Stay Golden

Hotels
9.4 (109 reviews)
Cemetery Road, Arugam Bay, Pottuvil 18 , Arugam Bay , lk

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Great amenities
Cons:
Can be windy at times

Categories

Cleanliness
9.31
The cabins are beautiful, impeccably clean, and comfortable.
Service
9.78
Staff were super friendly and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
9.32
Location is amazing with easy access to beach and town.
Room Quality
9.27
Spacious rooms with nice decor and facilities.
Amenities
9.3
Beautiful facilities, great pool, and free bike rentals.
Value for Money
9.26
Excellent food and drinks, reasonable prices.
Food and Beverage
9.31
Incredible food and very tasty offerings.
Overall Experience
9.68
Guests had a fantastic experience overall and planned to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 22:18

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

Unwind and Relax by the Pool

Delicious Dining Options for Every Palate

Ready to experience the ultimate beach getaway at Stay Golden? Book now and make unforgettable memories in Arugam Bay!

Important information:

Please inform 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 109 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.31
Service: 9.78
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 9.27
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 9.26
Food and Beverage: 9.31
Overall Experience: 9.68
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Nicole couple au
10
Pros:

Stay Golden was excellent!! The rooms are spacious and clean and the bed was very comfortable. We were in a bungalow which felt very private, and we enjoyed the use of our own hammock and swing. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The restaurant had an extensive menu and everything was yum. An easy walk into town, or the staff could organise a TukTuk and the property is right on the beach (although not a swimming beach). A laundry service was available for a small fee. Pool and beach towels were provided and changed daily. We loved our stay here and would definitely choose Stay Golden again.

Cons:

In the bungalow the bathroom is separated by a curtain and not a door. Not a negative but something to be aware of.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
N
Nadine family_with_children de
9
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Paul family_with_children au
10
Strong recommend
Pros:

The POOL the fact that it was away from the crowd and noise and amazing atmosphere where you get to meet other guests and the owner.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Zoe family_with_children ch
10
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
קובי extended_group il
7
Pros:

המיקום מעולה.
רחוק במידה סבירה מכל העמולה של ארוגם.
המקום נקי מאוד בכל יום מסדרים את החדר ומנקים את הכל.
הצוות מאוד נחמד ואדיב

Cons:

הזרם מיים במקלחת ובכיור מאוד חלש אבל זה בהחלט נסבל ביחס למקום.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Serfaty family_with_children il
8
מלון יפה ומודרני במיקום מבודד ועם צוות טוב אך המחיר גבוה ביחס לתמורה
Pros:

צוות המלון מחייך תמיד ועוזר בכל מה שצריך
ארוחת הבוקר טובה אבל מוגשת בהתאם לזמני סרילנקה
יש מקלחות ושירותים מחוץ לחדרים - נקיים ונעימים
המקום קרוב לmain point - מושלם למי שאוהב לקום בבוקר ולהגיע לגלוש מהר
שירותי כביסה במחיר הוגן
בעל הבית במקום ונותן מענה לכל שאלה ובעיה

Cons:

מיקום המלון מרוחק מעט מהעיר מה שנותן שקט אבל מצריך ניוד בטוקטוק או קטנוע בכל פעם שרוצים משהו, הדרך אל העיר משובשת ומאטה את הנסיעה
הבריכה יפה ונעימה אבל המים לא היו מספיק צלולים
התארחנו אבא ובת ולא היינו מודעים לכך שהמקלחת היא חלק מהחדר ורק זכוכית חלבית מפרידה, זה היה קצת מביך
המיטה בחדר מס' 8 קצרה מדיי- הרגליים שלי היו בחוץ.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
J
Jack solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

This is a beautiful place to stay in a quiet part of town.
Everything you need is here and the staff are very accommodating. By far the cleanest place I’d stayed and best facilities in Sri Lanka.
Not far to get to the main part of town and they have bikes, surfboards and onsite yoga classes.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
M
Melissa family_with_children us
10
Amazing stay and worth every penny
Pros:

This property is absolutely amazing! The rooms are clean, big, and I love that there are hammocks with the rooms. The food on site was delicious. We ate there every morning and lunch time. It’s reasonably priced and the staff was so attentive and took very good care of us. The pool was huge and the kids played it in everyday after surfing. It’s about 15 min walk to downtown and a short tuktuk ride if you don’t want to walk. Just so you know you can NOT swim in the ocean. The waves are huge and the current very strong. We surfed at other locations and came back to swim in pool so it wasn’t a big deal for us but for others it might be. Thank you for an amazing stay and I wish to return one day.

