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Luxurious Beachside Retreat
Outdoor Pool and Garden Oasis
Surf Gangs Arugambay boasts an inviting outdoor swimming pool, perfect for a refreshing dip under the sun. The lush garden and shared lounge provide a serene escape for guests looking to unwind amidst nature.
Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at Surf Gangs Arugambay is thoughtfully designed with a desk, cozy bed linens, and a private balcony offering stunning pool views. The accommodation also features free WiFi, air conditioning, and a safety deposit box for added convenience.
Adventure and Exploration
With fishing and cycling opportunities nearby, guests can immerse themselves in thrilling outdoor activities. The hotel also offers bike and car hire services, making it easy to explore the scenic surroundings at leisure.
Ready to experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at Surf Gangs Arugambay? Book your stay now for an unforgettable beachside getaway.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
11:30 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
24 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
Courtyard View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
Courtyard View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
23 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
23 sqm
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Nice and new facility Great visitors Good cleaning Great staff Had a great time
Charge for extra blankets or towels The hot water wasn't really hot
Très bien situé, c’est un bon choix dans un style très occidental. Le personnel est sympa et les chambres spacieuses
Great location. Stylish rooms in a concrete-look design. Lots of space. Nicely landscaped grounds, with a central pool. Staff were very nice and welcoming. Nice balcony with very comfortable chairs.
Unfortunately, no breakfast was available at the property.
Die Lage ist einfach spitze! Außerdem ist der Pool super schön angelegt und man kann hier ein paar ruhige Stunden verweilen. Insgesamt ist die Unterkunft ruhig gelegen, abseits vom Straßenlärm. Das Personal hat für uns preislich fair eine Lagoon Safari sowie eine Safari in den Kumana Nationalpark organisiert.
Das Preis Leistungs Verhältnis ist nicht ganz passend. Wir fanden es etwas teuer, dafür dass die Zimmer nur sehr Basic ausgestattet sind. Das Bett ist sehr hart.
De locatie ligt erg centraal, de kamer is basic maar erg ruim en schoon. Ook zijn wij prima geholpen door het personeel met het boeken van een safari.
Rooms were spacious and amnesties were spot on.
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Grote ruime kamers, heerlijk zwembad en erg vriendelijk personeel.
Very nice, spacious, green and quiet hotel. Loved practicing yoga in the beautiful Shala in the morning surrounded by luxurious vegetation 🧘♀️🌴🌿
Great property in an excellent location. Very reasonably priced for the location and pool. Friendly staff as well 😊 we had a nice experience here
No mini fridge :(
The hotel is close to the beach and the main spots in town. We stayed in the private room for the first part of our stay and then in the mixed dorm for the second part of our stay. Both rooms were spacious and clean. The staff was professional and always ready to help.
המיקום מעולה ממש קרוב לחוף ים הצוות שירותי
המזגן היה נוראי הדלקנו מזגן ומאוור ביחד ובחדר היה עדיין חם ביקשנו לעבור חדר הביאו מפתח לחדר אחר שגם שם הייתה את אותה הבעיה אין בחדר שום ציוד מעבר למינימום הנדרש - אין מקרר אין קומקום/כוסות לקפה תה וכזה אין כספת לשמירת החפצים היקרי ערך אין מסך טלוויזיה הגענו והשמיכה הייתה מלוכלכת ביקשנו שיחליפו האיש נעלם ולא חזר עם שמיכה ירדנו לקחת אחת בעצמנו מהקבלה בקיצור לא שווה את המחיר היינו במקומות אחרים באזור שעלו באותו סכום והיו הרבה יותר מאובזרים ונוחים
Propre, super emplacement, piscine, aide à l’organisation pour des cours de surf
Pas de savon dans les douches
Pool clean and in the sun. Rooms so clean and even shared rooms cleaned daily with fresh towels. Staff were incredibly kind I cannot thank them enough for all their help during my stay, they went above and beyond and were just genuinely lovely people.
Nice pool Clean Good location
Shame that the property weren’t serving any food Some of the Israeli quests were in big groups being very noisy and rude and the staff could have done more to manage this. It spoiled our stay
The pool and overall space is lovely but bigger than it looks in the pictures. Our room was really spacious and kept very clean with fresh towels each day. We were a short walk from the beach and plenty of restaurants. There were also 2 power cuts during our stay and we were impressed and pleased with how cool the room stayed in that time. Our shower was also hot (when we had power).
Because it was low season the restaurant was closed, which we were keen to enjoy. Other guests were also quite noisy at night and poolside but that can be expected.
Great pool and tidy and clean room
No tea or coffee facility or breakfast availability during off season
La ubicación muy buena, la habitación super amplia y cómoda y la piscina da mucho juego y es bastante grande. Creo que fueron las noches en las que mejor dormí del viaje. Pasaban a limpiar la habitación todos los días, cosa que no habíamos visto antes en el resto de nuestros alojamientos en Sri Lanka
El agua de la piscina un poco turbia, pero no le vi mucho problema.
לא שווה את הכסף הבריכה מסריחה עם צואה צוות לא נחמד , הגענו בגלל הבריכה והיא היתה לא פעילה עם צואה ולצוות לא היה אכפת
גרוע רק נראה טוב בתמונות
Really cool spot, with nice pool and some friendly dogs, with great location.
