Amwaj Blue Cabana Arugambay

Hotels
9.3 (54 reviews)
Kudakali Road, Pottuvil 18 , Arugam Bay , lk

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location near the beach
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Wifi issues
Slightly remote location may deter some guests
Service charge discrepancies

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
The cabins were clean and well-maintained, providing a comfortable stay.
Service
9.8
Hosts Nafarullah and Faies were frequently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.3
Located right next to the beach, with good access to the surrounding area, though slightly distant from the town.
Room Quality
9
Private rooms are cozy and equipped with necessary amenities, though basic in style.
Amenities
9.1
Facilities provided are decent with options for self-catering.
Value for Money
9.3
Great pricing for the quality of stay and service provided.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Highly praised for delicious and ample breakfast offerings.
Overall Experience
9.6
A tranquil stay with great service, location, and overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:22

Property Description

Beachfront Location
Luxurious Rooms with Sea View Balcony
Convenient Amenities like Room Service and 24-hour Front Desk

Experience a stay by the beach at Amwaj Blue Cabana Arugambay. Indulge in sea views from your balcony and enjoy convenient amenities like room service. Book now for an unforgettable seaside getaway!

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: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 54 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 9.3
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 9.6
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Nadun Dilshan solo_traveller lk
9
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Anastacia solo_traveller ph
8
Peaceful location and friendly staff, but the open cabana design, insects, and limited bathroom privacy affected my over
Pros:

The property is about 5 minutes away from the main beach area by tuk-tuk, which I really appreciated. The area is much quieter and less touristy, making it a peaceful place to relax. If you're looking to escape the crowds and enjoy a more laid-back atmosphere, the location is a great choice. The surroundings are calm, and it offers a nice break from the busier parts of Arugam Bay. The staff were also friendly and helpful during my stay.

Cons:

I understand that I booked a cabana and not a fully enclosed room, but it would have been helpful if insect screens had been installed to reduce the number of small insects coming inside.

I also found the bathroom design unusual. Although it was private, it was not fully enclosed. When I stepped outside, I noticed that parts of the bathroom could be seen from above, which made me feel less comfortable and reduced the sense of privacy.

The number of insects was another issue. There were many small insects in the cabana, especially at night, which made it difficult to relax and sleep comfortably.

The property is beachfront, which initially seemed like a major advantage. However, I was informed by a staff member that swimming in front of the property is not recommended because the water is very deep and conditions can be unsafe. While this is not the fault of the property, it is something potential guests may want to be aware of, as the beachfront location may not offer the swimming experience some travelers expect.

Overall, the location is beautiful, but better insect protection, improved bathroom privacy and clearer information about the beach conditions would help set guest expectations.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Zuzana couple sk
5
Place has potential however services need to be improved
Pros:

Location of this accommodation perfect if you like sunrise walks. Its outside of the city beach so you will meet maybe one other person walking there. Apparently you can spot turtles there as well I didn’t. 20 mins walking to main surfing point. 15 mons walking to croc rock with amazing views and crocs in river. Room has AC and was very clean.

Cons:

Wifi doesn’t work. Its on and off. Not at all in the room. Blankets for sleeping are ridiculously small and thin (similar to tea towel). (2 small pcs per couple). Its nice to have breakfast however we got 1 cup of dhal , 1 rotti (taste was really good) and 4 toasted pieces of bread. Bit of butter or jam would be nice to have otherwise you’d eat dry bread. There are hammocks but unfortunately pretty uncomfortable. Only cold water.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Nadika solo_traveller lk
6
Cons:

All others OK. Breakfast was not adequate.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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ekanayaka family_with_children lk
8
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Manaw couple lk
5
Not recommend
Pros:

The cabana is beautiful inside.

Cons:

The towels smelled. A very unpleasant smell. When I informed the staff, they didn't pay much attention to it. They gave me a towel that was hanging to dry in another cabana. They also said there was no food, no wifi. We had to go back to town to get food. There was construction going on, so the noise and natural beauty were ruined. There was a lot of noise in the morning. It's very difficult to recommend. I don't like this place or the staff.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Laurent solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

The people were very nice and welcoming, smiling and warm. It is located right next to the beach, away from the city center, which can be very busy and crowded. The place has a real nice beach vibe.

Cons:

The waves are quite big!

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Matthias extended_group ch
5
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Nihal extended_group gb
7
Nice place for a relaxing stayover.
Pros:

Good Location and Value for Money

Cons:

Was very hot inside, it could have been designed in a way more wind flow through the cabana so it will be cooler.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Jiri solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Very nice peaceful cabanas just a few meters from the ocean. ☀️

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Nufais couple lk
10
Calm night with sea singing
Pros:

Nice calm place. Clean. Near by sea
We have seen the sunrise . Very friendly people specially Mr . Faiz , he associated with people in a nice manner and friendly.

Now construction going on there still they keeping clean too. If the construction completed that will be most demanded place sometime.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller ca
7
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Chad solo_traveller ca
10
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Chad couple ca
10
Pros:

Very peaceful and away from the main town. The beach is lovely, but the waves are big. We saw a nesting turtles here as well.

Faiees there is a great host!!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Kamile couple lt
8
Pros:

Very cozy cabin, so close to the sea! Amazing location, you could't hear any street noise. It was tidy and comfortable. Big bed. Electric kettle for tea / coffee. We really enjoyed our stay here. Good value for the money.

Cons:

Things look different now than they do in the pictures. There is a construction going on right in front of the cabin. No hanging hammocks, as you would expect going through the listing pics. Wifi did not reach our cabin (which was the closest one to the sea). And we never got any towels after asking for it.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Luis family_with_children es
10
2025-10-04 via Nuitee
Татьяна couple ru
10
2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Tobias solo_traveller de
9
Cozy place, next to the beach, super chill. Great price and nice staff.
Pros:

Really chill private Rooms for a good price.
The staff "Nafarullah" and
"Faies" were always nice and helpfull.

Cons:

Wifi was not good.
Without an own vehicle the location would be annoying.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Vincent couple fr
10
Pros:

Fais et le manager sont deux hommes très gentils et serviables. Ils sont là à chaque fois que vous avez besoin d’eux pour vous aider.

Les cabanes sont simples mais efficaces à 50 mettre de la mer

Merci pour votre accueil et à bientôt

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Christian Rudolf couple de
10
Pros:

Tolle Anlage. Das beste sind die beiden Hosts Nafarullah und Faies die sich großartig um uns gekümmert haben. Essen, Transport, sogar ein BBQ haben sie organisiert.
Die Anlage ist direkt am Meer so dass man jederzeit einen kleinen Kamp gegen die Wellen starten kann.
Allgemein eine sehr ruhige Gegend. Ein einfacher Supermarkt ist wenige Minuten entfernt.
Die Küche ist ausreichend ausgestattet und bietet die Möglichkeit auch selbst zu kochen.
Betten groß und bequem mit gutem Mückennetz

2025-09-18 via Nuitee