Stay Golden

–Excellent location – show map
+65 photos
Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

Property highlights

About this property

Beachfront Location: Stay Golden in Arugam Bay offers direct beachfront access with a sun terrace and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lush garden, and a modern restaurant. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or pool views. Additional amenities include balconies, terraces, and interconnected rooms, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves seafood, local, Asian, and international cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and Asian. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can participate in yoga classes, cycling, and surfing. Nearby attractions include Pasarichenai Beach (3-minute walk), Crocodile Rock (2.5 mi), and Kumana National Park (17 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian

Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 bunk beds
and
2 queen beds
1 king bed
or
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Katrina
Germany Germany
“It’s a beautiful property and the food is delicious.”
Ionut
Romania Romania
“Service, value for money, friendliness, spot, confort”
Philippe
Canada Canada
“We are a family of 4 with kids of 8 and 9 yo We almost cancelled our time in arugam bay… everyone was saying the weather would nt be good this time of year etc. we are glad we listen to the owners of the hotel and decided to stick to our...”
Jessica
“Beautiful family run hotel outside the busyness of the town. The family run hotel have super friendly staff, the food is good and reasonably priced and it was such a haven of relaxation to sit by the pool in the day. People tend to stay for...”
Marcel
Germany Germany
“- extremely friendly hosts and staff - chilled good vibes - nice, cozy apartments - really good food - close to the center of Arugam Bay - possibility to rent surfboards, scooter, TukTuks and bikes - organized lagoon safari and regular...”
Oren
Israel Israel
“Highly recommended! A family of five. We had the most wonderful time at Stay Golden. Angie and Rihan, the charming couple who owns the place, have created a small microcosmos with everything we needed. Other than going out to surf, we barely ...”
Ailbhe
Australia Australia
“The cabins are beautiful, impeccably clean, comfortable and very tasteful decor, the nicest place I stayed in Sri Lanka. Good food and nice pool, close to beach. Staff are very relaxed and friendly. Highly recommend, if even just for one night.”
Neil
Germany Germany
“The room was great - spacious with really nice bathroom and a roof terrace for relaxing too. The resort area was nice - with a lovely pool and great spaces to relax in sun and shade. There was plenty of space for the kids to play and a lovely...”
Caitlin
Australia Australia
“Great bungalow and hotel, clean and well kept. Food great and had a great casual vibe. Definitely recommend. We liked staying a little way out (10 min walk or $2 tuk tuk) and still being on the beach. Town can be busy so was nice to be away from...”
Matt
New Zealand New Zealand
“My time at stay golden was amazing. The staff and the owners were extremely helpful, always going the extra mile to make sure my stay was as enjoyable as possible. The location is great, close enough for a short walk to the surf spot but far...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Stay Golden Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Seafood • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Stay Golden takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Stay Golden of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.