Hotels in Arugam Bay
The Blue Wave Hotel
The Blue Wave Hotel is a three star hotel in Arugam Bay, about 7 hours by road from Colombo. Arugam Bay is known around the world as one of Sri Lanka's best (...)
Arugambay Roccos
Arugambay Roccos is a modern hotel built on the sand at Arugam Bay, shaded and cooled by coconut and neem trees. The design is based on the cube shape, and the (...)
Kottukal Beach House by Jetwing
Kottukal Beach House by Jetwing stands on two acres of coconut estate with views of the open ocean, well away from the cities. It is close to Arugam Bay, one (...)
Jetwing Surf
Jetwing Surf takes its inspiration from the coast, and its main building is shaped like a conch shell. It stands at Coconut Point in Pottuvil, on eight acres (...)
Hideaway Resort
Hideaway Resort is in the heart of Arugam Bay, set in six acres of gardens. The property was built in 1979 by the Sri Lankan Tissera family, and it is also a (...)
In the village
Hideaway Resort has been running since 1979, with 14 rooms set in six acres of gardens; it is a long-time favourite. Arugambay Roccos is a contemporary hotel of 22 white cubes on the sand. The Blue Wave Hotel is a mid-range option close to the beach and the surf.
North of the bay
Jetwing Surf is a set of cabanas inspired by the shape of a conch shell, built with sustainability in mind. Kottukal Beach House by Jetwing is a four-bedroom house on a coconut estate, ideal for a family or a group.
At a glance
| Hotel | Area | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Hideaway Resort | Arugam Bay village | Boutique, mid-range |
| Arugambay Roccos | Arugam Bay village | Mid-range |
| The Blue Wave Hotel | Arugam Bay village | Mid-range |
| Jetwing Surf | North of the bay | Luxury |
| Kottukal Beach House by Jetwing | North of Pottuvil | Private house |
When to come
The surf season runs from about April to October, with the peak in June to August. Outside this window, many places close or slow down. Surfing is the main draw, but you can also take a Pottuvil lagoon safari, visit Kumana National Park, or try yoga.
See our Arugam Bay guide.
Quick picks
- Long-time favourite: Hideaway Resort
- Families or groups: Kottukal Beach House by Jetwing
- Eco design: Jetwing Surf
- Close to the waves: Arugambay Roccos or The Blue Wave
Getting there
Arugam Bay is about seven hours from Colombo and around three hours from Ella by road. Most visitors arrive from the hill country and leave for Yala, the south coast or the Cultural Triangle.