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The Wave Rooms & Hostel

Arugam Bay

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of garden, The Wave Rooms & Hostel is located in Arugam Bay, 300 metres from Arugam Bay Beach.

e
eshel
From
Israel
The staff is super friendly. The room was super clean. Perefect location Great atmosphere
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
US$15.30
1 night, 2 adults

Cactus Arugambay

Arugam Bay

Boasting a garden, Cactus Arugambay is set in Arugam Bay in the Ampara District region, 100 metres from Arugam Bay Beach and 2.9 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya.

M
Macko
From
Czech Republic
The host was very nice and the location was amazing, very close to the beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews
Price from
US$13.50
1 night, 2 adults

Dreamy Hostel Arugambay

Arugam Bay

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.

E
Elisabeth
From
Belgium
Great hostel with very friendly and helpful staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
US$23.80
1 night, 2 adults

Waypoint Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay

Waypoint Arugam Bay features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Arugam Bay. Offering a bar, the property is located within 60 metres of Arugam Bay Beach.

M
Morgane
From
France
The hostel where you must stay in Arugam ! The staff was wonderfull and so kind. The hostel is in the center, you can do all by foot. Very clean, practical establishment, very regular cleaning in the common areas. The lockers in the rooms are very practical and large. And thank you for Zaza who made the best coffe !! I highly recommend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Aura surf camp & Hostel

Arugam Bay

Aura surf camp & Hostel is situated in Arugam Bay, within 7.2 km of Elephant Rock and 18 km of Magul Maha Viharaya.

J
Julian
From
United Kingdom
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$14
1 night, 2 adults

Moonlight surf hostel

Arugam Bay

Situated in Arugam Bay, 100 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Moonlight surf hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

M
Muharrem
From
Turkey
The hostel was new and clean the staff was friendly and surf teacher was super nice the owner was cool everything is new you can do what ever you want worth it for the money location was amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Early birds

Arugam Bay

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.

F
Frank
From
Germany
I just stayed 2 nights at Early Birds and it was lovely! The location is perfect as it’s quiet but still super close to the beach and main point, as well as Cafés and restaurants! The staff is lovely too and I appreciated the women’s only dorm.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Costels Arugambay

Arugam Bay

Set in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Costels Arugambay offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

A
Anja
From
United Kingdom
Really friendly staff, they made sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed at all times! AC in the rooms was great Also cheap prices for laundry service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews
Price from
US$15
1 night, 2 adults

Happy Hammocks, Arugam Bay Beach - Sri Lanka

Arugam Bay

Situated in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Happy Hammocks, Arugam Bay Beach - Sri Lanka features air-conditioned accommodation and a garden.

H
Higgins
From
United Kingdom
Helpful & Friendly Staff Great Facilities Social Environment Areas to Chill
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

The Long Hostel

Arugam Bay

Located in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, The Long Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

R
Ramon
From
Switzerland
Best hostel ever, great ice coffee
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults
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The Wave Rooms & Hostel

Arugam Bay

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of garden, The Wave Rooms & Hostel is located in Arugam Bay, 300 metres from Arugam Bay Beach.

e
eshel
From
Israel
The staff is super friendly. The room was super clean. Perefect location Great atmosphere
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
US$15.30
1 night, 2 adults

Cactus Arugambay

Arugam Bay

Boasting a garden, Cactus Arugambay is set in Arugam Bay in the Ampara District region, 100 metres from Arugam Bay Beach and 2.9 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya.

M
Macko
From
Czech Republic
The host was very nice and the location was amazing, very close to the beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews
Price from
US$13.50
1 night, 2 adults

Dreamy Hostel Arugambay

Arugam Bay

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.

E
Elisabeth
From
Belgium
Great hostel with very friendly and helpful staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
US$23.80
1 night, 2 adults

Waypoint Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay

Waypoint Arugam Bay features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Arugam Bay. Offering a bar, the property is located within 60 metres of Arugam Bay Beach.

M
Morgane
From
France
The hostel where you must stay in Arugam ! The staff was wonderfull and so kind. The hostel is in the center, you can do all by foot. Very clean, practical establishment, very regular cleaning in the common areas. The lockers in the rooms are very practical and large. And thank you for Zaza who made the best coffe !! I highly recommend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Aura surf camp & Hostel

Arugam Bay

Aura surf camp & Hostel is situated in Arugam Bay, within 7.2 km of Elephant Rock and 18 km of Magul Maha Viharaya.

J
Julian
From
United Kingdom
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$14
1 night, 2 adults

Moonlight surf hostel

Arugam Bay

Situated in Arugam Bay, 100 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Moonlight surf hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

M
Muharrem
From
Turkey
The hostel was new and clean the staff was friendly and surf teacher was super nice the owner was cool everything is new you can do what ever you want worth it for the money location was amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Early birds

Arugam Bay

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.

F
Frank
From
Germany
I just stayed 2 nights at Early Birds and it was lovely! The location is perfect as it’s quiet but still super close to the beach and main point, as well as Cafés and restaurants! The staff is lovely too and I appreciated the women’s only dorm.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Costels Arugambay

Arugam Bay

Set in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Costels Arugambay offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

A
Anja
From
United Kingdom
Really friendly staff, they made sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed at all times! AC in the rooms was great Also cheap prices for laundry service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews
Price from
US$15
1 night, 2 adults

Happy Hammocks, Arugam Bay Beach - Sri Lanka

Arugam Bay

Situated in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Happy Hammocks, Arugam Bay Beach - Sri Lanka features air-conditioned accommodation and a garden.

H
Higgins
From
United Kingdom
Helpful & Friendly Staff Great Facilities Social Environment Areas to Chill
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

The Long Hostel

Arugam Bay

Located in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, The Long Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

R
Ramon
From
Switzerland
Best hostel ever, great ice coffee
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults
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Looking for a hostel?

Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews

Save money on hostels in Arugam Bay and nearby – budget options available

The hostel abay

Arugam Bay
Budget options available

Set in Arugam Bay, 300 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, The hostel abay offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Costels Arugambay

Arugam Bay
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews

Set in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Costels Arugambay offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

Shine Rise Hostel

Arugam Bay
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Situated in Arugam Bay, a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach, Shine Rise Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a restaurant.

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