I really like this place . I used free kitchen and laundry service here. Staff was amazing always helping us.”

Anwer

Switzerland

“Nice room and comfortable place. staff was amazing and helpful. i used free kitchen and delicious food. surf lessons also perfect because of the teacher Ansa very experienced. i highly recommended this surf camp in arugambay”

Alishakishak

Australia

“Very comfortable and nice room . Very relaxing place with chill place and big hammock . I highly recommend this place to stay. Staff was amazing and always helped.”

Lahiru

United States

“Very Quite Place 🤗 The star rest offers a perfect blend of comfort and simplicity, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking a relaxed and peaceful stay. The rooms are clean and spacious, with all the necessary amenities. The friendly and...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Star Rest Beach Hotel Arugambay

Cuisine
American • Indian • Middle Eastern • Seafood • Local • Asian • Grill/BBQ
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

Star Rest Beach Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 00:00 to 23:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 10:30 to 11:30

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years

Extra bed upon request

US$5 per child, per night

12+ years

Extra bed upon request

US$7 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Star Rest Beach Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.