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A poolside seating area with a view of the beach and ocean.

1. Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve
5.0 star property
Pottuvil
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (27 reviews)
"Beautiful resort in great location "
New Zealand
cameron
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve
A room with a thatched roof, a large window, and a view of the beach.

2. Blue Waters Arugambay

Blue Waters Arugambay
3.0 star property
Pottuvil
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Bungalow super sympa et atypique. La cuisine est très bonne et fraîche : tout est fait maison sur place. Seul petit manque, il n'y a pas de cocktails. La plage est juste devant les bungalows et pratiquement déserte, hormis quelques cours de surf. De jolies vagues pour s'amuser, avec des planches mises à disposition par l'hôtel. Le bémol : c'est un peu à distance des commerces, il faut prendre un tuk-tuk pour s'y rendre. Un conseil, utilisez l'application PickMe, sinon c'est plus cher — le...
France
NATHALIE
The price is AU$81
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Blue Waters Arugambay
A building with a green door, a window with shutters, and a thatched roof structure.

3. Fins Arugambay

Fins Arugambay
2.0 star property
Arugam Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"This property had its pros and its cons. Pros ✨Friendly, welcoming staff and always happy to see you ✨Location to the surf, shops, bars and restaurants, undeniably spot on, 5 starts for that alone. ✨Spacious rooms with air con ✨Reasonable price Cons 🫠Restaurant, bar and coffee not operating as I think it is now low season and everyone is getting ready to shut down for the end of the season so we didn’t have the opportunity to enjoy the advertised amenities 🫠It’s a hostel pulling in young...
United Kingdom
Lauren
The price is AU$60
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Fins Arugambay
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a beach.

4. Paper Moon Kudils

Paper Moon Kudils
3.0 star property
Pottuvil
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"Rustic hotel accommodation right on beach, 10 minute drive out of Arugam Bay. Tuk Tuk accessible. Basic accommodation with wifi only in verandah of our unit (11), and in dining area. Lovely atmosphere and staff are very accommodating and friendly. Loved their Sri Lankan meals. It’s not 5 star hotel but the staff make up for it. "
Australia
Pauline
The price is AU$49
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Paper Moon Kudils
A swimming pool with a wooden deck leading to a house, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

5. Aprota Villas

Aprota Villas
3.5 star property
Pottuvil
The price is AU$276
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Aprota Villas
A wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by trees and sand.

6. Wild Edge Panama - Kumana Safari Lodge

Wild Edge Panama - Kumana Safari Lodge
3.0 star property
Panama
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Great place to stay. 2 excellent safaris where we saw a lot of wildlife including leopards and there was also a pilgrimage so we saw that too. Room was fine. Excellent food and drink reasonably priced. Loved it."
United Kingdom
Philippe
The price is AU$134
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Wild Edge Panama - Kumana Safari Lodge
A room with a dining table and chairs, two large windows with curtains, and a door leading to another room.

7. 20 House Arugam

20 House Arugam
2.5 star property
Pottuvil
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"We loved the place, the owners are beautiful people providing all sort of services but more important even, they provide very useful information about services in town and average price for them. Super helpful when it comes to bargaining with locals. Ideal place if you look for a quiet holiday as it is close enough to walk to the lively places but located in a quiet local area."
United States
Isadora
The price is AU$15
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
20 House Arugam
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

8. The White Pillow

The White Pillow
3.0 star property
Arugam Bay
The price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The White Pillow
A lounge chair on a wooden deck with a railing, overlooking a body of water and a sunset sky.

9. Oruwa Boutique Villas

Oruwa Boutique Villas
4.0 star property
Arugambay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"Locatie ligt wat ver van het centrum Kamers zijn schoon en groot"
Netherlands
Boudewijn
The price is AU$288
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Oruwa Boutique Villas
A wooden structure with a thatched roof and a person standing in front.

10. De Perla Resort

De Perla Resort
3.0 star property
Pottuvil
The price is AU$58
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
De Perla Resort
A pool area with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs under umbrellas, with a view of the ocean.

11. Jetwing Kottukal Beach House

Jetwing Kottukal Beach House
5.0 star property
Pottuvil
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Fabulous beach view, helpful and attentive staff, quite, clean pool. Would happily recommend "
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Jetwing Kottukal Beach House
A wooden deck with a view of a sandy beach and palm trees.

12. Arugambay PodBay

Arugambay PodBay
3.0 star property
Arugam Bay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (12 reviews)
"Close to everything with great staff, breakfast and the rooms were very comfortable. Would stay again"
Australia
Warren
The price is AU$68
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Arugambay PodBay
An outdoor area with a thatched roof, string lights, and a pool.

