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Located in Arugam Bay, a 2-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach, SURF & SAND Hotel Arugambay provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace. Providing a bar, the property is located within 1.2 miles of Pasarichenai Beach. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at SURF & SAND Hotel Arugambay also have a city view. All guest rooms at the accommodation feature air conditioning and a closet. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. At SURF & SAND Hotel Arugambay you'll find a restaurant serving Chinese, Dutch and British cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and kosher options can also be requested. Muhudu Maha Viharaya is 1.8 miles from the hotel, while Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils is 2.9 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Arugam Bay, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
2.5
Low score for Arugam Bay

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sahar
    Israel Israel
    Great breakfast every morning. The owner was great and there's ac in the room
  • Mubarak
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Really nice Place to stay with comfortable an clean rooms with balcony. Quiet at night and a lot of plants, but still close to everything you need, just a short walk to the beach. I loved the food there, especially the breakfast which was...
  • Martina
    Austria Austria
    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...
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfiest bed I’ve had in Sri Lanka. Good breakfast different meal each morning. Good value
  • Simon
    Ireland Ireland
    Comfortable rooms and good value for money. The owner is very helpful. He took the time to install a new socket in my room as I didn't have a travel adapter! Perfect location right beside the beach. The breakfast was nice too 👍
  • Jonathan
    Germany Germany
    Truly a wonderful place and a gem in Arugam bay! Surf & Sand felt like a home away from home for us. The room was spacious and clean, AC working well, quiet at night and the best thing was the cooking- we got a different breakfast set every day...
  • Dan
    Greece Greece
    Quiet place, has AC and a comfortable bathroom, clean and nice, probably the best value for money I’ve had in arugam bay The host was very helpful, even about things that he was not obliged to
  • Lee
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The staffs are very friendly and helpful. Room is clean and breakfasts are delicious.
  • Holmberg
    Sweden Sweden
    It’s was a very nice hotel that included amazing breakfast. The owner was kind and helpful and the rest of the staff as well. The hotel is located in the calmer side of Arugam Bay which was great for a good night sleep. :) We stayed in a double...
  • Laura
    Australia Australia
    Located on the main street, large room, comfortable bed, owner was very helpful with requests, breakfast was delicious. Owner recommended a surf instructor when we arrived and booked it for the following morning - would highly recommend Fais, we...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Surf and sand restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Dutch • British • Italian • Japanese • Mexican • Seafood • Singaporean • Spanish • Austrian • German • Russian • Asian • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of SURF & SAND Hotel Arugambay
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • City view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Beach

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Beauty services
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
$8 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$55 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

FAQs about SURF & SAND Hotel Arugambay

  • Room options at SURF & SAND Hotel Arugambay include:

    • Double
    • Family

  • SURF & SAND Hotel Arugambay is 0.8 miles from the center of Arugam Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at SURF & SAND Hotel Arugambay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 650 feet from SURF & SAND Hotel Arugambay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • SURF & SAND Hotel Arugambay has 1 restaurant:

    • Surf and sand restaurant

  • SURF & SAND Hotel Arugambay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Beachfront
    • Bicycle rental
    • Cooking class
    • Private beach area
    • Beach
    • Beauty services
    • Yoga classes

  • Check-in at SURF & SAND Hotel Arugambay is from 8:00 AM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.