Paddyway Resort

Hotels
8.6 (77 reviews)
Al Aqsa School Road Paddyway Resort , Arugam Bay , LK

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great location
Excellent service
Delicious breakfast
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Value for money concerns
Service mistakes with room assignments

Categories

Cleanliness
7.73
The rooms could be cleaned a little better; spider webs and ants were noted.
Service
9.7
Staff were very kind and extremely helpful; consistently described as amazing.
Location
9.24
Great location; close to the beach and set back from the main road for peace.
Room Quality
8.69
Rooms were new, spacious, and comfortable with great views.
Amenities
8.22
Good amenities like a lovely pool; however, some areas needed upkeep.
Value for Money
7.68
Some complaints about not getting what was booked and high pricing for certain amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.73
Breakfast was delicious with lots of options; overall good quality.
Overall Experience
8.8
Several positive mentions of a relaxing stay; overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:19

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation - Paddyway Resort, nestled in Arugam Bay, offers comfortable rooms with modern amenities including air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and private bathrooms. Some rooms even feature stunning lake views and balconies for a relaxing stay.

Family-Friendly Facilities - With an outdoor pool, children's playground, and spacious family rooms, Paddyway Resort is perfect for guests of all ages. The hotel also provides room service, a 24-hour front desk, and currency exchange for convenience.

Dining Options and Activities - Guests can enjoy a variety of dining choices at the on-site restaurant, serving Indian, Asian, and international cuisine, including halal options. For outdoor enthusiasts, the hotel offers bike rentals to explore the popular cycling routes nearby.

Experience a blend of comfort and adventure at Paddyway Resort. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CMB

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 77 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.73
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 8.69
Amenities: 8.22
Value for Money: 7.68
Food and Beverage: 8.73
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Mike • extended_group • gb
9
Great location for a stay in Arugum bay
Pros:

Friendly and helpful manager and staff. Great location just off the main street in a walled garden with a pool. Open restaurant with excellent breakfasts

Cons:

A few more tables in the restaurant would be helpful as they quickly filled up at busy times. The manager told us a new one is under construction in the grounds

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Joyce • extended_group • nl
7
Pros:

Helaas werd het verblijf geannuleerd of konden we omboeken naar een andere datum ivm een kapot toilet op de familiekamer. Zijn wel geholpen met het vinden van een andere accomodatie met zwembad

Cons:

Door overmacht geen gebruik van kunnen maken

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Chen • family_with_children • pl
8
Pros:

The rooms were large and spacious, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The day we checked out, the hotel prepared fresh sandwiches for us to take on the road instead of breakfast, which was a thoughtful and much-appreciated.

Cons:

he hotel grounds could use better maintenance. Breakfast is prepared fresh on-site, but the service was very slow and it took a long time before the food was served. The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the main street, but part of the walk is along a dark stretch that feel less pleasant after dark.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Carla • family_with_children • nl
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Heath • couple • au
8
Excellent accommodation during the Arugam Bay Marathon weekend
Pros:

Paddiway was ideally situated just off the main street of Arugam Bay, close enough for a two minute walk to the hustle bustle but far enough away to be peaceful. The host and staff were exceptionally accommodating as wanted to change our dates slightly after arriving into Sri Lanka. Communication was terrific. The room was comfortable and spacious. The pool was clean and refreshing. Would definitely stay here again, would definitely recommend!

Cons:

The property didn't have wifi and the room didn't have tissues. Honestly there was very little not to like about this property.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Rachael • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Good location, could walk into town but quieter than staying on the main strip. The staff were very friendly.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Reut • solo_traveller • il
9
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Emmanuel • family_with_children • fr
7
Bon hôtel simple et central avec bonne piscine et bon plan découverte du surf
Pros:

Piscine agréable et bien chaude
Beaucoup de choix pour le petit déjeuner et très copieux
Prestation de surf prise par l hôtel pour les adultes et les enfants très bien (remerciement à Ali meilleur instructeur !!)
Hôtel bien placé au centre de la ville. Proche de la plage et de la rue principale sans subir les désagréments du bruit.

Cons:

Quelques taches au mur et drap.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • family_with_children • nl
8
Prima, maar met enkele verbeterpunten
Pros:

Fijne locatie, fijn zwembad, vriendelijk personeel

Cons:

Rioollucht in badkamer, appartement was niet goed schoongemaakt bij aankomst (vieze handdoek, vieze douchenat, terras vies), geen leuk zitje op begane grond buiten

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Severin • family_with_children • fr
9
Un séjour très agréable !!!
Pros:

Très bon séjour en famille. Le personnel est vraiment accueillant, souriant et toujours disponible. L’établissement est agréable, calme et bien situé. La piscine est très appréciable après une journée à Arugam Bay. Nous avons passé quatre très bonnes nuits

Cons:

Quelques petits détails pourraient être améliorés au niveau de l’entretien et des équipements, mais rien qui ait réellement gâché notre séjour.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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fabiomaria • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

Posto pulito posizione ottima

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Bjørg • family_with_children • no
2
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Jaap • family_with_children • nl
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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dana • solo_traveller • il
8
Pros:

השירות של האחראי שם סובו היה נפלא. יחידת המשפחה היתה נוחה לארבעה אנשים, המיטות והכריות נוחות מאוד והמקום מאוד שקט. בנוסף, מאוד קרוב לרחוב הראשי (בערך 3 דקות הליכה).

Cons:

במקלחות היה ריח של יובש. הם שיפרו את זה אחרי שביקשנו.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Joana • family_with_children • pt
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Joana • family_with_children • pt
8
Pros:

Da simpatia do Subu, o gerente do hotel. Sempre atento às nossas necessidades.

Cons:

Estava um grupo que fez imenso barulho, festas na piscina e deixavam tudo sujo. O hotel devia impor mais limites. Senão fosse isso tinha sido perfeito.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Leigh • family_with_children • au
5
Pros:

Pool, the food and staff

Cons:

Insects in room, power went out daily, sewerage smell in room. No hair products supplied. Internet average

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Jacquelyn • couple • au
8
Great location , quiet , great pool
Pros:

We really enjoyed the location and room was new and modern .. we walked to beach for a swim each morning and came back for breakfast.. staff were just lovely and super helpful .

Cons:

Nothing .. we enjoyed our stay .

2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Anna • family_with_children • gb
6
Very expensive for what it is!
Pros:

The triple room was very nice & spacious. The breakfast was delicious with lots of options. The pool was great after a day on the beach!

Cons:

We were put in a different hotel for 2 nights (the first night was our error) when we had booked months in advance. Then when we moved to Paddyway we weren't put into the rooms we had booked. We were in a separate building to our teenage children & our children (boy & girl) were put in a double room with a double bed! We then had to move again the following night & we were put in the room we had booked after 3 nights but our children weren't moved until the following night but not into the triple room we had booked! The grounds could do with a tidy up around the edges.

2025-09-09 • via Nuitee
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arnon • family_with_children • il
9
2025-09-05 • via Nuitee