Cons:

Nothing. It was perfect

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Ana_Serra solo_traveller pt
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple au
9
Lovely
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Riya extended_group gb
8
Lovely staff and owners, would go back!
Pros:

Really kind and friendly staff (thank you so much!!), room was clean, happy hour cocktails were great, nice pool area especially in the heat.
Location was about a 15 minute walk to town.

Cons:

The 6 person room had an odd layout which meant the AC was only of use in the bedroom and not the back section with the wardrobe and toilet or the front entrance with the shower and toilet. The AC in the cabana didn’t work super well but was bearable. The pool had lots of boatmen bugs but still usable. Food at the restaurant was average and could definitely be improved for the price.
However all these things were fairly minor overall and I would definitely go back!

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
A
Abdelilah solo_traveller ph
3
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
A
Angela solo_traveller ae
9
Pros:

Great place to stay that is secluded, everything you need is there and a short enjoyable bicycle ride to all the main restaurants! Will be back!

Cons:

You pay for everything at the end, I did not enjoy that.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Sophie-Madeleine family_with_children ch
10
Traumhafter FamilienUrlaub mit herzlicher Atmosphäre ✨✨
Pros:

Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt und haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt. Der Bungalow ist mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet, besonders praktisch fanden wir den Hocker am Waschbecken für Kinder sowie die großzügigen Ablageflächen, dieStrandtasche. Man merkt sofort, dass Angie ein besonderes Flair für Einrichtung und Komfort hat.

Besonders gefallen hat uns die familiäre Atmosphäre. Die ganze Familie ist unglaublich herzlich und jederzeit für Fragen oder Anliegen da. Dadurch fühlt man sich nicht wie ein Gast in einem Hotel, sondern fast wie zu Besuch bei Freunden.

Klimaanlage und WLAN haben im gesamten Hotel jederzeit einwandfrei funktioniert. Das Essen war fantastisch, sodass wir jeden Tag im Hotelrestaurant gegessen haben.

Für Familien mit Kindern ist das Hotel ideal: Es gibt einen Kinderpool, einen Spielplatz und verschiedene Spiele. Der ruhige Strand direkt vor dem Hotel war nahezu menschenleer und wir hatten ihn oft ganz für uns allein. Zum drachensteigen, muschelsammeln und Spaziergänge. Zum Baden ist das Meer in Sri Lanka allerdings nur eingeschränkt für kleine Kinder geeignet.

Wir haben zudem zweimal eine Safari über das Hotel gebucht, beide Ausflüge waren hervorragend organisiert und preislich absolut fair. Auch die Yoga-Stunden waren wunderbar ✨

Insgesamt ein traumhafter Aufenthalt, den wir gerne weiterempfehlen. Gerade die Kombination aus der wunderschönen Anlage, dem hervorragenden Essen und der herzlichen, familiären Betreuung macht diesen Ort zu etwas ganz Besonderem.

Cons:

Wir empfehlen das Hotel jedem weiter ;))

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
J
Julia couple de
9
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
S
Sevgi couple ae
4
Pros:

Na

Cons:

Very avarage vs the value

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
C
Christopher solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Excellent hospital. Above and beyond to make my stay as comfortable and effortless as possible. Very welcoming, and the outdoor space/pool/restaurant is such a blessing during the hot midday hours. Yoga on site also a big plus!

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Florian couple de
6
Pros:

Schöne Unterkunft direkt am Strand.

Cons:

Leider wurde uns das Frühstück berechnet obwohl es bei der Buchung bei Booking enthalten gewesen sein sollte. Schade.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
J
Joseph couple ch
10
Perfect oasis away from the hustle of Arugam main street
Pros:

Beautiful beach front location with a pool 15mins from the hustle of Arugam. The cabanas are clean and spacious with lots of thoughtful little details to make your stay more comfortable. Everything you need from surf coaching to safari can be arranged directly from the hotel. The staff are super friendly and helpful too.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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mary extended_group ca
10
Perfect mix of luxury with local relaxed vide.
Pros:

We really loved Stay Golden. From the moment we got there, the service from the owners as well as every staff member was outstanding. Our family suite was beautiful and had everything we needed. The restaurant had great food and an amazing relaxed atmosphere. I loved the yoga classes also. The resort is great for all ages whether you are a young traveller or a family. The resort sits on a beautiful stretch of beach that is just a short walk to town and the main surf break. We would return for sure!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-17 via Nuitee