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The Wave Rooms & Hostel

Arugam Bay

Featuring a garden, private beach area, terrace and free WiFi, The Wave Rooms & Hostel is located in Arugam Bay, 300 metres from Arugam Bay Beach and 3.8 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya.

M
Michał.woike
From
Poland
The location is perfect, in the centre of Arugam Bay, with many restaurants, spas and beach enterings nearby. The staff was the best - the owner is truly an amazing and helpful person. It's also great that you can rent a board, buy a lesson with a surfing instructor or organise safari trips with the staff in the hotel and the service is always on point. In the room there is everything you may need, there is also a shared kitchen, a clothes dryer and a shower outside which is convenient after surfing or if you want to cool your drinks in the fridge. The room is comfy and very clean (they also do the cleaning every 2 days), and the AC works well, the bed is also big. Would totally recommend :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
Price from
US$16.20
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 129 reviews
Price from
US$23.80
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

D
Damintha Gunasekera
From
United States
Loved the vibe and the staff incl Hetti! They’re all very friendly and helpful. Amazing location as it is on the strip and close to all other spots. They have a super bar at the location as well with events on different nights so you don’t even need to go out if you don’t want to.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults
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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
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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.

S
Sara
From
Italy
Super nice staff, comfy beds, big common area under the palm trees, outdoor bathroom, delicious breakfast, 5 minutes from the beach... Had a very good time there!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

A
Aline
From
Switzerland
Super relaxing and cute vibe with really nice and clean dorms. Comfy beds and pillows! The hostel is centrally located and it takes only a short walk to get to restaurants, shops, supermarkets, the beach and a bike rental. Thank you to the Lost Hostel Crew, you‘re amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults
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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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
Price from
US$8.10
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

P
Poorya
From
Turkey
The best hostel in Arugam bay, very social and close to the surfing points and the beach and also walking distance from most of the good restaurants and bars. The staff are very friendly and helpful and they have lots of options for eating and drinking, specially the cheesecake that owner of the place makes is amazing:) They also give you a 1.5 liter water bottle for free which is refillable. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults
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Surfing Tusker - Arugambay

Arugam Bay

Set within 200 metres of Arugam Bay Beach and 3 km of Muhudu Maha Viharaya, Surfing Tusker - Arugambay offers rooms in Arugam Bay.

S
Seyed Amjad Zahir
From
Sri Lanka
We stayed at Surfing Tusker for 2 nights as a group of 5 and had an absolutely incredible experience. The property is brand new — we were their very first guests, and everything was spotless, spacious and thoughtfully designed. The rooms were bright, airy and comfortable and the staff (including the owners) were exceptionally friendly, obliging and genuinely warm people who made us feel right at home. The rooftop, Salt and Sky is easily the best rooftop in Arugambay. It offers panoramic views of both the lagoon and the ocean, and the sunset from up there was magical. The location is ideal, right on the main strip but tucked away just enough to give you peace and quiet when you need it. Whether you’re looking for a social hostel vibe or a relaxed hotel experience, Surfing Tusker caters to both short and long stays perfectly. Highly recommend this gem - we’ll definitely be back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Theyaari Surf Hostel Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay

Situated in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Whisky Point, Theyaari Surf Hostel Arugam Bay features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

R
Reem
From
Egypt
This is the best surf hostel i've ever stayed in after trying so many, it's super clean and the people are very friendly also just a pass to the other side of the street to the beach. wouldn't recommend anywhere else. Value for money is 10/10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$36
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.

Most booked hostels in Arugam Bay and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arugam Bay

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arugam Bay

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arugam Bay

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arugam Bay

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arugam Bay

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arugam Bay

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arugam Bay

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arugam Bay

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arugam Bay

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arugam Bay

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 337 reviews

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Arugam Bay and nearby

  • Arugam Hostel

    Arugam Bay
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    Set in Arugam Bay, 100 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Arugam Hostel offers beachfront accommodation and various facilities, such as a bar.

    From US$27.75 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Situated in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Whisky Point, Theyaari Surf Hostel Arugam Bay features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

    From US$65.50 per night

  • Situated in Arugam Bay, within 800 metres of Arugam Bay Beach and 3.9 km of Crocodile Rock, The Dune House Arugambay features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well...

  • Kurumba Stay

    Arugam Bay
    No credit card needed

    Set in Arugam Bay, 600 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Kurumba Stay offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

  • The hostel abay

    Arugam Bay
    No credit card needed

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    Set in Arugam Bay, 400 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Surfing Lion Hostel Arugam Bay provides air-conditioned accommodation and a garden.

  • Little Bay Arugam Bay

    Arugam Bay
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

    Situated in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Little Bay Arugam Bay features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

    From US$15.34 per night

  • Agra Arugambay

    Arugam Bay
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews

    Agra Arugambay has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Arugam Bay. The property is around 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, 3.4 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya and 5.1 km from Crocodile Rock.

    From US$45 per night

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

  • Coco Hostels - Arugambay

    Arugam Bay
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

    Set in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Coco Hostels - Arugambay offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From US$20 per night

  • Costels Arugambay

    Arugam Bay
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 88 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.

  • Surf &Turf Arugam Bay

    Arugam Bay
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

    Situated in Arugam Bay, a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach, Surf &Turf Arugam Bay features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a restaurant.

  • Wave Hunters

    Arugam Bay
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

    Set in Arugam Bay and with Arugam Bay Beach reachable within 200 metres, Wave Hunters offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    From US$18.87 per night

  • Yaluwa Arugam Bay

    Arugam Bay
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Set within 200 metres of Arugam Bay Beach and 2.9 km of Muhudu Maha Viharaya, Yaluwa Arugam Bay offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Arugam Bay.

  • Cactus Arugambay

    Arugam Bay
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews

    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.

    From US$15 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Arugam Bay

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  • Agra Arugambay

    Hostel in Arugam Bay
    Avg. price/night: US$45
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 291 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.
    Guest review by
    Sophie
    Solo traveller

  • Little Lagoon Hostel

    Hostel in Arugam Bay
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 468 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.
    Guest review by
    Jack
    Young couple

  • Agra Arugambay

    Hostel in Arugam Bay
    Avg. price/night: US$45
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 291 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.
    Guest review by
    Marco
    Solo traveller

  • Agra Arugambay

    Hostel in Arugam Bay
    Avg. price/night: US$45
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 291 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.
    Guest review by
    Van Der Aar
    Solo traveller

  • Little Lagoon Hostel

    Hostel in Arugam Bay
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 468 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!
    Guest review by
    Nathasha
    Solo traveller

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