The Spice Trail

Hotels
9 (234 reviews)
69th Mile Post, Main Street , Arugam Bay , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
Pool sun loungers
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Concerts/live shows
Wine release events
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Nice location
Cons:
Service inconsistencies
Limited menu options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.64
Mostly positive sentiments noted, with a few mentions of service failures impacting overall experience.
Service
9.11
Friendly and helpful staff mentioned, but some service failures noted that impacted guest satisfaction.
Location
9.65
Good location mentioned with easy access to nearby attractions.
Room Quality
9.6
Rooms praised for being spacious, well-appointed, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.63
Good amenities like pools but with notes about inconsistent service.
Value for Money
8.09
Critique of pricing relative to service quality, indicating it was perceived as overpriced.
Food and Beverage
8.64
Generally positive reviews about food and beverages, with a note on limited options.
Overall Experience
9.61
Despite some service issues, guests felt they had a wonderful stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 15:25

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

Indulge in a stay at The Spice Trail where every room is equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, and a minibar for your comfort. Enjoy the convenience of a kettle, bidet, and free toiletries at your disposal.

Relaxation and Leisure

Unwind at the outdoor swimming pool or take a stroll through the lush garden. The hotel also offers a sun terrace where you can soak up the sun and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Convenient Location

Situated just steps away from the beautiful Arugam Bay Beach, The Spice Trail is the perfect retreat. Explore nearby attractions like Muhudu Maha Viharaya and Crocodile Rock. With free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, your stay will be seamless.

Book your stay at The Spice Trail now for a memorable and relaxing experience.

Important information:

Please note that the property levies a 3% charge on payments via credit card.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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CMB

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for US$15 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

9
Based on 234 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.64
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.65
Room Quality: 9.6
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.09
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 9.61
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Viola • family_with_children • ch
8
Ruhiger Rückzugsort im lebhaften Arugam Bay
Pros:

Gute Lage, wenn auch nicht direkt am Strand. Sehr gutes Essen und extrem freundliches Personal. Ökologisches Bewusstsein.

Cons:

Kissen haben « gemuffelt » Pool war sehr warm und es gibt nicht viele Liegen mit Schatten.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Lennard • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Beautiful boutique hotel with lush greenery, spacious rooms, and a lovely pool area. The coffee and pastries from the in-house café were delicious; the restaurant serves only breakfast and Japanese cuisine. Additional services such as laundry and excursions are not offered directly by the hotel, but the reception staff will connect guests with reliable local providers. The location on the main road is very convenient, yet the rooms remain quiet as they are set back from the street. Overall, we had a great stay and would happily recommend it, although it is a little on the pricier side.

Cons:

No significant issues!

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
בירו • solo_traveller • il
8
Pros:

מיקום מעולה, צוות שירותי ואדיב, ארוחת בוקר טובה

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • au
10
Pros:

Amazing location, friendly staff and super clean. Loved the pool and the room was comfortable and clean. So much space in the room too!

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Crowe • couple • au
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Mahalia • couple • au
8
Pros:

Lovely clean, big rooms. Great location for walking along the Main Street/to the beach. Relaxing to sit by the pool

Cons:

Breakfast ok but I think would be better options outside property

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Bharat • extended_group • in
10
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Kfir • couple • il
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Melisa • solo_traveller • il
8
Pros:

מיקום מצוין במרכז, קרוב לכל החנויות והמסעדות.
מלון שקט בסך הכל, חדרים גדולים ומרווחים, לנו היתה גם חצר פנימית נוחה וגדולה עם מקלחת חיצונית.
ארוחת בוקר טובה ומספקת, לבחירה מתוך תפריט (לא בופה).

Cons:

אין מקום ישיבה מחוץ לחדר כמו מרפסת או מקום לשבת בכיף.
הניקיון בחדר דורש שיפור..
חייבים לשפר את התאורה בחדר.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • couple • fr
9
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Pramila Silva • solo_traveller • lk
10
Pros:

Location
Pool
Staff
Food

Cons:

We went there on off season & there was a construction going on due to that other than that everything is good

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Je ne comprends pas pourquoi il n’y a pas la cinquième étoile sur cet établissement. C’était parfait, chambre très bien, personnel extrêmement sympathique, petit déjeuner qualititatif, piscine très agréable. Je ne peux que recommander. Nous avons même effectués deux nuits de plus qu’initialement prévu.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Monica • solo_traveller • pe
10
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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PIERRE-ALAIN • couple • fr
10
Havre de paix
Pros:

Très grande chambre individuelle, Magnifique Piscine, Personnel,

Cons:

Matelas pas très confortable et lit qui grince

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Nadja • family_with_children • ch
8
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Ron • couple • nl
8
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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NiKa • family_with_children • ch
9
Wunderschönes Hotel
Pros:

Die zimmer, die lage und der pool war perfekt

Cons:

Wir waren in der off season da und viele shops kaffees hatten geschlossen. Dafür kann das hotel aber nichts.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Guy • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Roomy rooms, clean and cool. Great location. Good breakfasts

Cons:

We were off season, so ongoing construction work started at 7am some mornings. Hotel bar poorly stocked. Very expensive spa compared with local alternatives.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Jasmine • extended_group • au
10
Amazing accommodation, very clean and comfortable and great staff. Will stay again!!
Pros:

Superbly clean, tidy, comfortable, big bathroom and good showers.
Great staff

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Marto • family_with_children • au
6
Slightly disappointed
Pros:

The bed and pillows in the king room were amazing , the whole room set out was very good and the best part of the stay.
The staff were very attentive
If you like to have a nice quiet time this is the place

Cons:

The town is out of season this means it's a ghost town with 95% of shops closed
The hotel front was all under renovation so it was like a work site with welding and paintin

As nothing was open hotel food was limited in choice but was okay for 2 days
When we checked out staff came back 3 times to claim more money from us as they say they forgot items we purchased..considering there were only a few people in the hotel,how they're gonna manage in the peak times.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee