About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Star Rest Arugambay in Arugam Bay offers family rooms with private balconies, terraces, and modern amenities. Each room includes air-conditioning, free WiFi, and a private bathroom. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a private beach area, spa facilities, sun terrace, water sports, and a lush garden. Additional amenities include an open-air bath, restaurant, and yoga classes. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Indian, American, Middle Eastern, seafood, local, Asian, and barbecue grill cuisines. Halal, vegetarian, and vegan options are available. Prime Location: Arugam Bay Beach is a 2-minute walk away. Nearby attractions include Muhudu Maha Viharaya (1.7 mi) and Kumana National Park (18 mi). Batticaloa International Airport is 72 mi from the hotel.

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 best-rated area in Arugam Bay, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.1

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Sama
Spain Spain
I loved common areas. The owner Abdul was so helpful, free used kitchen and laundry service. Good location, room was also good and valuable price
Julia
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
Wow amazing place and very helpful staff always helping to me and I used free kitchen and free laundry service. The staff always tcare of me and good for solo female travellers 👍 I was highly recommended to stay this place 🫶
Romiyo
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
Amazing location, you are really made to feel at home by the wonderful friendly hosts, incense makes the place smell lovely and feel calm, close to lots of restaurants and of course the beach, the room was comfortable would definitely stay here...
Yonatan
Israel Israel
They were super thoughtful and helped me so much ,there is a tuktuk driver as part of the facilities which charges the lowest prices in town
Ahamed
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
Really nice place to stay in Arugam Bay. The hotel has a nice ambient, beautiful garden. The owner and the staff are lovely and very helpful. We had good chats and they help us in any way we needed. The room was clean and nice, just like the...
Methane
Spain Spain
Really recommended for solo travelers, host are very helpful and staff always smiling and welcoming. A nice cabana it was very quiet and relaxed there. Of course could arrange everything. Ansa surf teacher very professional and very kind 🫶 very...
Mohideen
Switzerland Switzerland
I was enjoyed my stay here becase Nice and clean room staff are very very friendly and helped and secure place .I was higly recommended this place
Linda
New Zealand New Zealand
Close to beach & shops but at the quiet end of the beach so peaceful. Loved the garden lit up by fairy lights at night. Staff are genuine & nice. Wonderful to have use of shared kitchen, especially a fridge & kettle but you can cook here too, I...
Fathima
Switzerland Switzerland
I don't think a day didn't go by where I wasn't offered a coconut while I was hanging out in a hammock or I wasn't delivered a coconut to my room if I was inside taking it easy. Feinas and Ansar were really helpful when it came to organising...
Ayyash
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
Nice room, comfy bed & good ac. The staff are super friendly and helpful. And the Sri Lankan breakfasts are fantastic, we got a surf lessons very fun and highly recommended. Would definitely stay again.” Specially surf teachers Ansa & Abdull

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Star Rest Beach Hotel Arugambay
  • Cuisine
    American • Indian • Middle Eastern • Seafood • Local • Asian • Grill/BBQ
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Star Rest Arugambay

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

House rules

Star Rest Arugambay takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 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
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$7 per person, 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
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Star Rest Arugambay 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.

FAQs about Star Rest Arugambay