Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel

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Independent
10 (1 reviews)
Tsunami Hotel Rd, Arugam Bay, EP, 32500 , Arugam Bay , LK
94-771358303

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Facilities

Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Close to the beach / beachfront
Welcoming, helpful hosts (personalized local advice)
Comfortable, spacious rooms and cabañas
Shared kitchen available
Great breakfasts
Friendly/local atmosphere
Good value for money
Cons:
Construction work on arrival — cement and machinery in common areas
Large building in front of cabañas blocking sea view / not as pictured

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Rooms and cabañas described as 'frisch, sauber' (fresh, clean), but arrival report of construction debris and machinery in common areas lowered cleanliness perception slightly.
Service
10
Hosts repeatedly described as welcoming, helpful and 'super nette Gastgeber' with individualized travel advice (Harim highlighted) — very strong service that compensates for other minor issues.
Location
10
Multiple reviews note proximity to the beach and a central location; however one guest reported a large building in front of the cabañas blocking promised sea views, slightly reducing the location score.
Room Quality
10
Cabañas and villas described as spacious, comfortable, with porches and air conditioning; generally positive room quality and comfort.
Amenities
10
Shared kitchen and available breakfasts mentioned positively; standard amenities appear good for this property type.
Value for Money
10
Explicitly called 'ein sehr gutes Preisleistungsverhältniss' (very good price-performance), indicating strong value perception.
Food and Beverage
10
Breakfasts described as great in the reviews; food/beverage offering is positively noted.
Overall Experience
10
Overall very positive impressions ('come as a stranger, leave as a friend', very welcoming), though construction on arrival and incorrect view expectations tempered the overall experience slightly.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-05-21 13:37

Property Description

Beachfront Location
Imagine waking up to the sound of waves crashing just steps away from your room. With a prime beachfront location, Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel in Arugam Bay offers an unforgettable experience for beach lovers.

Complimentary Amenities
From bicycles to explore the area to a relaxing terrace and garden to unwind, this hotel offers a range of complimentary amenities for guests to enjoy. Take advantage of the free wireless internet, concierge services, and even barbecue grills for a memorable stay.

Dining and Socializing
Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant or grab a quick snack at the coffee shop. Socialize with fellow guests at the daily complimentary reception while sipping on your favorite drink. Don't miss the option for daily continental breakfasts to start your day right.

Book your stay at Arne's Place now and make memories by the beach in Arugam Bay.

Important information:

  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Social distancing measures are in place

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Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 1 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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Barbara • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Ellie • couple • gb
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Ggg41 • solo_traveller • nl
10
Friendliest place ever!
Pros:

Such friendly people, service is the best. We went surfing with Mahi twice at peanut beach. Loved it. Breakfast was also good. Haleem is so friendly and helpful. Airco in the room was also good.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • solo_traveller • de
9
Worth it. Nice people and great location .
Pros:

Nicest Staff. Great location right by the beach and off to the main road. The compound is really inviting. AC in the room.

Cons:

No mosquito net.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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BRADY • extended_group • id
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Ekaterina • solo_traveller • ru
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Rebecka • family_with_children • se
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Yasas Nipunajih • solo_traveller • lk
10
Pros:

The way dormitory arranged was great rather than having bunk beds they have arrange beds in a unique way ❤️

Great atmosphere ❤️

Great place to enjoy your time ❤️

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Eivind • couple • se
10
Everyting we searched for in Arugam Bay!
Pros:

The garden was very cozy and beautiful and the area was peaceful right next to the beach. It was the perfect mix of hostel-friendly people and private calm vacation. The staff was so kind and helpfull! Also great breakfast for a good price!

Cons:

Wifi was a bit dodgy in our room but worked well in the garden.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Timea • solo_traveller • fr
10
Un sans faute !
Pros:

L'emplacement est idéal, a deux pas de la plage et de la rue principale avec les boutiques et les restos mais tout en étant très calme et paisible. L'histoire du lieu et de cette famille nous a particulièrement touchée. Nous avons également fait appel au frère du prioritaire pour nos cours de surf et ca a été génial !! Il était adorable, pédagogue, encourageant et fun.
Je recommande à 100% ce lieu pour son cadre et aussi le petit dej (même s'ils n'ont plus la vue mer depuis la construction d'un hôtel devant leur terrain, ca vaut le coup parce que c'est un petit havre de paix bien conservé).
Merci pour tout.

Cons:

Nous avons juste eu un petit souci avec la clim que nous n'arrivions pas a régler mais rien de bien grave car elle était réglée a une température convenable pour nous.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Niels • solo_traveller • nl
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Roberta • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Delina • couple • de
1
Pros:

Gar nichts.

Cons:

Das Personal war unfreundlich, wir sind angereist und uns wurde gesagt es ist kein Zimmer mehr frei. Tage vorher kam irgendwie über booking eine Anfrage ob wir bitte stornieren können. Das haben wir leider übersehen, hier kam auch keine direkte Nachricht mit einer Begründung. Ich habe die Unterkunft im Januar - Februar gebucht und im Mai waren wir vor Ort! Es gab auch keine Angabe warum plötzlich kein Zimmer zur Verfügung war. Bei booking war die Unterkunft immer noch drin, aber zu einem teureren Preis, es lässt vermuten das ihnen einfach das Angebot im Nachhinein zu günstig war oder warum auch immer. Wir waren Anfang der Session dort und es gab noch genügend Auswahl an anderen Unterkünften, trotzdem haben wir durch die kurzfristige Buchung etwas mehr zahlen müssen. Einfach nur beschissen, kann ich nicht empfehlen!

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Shantha Kumara • extended_group • nz
8
Nice place to stay
Pros:

It is very close to beach and have villas in the permess. They have shared kitchen.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Cankut • couple • tr
10
like a true friend
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • au
9
welcoming and comfortable
Pros:

Harim was so welcoming and helpful . we
felt right at home in this very comfortable and locally embedded place where it feels like we are supporting local people. rooms are
comfortable and the location is central . breakfasts are great and most of all the day to day advice and contacts and suggestions for anything we needed help with for our trip. highly recommend staying here

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Anne-Marie • extended_group • de
9
Come as a stranger, leave as a friend :)
Pros:

Wir sind länger geblieben als geplant und ich würde auch jederzeit wieder kommen…

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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cristina • family_with_children • es
5
Pros:

La cabaña estaba muy bien, un porche acogedor.

Cons:

Cuando llegamos estaban en obras, había montañas de cemento y maquinaria de trabajo en mitad de los espacios comunes.
Delante de las cabañas hay un gran edificio. Eso no se corresponde con la descripción ni las fotos de Booking, que describe vistas al mar.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Elena • extended_group • de
9
Pros:

Gute Lage direkt am Strand. Geräumige Zimmer mit Klimaanlage und super nette Gastgeber. Würde jederzeit wiederkommen!

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • couple • de
10
Ein guter Ort in guter Lage
Pros:

Die chillige Atmosphäre und die freundlichen Menschen sind ein großes Plus. Die Cabanas sind frisch, sauber und geräumig. Ein sehr gutes Preisleistungsverhältniss.

Cons:

Für uns hat es gepasst

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee