A view of The Blue Wave Hotel, a stay 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 surf spots, and the hotel is just a minute from the beach. It welcomes families and groups of friends.

Image Credit: The Blue Wave Hotel

Planning your stay

Arugam Bay is on the east coast, a long drive from Colombo, so many travellers combine it with Ella or Yala. The best surf and the driest weather on this coast come from about April to October, while from November the town is much quieter.

Things to do nearby

Learn to surf or ride the main break; see surfing in Arugam Bay. Other surf points include Whiskey Point and Elephant Rock. For wildlife, take a Pottuvil lagoon safari or visit Lahugala National Park. The surf season runs from about April to October.

For more ideas, see things to do in Arugam Bay, or compare all hotels in Arugam Bay.

  • Check-in1400 hrs
  • Check-out1200 hrs

Accommodation

Accommodation is listed as Deluxe Suite Rooms.

The Deluxe Suite Room at The Blue Wave Hotel in Arugam Bay

Deluxe Suite Room

These rooms come in 9, 20.4 and 87 sqm sizes and can be booked as double, twin or triple, each with a balcony over the garden. They have a king size bed, and interconnecting rooms are available.

Image Credit: The Blue Wave Hotel

Facilities

  • Gym and spa.
  • Pool table.
  • Help arranging snorkelling and scuba diving trips.
  • Swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Excursion desk
  • Wi-Fi
  • Kids pool
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Garden
  • Scenic inland setting
  • Steam room
  • Private check-in and check-out
  • Gym and fitness centre

Food and drink

The restaurant serves international, Sri Lankan and fusion dishes.

  • Main buffet restaurant
  • A la carte dining
  • Room service, 24 hours
  • Sri Lankan
  • Continental
  • Fusion cuisine
  • Bar
  • Banqueting facilities
  • Meeting rooms

How to Get There

The Blue Wave Hotel is on the main beach road at Arugam Bay. From Bandaranaike International Airport it is about 320 km by road, about 7 and a half hours, travelling either through the hill country or via the Southern Expressway and Monaragala, both long but scenic drives.

From central Colombo the journey is about 300 km and takes about 7 hours 15 minutes.

Bubble Sri Lanka Holidays arranges private transfers from the airport and from anywhere in the country, with the option of keeping the car and chauffeur for your whole stay.