Early birds

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

About this property

Early Birds in Arugam Bay: Early Birds offers a hostel experience in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka. Guests enjoy a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Dining Options: A buffet breakfast is available, including vegetarian, vegan, and Asian options. Room service and bike hire enhance the stay. Prime Location: Pasarichenai Beach is a 2-minute walk away. Nearby attractions include Crocodile Rock (2.8 mi) and Muhudu Maha Viharaya (2.9 mi). Surfing is popular in the surroundings. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly staff, convenient location, and beach access.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Arugam Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, Buffet

Availability

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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Ruby
Tunisia Tunisia
“I had a wonderful stay at Early Birds Hostel in Arugam Bay. The atmosphere is peaceful, friendly, and perfect for meeting other travelers while still having a quiet place to relax. The location is great like it’s just a short walk to the beach,...”
Bharat
India India
“The staff were great! The common washrooms and showers were very well maintained and made the stay way more comfortable. The other guests were also very nice and cooperative. Enjoyed chatting up with the staff and guests.”
Evgenii
Russia Russia
“Good location, friendly staff, reasonable price, one of the best places in Arugam”
Patterson
United States United States
“I stayed in the Garden View Family Room. The room was clean, comfortable and the location is quiet yet close to Main Point. The staff were so kind and accommodating for me, and the breakfast they made was very tasty. Early Birds’ vibe overall is...”
Hughes
Ireland Ireland
“- Great location - Friendly staff with plenty of activities - Nice breakfast - Good Value”
Ravin
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Super nice place with a lot of facilities and cool team. I had a really amazing stay here. Nice neat place. Bed was comfortable, had good breakfast. Enjoyed the outdoor shower. Close to the beach and the town. The team is very friendly and cool.”
Sithara
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“I spent the best days at early birds and actually iam so sad to leave here at the moment cause I feel like iam leaving my family..anyway I highly recommend this place 🫡”
Eva
Germany Germany
“Perfect location, calm area, close to the beach and surf spot, but also only a quick walk to the main road with restaurants and cafes. Relaxed and social vibe and very friendly staff, who help and organize everything you need. Would definitely...”
Chaitanya
India India
“‘Absolutely loved my stay at Early Birds; everything about the hostel exceeded my expectations. The location was ideal, given the proximity to a lot of restaurants, cafés and the most happening spots in Arugam Bay. The beach is practically just...”
Celina
Switzerland Switzerland
“Loved my stay at Early Birds! I stayed in the dorm and had a great experience. Everything was clean, the beds were comfy, and I always felt safe. Sithara was always friendly and happy to help with any questions. I also really enjoyed hanging out...”

Area info

Amenities of Early birds

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

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.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Early birds