Gypcey Home

Hotels
8.8 (35 reviews)
109 The Sketch Road , Arugam Bay , lk

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Clean property
Cons:
Shared spaces can feel awkward
Cold water in bathrooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.26
The property was super clean, although some shared areas could use attention.
Service
9.23
The staff were helpful and friendly, providing great assistance throughout the stay.
Location
9.27
Prime location for accessing restaurants and the beach, close to everything.
Room Quality
8.72
The rooms are comfortable and spacious, with good amenities.
Amenities
8.75
Outdoor kitchen and shared spaces enhance the experience.
Value for Money
8.21
Room rate feels expensive in comparison to other places, but overall good value.
Food and Beverage
8.76
Breakfast was excellent, but limited dining options on-site.
Overall Experience
9.23
A lovely stay with great memories, highly recommended.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:58

Property Description

Beach Proximity
Gypcey Home is conveniently located just 300 metres from the stunning Arugam Bay Beach, offering guests easy access to sun, sand, and surf.

Comfortable Accommodation
Guests can enjoy air-conditioned units with fully equipped kitchens, private bathrooms, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay at Gypcey Home.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day right with à la carte and continental breakfast options featuring local specialties, fruits, and juice, available daily at the homestay.

Ready to experience the best of Arugam Bay? Book your stay at Gypcey Home now!

Important information:

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

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 35 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.26
Service: 9.23
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.72
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.21
Food and Beverage: 8.76
Overall Experience: 9.23
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I • family_with_children • nl
8
Prima verblijf
Pros:

Prima verblijf op locatie vlakbij straat met restaurantjes ect en strand. Redelijk eenvoudig maar alles wat je nodig hebt en heel goed schoon. Vriendelijk personeel.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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JOSUÉ • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

El lloc i el confort.

Cons:

Que no hem pogut pagar amb Targeta perquè no funcionava la màquina.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Hetty • family_with_children • nz
10
Great location, highly recommended
Pros:

Gypcey Home is the perfect place to stay as a family. Close to the shops and beach but away from the partying scene overnight. Friendly and helpful hosts. Great value for money.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Nina • couple • nz
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Siddharth • solo_traveller • in
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

I think this was one of the best places I stayed in, it's hard to find a decent place in Arugam bay. It was a little bit more than my budget but the room is beautifully decorated and it is very clean. It was really nice to have my own space after travelling for so long.

Cons:

The only thing I have to note is the government isn't providing any light outside at night just for safety being a female solo traveller. I met some friends who walked me back to the Gypcey home at night.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Joaquín • couple • es
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Isabella • couple • au
6
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Darina • couple • at
9
Cute stay close to the main spots
Pros:

Amazing stay in walking distance to the centre, restaurants and surf rental spots! You should hire a scooter for an easier access to the main surf spot. The owner and staff are super helpful and accommodating- would definitely stay here again!

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Tamika • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great location & value for money
Pros:

Great location just off the main street, good value for money, nice staff and nice that our room was 2 spaces for a bedroom and then additional space for luggage etc.

Cons:

Shower was cold, but given the price and temperature of the area it didn't really matter

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Anne-Fleur • couple • nl
9
Pros:

Alles was erg netjes en schoon. Erg lief personeel. Wij wilden graag surflessen nemen. De eigenaar hielp ons goed hiermee en we kregen leuke tips voor de omgeving.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Boudet • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Jemima • couple • gb
10
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Great place to stay in Arugam Bay, close to everything but far enough to be nice and quiet. The rooms are so comfortable and thoughtfully appointed, the A/C works well and is quiet, the garden is a lovely little oasis, the kitchen was really great to have especially for making smoothies, and the team is so helpful and easygoing. I really loved staying here, first for two nights and ultimately for a week. Highly recommended!

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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Lola • extended_group • fr
10
Parfait
Pros:

Tout était parfait! Le logement, la propreté, le personnel, on se sent bien dans cet endroit. Le petit déjeuner est excellent! Le personnel nous a beaucoup aidé pour la suite de notre itinéraire, merci pour tout.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Lysandra Oliver • family_with_children • gb
7
A quiet stay in Arugam Bay
Pros:

Just three rooms each with a bedroom, bathroom and lounge area. The bedroom was comfy with good AC. Immediately outside the front door is a small stoop where you can sit overlooking the sandy path which is lined with a few plants. There is a shared outdoor kitchen (simple facility with kettle, fridge, gas ring) together with a seating area. Gypcey Home is located on an unmade dirt road around 5 minutes walk to the main Arugam Bay road and 15 mins to Baby Point surf area. We enjoyed the beaches and Arugam Bay town. We can recommend Mamas Restaurant.

Cons:

Cold water only in the bathroom. It was a spacious double room but there were no windows in the bedroom which made it gloomy. The shared area was regularly used by the host and his friends making it slightly awkward to use. The fridge could do with a clean. We feel that the room rate was fairly expensive for what it is in comparison with other places.

2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • nl
9
2025-09-05 • via Nuitee
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coston • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

Très bon accueil, propreté, climatisation neuve, grand lit, emplacement

Cons:

SDB hors d'âge, pas d'eau chaude, chambre sombre, insonorisation avec les chambres mitoyennes, rapport qualité prix., pas de moustiquaire

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
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chris • couple • gr
6
2025-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • couple • nl
8
Comfortabele kamers met veel ruimte
Pros:

Heerlijk ruime kamers, slaap - en woonkamer. goede airco in de slaapkamers. Goed bed. Goede douche handdoeken ! Lekker groot en zacht . En weden na 2 dagen gewisseld. Weer lief en attent personeel !

Cons:

We misten een koelkastje op de kamer. En het water was altijd koud . Liever een beetje lauw / warm water gehad . En het is erg gehorig. Maar niet veel last van gehad met oordoppen.

2025-08-10 • via Nuitee