13. Shell Resort Arugambay

Shell Resort Arugambay
3.0 star property
Arugam Bay
2.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"C'est la première fois que nous faisons ça mais nous sommes partis après avoir vu la chambre et l'hotel. Nous avons demandé un remboursement, la personne nous a dit qu'il suffisait d'annuler en ligne et que ça ne posait aucun problème pour lui, mais la plateforme Expedia a essayé de contacter plusieurs fois l'hôtel pour un remboursement et l'hôtel n'a jamais répondu aux appels et mails. Le check-in de cet hotel est normalement à 13h, nous sommes arrivés à 14h après 5h de route et la chambre n'a...
France
Julien
The price is AU$28
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Shell Resort Arugambay
A modern resort with a clear pool, multiple-story buildings, and palm trees.

14. Arugambay Roccos

Arugambay Roccos
3.0 star property
Arugam Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (42 reviews)
"I got to Rocco’s early August 2026 and it was so hot during the day. The rooms had really good air conditioning and there is a nice pool near by. The staff are very hospitable and super friendly."
Australia
Luke
The price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Arugambay Roccos
A bed with a canopy, wooden pallets under the mattress, and fairy lights.

15. The Coconut

The Coconut
3.0 star property
Pottuvil
2.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"Booked this hotel through Expedia prior to my trip, when I landed in Colombo I received a text message from a French (+33) number saying that my booking at The Coconut would be cancelled, and that the prices I had booked were no longer valid! My only choices were to cancel the booking or pay the "new prices" which were 3x higher! I ended up saying I didn't want the booking and found other accommodations. I actually went to the hotel during my trip where the front desk person was frustrated...
Canada
D
The price is AU$26
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The Coconut
A swimming pool with metal railings, surrounded by a paved area and palm trees.

16. Paddyway Resort

Paddyway Resort
4.5 star property
Arugam Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (14 reviews)
"Great hotel and staff. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Some building work going on, but not intrusive. Good food and drink."
United Kingdom
Stephen
The price is AU$97
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Paddyway Resort
A covered outdoor area with a sandy floor, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

17. Kudah Bay Surf Hotel

Kudah Bay Surf Hotel
3.0 star property
Arugam Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Thanks to Kisha and her family we had the best stay. Thank you. If we could we would have stayed longer . Directly on the beach, great surf teacher."
Netherlands
Monique
The price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Kudah Bay Surf Hotel
A hotel lobby with a staircase, wooden doors, and potted plants.

18. Harmony Beach Hotel

Harmony Beach Hotel
3.5 star property
Arugam Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"Would recommend. Room was clean and large. Location excellent- on the main strip but property itself is quiet which was good. Friendly staff"
American Samoa
Sterling
The price is AU$90
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Harmony Beach Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the ocean, and a balcony with a wicker chair.

19. Mora Mila

Mora Mila
3.0 star property
Arugam Bay
The price is AU$220
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Mora Mila
A courtyard with a thatched-roof house, a small table, and two people sitting.

20. Star Hotel Arugambay

Star Hotel Arugambay
3.5 star property
Arugam Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
The price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Star Hotel Arugambay
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Top Mahakalugolla Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Mahakalugolla

Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

8/10 Good
"Positives Well maintained cabana styled facility in front of the Indian Ocean. Absolutely amazing staff. Beautifully laid out pool with fantastic views looking at evening sunset. Great food! Negatives Locals will definitely let you know you're a surrounded by Islamists. You will definitely not welcome to wear a bikini or any form of costume that is not acceptable to them in the beach. In the evening, penguin looking women stand in front of the pool for no apparent reason. No bacon in the menu. A Danish woman was sexually assaulted recently in the beach according to Locals. Potivil is a part of Sri Lanka! Our heroes liberated this area from Tamil Terrorists not to be taken over by Islamists! Sad."
Sanjeeva 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

More cheap accommodation in Mahakalugolla

Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel

Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel

Tsunami Hotel Rd Arugam Bay EP
The price is AU$27 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$27
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Mahakalugolla?
The best area to stay in Mahakalugolla is generally within the central part of the village, particularly around the main road that runs through it.

This central area offers the most convenient access to the limited local amenities. You'll find a few small shops for essentials and local eateries there. The layout is quite spread out, so being central means you're not too far from anything.

For couples seeking a quiet retreat, staying in a guesthouse or small villa just off the main road can be ideal. These often provide a more private experience with lovely views of the surrounding countryside, great for relaxing and enjoying the natural beauty of the Uva Province.

Families might find staying closer to the main road beneficial for easier access to any local services and for getting around.
When is the best time to go to Mahakalugolla?
The best time to go to Mahakalugolla is during the dry season, which typically runs from May to September.

During these months, you'll experience consistently warm and sunny weather, making it ideal for exploring the area's natural beauty and engaging in outdoor activities. The dry conditions ensure that hiking trails are accessible and comfortable, and the clear skies provide excellent visibility for enjoying the scenic landscapes. This period is superb for travellers who want to maximise their time outdoors without the interruption of rain.

While the wet season (October to April) brings lush greenery and fewer crowds, it also means higher humidity and more frequent rainfall, which can sometimes disrupt travel plans or outdoor excursions.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if cancelled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Mahakalugolla.
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How much is the nightly rate for a hotel in Mahakalugolla?
Prices for hotels in Mahakalugolla often vary, but you can find a great deal from AU$15 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for our cheapest rates.