Arugambay Roccos

Hotels
6.4 (125 reviews)
Main Street Arugambay, Pottuvil , Arugam Bay , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Lacking amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
4.49
Several reviews mentioned dirty bathrooms, poor housekeeping, and unclean areas.
Service
8.46
Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9
Positive comments about the beachfront location and access to nearby attractions.
Room Quality
5.45
Rooms were noted to be outdated and not matching the advertised luxury.
Amenities
4.98
Guests expressed dissatisfaction with lacking basic amenities.
Value for Money
5.44
Poor value perceived according to pricing versus offered quality.
Food and Beverage
6.49
Breakfast included, but criticism noted regarding overall food quality.
Overall Experience
6.86
Overall mixed feelings with disappointing experiences due to mismatched expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:00

Property Description

Luxurious Stay by the Sea

Breathtaking Views: Enjoy stunning views of the sea, pool, and garden from your room at Arugambay Roccos.

Convenient Location: Explore historical sites, religious landmarks, and Kumana National Park just a stone's throw away. Surfing enthusiasts will love the quick access to popular surfing points.

Relaxation and Convenience: Unwind by the outdoor pool or private beach area. Need to store your luggage? We've got you covered. Book now for a memorable stay at Arugambay Roccos.

Important information:

Please ensure that you have all your belongings when checking out. Hotel will not be responsible for any items left behind.

Free transport can be arranged from Arugambay Roccos to Paper Moon Kudils, Whiskey Point. Please inquire from staff for availability.Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 12 years old to 16 years old stay for US$5 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 17 years old and over stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 125 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.49
Service: 8.46
Location: 9
Room Quality: 5.45
Amenities: 4.98
Value for Money: 5.44
Food and Beverage: 6.49
Overall Experience: 6.86
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Samaru • solo_traveller • lk
10
Pros:

Perfect location for a beach front holiday

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Mohammed • family_with_children • qa
8
nice
Pros:

beach, pool, and location

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Udith • solo_traveller • lk
7
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Meagan • extended_group • au
9
Welcoming, friendly staff. Great facilities and location.
Pros:

The staff were very welcoming and accomodating. The room was clean and adequate, met my needs. Out of season so was nice and peaceful and the pool was there if you wanted a dip. Short walk to the poo t for a surf and everything in town easily accessible. Overall a great experience.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Mohammed • couple • gb
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Mohamed • couple • lk
8
Pros:

Beach front location

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Danushika • family_with_children • lk
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Gawesha • family_with_children • lk
5
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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skye • solo_traveller • gb
7
Ok for a short stay.
Pros:

Good location. Clean pool. Friendly manager.

Cons:

Unimaginative breakfast. Somewhat noisy because of work going on.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Romi • extended_group • il
2
2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Lea • solo_traveller • be
6
2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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Omer • solo_traveller • il
10
2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Dian Andriyani • couple • au
8
2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Aleyda • couple • us
10
Loved Arugambay
Pros:

Beach front

Cons:

Nothing bad with it

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Ziv • couple • il
8
2025-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Iestyn • partner
4
Pros:

At first glance on Booking and Expedia, the photos suggest a luxurious boutique stay, but the reality did not match. For the price, the standard felt closer to a budget hostel. The bathroom was grubby, with only one towel each, no hand towels, and a floor towel that needed replacing. Fixtures were old, with rusty shower heads and taps, and there were cracks in the walls. Rooms were sparsely furnished and the kitchen/restaurant area looked unclean, with staff often sleeping in view of guests.

Housekeeping was poor. The cups from our welcome tea stayed on our balcony for the entire stay, and the doors were shabby, some not closing or locking properly. The pool umbrellas were worn, stained with bird droppings and full of holes, not a pleasant view from the balcony.

There were positives. The location is ideal, right on the beachfront, and the staff were friendly, offering free breakfast each morning. However, with so many inviting cafés nearby we chose to eat elsewhere.

What disappointed most was the gap between the photos and the reality. If it had been advertised as a hostel I would not have minded as much, but the presentation and price raised expectations it could not meet.

With a deep clean, basic maintenance, fresh paint, and small touches like new linens and working locks, the property could quickly improve. For now, the location is its strongest feature, but the care and detail expected for the price are lacking.

2025-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Hussain • couple • us
5
Management could improve the ammenities. Staff was friendly but the facilities were lacking some basic hospitality item
Pros:

Beautiful scenery and view.

Cons:

No coffee/creamer/sugar in the room. No TV. No blankets, only a thin sheet. Single pillow per person.

2025-09-03 • via Nuitee
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lea • family_with_children • fr
7
Bon séjour
Pros:

L’emplacement est idéal et le personnel très gentil et bienveillant

Cons:

Le rapport qualité prix, c’est un peu sur quoté pour un 3 étoiles même si je reconnais que nous n’avons pas grand chose à redire hormis les infrastructures en pas super état et un petit dej sommaire, le reste est quand même tout à fait satisfaisant

2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Galit • couple • il
1
גרוע
Pros:

המקום לא נקי הבריכה לא בשימוש הצוות לא מנסה למצוא פתרונות

Cons:

לא אהבנו שום דבר הגענו בגלל הבריכה ולבסוף הבריכה היתה חא בשימוש עם צואה עלים ולכלןך
התאכזבנו מאד ! לא ממליצים

2025-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Eric • extended_group • fr
6
Agréable mais pas à la hauteur des autres hôtels du Sri Lanka. Le personnel reste la plus value
Pros:

- la localisation est parfaite.
- le personnel est adorable et disponible
- l’accès à la plage

Cons:

- l’hôtel manque d’entretien sur les infrastructures (chambre vétustes, douche, les transats etc)
- la piscine n’a pas été disponible pendant l’ensemble de notre séjour, nous l’avons appris à notre arrivée. Une piscine d’un hôtel à côté à été mise à disposition mais elle n’était pas à la hauteur de celle de notre hôtel. Aucune réduction n’a été appliquée, la piscine devait être prête au bout de 48h.

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee