Title: New Tristar Beach Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6201378&destination=Arugam+Bay%2C+Eastern+Province%2C+Sri+Lanka&selected=92904926&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # New Tristar Beach Hotel Travelers sip coffee from private spots at this beachfront hotel, where the ocean's warmth creates a perfect setting for unwinding after exploring the area ## Photo gallery for New Tristar Beach Hotel ![Dining - New Tristar Beach Hotel (Arugam Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92910000/92905000/92904926/7638fa48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - New Tristar Beach Hotel (Arugam Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92910000/92905000/92904926/ae29f7f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - New Tristar Beach Hotel (Arugam Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92910000/92905000/92904926/b01ce293.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Bed sheets - New Tristar Beach Hotel (Arugam Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92910000/92905000/92904926/cf7466ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - New Tristar Beach Hotel (Arugam Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92910000/92905000/92904926/64bb17b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies New Tristar Beach Hotel, near Arugam Bay Beach, offers a sun-soaked retreat with beachfront access and loungers. A helpful porter assists guests in exploring the area, while the on-site coffee shop and restaurant provide everything needed for a relaxing stay. ## Reviews 7.2 Good ## Popular amenities - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available - Laundry room - Housekeeping £28 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=92904926&PinnedHotelID=92904926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=92904926&PinnedHotelID=92904926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=92904926&PinnedHotelID=92904926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=92904926&PinnedHotelID=92904926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=92904926&PinnedHotelID=92904926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=92904926&PinnedHotelID=92904926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=92904926&PinnedHotelID=92904926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=92904926&PinnedHotelID=92904926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Triple Room ![Triple Room | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92910000/92905000/92904926/098a2c88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room - Beach view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92910000/92905000/92904926/cf7466ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom - Beach view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FArugam-Bay-Hotels-New-Tristar-Beach-Hotel.h92904926.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FArugam-Bay-Hotels-New-Tristar-Beach-Hotel.h92904926.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Arugam Bay, New Tristar Beach Hotel is on the beach. Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple and Kudumbigala Sanctuary are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arugam Bay Beach and Kumana National Park. [Visit our Arugam Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arugam-Bay.dx6201378) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.84222%2C81.83150&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=E6PDkyv1mpyP5Vc7H7lAEvDvgdE=) Panama Road, Arugam Bay, Pottuvil, 32500 ### What's nearby - ![Arugam Bay Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121086/0876f10a-e160-4a46-aaab-1f1d246ecb9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Arugam Bay Beach 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Pasarichenai Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121086/b9fccd15-5bcc-4c5d-a16d-d510e4f99857.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pasarichenai Beach 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Kumana National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526914981/07198a4c-4994-4c4e-97ae-e39c7924147d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kumana National Park 41 min drive \- 18.4 miles - Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple 5 min drive \- 2.5 miles - Pottuvil Point 9 min drive \- 3.9 miles ### Restaurants - Hideout Lounge 5 min walk - Ali Restaurent 3 min walk - Mister Fisherman & Friends 2 min walk - Pizza Hub Arugmbay 5 min walk - Siam View 3 min walk ## About this property ### New Tristar Beach Hotel Hotel near Arugam Bay Beach You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at New Tristar Beach Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sunloungers. Guests can also expect to find a restaurant. Additional perks include: - Continental breakfast (surcharge), beach umbrellas and smoke-free property - Luggage storage, a porter/bellboy and beach towels Room features All guest rooms at New Tristar Beach Hotel offer comforts, such as air conditioning. 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No on-site parking available ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 3.50 for children - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Porter/bellhop ### Outdoors - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Beach umbrellas - Garden - On the beach ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Communal living room - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 15 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 9.50 per day. