About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Arne's Place in Arugam Bay offers family rooms with balconies, terraces, and garden views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace, enjoy the open-air bath, and dine at the family-friendly restaurant serving Indian, seafood, local, Asian, European, and barbecue grill cuisines. Additional amenities include a lounge, indoor play area, and outdoor seating. Prime Location: Located a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach, the property is close to Muhudu Maha Viharaya (2 mi) and Crocodile Rock (3.1 mi). Surfing and cycling are popular activities in the surroundings. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its beach access, attentive staff, and convenient location, Arne's Place ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
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Yasas
Sri Lanka“The way dormitory arranged was great rather than having bunk beds they have arrange beds in a unique way ❤️
Great atmosphere ❤️
Great place to enjoy your time ❤️”
Steven
United States“Super friendly staff, excellent breakfast selections, close to ocean and central area, well maintained, comfortable, and langurs came to visit.”
Tika
Georgia“A wonderful place, just one minute away from the beach❤️A beautiful garden and the kindest hosts❤️ The breakfast was absolutely delicious, truly amazing❤️I fell in love with this place❤️They also offered us a safari tour where we saw the sweetest...”
Praneeth
Sri Lanka“The beach is just a short 25-meter walk away, making it incredibly convenient. We stayed during the local holiday season, but unfortunately, the chef was on vacation, so meals were not provided.”
Nina
Germany“The location is really nice. It is close by the main beach and the road with restaurants is right around the corner. The owner is really nice and helped us with everything we needed. He told us the times for the local busses and we were able to...”
Schwartz
United States“Very comfortable room and amazing location and staff. Very good value for money as well. We took the villa room for four people and it was very good with the AC. Very comfortable beds.”
Barbara
United States“Great location in beach and near stores and restaurants. Nice helpful staff. The cabana was a sweet love shack
Looking out directly to beach Simple. Not fancy!”
Jeremy
Germany“Nicest Staff. Great location right by the beach and off to the main road. The compound is really inviting. AC in the room.”
Eivind
Sweden“The garden was very cozy and beautiful and the area was peaceful right next to the beach. It was the perfect mix of hostel-friendly people and private calm vacation. The staff was so kind and helpfull! Also great breakfast for a good price!”
Shantha
New Zealand“It is very close to beach and have villas in the permess. They have shared kitchen.”
Host Info
Company review score: 9.4Based on 215 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company info
Arne’s Place is the happy, lasting legacy of a friendship between a young local boy named Mubarak and Australian surfer
Dr. Arne Rubinstein. After the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami struck Arugam Bay, the small fishing village was left totally devastated. When Dr.Arne, from Byron Bay in Australia, met Mubarak he was just 20 years old but working to support his 3 younger brothers, 2 sisters and elderly mother. Touched by his incredible story and even more so by his friendliness, positive attitude and big smile Arne decided to help Mubarak and his family. He sent Muba to Construction and Design school in Colombo and then helped
finance the building of Arne’s Place. Today, Muba is the manager and the whole family can proudly support themselves and ensure all the children get well fed, proper healthcare and a good education ..…a brave example of working together and the human spirit at large …
Property info
If Your Vacation Is For Relaxing, Chilling & Eating Great Organic Food; Please Bring Your Vacation With Us. The Most Friendliest Staff Working At Our Hostel To Find Anything You Need At Any Time. Arnes Place Only 20 Seconds Walking Distance To Beach. It Has The Ocean View At The Property. Families, Decent Couples And Group Of Surfers Would Love Their Time with us.
Garden & Landscaping Will Bring Great Atmosphere With Enough Chill. 4G Wifi , Small Library, Hammocks Plus Good Chill Music For Your Entertainments.
We Offer Talented Surf Coaches For Learning Surf, Safari At The National Park, Lagoon Tours, Tuk Tuk Ride And Laundry Service. We Have A Small Beach Break Just In Front Of Our Property Where You Can Catch Some Waves All Day.
We Can Arrange Airport Transfers From Colombo / Mattala International Airports. As Well As To Centre, Up North, South Cost And All The National Parks Of The Island Etc. Driver Accommodation Is Not Provided.
GREAT SURF, FRIENDLY PEOPLE & HEALTHY FOOD COULD BRING YOUR VACATION IN PARADISE.
Neighborhood info
Our neighbour on the east is the ocean which makes the days beautiful with the sounds of the waves and amazing sunrises.
The rest of the directions are with some good village people , Amazing prayer call , sunset few hundred Meters away with wild elephant at the biggest lagoon in the Bay. Walking & driving distances for very good surfing.
Language Spoken
EnglishArea info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
Arne's Chill Restaurant
- CuisineIndian • Seafood • Local • Asian • European • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal
Amenities of Arne's Place
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
