Name: Sandy Beach Hotel
Address: Water Music Road, 32500 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka, Water Music Road, Ampara District, 32500, Sri Lanka
Rating: 7.6

Sandy Beach Hotel

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About this property

Beachfront Location: Sandy Beach Hotel in Arugam Bay offers direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and water sports facilities. Guests can relax in the garden or enjoy the outdoor seating area. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature balconies with garden or sea views, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Family rooms and interconnected rooms cater to various needs, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British, Indian, American, Italian, and local cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, vegetarian, and halal. Additional facilities include a coffee shop and outdoor dining area. Activities and Attractions: Guests can enjoy fishing, yoga, windsurfing, hiking, cycling, diving, and snorkeling. Arugam Bay Beach is just a few steps away, while Muhudu Maha Viharaya is 2 mi nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Arugam Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View 1 king bed
Single Room with Private External Bathroom 1 twin bed
Family Room with Private Bathroom 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed
Standard Double Room 1 queen bed
Standard Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed
Family Suite 3 twin beds and 1 full bed 1 sofa bed
Suite with Sea View 1 twin bed and 2 full beds
Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View 1 full bed

Guest reviews

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Olivia

United States

“Fantastic location right on the beach, beautiful buildings and grounds. The staff was great. We had a fantastic stay and would definitely stay again and recommend!!”

Omri

Israel

“Everything was amazing. Hassan the host is the best. We booked the place at the last minute and we were able to check in right away. Hassan made sure we have everything all the time and even after we left. The location is great right on the...”

Soffer

Israel

“Location right on the beach. Quiet. Spacious. They gave us 2 adjacent rooms which was excellent. Powerful A/C. staff always around and very responsive, beach setup + restaurant was fun to spend time at, owner is a very warm and hospitable person.”

Linus

Germany

“Great location, very friendly stuff, you can easily relax here for weeks :)”

Rebecca

United Kingdom

“Location was great, right on the beach. Excellent communication from the host. Would definitely recommend, good value for money.”

Annarita

Australia

“The room is literally on the beach you can hear sound of waves from your bad,I loved they have all the comfort,a restaurant with good food and sun bed, the staff and the vibes are amazing !”

Ellen

Norway

“You pay for the view. Very basic ( lack of mirror etc).”

Dinoo

Sri Lanka

“Fantastic location with amazing access to a private, quiet stretch of the beach as well as easy access to all the super eating places.”

Sairah

United Kingdom

“Fantastic location - seconds from door of our family room to the beach. The hotel was close to restaurants and shops but just set back - making it convenient and quiet. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Helpfully the manager let us store our...”

Layla

New Zealand

“Very good location right on the beach. Friendly staff”

Host Info

Company review score: 8.4Based on 129 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

Your host, Badurkhan, is and English Language teacher and Vice Principal of Pottuvil Ladies College. His local knowledge is second-to-none and he will delight in telling stories of his extensive overseas travel experience as well as suggesting interesting excursions in the locality. We have three amazing National Parks very close by - Yala, Lahugala and Kumana where you can spot a plethora of wildlife, including crocodile, elephant and native leopard species, Badurkhan can also assist in arranging surf lessons, tuk-tuk safaris, lagoon safaris, bike and board rental and most other things you may wish to experience in Arugam Bay. Managing the day-to-day business at Sandy Beach is Badurkhan's brother in law - Hassan. Hassan will also be happy to make most arrangements needed for your stay

Property info

Built in 2012, Sandy Beach Hotel offers comfortable beach-side accommodation in the world famous resort of Arugam Bay. Our modern, well equipped double bedrooms all offer en-suite shower rooms (hot water showers) and air conditioning for your comfort. Our main house sits 25 meters from the beach-front, offering outstanding views of the mature shaded gardens towards the Indian Ocean. As a family owned / run guest house, we take pride in providing exceptional customer service levels. Our restaurant caters for all tastes - Western, Asian or Vegetarian. Since opening, we have also built family guest rooms within our garden complex offering comfortable accommodation for families and groups of up to five persons within inter-connected rooms. Our customers arrive as guests and leave as life-long friends

Neighborhood info

Arugam Bay is perhaps best known for its outstanding surf during the season. The main surf-point, considered to be one of the "top 10" surf point in the world, is only a 15-20 minute walk along the beach. For beginners, there are a plethora of points available including Lighthouse Point, Whisky Point, Peanut Farm, Panama Point, Elephant Rock and many more, all within easy reach of Arugam Bay by tuk-tuk. Panama Road in Arugam Bay is lined with small restaurants, local shops and clothes boutiques offering something for everyone.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Sandy Beach Hotel Restaurant

Cuisine
American • British • Indian • Italian • Mexican • Pizza • Seafood • Australian • Local • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
Ambience
Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Halal • Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Amenities of Sandy Beach Hotel

House rules

Sandy Beach Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 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

0 - 11 years

Extra bed upon request

$5 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

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.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sandy Beach Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.