Title: Arugam Bay Travel Guide: Best of Arugam Bay, Eastern Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Arugam Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Arugam-Bay-Hotels.d6201378.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Arugam Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Arugam-Bay-Holiday-Rentals.d6201378.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Arugam Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Arugam-Bay.d6201378.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Arugam Bay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Arugam-Bay.d6201378.Car-Hire-Guide)[Arugam Bay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Arugam-Bay.d6201378.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Arugam Bay Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Just before i jumped into the water to surf i took a couple of pictures of the sunrise. arugam bay is a perfect location to combine both, surfing and photography! #BVSblue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121086/b9fccd15-5bcc-4c5d-a16d-d510e4f99857.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Just before i jumped into the water to surf i took a couple of pictures of the sunrise. arugam bay is a perfect location to combine both, surfing and photography! #BVSblue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121086/b9fccd15-5bcc-4c5d-a16d-d510e4f99857.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Fulmoon festival is for most srilankans the most important festival, they are taking and enjoying holidays, visit family and celebrate. #BeachBound](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121086/85fc92e3-a123-4aa8-94a6-d68fee5da136.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![My travelling mate Minul Tennakoon pushes a fishing boat away from the sea with fisherman. Arugambay is the best place for sea surfing. It is also known as the Surfers paradise of Sri Lanka. So, many tourists who love sea bathing and surfing visit this place. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121086/3f3dd13e-8f9d-4ee4-8585-ddef55900ecd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Arugam Bay Things to do Reviews - Top hotels in Arugam Bay - Top Holiday Rentals in Arugam Bay ![LUXTORI Arugambay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117890000/117889700/117889695/w5629h3756x0y0-8ef744b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### LUXTORI Arugambay 207, 12 A, Main Street, Arugam Bay EP £57 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Arugam Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Arugam Bay Beach and Pasarichenai Beach are located ... 3/10 (2 reviews) The hotel had been abandoned. We managed to check-in but there have been no staff onsite since. A local has told us that the Indian company that owns the hotel has not paid the local staff wages and they have been forced to leave. The hotel is filthy, there is literally no staff anywhere to be ... Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=117889695&PinnedHotelID=117889695&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6201378) ![Arugambay Roccos](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18820000/18817700/18817621/213e26fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Arugambay Roccos Main Street, Arugambay Arugam Bay £32 11 Mar - 12 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Arugam Bay. Enjoy free parking, a private beach and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Arugam Bay Beach and Pasarichenai Beach ... 7.6/10 Good! (41 reviews) Casual environment. More ideal for young surfers Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=18817621&PinnedHotelID=18817621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6201378) ![Oruwa Boutique Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121820000/121819500/121819442/163761f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oruwa Boutique Villas Main Street Arugambay Arugambay Arugambay Stay at this hotel in Arugam Bay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Arugam Bay Beach and Pasarichenai Beach are located ... 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Popular attractions Pasarichenai Beach and Arugam Bay Beach are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arugam-Bay-Hotels-Surf-N-Sun.h100687219.Hotel-Information) ![SAND DUNE AC VILLA Super Nature, close to great hiking trails W/Full Kitchen ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94620000/94618700/94618661/f5fe8fb4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SAND DUNE AC VILLA Super Nature, close to great hiking trails W/Full Kitchen Arugam Bay EP Stay at this villa in Arugam Bay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Pasarichenai Beach and Arugam Bay Beach are located ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Arugam Bay hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6201378&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6201378&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6201378&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6201378&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6201378&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6201378&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6201378&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6201378&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Just before i jumped into the water to surf i took a couple of pictures of the sunrise. arugam bay is a perfect location to combine both, surfing and photography! #BVSblue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121086/b9fccd15-5bcc-4c5d-a16d-d510e4f99857.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arugam Bay Beach 3.5/5(2 reviews) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Arugam Bay Beach during your travels in Arugam Bay? Discover the coral reefs while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arugam-Bay-Beach-Arugam-Bay.d6121086.Attraction) ![Just before i jumped into the water to surf i took a couple of pictures of the sunrise. arugam bay is a perfect location to combine both, surfing and photography! #BVSblue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121086/b9fccd15-5bcc-4c5d-a16d-d510e4f99857.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pasarichenai Beach 1/5(1 review) Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pasarichenai Beach during your trip to Arugam Bay? Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's coral reefs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pasarichenai-Beach-Arugam-Bay.d553248635977261048.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Pottuvil Lagoon Eco Tour : Mangrove Adventure in Arugam Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47805379/3d38a189-af48-4f45-9843-5fec07d2748a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pottuvil Lagoon Eco Tour : Mangrove Adventure in Arugam Bay £23 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pottuvil-lagoon-eco-tour-mangrove-adventure-in-arugam-bay.a47805379.activity-details) ![Leopards, Yala National Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/996901/013b28cd-cbe0-47de-9450-503d5da82dae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arugambay to Yala National Park - Kumana National Park Safari £45 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arugambay-to-yala-national-park-kumana-national-park-safari.a996901.activity-details) ![Lahugala Kitulana National Park Safari with Naturalist](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3407143/e497349f-62c8-484a-8f0a-4d998bd0aa42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lahugala Kitulana National Park Safari with Naturalist £78 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lahugala-kitulana-national-park-safari-with-naturalist.a3407143.activity-details) ![Arugam Bay Surf Lessons : Beginner Surf Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48334538/b18a0c9e-16af-454c-a4db-d9bedf6dd466.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arugam Bay Surf Lessons : Beginner Surf Experience £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arugam-bay-surf-lessons-beginner-surf-experience.a48334538.activity-details) ![Exploration, Safari, & Guided Scooter Tour in Arugambay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48257075/3502b029-9373-4de5-970e-f4b5189508ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Exploration, Safari, & Guided Scooter Tour in Arugambay £27 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/exploration.a48257075.activity-details) ![Kumana Safari tours - No1 Safari from Arugam Bay & the suburbs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5204860/c044dcc5-6d66-4f6b-b6f8-3213f6296836.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kumana Safari Drive from Arugam Bay £104 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kumana-safari-drive-from-arugam-bay.a5204860.activity-details) [See all activities in Arugam Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Arugam-Bay.d6201378.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Arugam Bay 4.3 Top destination 5 - Excellent 2 4 - Good 0 3 - Okay 1 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 3/5 - Okay Verified traveller Great for surfers on a budget ## Cities near Arugam Bay ![Tropical landscape of the island of Sri Lanka with beaches, ocean and agricultural land.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6346444/764ad680-f023-44f7-bd1e-84fe46286f11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pottuvil - Cities near Arugam Bay - Places of interest [Pottuvil](https://expedia.co.uk/Pottuvil.dx6346444) - [Arugam Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Arugam-Bay-Beach-Arugam-Bay.d6121086.Attraction) - [Pottuvil Point ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pottuvil-Point-Pottuvil.d553248621576636491.Attraction) - [Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple ](https://expedia.co.uk/Muhudu-Maha-Viharaya-Temple-Pottuvil.d553248621576636492.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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