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Arugam Bay – Coast & beach

Coast & beach · No. 12 in Sri Lanka

Boutique hotels in Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay is a surf village on the east coast, with relaxed guesthouses and small beach hotels.

Handpicked boutique hotels

Where to stay in Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay is one of Asia's best-known surf breaks, a crescent of sand and fishing boats on Sri Lanka's southeast coast. The village is relaxed and informal, with beach cafes and small hotels.

Where to stay

Stay on the beach road for the surf and restaurants, or farther out for quiet. Lahugala and Kumana national parks are nearby for elephants and birds.

Good to know

The surf season runs from May to October, when the rest of the island is wet.

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Questions about Arugam Bay

How many boutique hotels are there in Arugam Bay?

We list 1 boutique hotel in Arugam Bay, including Hideaway Resort.