Star Rest Surf Camp Arugambay

Hotels
8.8 (42 reviews)
No-02 ,Panama Road, Arugambay, Sri Lanka , Arugam Bay , LK

Free

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Outdated amenities
Minor electrical and plumbing issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
The room was clean but some amenities need updates.
Service
9.2
The owner and staff were very friendly and always helpful.
Location
9.2
The location is perfect, very quiet and only 1 minute to the beach.
Room Quality
8.7
The room was better than expected and comfortable.
Amenities
8.2
Some equipment needs improvement but overall satisfactory.
Value for Money
9.2
Overall great value for the quality of stay and services received.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Delicious breakfast served, enhancing the overall experience.
Overall Experience
9
A wonderful surf camp experience with great memories.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:17

Property Description

Tropical Paradise Retreat in Arugam Bay

Beachfront Oasis: Just 200 meters from the stunning Arugam Bay Beach, Star Rest Surf Camp Arugambay offers a serene escape with a lush garden, private parking, and a charming terrace to soak in the ocean breeze.

Comfort and Convenience: Enjoy a cozy stay with a 24-hour front desk, river-view balconies, and a shared kitchen for a homely feel. Free WiFi keeps you connected, while the on-site restaurant serves up delicious meals.

Adventure Awaits: Explore the area with ease by opting for bike or car hire services available at the hotel. Don't miss out on cycling around the picturesque surroundings or visiting nearby attractions like Crocodile Rock and Elephant Rock.

Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at Star Rest Surf Camp Arugambay. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

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: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 42 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 9
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Amor • couple • nl
10
Value for money and very safe place for travelers
Pros:

Nice very quiet and safe place. New bed and AC working very well. Breakfast was very delicious. Surf teacher are ver professional and very friendly people. Always helpful and smiling staff. Thanks to Ansa . I highly recommended

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Lahiru • couple • nz
10
Very comfortable and helpful staff, valuable price
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable bed. AC working very properly, breakfast was delicious. Very comfortable for everyone. I highly recommend this surf camp in Arugambay

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Romiyo • couple • lk
10
Very cool place beach and lagoon view
Pros:

We had a really great stay here! The hostel has good facilities and a lovely atmosphere. The staff were all so friendly, helpful, and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I really enjoyed my time here and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a nice place to stay!

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • solo_traveller • ru
10
Value for money and safety for girls and Surf Lessons
Pros:

Very helpful staff and very safe place to girls . Ansa care always and surf lessons. Professional surf instructor and amazing beginner surf lessons with Ansa . Breakfast was very delicious and comfortable place in Arugambay

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Dilara • solo_traveller • de
10
Highly recommend this surf camp
Pros:

Very comfortable and very safe place always helpful staff. Best place in Arugambay

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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mélanie • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

J’ai vraiment adoré l’ambiance de cet endroit : un esprit chaleureux, bienveillant et tellement accueillant. ❤️

J’ai particulièrement apprécié les personnes qui tiennent le logement, avec qui j’ai aussi eu la chance de surfer. Ils sont professeurs de surf et ont vraiment été adorables du début à la fin.

Si vous cherchez un endroit où séjourner, proche de la mer, avec la possibilité de surfer et surtout entouré de personnes bienveillantes, foncez ! Je recommande vraiment cet endroit, ils sont incroyables. 🏄‍♀️🌴

Cons:

Rien tout était bien pour moi.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Lahiru • solo_traveller • lk
10
Very comfortable and safety place
Pros:

Lagoon and beach view Perfect location to explore the delights of Arugam bay
Great location for a single , Couple and family, slightly away from the hustle and bustle. Lovely gent looked after us, nothing trouble here also very safety place. Rooms were clean and large, beds comfortable. Shared kitchen was really useful for breakfast utensils. We would definitely recommend.

Cons:

All good

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Ibrahim • couple • jp
10
Friendly staff and reasonable price
Pros:

Lovely friendly hotel by the beach. They can arrange surf lessons with their brilliant team, nothing is too much trouble. All the staff were so kind and welcoming, and attended to any issues straight away. I’d definitely recommend and love to stay there again. Location is perfect right in the middle of all the restaurants, cafes, shops of Aragam Bay but set back down a road so still feels quiet. Highly recommend

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Cécile • extended_group • fr
1
A disappointing stay, with a real lack of professionalism and standards regarding room cleanliness.
Pros:

Surf class

Cons:

We were disappointed with the staff, whose behavior was inappropriate—they even woke us up in the middle of the night to demand payment. Their attitude toward our group of girls was also out of line. The rooms were dirty, with hairs on the sheets, and the bathroom was in poor condition. As for breakfast, it was meager (no drinks included), and we had to wait over an hour for it. However, it is worth noting that the surfing lesson was great.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Vinne • solo_traveller • ru
10
Valuable price and very friendly staff
Pros:

