Secret Gem

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Secret Gem in Arugambay offers family rooms with sea views, balconies, and private bathrooms. Each room includes air-conditioning, a work desk, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a variety of breakfast options, including local specialties, warm dishes, and fresh fruits. The on-site restaurant serves American, Ã la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, halal, and gluten-free meals. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, bicycle parking, and a tour desk. Prime Location: Arugam Bay Beach is just a few steps away, and Batticaloa International Airport is 72 mi distant. Surfing opportunities enhance the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 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

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Guest reviews

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Fahad
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Great staff. Delicious breakfast. Close to beach. Great view, Quiet, Great value If you’re wondering where, this hotel is worth recommending. We walked a minute to see the sunrise.”
Eli
Israel Israel
“The rooms are great, clean, and comfortable, and the air conditioning was a welcome relief from the heat. The breakfast was excellent, featuring rich local cuisine flavors. Its location is perfect—positioned at the beginning of the main road and...”
Janet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was excellent our room had a sea view , staff were outstanding especially the front of house manager … they did our laundry at a reasonable price within 24 hours”
Hayat
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Close to beach and surrounding shops and restaurants.”
Claire
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Great room-perfect for a family of 4. Comfortable beds, great location for exploring Arugam bay. Lovely breakfast and pleasant staff. Would highly recommend.”
Julia
Austria Austria
“Very helpful staff will arrange bike, safari, food anything really and very fast. Paying lots of attention to the need of tourists. The room interior is good Close to the beach Good restaurants near by”
Cody
Germany Germany
“I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean, spacious, and well-maintained, providing a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and always ready to assist with a smile. The location was convenient,...”
Ivan
Russia Russia
“We stayed one night and can't extend more days due to non availability. Manager friendly and helpful. Convenience location. Recommended....”
Noah
Canada Canada
“Close to beach and surrounding restaurants. Good breakfast.”
John
Germany Germany
“Great hospitality, clean and comfortable rooms, and very friendly staff. Highly recommended, and I would happily stay here again!”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1

No additional info available

Amenities of Secret Gem

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

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
Available 24 hours
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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.

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