Rise & Set Arugam bay

Hotels
7.8 (81 reviews)
Main Street, Panama Rd, Arugambay 32500 , Arugam Bay , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inadequate amenities
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.01
Guests mentioned issues with dirty areas and cleanliness problems in shared facilities.
Service
8.98
Staff were consistently described as helpful and friendly, enhancing the experience.
Location
8.02
Location was appreciated but noted as not ideal, requiring some walking to the beach.
Room Quality
7.47
Rooms were described as spacious and comfortable, though some had issues with AC and cleanliness.
Amenities
8
Basic amenities were adequate; some were unavailable during the stay.
Value for Money
7.46
Some guests felt the experience did not match the cost associated with their stay.
Food and Beverage
7.01
Food options and breakfast offerings were generally lacking according to multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
8.48
Mixed experience but highlighted positive interactions with staff and good location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:08

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience comfort like never before with our well-appointed rooms featuring modern amenities and stunning views of the Arugam Bay Beach.

Delightful Dining Options
Indulge in a variety of culinary delights with our daily breakfast buffet offering buffet, à la carte, or American options at our on-site restaurant.

Convenient Location
Located just steps away from the famous Arugam Bay Beach, our property offers easy access to nearby attractions such as Pasarichenai Beach, Muhudu Maha Viharaya, and Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils.

Ready to experience the perfect beach getaway? Book your stay at Rise & Set Arugam bay now!

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: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 81 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.01
Service: 8.98
Location: 8.02
Room Quality: 7.47
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.46
Food and Beverage: 7.01
Overall Experience: 8.48
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Malsha solo_traveller lk
8
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Eloisa solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

I initially booked 2 nights at Rise & Set, but I felt so at ease here that I decided to extend my stay for another 2 nights.
The hostel is located just a scenic walk away from the main Arugam Bay centre. The 6-bed dormitory is clean and equipped with AC, and the breakfast is freshly prepared every morning (probably the best I’ve had in Sri Lanka so far!).
The vibe is incredibly welcoming, and the staff are extremely kind and friendly. Kamal has been especially caring throughout my stay. He helped me book a bus ticket to Colombo and even organised a nice yoga session to raise donations for a very meaningful project.
Highly recommended!!!

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Emma extended_group de
8
Pros:

Lage sehr zentral, Personal sehr freundlich, zu vorkommen und hilfsbereit. Tolle Dachterasse mit super Ausblick

Cons:

Leider funktionierte die Klima nachts oft nicht.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Mathilde couple be
7
Pros:

Chambre spacieuse et confortable et accueil chaleureux

Cons:

la localisation, un peu loin à pied des endroits fréquentés

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Jason Timlock solo_traveller au
8
Huge rooms with fantastic views. Great Budget Hotel.
Pros:

Fantastic large hotel. Huge rooms overlooking the lake or Arugam Bay. Air-conditioned and fans. Very clean rooms. Very helpful staff that can provide a lot of information. They have WiFi but I prefer to buy a 30 day mobitel unlimited sim in Potuvil for $6usd. It's a walk or a 300lkr tuk tuk into Arugam Bay or to Potuvil. I prefer a scooter hire for about $8usd per day. Fantastic to see Elephants, golden jackal, crocs and peacocks. Beautiful boulder beaches and monasteries. Arugam Bay area is a great area to explore and the hotel manager Kamal is great. They can help arrange travel and safaris into the excellent Kumana Park. Highly recommend this hotel for a very affordable stay. It has great views while being an economic alternative.

Cons:

There are some maintenance issues and a few unloved areas. I would expect that on a very large property.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Yelyzaveta extended_group ua
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Ratheeshan solo_traveller lk
10
Pros:

Had a wonderful stay at Rise and Set Hotel in Arugam Bay! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, especially Kamalesh, who went above and beyond to cater to all our needs.

We arrived very early in the morning after taking a night bus to Arugam Bay, and the team kindly helped us with an early check-in, which we really appreciated.

The rooms were clean and comfortable, the price was definitely worth it, and the location is one of the best in Arugam Bay, very convenient and close to everything.

Highly recommended for anyone visiting Arugam Bay! Would definitely stay here again.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Aafat extended_group qa
7
Pleasant for the expectation of the hostel beach life with a chilled environment
Pros:

The service was super friendly, we spent a lot of time speaking with the manager, Kamal.

Cons:

The location was a bit out of town so we had to rent out scooters to go to the main town that we expected to be in originally. The facilities had to be repaired for the washrooms which were tried on when we were staying there.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller il
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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severine extended_group ch
9
Hotel between main surfing spots from whiskey point to peanut farm
Pros:

Big bedrooms with high ceilings, view on the laguna, kindness of the manager, flexible to allow us to have breakfast late after early surfing session

Cons:

A bit far from city after the bridge and no spa available ( recently closed) on contrary to booking offer

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Sidath solo_traveller lk
10
Pros:

location was amazing i could see the sunrise and the sunset also the view of the lagoon and the elephants in the morning specially the yoga sessions with Bodhi ere amazing

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Laura H solo_traveller gb
10
Great stay within the reach of main Arugambay Hub
Pros:

The hotel has a beautiful minimalistic style decor and atmosphere, the rooms were spacious, the staff were very helpful with information about the hotel as well as the arugambay area. The hotel has a beautiful rooftop where you can watch the sunrise as well as sunset!

Cons:

A bit further away from the main arugambay area but reachable by tuk tuk very easily

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Josef extended_group at
3
Chaotisch - unsauber - unfreundlich!
Pros:

Ruhige abgelegene Lage von Arugam Bay, aber dennoch in einigen Minuten erreichbar.

Cons:

Völlig chaotisch - angefangen vom Check in bis zur Abreise. Zimmer nicht vorbereitet - nicht in der Lage Frühstück für rund 20 Personen machen - unfreundliche Art des Mitarbeiters vor Ort, er war völlig überfordert mit einer Gruppe von 20 Personen (obwohl rund 2 Monate im Vorfeld gebucht).

Absolut nicht zu empfehlen - Hände weg!

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Perera couple lk
7
It was a peaceful stay at Hotel Rise & Set. The location has a rusty - gothic vibe away from crowds.
Pros:

It was English breakfast served with bread, margarine and jam together with an omelette. Parking is available and the room was spacious & quiet. Room facilities are satisfiable. The manager (Mr Kamal) conducts yoga classes and is informative on spiritual teachings.

Cons:

Cleanliness can be improved.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Alexandra Christine Zheng Li solo_traveller ca
10
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Alv Odin solo_traveller no
10
Pros:

Nice big rooms with good views, good breakfast, and supper support from staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Mariyam solo_traveller mv
7
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Supun couple lk
9
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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yugan family_with_children nz
6
its moderate foe me
Pros:

location

Cons:

Only a few options with Breckfest

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Liad solo_traveller il
10
Pros:

מקום מדהים מארחים מאוד חברותיים ונחמדים שידאגו לכם להכל

2026-05-31 via Nuitee