Water Music Road, 32500 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
#23 of 53 B&Bs and Inns in Arugam Bay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 35 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
6.2
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Reviewed: 27 June 2024
Wong
AustraliaNothing, it was all good.
Fantastic location, peaceful, excellent service & fair prices. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and the onsite restaurant food was super tasty. I’ll be pre-ordering the Traditional Sri Lankan breakfast again - yum! My friends and I could not have asked for more to relax on 30 May in the Deluxe Double Rooms with Sea View. With a cold drink in hand & perfect breeze, I plan to bring my family next time. I particularly loved the grass, playful squirrels & group dining table area - please keep those features! Big thanks to all who work there!!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Paula
United KingdomClub music can be heard till late.
Great beach location.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Olivia
United StatesThe air conditioning was problematic. The room was very simple.
Fantastic location right on the beach, beautiful buildings and grounds. The staff was great. We had a fantastic stay and would definitely stay again and recommend!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Olivier
MauritiusWe booked for 3days and stayed for 2 additional days. We had a 2 bedroom cabana for 5 people, 2 bathrooms. The staff was very kind and helpfull! The breakfast top, with great view! We recommend their pineapple-coconut juice, very tasty! Def recommendable! Thanks Hassan&crew!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Michael
United KingdomNo complaints really at the price. Bathrooms and outside furniture could be better.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Super location right on the beach.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Ryan
IndiaSuper service
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Yair
IsraelThere are several things that can really improve your stay. The first thing is to provide a mop and a broom for each room. You are in a constant ritual of sweeping sand from the room. Another thing is to try to improve the flow of water in the taps.
The rooms are very spacious and clean. The location of the hotel is among the best in the area, a private and clean beach strip. The staff is always available and very helpful in any matter. A few minutes walk from the center of the beach.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Ido
IsraelThe beach is part of thr resort. Kitchen,room and around were very clean and the stuff were excellent. Hassan was always at our service for information and chat . He arranged safary and transportation for us
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Daphne
AustraliaThe ease of everything! From booking to paying Hassan was so friendly and sweet!!!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Hutchinson
United KingdomThe facilities in my room were basic, with seperate private bathroom downstairs. Only cold water supply to both sink and shower, however, this was adequate considering the local climate, 28-31 degrees. No mosquito net or towels provided and only one power point.
Sandy Beach is a great location, literally on the fabulous sandy beach, 2 minutes walk and you're in the middle of Arugam Bay town. Hassan, the host, was very welcoming and happy to arrange tuk tuk or taxi services. Good breakfast sat in the open air restaurant looking out over the ocean, fab.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Omri
IsraelEverything was amazing. Hassan the host is the best. We booked the place at the last minute and we were able to check in right away. Hassan made sure we have everything all the time and even after we left. The location is great right on the beach. Perfect place to relax. Super clean and great service. Would definitely come again. Highly recommend, best hotel in all Sri Lanka.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Janet
New ZealandLocation was perfect as it was so close to the beach and a 2 minute walk to cafes/restaurants. Room was great with air con and fan. Hassan was very friendly and helpful eg put a fridge in our room as we didn't have one.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Soffer
IsraelCash only (said this may change next season). Wi-Fi was only in range for one of the 2 rooms.
Location right on the beach. Quiet. Spacious. They gave us 2 adjacent rooms which was excellent. Powerful A/C. staff always around and very responsive, beach setup + restaurant was fun to spend time at, owner is a very warm and hospitable person.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Leslie
GermanyPrivat Beach Area, Wifi and AC worked at anytime.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 June 2023
Eleanor
United KingdomThe bar & restaurant seemed non-existent. It was okay as there’s loads of places nearby to eat & drink. but sometimes we wanted to just buy a cold drink but couldn’t seem to find where to get one.
The rooms are right on the beach. they’re spacious, clean and comfortable with a nice porch area! Hotel is in a great location and we slept really well!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 27 May 2023
Steve211
United KingdomI had a Budget single room which was small but very clean. Bathroom was private but was on a floor below my bedroom but you get what you pay for. All the other rooms looked great
Location and staff were fantastic.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 3 May 2022
Ivana
Czech RepublicOn the beach, we were alone here, very quiet, nice rooms, only few meters from the ocean. Breakfast very poor, staff is lazy, but its normal in this area. Time goes here differently than in Europe.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 27 December 2021
Dulanga
Sri LankaGreat location and great view, good relaxing and very calm place & very friendly staff, specially thanks mr, sahajan he gave us superb service. Breakfast really delicious.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 7 November 2021
Vasitharan
Sri Lankanothing
very clean. price is reasonable.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Lynette
New ZealandBeach and quiet location only a stones throw from restaurants and bars.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Gayan
New Zealandno wifi inside room, coustermer service weak
location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Gianluca
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Subendran
AustraliaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Emil
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2023
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