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Little Lagoon Hostel, hotel in Arugam Bay

Set in Arugam Bay, Little Lagoon Hostel features free bikes, garden, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Loved the design of the rooms and space Very clean room and bathrooms. Kind and attentive staff who made our stay even better. We also loved that you could use the bikes 😊
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
373 reviews
Price from
£21.88
1 night, 2 adults
Agra Arugambay, hotel in Arugam Bay

Agra Arugambay has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Arugam Bay. The property is situated 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, 1.7 km from Pasarichenai Beach and 3.4 km from Muhudu Maha...

Comfortable beds, great breakfast and friendly host.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
255 reviews
Price from
£24.31
1 night, 2 adults
Early birds, hotel in 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.

Rooms were clean, air conditioning worked well and the staff was very friendly and always on site
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
32 reviews
Price from
£24.73
1 night, 2 adults
Happy Hammocks, Arugam Bay Beach - Sri Lanka, hotel in 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.

Excellent location Super friendly staff and very helpful host The cutest hostel dog Fun activities and family dinners
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
£28.78
1 night, 2 adults
Hangten's Surf Skate Hostel, hotel in Arugam Bay

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.

A very social hostel with a great atmosphere and a great staff. The manager is very kind and helpful, he gives us many tips on things to do on the area and takes us to surfing lessons in the morning if we want. In the evening we all gather around a tasty family dinner cooked by the staff. There's even a skate park in the hostel ! Good location at 15min by walk from town-center and close to several beach in a quiet stress ! Bathrooms and dorms are clean with fans above each bed or AC. I highly recommend this place !
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
£20.68
1 night, 2 adults
The Long Hostel, hotel in 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.

the staff was amazing! perfect location and clean and comfortable rooms. bathroom facilities were clean and enough showers and toilets for everyone!
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
124 reviews
Price from
£23.90
1 night, 2 adults
Costels Arugambay, hotel in Arugam Bay

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

Location is on main road and the Colombo bus started right at hostel entrance Friendly staff and food is tasty
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
61 reviews
Price from
£22.48
1 night, 2 adults
Cactus Arugambay, hotel in 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 km from Pasarichenai Beach.

Very well located, restaurants, supermarkets and the beach are all just two minutes away. Super cheap. And the friendliest staff, extremely helpful, no matter what.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
55 reviews
Price from
£9.11
1 night, 2 adults
Indigo Summer Hostel, hotel in Arugam Bay

Located in Arugam Bay, within 400 metres of Arugam Bay Beach and 1.7 km of Pasarichenai Beach, Indigo Summer Hostel provides accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi throughout...

Very close to the beach and has everything around within walking distance.
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
8 reviews
Price from
£17.81
1 night, 2 adults
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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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  • Agra Arugambay
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 255 reviews

    Agra Arugambay has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Arugam Bay.

    great place with great breakfast! very recommended

  • Little Lagoon Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 373 reviews

    Set in Arugam Bay, Little Lagoon Hostel features free bikes, garden, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    super kindful hosts! quiet location! nice chill out area!

  • Early birds
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 32 reviews

    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.

    Les hosts !! Super chaleureux ! Emplacement incroyable !

  • Happy Hammocks, Arugam Bay Beach - Sri Lanka
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 10 reviews

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

    Helpful & Friendly Staff Great Facilities Social Environment Areas to Chill

  • Hangten's Surf Skate Hostel
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 7 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.

    Wir hatten eine super Zeit im Hostel, die Leute sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, würde jederzeit wiederkommen:)

  • Indigo Summer Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 8 reviews

    Located in Arugam Bay, within 400 metres of Arugam Bay Beach and 1.7 km of Pasarichenai Beach, Indigo Summer Hostel provides accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi throughout...

    Very close to the beach and has everything around within walking distance.

  • Lagoon
    Budget options available

    Located in Arugam Bay, within 1.1 km of Arugam Bay Beach and 1.9 km of Pasarichenai Beach, Lagoon provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private...

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  • Costels Arugambay
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 61 reviews

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

    AC and supportive staff. Calm rooms and central location.

  • The Long Hostel
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 124 reviews

    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.