Nice and very quiet place also lagoon views
Would stay again, look forward to coming back, staff are lovely
Amazing location with lovely staff and an owner with shaded areas to escape the sun. Free breakfast and waters were really great also

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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VIENNE • couple • fr
1
À FUIR !!!! Vraiment évitez cet endroit
Pros:

RIEN, à éviter

Cons:

Nous souhaitons signaler cet établissement car c’est de la publicité mensongère et de l’arnaque. Les tarifs sont exorbitants alors que l’on se base sur des photos qui sont fausses. Les commentaires pour cet établissement sont totalement faux et construits pas le propriétaire.
De plus les commentaires concernent surtout les cours de surf, en sachant que de l’autre côté d’Arugam Bay vous avez des dizaines de loueurs de planches et de cours de surfs qui sont supers et très peut chers
C’est inadmissible d’arnaquer les gens à ce point. Nous avons fait le tour du Sri Lanka et jamais nous n’avons vécu une telle arnaque.
La chambre est sale, des restes de savon collés et séchés , des gobelets sales, les robinetteries sont cassées et fuits de partout, la moustiquaire est trouée, il n’y a rien de ce qui est décrit sur le site de booking. . Une seule prise a l’autre bout de la chambre, pas de drap, pas d’eau chaude.
Lorsque vous arrivez , on vous fait payer la totalité du séjour lors du Check in. Du jamais vu.
Mais cela permet au propriétaire de vous rembourser ce qu’il veut quand vous souhaiter repartir .
Nous avons donc annulé notre 2 ieme nuit car nous n’avions pas pu partir la première car nous sommes arrivé à 21h30 et le propriétaire n’était pas là. C’est un employé qui nous a fait payer et est parti de suite
De plus il annule souvent votre nuit si vous souhaitez partir pour éviter que vous puissiez commenter.
Il réponds aux mauvais commentaires en disant que se sont des comptes fake ce qui est totalement faux.
Il y a tellement de supers logements à Arugam bay qui sont supers et très peu chers.
Ne vous faites surtout pas avoir par cet escrocs qu’à priori tout le monde connaît sur place.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Ibrahim • solo_traveller • de
10
Very comfortable and reasonable price
Pros:

Unforgettable memories and nice place. Room was amazing new mattress,bed and new ac it was amazing. Breakfast was delicious.highly recommended

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Christina • couple • gb
7
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Ahmed • solo_traveller • lk
1
To summarise my experience with them is extremely unpleasant and I hope other people will read my review and not be awar
Pros:

None

Cons:

I did not check in. although I booked my stay and clearly stated that I have my pet with me, when I reached the person in charge told me that they are not accepting pet and it was a mistake that they accepted my booking. I asked if they can help me find another accommodation because it is a high season and now my booking is gone, they simply said they can’t help because of the high season. Then simply asked me to cancel my booking. Also I must mention that when I reach the premises majority of the place was undergoing renovation, an important fact like this was not mentioned in booking.com. I find this to be not honest from the property owner, knowing that people will not have many options once they reach there because of the high season. So if they did not reject my pet I would have no choice expect to check in. I had to looking for another accommodation in the heat of midday until I successfully find another place.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Methane • solo_traveller • es
10
Very friendly staff and Helpful Owner
Pros:

It was the best cleanest stay with the most friendliest staff ❤️
Place was really clean and extremely accommodating. Staff were really nice and helpful. It looks exactly like the pictures and everything was perfect. One of the best stays in Arugambay. 10/10
Like your 🏠 home
Highly recommended this place to stay in Arugambay

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Jacob • extended_group • dk
6
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Mike • solo_traveller • nl
10
Pros:

I was really like this surf camp. Very comfortable and clean room . Nice bed and new Aircon it’s working properly. staff and owner Ansa always helping mind. Breakfast was very delicious also professional surf teacher. I highly recommend this surf camp in Arugambay.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Albero • couple • lk
10
We had a nice stay.
Pros:

I was only supposed to stay a nights, The hotel is located in a quiet area, close to the beach, and each room also has a small table and chairs outside, allowing you to enjoy the tranquility of the garden. It was wonderful to have breakfast there every morning. The owners are welcoming and helpful. There was always a smile. I will definitely return as soon as I return to Arugam Bay. thanxs to Ansa

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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sunset • solo_traveller • es
10
The best stay in the Arugambay
Pros:

The accommodation is clean, modern, and very well maintained. The service is excellent, and the staff are extremely friendly, always willing to help with anything you need. The property near to the beach, which makes the stay even more enjoyable. As for the food, there is a wide variety of options and everything is delicious. Overall, nothing but praise for this place. Will definitely come back again 🫶

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Elvin • solo_traveller • au
10
Very helpful staff and comfortable sleeping
Pros:

Everything is perfect manager and staff very soft and helpful peoples. Room was very clean and comfortable new AC and new mattress .breakfast fast was veery delicious. Lagoon and sea views
I highly recommend is place surely I come back again

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee