Arugam Bay Travel Guide

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Just before i jumped into the water to surf i took a couple of pictures of the sunrise. arugam bay is a perfect location to combine both, surfing and photography!
#BVSblue
Just before i jumped into the water to surf i took a couple of pictures of the sunrise. arugam bay is a perfect location to combine both, surfing and photography!
#BVSblue
The Fulmoon festival is for most srilankans the most important festival, they are taking and enjoying holidays, visit family and celebrate. #BeachBound
My travelling mate Minul Tennakoon pushes a fishing boat away from the sea with fisherman. 

Arugambay is the best place for sea surfing. It is also known as the Surfers paradise of Sri Lanka. So, many tourists who love sea bathing and surfing visit this place.
LUXTORI Arugambay

LUXTORI Arugambay

3 out of 5
207, 12 A, Main Street, Arugam Bay EP
The price is AU$110 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$110
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Arugam Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Arugam Bay Beach and Pasarichenai Beach are located ...
3/10 (2 reviews)
The hotel had been abandoned. We managed to check-in but there have been no staff onsite since. A local has told us that the Indian company that owns the hotel has not paid the local staff wages and they have been forced to leave. The hotel is filthy, there is literally no staff anywhere to be ...

Reviewed on 25 July 2025

LUXTORI Arugambay
Arugambay Roccos

Arugambay Roccos

3 out of 5
Main Street, Arugambay Arugam Bay
Stay at this beach hotel in Arugam Bay. Enjoy free parking, a private beach and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Arugam Bay Beach and Pasarichenai Beach ...
7.6/10 Good! (41 reviews)
Casual environment. More ideal for young surfers

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025

Arugambay Roccos
Drift

Drift

3 out of 5
Sinhapura Road Sinnaulla, Pottuvil Arugam Bay EP
Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Arugam Bay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pasarichenai Beach and Arugam ...
Sono arrivato e la struttura mi ha detto che non esisteva nessuna prenotazione

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2023

Drift
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Surf N Sun

Surf N Sun

3 out of 5
69 mile post, Arugam Bay EP
Stay at this villa in Arugam Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Pasarichenai Beach and Arugam Bay Beach are located ...
Surf N Sun
SAND DUNE AC VILLA 
Super Nature, close to great hiking trails 
W/Full Kitchen

SAND DUNE AC VILLA Super Nature, close to great hiking trails W/Full Kitchen

Arugam Bay EP
Stay at this villa in Arugam Bay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Pasarichenai Beach and Arugam Bay Beach are located ...
SAND DUNE AC VILLA Super Nature, close to great hiking trails W/Full Kitchen
Deluxe Private room Arugambay

Deluxe Private room Arugambay

Arugam Bay EP
Stay at this holiday home in Arugam Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and air conditioning. Popular attractions Arugam Bay Beach and Pasarichenai Beach are located ...
Deluxe Private room Arugambay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Arugam Bay

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Top destination
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4/5 - Good

JA

Not a lot to do except relax, swim, hang out on the beach. 3 or 4 days here is plenty. Nice chilled atmosphere.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Friendly people and options to do anything you want if you want or you can just relax.

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