    Everything perfect! Clean, arrange,location great:)

  • Cactus Arugambay
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 55 reviews

    Boasting a garden, Cactus Arugambay is set in Arugam Bay in the Ampara District region, 100 metres from Arugam Bay Beach and 2 km from Pasarichenai Beach.

    Lovely spot down the quite end of town, beach 100m away.

  • MALLARA Surf Chill Homestay
    Scored 5.5
    5.5
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 2 reviews

    Boasting a garden, bar and free WiFi, MALLARA Surf Chill Homestay is situated in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach and less than 1 km from Pasarichenai Beach.

  • Paradise surf hostel

    Set in Arugam Bay, Paradise surf hostel features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

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  • Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 64 reviews
    Just located on the main road and the the centre of Arugam bay. The ambience around the property is nice and safe to be around. Transportation is also convenient. The host Manas was superfriendly and helpful. Overall best hostel if you are a budget traveler.
    N
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 255 reviews
    Agra is the best hostel in Arugam Bay. Nalaka is such an amazing host, he gets to know everyone in the hostel and makes it feel like a home. The breakfast and coffee is 10/10 and the family dinner on a Friday is a great way to meet everyone. It’s a lovely chill but social vibe. I loved it so much I came back a second time for a week.
    Sophie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £48.61
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 181 reviews
    Big, comfortable and impeccably clean rooms. The accomodation was in a great location just across the road from the beach. Quiet at night and welcoming to all types of travelers from backpackers to families. The cleaning staff went above and beyond to make our room comfortable. I always rate accom very high when they provide water, and these guys did. Helps with the massive issue of plastic pollution- especially at the beach. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
    Danielle
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 373 reviews
    Little lagoon hostel was the perfect little get away at the end of Arugam bay. Great location and a wonderful part of Sri Lanka. The owners and staff were extremely nice and even gave us a little gift because we were on our honeymoon. which was extra lovely :) Definitely worth a visit if your in Arugam Bay.
    Jack
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £62.67
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 266 reviews
    Cute resort hidden amongst a beautiful garden. The rooms are spacious and have AC which is important in the hot conditions in Aragum Bay. The pool was big enough but could have been a little colder. Great location amongst all the main restaurants but also had its own cafe which served barista made coffee. The staff were very attentive and kind. The manager (whose name I forget but he wore glasses) was very welcoming, helpful and spoke fluent English. Tried the new spa massage which was very relaxing and relatively cheap.
    sarah
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 58 reviews
    this new hostel is super clean and has a fresh decor. the evening events bring a nice social vibe to it, with an outdoor cafe and drinking area. the cocktails are some of the best i’ve had in arugam bay plus super cheap if you get the happy hour deal. i really recommend this place as the staff are lovely and the location is right next to the beach/town
    Emily
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £26.77
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 192 reviews
    This hostel is wonderful. Very peaceful, you can hear the waves from your bed and go and see the sunrise every morning. Great location. The food is also very good, I loved my free breakfast hehe, the fruit pancakes are great!! I met amazing people there. Booked 1 night, ended up staying 10 days haha :) The staff is lovely, they took great care of us. I am very grateful for their support and help. They are very kind people. I really recommend. Thank you for everything Haroon :)
    Sophie
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 255 reviews
    My best hostel on my trip through Sri Lanka. Nalaka and his crew are great hosts. The included breakfast is delicious and they will help you find tours, surf lessons or onward travel. Great little social hostel. I extended several times because I enjoyed the hostel-vibe and arugam bay totally.
    Marco
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 255 reviews
    Agra hostel is one of the best hostel i stayed in while traveling for over 7 weeks in Sri Lanka. The owner is one of a kind and made such good memories that will stay for life! The dorms are clean and the beds are really comfortable, close to the main road and the beach but still quiet so you can enjoy your rest after a long day of enjoying Arugam Bay.
    Van Der Aar
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 373 reviews
    Best hostel I’ve stayed so far in Sri Lanka as a solo backpacker. I loved the low key location away from the hustle and bustle. It was only 10 mins walk into town and with bicycles provided aswell as a travel option it was well worth it to stay here. The staff are all very lovely and love a chat. They kept the space very clean and cozy for all of us staying there. It felt like a home rather than a pit stop which I loved. I’d most definitely look forward to coming back on my future trips!
    N
    Nathasha
    Solo traveller