Boasting a private beach area and views of sea, Sand Dune Beach Resort & Surf Camp is a recently renovated guest house situated in Arugam Bay, a few steps from Pasarichenai Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of the outdoor fireplace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the garden and inner courtyard. At the guest house, all units come with a desk. Every unit comes with a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms are fitted with a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a fridge. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and pancakes are available each morning at the guest house. Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails. The guest house boasts a variety of wellness options, including a public bath, an open-air bath and yoga classes. The area is popular for cycling and walking tours, in addition, bike hire and car hire are available at this guest house. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Arugam Bay Beach is 1.1 km from Sand Dune Beach Resort & Surf Camp, while Crocodile Rock is 4.1 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Asian

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Loïs
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Lovely place, so peaceful, directly at the beach. Watching the sunrise from your bungalow, hammock or beach and listening to the sound of waves. Kind and helpful staff.
  • Maximilian
    Germany Germany
    The owner and the staff are all really friendly and are always trying to make the time there as good as possible. The owner can arrange a ride or surf lessons to a very reasonable price and if there is a problem he will fix or try to fix it as...
  • Stijn
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nice huts, very nice hammocks, relaxed and beautiful place with palm trees and your feet in the sand. Lovely cook and very nice, friendly en relaxed tuktuk driver Jaleel who brought us many times to different places (for a fare price!). He was...
  • Biagio
    Italy Italy
    Beautiful and cozy place! Next to the beach. They have a nice restaurant and breakfast is included. It was great to stay there!
  • Charlotte
    Ecuador Ecuador
    Such a nice accommodation directly at the beach. If you are looking for a little bit of quite away from the hustle in arguam bay this is the place to go to. Best to rent a scooter in town so you can be independently and explore all of the...
  • Selina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    We had a really good stay here. It is a really calm and beautiful place, close to the beach. The breakfast was very good. Jaleel, the tuk-tuk driver working there, was so friendly and made our stay in Arugam Bay perfect. He picked us up wherever...
  • Pavel
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Very friendly staff,excellent cook and location directly on the beach
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked the fact that you have your own private beach onsite to go to whenever you want, in the day to sunbathe or at night to watch the stars. I loved the open air dorm. I loved the staff very friendly and the chef cooks amazingly.
  • Jacob
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Friendliness of staff and the peaceful environment.
  • Paul
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location just out of town, on beach, good facilities and very helpful staff

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.

Managed by Mohamed Shaheeth

Company review score: 9.1Based on 191 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Set in 2.5 acres of open-plan beach surroundings, this Hotel is a seriously chilled place to be. With no noise or light pollution, the only sounds you will hear are the waves crashing against the beach. We have eight beach cabanas three permanent Rooms and one Dome that is equipped with a private bathroom, five with open-air bathrooms so you can shower in the fresh air, and all have a western-style toilet and basin, double bed, netting, and fan. There's a hammock outside The space We have a large kitchen in the main area where you'll have all your meals and our chef is here to cook breakfast, lunch or dinner for you, whenever you would like it. But, it's yours to use too. You can cook your food and store any food and drinks that you buy. Guest access It's a budget Hotel located within a coconut farm close to the beach and nature. we are providing good service and hospitality, the rooms have facilities with a common area to chill out. the location is a 10 min. walk from the great town, if you want to be mildest of it all Other things to note are the Sand Dune beach Villa premises, set on 2.5 acres of coconut estate beach surrounded.

Languages spoken

English,Tamil

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British • Indian • Pizza • Seafood • German • Russian • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Sand Dune Beach Resort & Surf Camp
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Yoga classes
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Tamil

House rules
Sand Dune Beach Resort & Surf Camp takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 10:30 to 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 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.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
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.

FAQs about Sand Dune Beach Resort & Surf Camp

  • Check-in at Sand Dune Beach Resort & Surf Camp is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Room options at Sand Dune Beach Resort & Surf Camp include:

    • Double
    • Villa

  • The prices at Sand Dune Beach Resort & Surf Camp 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 Sand Dune Beach Resort & Surf Camp. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Sand Dune Beach Resort & Surf Camp is 0.7 miles from the centre of Arugam Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Sand Dune Beach Resort & Surf Camp has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Sand Dune Beach Resort & Surf Camp offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beachfront
    • Yoga classes
    • Walking tours
    • Open-air bath
    • Movie nights
    • Entertainment staff
    • Cooking class
    • Bicycle rental
    • Personal trainer
    • Private beach area
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Public Bath
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Live music/performance
    • Beach
    • Bike tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Guests staying at Sand Dune Beach Resort & Surf Camp can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Asian