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The 10 Best Guesthouses in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

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Situated 80 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Hakuna Matata Arugambay offers accommodation with a patio, as well as an open-air bath and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, pool at the pool table, and free WiFi. The guest house features garden views, an outdoor fireplace and a 24-hour front desk.

Billie, Mama & Papa. They are incredible !

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9.3
Wonderful
254 reviews
Price from
$41
per night

The unit has soundproofing and a walk-in shower. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.

Guests at the guest house can make the most of yoga classes offered on-site. Sightseeing tours are available close to the property. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Aqua Blue.

What an amazing experience! We were treated better than family. Alex, Nisha and Kani have given us a vacation we will never forget.

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9.4
Wonderful
169 reviews
Price from
$68
per night

Beach Cab Resort is set in Arugam Bay, 70 metres from Arugam bay surf point, 2.4 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya and 11 km from Magul Maha Viharaya. The hotel has a barbecue, children's playground and terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site.

Clean place, very nice owner. Nothing is missing at this place. Lots of place to hang wet clothes Very close to the beach. We loved our stay.

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9.3
Wonderful
116 reviews
Price from
$45
per night

Situated in Arugam Bay, Forcus Cabanas offers peaceful and quiet accommodation set amidst lush tropical greenery. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides comfortable rooms with free WiFi access.

Featuring a private entrance, air-conditioned cabanas come with tiled flooring, a clothes rack, seating area, four-poster bed and mosquito net. The private bathroom includes shower facility, towels and free toiletries.

excellent location, very helpful staff, nothing was a problem. rooms were modern and comfortable, breakfast was great. would definitely stay there again.

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9.2
Wonderful
113 reviews
Price from
$80
per night

Situated within 300 metres of Arugam Bay Beach and 1.6 km of Pasarichenai Beach in Arugam Bay, Sanity Door Rooms and Hostel provides accommodation with seating area and a kitchen. This guest house offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace. The guest house also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
$8
per night

The units at the guest house feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. At the guest house, all units include a private bathroom with a shower.

A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house.

Really enjoyed my stay here, the room was basic but had everything I needed. Mosquito net worked very well and the bathroom/shower was spacious. I was greeted with a smile every time and Murshith was super friendly and really enjoyed getting to know you. He also helped arrange a surf lesson for me last minute and it was one of my favorite activities I did in Arugam Bay. Extremely close to the beach, just 1-2 minute walk and very close to restaurants and all the action at night.

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9.6
Exceptional
15 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

Set 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Hilltop House offers a garden, and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio. The guest house features family rooms.

nice garden, friendly staff, very nice

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9
Wonderful
41 reviews
Price from
$53.60
per night

Boasting garden views, Starfish Cabbana offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 300 metres from Arugam Bay Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Guests at the guest house can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. A car rental service is available at Starfish Cabbana, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby.

Nice garden with friendly staff and good comfortable rooms! Everything we needed! Tari, had already cleaned our room even though we arrived earlier and forgot to inform him, the room was pretty comfortable with a big bed, small table and hangers to organize our stuff, bathroom and a balcony in the entrance. There is space for parking and for surfboards besides a collective area for breakfast. The homestay is about 3 minutes walking from the beach and from the center of the city but is still protected from noise. We really liked our stay! Thank you Tari for receiving us and sorry for the early arrival!

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9.4
Wonderful
51 reviews
Price from
$32
per night

The Jungle House is set on the shore of a jungle river in Arugam Bay. Muhudu Maha Viharaya is 2.4 km away. The property offers wooden deck sun terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Every unit has a private bathroom with a shower and a private wooden balcony. Towels and bed linen are provided.

Good vibes, very quiet, 2 minute walk from the main street

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9
Wonderful
9 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

400 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, The Bavarian Resort is a recently renovated property set in Arugam Bay and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and currency exchange for guests.

Feizel the owner is super nice, entire compound has a very nice sitting and garden, facilities and furniture are in very good condition

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9.4
Wonderful
66 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.
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  • Avg. price/night: $18
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 111 reviews
    Great hosts and super delicious food. And the beach is just arround the corner. For this price this is a perfect stay in Arugam Bay. Totally recommend this place.
    Andreas
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $55
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 162 reviews
    One of the best hostels I’ve stayed at! The owner and his team are so thoughtful. The breakfast is incredible with several options (oats, pancakes, string hoppers, coconut roti). The location is great, it’s central and located on a quiet side street across from the beach. I also like the type of guests this hostel has attracts, most of which being young professionals who are considerate of the peaceful atmosphere. I will be staying here again next time I come to Arugam Bay!
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    Alejandra
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $66.60
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 28 reviews
    The location of the property is amazing, it is right by the ocean. Julia is a great host who wants to provide an wonderful experience. I loved gazing at the stars ✨ from the hammock.
    Susanne
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $33.30
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 35 reviews
    Really nice place, spacious rooms, good mattress, nice clean bathroom and really nice owner and host. They are very friendly, helpful and hardworking. The breakfast was good, everyday a fresh fruit juice. Also the location is on the main road - but a 10 minute walk from the clubs/bars, which makes for quiet night without noise so you can sleep well. Also good restaurants/supermarkets and surfshops are close to the Surfers Park. The price/quality is really good here and you'll feel right at home.
    Léa
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 133 reviews
    Great location, right nearby the beach and main road with plenty of restaurants and clubs. Host was engaging, helpful, friendly and available whenever we needed.
    Ali
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $25
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 237 reviews
    Amazing host and location. The owner is a very hardworking and kind man and gave me medicine when I was sick. He will work tirelessly to make sure you are comfortable and that you have the best activities for a decent price (we had a cheap and amazing safari to Kumana because of him). The hotel itself is very pretty and right next to the beach and the banana cafe. Recommend!
    Zoe
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $35.77
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 117 reviews
    The guesthouse is nicely located, close to the beach and the busy area, but just far enough to be peaceful and quiet. Also the staff is very friendly and the breakfast with fresh juice is really good.
    Jivan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $34
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 37 reviews
    Great location, quiet at night, close to main street, surfers around, comfortable seats outside. The hosts do anything to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Big thanks!
    Yvonne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $65
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 30 reviews
    Great location. Quiet and tranquil and close enough to pottuvil point for a great surf. Place was clean and modern. Will definitely be coming back!
    Karthigan
    Young couple
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 22 reviews
    Victor and Ben are great hosts, super friendly and welcoming - Barefoot Raven is a great spot if you're looking for somewhere a bit tucked away from the noise of the main road in Arugam (a good night's sleep), large A/C rooms to escape the heat. Only a 5 minute walk to the cafes/bars and beach, or a 20 minute walk if you're looking to surf Main Point. We really enjoyed staying here!
    H
    Harry
    Young couple