Nikara Beach Villas Arugambay

Hotels
8.7 (93 reviews)
Arugam Bay Road, Pottuvil, Next to Nevy camp , Arugam Bay , lk

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Inconsistent wifi
Cockroaches in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
8.24
Clean rooms mentioned positively, but a few concerns about cleanliness due to nature.
Service
9.01
Staff received high praise for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.05
Well-situated near the beach, noted for its tranquility yet close to Arugam Bay.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms were described as comfortable and well-maintained.
Amenities
8.53
Swimming pool highlighted as an enjoyable feature.
Value for Money
8.49
Good value mentioned regarding accommodation and services.
Food and Beverage
8.74
Food received outstanding reviews, particularly breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.91
Overall stay was described as excellent and enjoyable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 20:44

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation near Stunning Beaches

Prime Location: Located steps away from Arugam Bay Beach, Nikara Arugambay Resort offers a convenient stay near popular attractions like Pottuvil Beach, Crocodile Rock, and Elephant Rock.

Comfortable Rooms: The well-equipped rooms feature modern amenities including air conditioning, a kettle, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Some rooms even offer picturesque sea views for a truly relaxing experience.

Delicious Dining: Guests can start their day with a delicious continental, Asian, or vegetarian breakfast served at the property, ensuring a flavorful beginning to their adventures.

Ready to experience a blend of luxury and relaxation? Book your stay at Nikara Arugambay Resort for an unforgettable beach getaway.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 93 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.24
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 8.91
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Caroline couple be
9
Pros:

Très belles chambres, chouette piscine, bien situé accès super facile en Tuk Tuk pour la ville, la plage, le surf. Bon petit déjeuner

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Suresh extended_group lk
10
Pros:

Very Friendly Staff, Specially Akash, they made our stay very comfortable.

Cons:

Rooms need some small renovations

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Rebeca couple es
10
Volveremos
Pros:

La atención del personal es encantadora. Las villas espaciosas y la que cogimos con vistas al mar y la piscina es muy cómodo. Nos ayudaron con las excursiones que queríamos hacer. El no poder bañarte en el mar tampoco es una gran pega, ya que tienes la piscina y si vas a Arugam es para hacer surf principalmente, con lo cual, tendrás que moverte de playas. Tuvieron el detalle de hacernos un muy buen desayuno para llevar haciendo el check out a las 5am.

Cons:

Tienes que moverte en tuktuk para llevar a Arugam Bay (450LKR)

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Darryl solo_traveller nz
9
Relax at Nikara beach villas
Pros:

Great location that was very relaxed plus had a great pool. Only a minute tuk tuk from town, which was great to visit then head home and escape some loud parties.

Cons:

No coffee in the room, which was needed (I did ask)

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Heather couple gb
10
Great stay!
Pros:

Fantastic stay, great view and helpful friendly staff. The pool was lovely, and led out onto the beach for a lovely view of the ocean. They have pool towels too, although one day we couldn’t find any by the pool. Could hear the waves from our room which was nice and peaceful. Some cats and dogs on property who are all very friendly - a little kitten kept following us about / chilling on our balcony! Breakfast was lovely - option of western or Sri Lankan. The Sri Lankan breakfast was quite a big portion (have found that everywhere though), but is absolutely lovely and nice to try their local food. It is about 20-30 mins walk along the beach into the main centre.
Room - nice big bed, comfy, air con worked. Relatively spacious. Bathroom was big. Had some beanbags outside to sit on which was nice to chill.
They gave a welcome drink and leaving drink to takeaway which was a nice touch.

Cons:

Nothing! A fridge in the room would be nice addition to keep water etc cool.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Alix solo_traveller be
7
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Florian couple de
7
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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HO Guillaume solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

La gentillesse du personnel, le cadre et la piscine, la qualité des repas.

Cons:

L'impossibilité de nager dans la plage qui n'était pas précisé, l'emplacement un peu loin du centre ville, le manque de mini bar

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller es
9
Pros:

Habitacion, piscina y la atencion...tuvieron detalle para mi cumpleaños

Cons:

Zona de playa no se puede bañar.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Beca couple ae
10
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Kate family_with_children ae
9
Very well run (Akash and team), clean and comfortable, food was excellent, lovely quiet spot an easy walk or tuk tuk int
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Salpointe couple fr
9
Excellent manager
Pros:

Wonderful manager
He is doing everything for you satisfaction , full of kindness and smile !

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Taede solo_traveller nl
10
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple gb
10
Pros:

Couldn’t recommend this property enough! The staff cannot do enough for and were so accommodating. The rooms are lovely with a huge comfortable bed and the pool area was a lovely added bonus. Big thank you to Akash who even took us out one afternoon to go find wild elephants and crocodiles. Really lovely place to stay and the included breakfast was absolutely delicious - local food and huge portions!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Markus solo_traveller de
6
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Helen couple au
10
Best stay in Sri Lanka
Pros:

First off all I have to say a huge thank you to Rama, the chef and the team for the most incredible food we’ve had in a nearly three week trip, it was absolutely delicious. We have honestly been looked after like we are family.
Nothing was too much trouble, the team are so so kind and generous.
Honey the cat and the dog are a friendly addition ..
The villas are simple and clean.
A beautiful pool awaits you at the rear of the villas with the ocean right at your door.
I’m so happy we stay here for two nights that we actually stayed an extra night making it a three night stay as it was so relaxing.
Do yourself a favour and stay here, you won’t regret it.
Thank you for having us Mr Rama

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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axel couple de
8
Sehr ruhige, schöne Lage, fußläufig von Arumgam
Pros:

Die Lage und das Personal: Rama and his Chef really nice people

Cons:

Viele Mücken

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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maria extended_group pt
9
Pros:

The staff was amazing. We were super well received and taken care of. Mrs Rama and his crew will treat you like home.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Patrick couple ch
10
Ruhige und entspannte Anlage mit viel Service
Pros:

Rama and his team do a wonderful job. They make you feel welcome and at home. Nikara Beach Villas is a quiet, relaxed place. No TV in the room, just great!.
Excellent and plenty of food. If there is enough time they prepare just every Sri Lankan dish!
It was difficult to leave...
Very recommendable.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Louise extended_group gb
10
Without a doubt, if we find ourselves in the area again, we would stay at Nikara Beach Villas 100%
Pros:

Where to start! I’m not usually one to leave reviews but our stay at Nikara Beach Villas was one of the best, most relaxing experiences we have had in Sri Lanka. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel so welcome and any request me made was dealt with in the blink of an eye. Rama, Lahiru, and Riyas made our stay wonderful. Not to mention that Honey, (the cat) became our shadow, and we loved it. Honey’s sister (cat) Peanut (the dog) and Peanut’s brother (also a dog) were also all very lovey and made our stay even more wonderful.
The breakfast is most certainly a highlight of staying here. The food was all freshly, hand made, and local (we opted for Sri Lankan breakfast but a Western breakfast was also offered). By far the best way to start our days!

Cons:

The internet wasn’t stable, Rama did do his best to help, however, if you’re dependent on internet, it may be an issue.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee