Situated in Arugam Bay, 400 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Crocotopond features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel the rooms include air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with pool view. Crocotopond provides some rooms with city views, and all rooms are fitted with a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. The accommodation offers an à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast. The area is popular for fishing, and bike hire and car hire are available at Crocotopond. Pasarichenai Beach is 1.8 km from the hotel, while Muhudu Maha Viharaya is 3.3 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Arugam Bay, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.3

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Arugam Bay
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Callum
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice pool, friendly staff, good AC, allowed us to stay around pool area after checkout. Good breakfast included
  • Mia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location! Super close to the Main Street and the beach!
  • S
    Shaahid
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    I had an excellent last-minute stay at Crocotopond. Despite the impromptu booking, the staff provided outstanding customer service from the moment we arrived. Check-in was swift, and our room was ready and immaculate. The room was comfortable and...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Crocotopond restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • Crocotopond rooftop restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Crocotopond

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Hot tub
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Valet parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Yoga classes
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil

House rules
Crocotopond takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

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 not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

FAQs about Crocotopond

  • Crocotopond is 0.6 miles from the centre of Arugam Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Crocotopond. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Crocotopond has 2 restaurants:

    • Crocotopond restaurant
    • Crocotopond rooftop restaurant

  • Guests staying at Crocotopond can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

  • Crocotopond offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Entertainment staff
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Yoga classes
    • Beach
    • Swimming Pool
    • Live music/performance
    • Private beach area

  • Check-in at Crocotopond is from 13:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Crocotopond may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Crocotopond include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Family