Offering a garden and garden view, Drift is situated in Arugam Bay, 400 metres from Pasarichenai Beach and 4.2 km from Crocodile Rock. The air-conditioned accommodation is 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. Elephant Rock is 7.1 km away and Magul Maha Viharaya is 19 km from the villa. Some units have a seating area and/or a patio with outdoor furniture. At the villa complex, every unit comes with a private bathroom. Muhudu Maha Viharaya is 4.4 km from the villa, while Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils is 6.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Batticaloa International Airport, 117 km from Drift.

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

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Arugam Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Arugam Bay
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  • Harry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    amazing location and amazing room such a lovely place to stay i recommend to anyone coming to arugam bay. Kannan is so amazing and absolute legend, he’s so helpful and such a good laugh! i really recommend drift to anyone and everyone
  • Heiko
    Germany Germany
    The Host Kennan contacted me via WhatsApp so communication was easy all the time. He speaks quite good English. He is also an excellent surfing teacher and took us on a private safari to see elephants and crocodiles. The location is 5 minutes walk...
  • Maximilian
    Germany Germany
    Kannan and his wife are the best hosts you can imagine! We had some awesome surfing lessons and he knows everything about arugam bay and the area. Their place is located 2 minutes to the beach and a little off the main road, so it's calm and...
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 38 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

At Drift, we provide guests with surfing lessons and can arrange for safari to Kumana National Park.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Drift
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Bathroom
    • Private bathroom
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Cleaning services
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Drift takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 12:30

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    Until 11:30

     

    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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    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

    0+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.


    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Drift

    • Yes, Drift is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Drift (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

      • 2 guests
      • 3 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

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

    • Drift has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Drift is from 12:30, and check-out is until 11:30.

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

    • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Drift. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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