Arugambay Resort

Great vibe, lovely staff, knock out food, especially breakfast. amazingly comfortable bed and fabulous shampoo! Live - and really good - music

This is truly an amazing place! It’s like a quiet oasis - 50 meters from the main road everything is quiet, relaxed and almost a separate world. At the same time it’s close to the beach, shops, cafés and all the attractions of Arugam Bay. Both the bungalows and the rooms are very nice, with A/C and en suite bathrooms. Food is excellent with generous servings, and in the evenings there is live music in the bar/café. The pool is nice and shaded by trees, and there are several yoga classes and massage sessions every day. Sharon and her excellent team run the place with a combination of a welcoming atmosphere and quiet efficiency. (It’s been in her family for many years, and many of the staff have been there for decades.) It’s a bit more pricey than many other places in Arugam Bay, but well worth it! I can’t see any reason to stay anywhere else in Arugam Bay (some of us were returning for the seventh or eighth time!)

We arrived at the hotel after searching for a place to stay, it is a hotel that really feels like an escape from the noise of Arugam, in the evenings you can hear noise from the businesses outside. The rooms are clean and spacious in a tropical area, so friends can enter the room, but the staff immediately takes care of it. The pool is maintained and we completely had a quiet and pleasant corner. But what made the experience so great was the welcome of Rashika who took care of our every request during the stay and all the other staff, always smiling and helping. I have never come across such a team. And don't give up on the Chaturi massage! Magic hands!

My second time here and it was even better. Exceptional accommodation, great food and fantastic entertainment. Sharon and her staff deserve all the plaudits for the exceptional manner in which they run this place. The staff organised a tuk-tuk for us for a day at the beach and gave us great tips of other good local restaurants and attractions to try. Hideaway used to be a seasonal go to but I’ve been here off season and it’s just as good. My wife and I loved our time there. Thanks folks, we’ll be back!

We stayed at Hideaway for a week we loved our non ac room and elected to stay there even though we were offered an ac bungalow when one came available. We had a private cool veranda to enjoy the squirrels monkeys and birds from The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly going out of their way to make us feel at home Sharon , the owner took a personal interest in all her guests welcoming them at breakfast time and ensuring everything ran smoothly It was handy to the beautiful beach but also a nice refuge for the bustle outside the gates We highly recommend this hotel

Lovely hotel with a really friendly and caring team who made us feel very welcome. We loved swimming in the pool, had fantastic massages, and enjoyed yoga sessions. What more could you ask for? The hotel also has a great restaurant and bar with live music some nights.