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 5 for adults and from USD 3.50 for children - Rollaway bed fee: USD 9.50 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as New Tristar Beach Hotel Hotel New Tristar Beach Hotel Arugam Bay New Tristar Beach Hotel Hotel Arugam Bay ## Frequently asked questions ### Is New Tristar Beach Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at New Tristar Beach Hotel? ### How much is parking at New Tristar Beach Hotel? ### What time is check-in at New Tristar Beach Hotel? ### What time is check-out at New Tristar Beach Hotel? ### Where is New Tristar Beach Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## New Tristar Beach Hotel Reviews 7.2 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Amenities ### 6.6 Staff & service ### 7.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Zoltan 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Not for light sleepers!!! I did not have a great stay here, because of the hotel and hotels.com. First off, let me say that the hotel and rooms are ok, the breakfast is good, and the location is great (in the middle of the main business area and your back door goes right to the beach). BUT this makes it very difficult for light sleepers, which I am. I thought the beach would have a calming sound, but during high season the waves sound like a thunderstorm right outside your back door. And fishermen are parked right behind the hotel so you will hear them start their engines at 5:00 a.m. Also, there is a restaurant that parties all night on Thursday nights literally next door. Because of this I asked the manager if I could leave two days early for my 7-day stay. He agreed and asked me to have hotels.com connect with him. When I asked hotels.com to connect with him they have the wrong contact information, and the manager apparently can't connect with them either, so they couldn't get a hold of each other. How can you be on the website and not be able to communicate with each other? So I was forced to stay the entire 7 days and barely sleep at all. The manager is very nice but could not help me even though he said he could. But this place is good if you are a deep sleeper. ##### Zoltan Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### maria 4 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was magical, in front of the sea and very quite and clean ##### maria Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Shane 15 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I stayed for 1 night and the room was really nice and clean. The hotel staff very hospitable and friendly. Its a lovely view as it opens to the beach! ##### Shane Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Unforgettable Stay in Paradise – New Tristar Hotel, Arugam Bay We had the absolute pleasure of staying at the New Tristar Hotel in Arugam Bay for 4 nights, from 29th June to 3rd July, and it was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the outstanding staff and the incredible manager, Arooz. His attentiveness, kindness, and genuine care made us feel right at home and truly elevated our experience. Our room was spotless and well-equipped, with efficient air conditioning, a working fridge and kettle, and 24-hour hot water in the shower — all the comforts you’d want while staying by the sea. The cleanliness and efficiency throughout the hotel were of the highest standard. Each morning, we were treated to a delicious breakfast featuring a fragrant mix of Sri Lankan specialties alongside comforting European favorites — a perfect start to each day. But the real highlight was the location. The hotel is directly on the beach, and we were lucky enough to watch the sunrise over the ocean right from our balcony — an unforgettable view that will stay with us for a long time. A heartfelt thank you to Arooz and the entire team for making our stay so memorable. Your warm hospitality and attention to detail made all the difference. We left feeling relaxed, recharged, and already looking forward to our next visit. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/12741ee2-16a5-40b0-a04a-8d9d18d54d6d-1751556799873.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fd363a55-6482-4571-81a4-89a850a486e7-1751556801219.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/88cf41c1-9422-4996-bc98-250e0804b8ab-1751556797436.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ae060323-e863-47c1-968a-549fc2b4c418-1751556796806.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Neil Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 2 Sept 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The Worst Hotel I Have Stayed At : Detailed Review I had high expectations despite some negative reviews, but unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. Only one bottle of water was provided at check-in, with no further supply during the stay. Room cleaning was offered only once a week and only upon request. The drawers in the room were broken. The mini-fridge in one of the rooms did not work. The bedsheet had a visible hole in it. The images online are misleading — there is no direct beach access. The pool is not at this property but across the road in their older property. The reception can only be reached via a mobile call, as there are no in-room phones. The rooms do not have wardrobes, making it inconvenient for longer stays. The locks are outdated, and the hallway tiles creak when walked on, giving an impression of poor maintenance. We tried to raise these issues with Hotels.com but were unable to get proper assistance. Our request for a full refund of the last night (since we had to cut our trip short) was not resolved. The manager of the hotel did not respond to the booking platform, and customer support was not helpful. Adding to the inconvenience, Hotels.com does not provide a Sri Lanka-based contact number, so calls have to be made internationally at the guest’s expense. Overall, the experience fell far below expectations. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ---