About this property

Essential Facilities: Moonlight surf hostel in Arugam Bay offers a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy an outdoor seating area, dining table, and outdoor furniture. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, garden or city views, and amenities such as a work desk, minibar, and microwave. Free on-site private parking is available. Leisure Activities: Guests can participate in evening entertainment, walking tours, and bike hire. Additional facilities include a shared kitchen, entertainment staff, and full-day security. Nearby Attractions: Arugam Bay Beach is just a few steps away, while Muhudu Maha Viharaya is 4 km and Crocodile Rock 5 km from the property. Batticaloa International Airport is 117 km distant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Arugam Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Gluten-free, Kosher, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Options with:

  • Terrace

  • City view

  • Garden view

Free private parking available on-site


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Double Room
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  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$84 for 3 nights
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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • 1 bunk bed
US$24 for 3 nights
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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • 1 bunk bed
US$33 for 3 nights
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Double Room
Recommended for 2 adults
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Garden view
City view
Bath
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
Terrace
Minibar
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Kitchen
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Desk
  • Children's high chair
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • Slippers
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Microwave
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Baby safety gates
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max persons: 2
US$28 per night
Price US$84
Excluded: 11 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • No credit card needed
  • We have 1 left
  • 1 bunk bed
172 feet²
Private kitchen
Garden view
City view
Dishwasher
Terrace
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$8 per night
Price US$24
Excluded: 11 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
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  • No credit card needed
  • We have 1 left
  • 1 bunk bed
517 feet²
Private kitchen
Garden view
City view
Bath
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
Terrace
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$11 per night
Price US$33
Excluded: 11 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • No credit card needed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Zamil
    India India
    Great place, I stayed for 7 days and had an amazing time. The host Sajid is wonderful, kind and super helpful. Surf instructor David is the best, very patient and friendly teaching style. 10/10 will recommend taking surf lessons. Surf in the...
  • Braianluduenia
    Argentina Argentina
    I stayed here for two weeks and had a great experience! The place is super comfortable — the air conditioning, water, and Wi-Fi all worked perfectly the whole time. Both hosts are really friendly and helpful, and made me feel welcome from the...
  • Noah
    Australia Australia
    The owner is super helpful, always organising small parties and helping out with surf spots, he even came to help us when our TukTuk broke down. The location is perfect, beds good quality and everything is clean. Definitely recommend!
  • Muharrem
    Turkey 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
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, clean, and social. Ask David for anything before you look elsewhere - he does surf lessons, scooter hire, laundry etc. all for really good prices.
  • Jarek
    Poland Poland
    Very good stay, for me (travelling long term) good price as of Srilanka, owners nice and friendly, one of them give surf lessons, nice common area to relax, 2 min walk for restaurants and 3 min to the beach, nothing fancy, simple rooms but good...
  • Anonymous
    Denmark Denmark
    cutest little hostel with a great location just off the main road so it’s quit at night but you’re still close to the beach and all the restaurants. the team is great; they make you feel at home and can help with just about anything:)
  • Béla
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Basic maar zeker comfortabel verblijf op loop afstand van alles in Arugam Bay voor een goede prijs.
  • Milan
    Germany Germany
    Das Hostel ist sehr schön und es ist alles was man braucht super zu Fuß erreichbar. Man ist in 2min im Supermarkt und direkt an der Straße wo am meisten los ist und in maximal 5min am Meer. Die Gastgeber sind auch super nett und hilfsbereit falls...
  • Simon
    Germany Germany
    Sehr gutes Hostel in Arugam Bay. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir haben einen Surfkurs direkt beim Besitzer gemacht. Sehr schön gestalteter Aufenthaltsbereich mit vielen Sitzmöglichkeiten. Konnten direkt am Hostel ein TuKTuk...

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House rules

Moonlight surf hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.