Do not provide amenities, like shampoo or shower gel, and could had breakfast included.
Very enjoyable 2 nights at Surf Gang. We would have stayed longer but had already booked elsewhere. Nice large room with balcony overlooking the pool and gardens. Super clean amenities and loved the large pool for a refreshing cool down. Staff was super friendly and helpful and organised surfboard hire and excursions. Would definitely recommend.
Great location and staff super lovely! Not amazing options in the area, so this actually was perfect. The cleaners did a great job and were super helpful too.
Initially a couple of bugs and dust, but I guess somewhat expected in the area. Weak shower pressure too. Overall, nothing too bad.
L'hôtel à une très belle architecture, le jardin et la piscine ont beaucoup de charme. Les chambres sont aménagées avec goût. L'emplacement au cœur de Arugam Bay est idéal.
Autant nous avons trouvé le personnel des cuisines et de l'entretien très sympathique, autant celui de l'accueil était froid et expéditif. Quand nous les avons sollicité pour des activités touristiques, ils nous ont proposé des tarifs plus cher que ce que les autres tour operator appliquaient. Nous avons également été régulièrement dérangés par d'autres vacanciers qui écoutaient leur musique à fond dans les parties communes et notamment autour de la piscine sans que le personnel n'intervienne.
La atención del personal, las habitaciones estaban limpias y nuevas y la ubicación
La piscina tenía el agua turbia
נוח נמצא ליד הכל יחסית נקי
מביאים סדין ולא שמיכה כיפית בחדרים קצת חשוכים ואין מקרר בחדר
Saubere und große Zimmer, ansprechendes Design
Die Mitarbeiter waren nicht wirklich um einen bemüht und teilweise etwas unfreundlich
Ausstattung und Standort
Für Abay sehr sehr gut , im Allgemeinen aber sehr schlichte Zimmer
Location was spot on, The pool was nice, the rooms were spacious, And it was kind of modern.
Its wasn't clean, Lots of mosquitoes, the sheets were stained, The venta in the bathroom didn't work meaning the entire room smelled mossy, The curtains didn't do what they should we woke up from the sun at first light.
מיקום מרכזי ביותר
היה ריח של ביוב שבא בגלים מחדר רחצה. לא החליפו מגבות כל יום, היה צריך לבקש
Muy limpio y habitaciones compartidas comodas!
We zijn drie nachten geweest in Surf Gangs Arugambay. Ons verblijf was prettig. Fijn zwembad en mooie groene binnentuin. (Betaald) ontbijt was prima. Het hotel ligt centraal en aan de grote weg maar daar merk je niets van qua geluid. Op een paar minuten lopen ligt een fijn strand.
De kamers zijn een beetje sfeerloos (betonnen muren, geen decoratie).
Surfffffffff
Very clean and they change the sheets every 2 days! A very good hostel!
Voor ons verblijf hadden wij geboekt bij Surf Gangs. Wat als eerste opviel was de perfecte ligging aan de hoofdstraat van Arugam Bay. Vanaf hier was vrijwel alles lopend te doen, waardoor wij niets kwijt waren aan tuk tuks. Het hotel zelf ligt rondom een mooi zwembad. De kamers zijn erg ruim. Ik zou zeker opnieuw boeken.
Wij hadden geen ontbijt genomen, maar het restaurant nodigde ook niet per se uit. Hier zou echt wat moois gemaakt kunnen worden. Verder nauwelijks minpunten.
Bellissima struttura, massima disponibilità per lezioni di surf anche con poco preavviso, posizione eccellente
Unico neo: la piscina potrebbe sembrare a volte un po' torbida (ma la puliscono comunque spesso)
Surf Gangs is amazing compared to your average place in Arugambay. No brown tax. No bs attitude.
Zeer goede locatie aan hoofdstraat en dichtbij het strand. Vriendelijk personeel. Het zwembad is een pluspunt, het is fijn om na een dagje strand nog even af te koelen. Hele schattige puppies!
Niets aan te merken.
Struttura bellissima, la più bella del nostro viaggio! Camera pulita e bagno grande con acqua calda. Posizione top nella via principale e hanno addobbato la camera per il compleanno del mio ragazzo. Staff gentile e disponibile
Non funzionava il wi-fi
Struttura con buono standard di pulizia e comfort (soprattutto contando che siamo in Sri Lanka). Posizione molto comoda nel pieno centro. La piscina non l’abbiamo usata…è così comodo l’accesso al mare al di là della strada…
Piękne patio. Czystość, przestronne pokoje, pomocny personel.
Nice rooms, closer to sun lounging spots on the beach and a quick walk to any restaurants. Very helpful staff to organise transport and surf lessons.
I felt the beds could have been a bit better my back was sore after the first night.
Grote, super schone kamers. We sliepen hier 3 nachten en de kamer is twee keer schoongemaakt. Fijne locatie, je staat binnen een paar minuten op het strand. Fijn groot bed! Warme en heerlijke douche! Prachtig en fijn balkon.
Niets!
Lovely big room, modern bathroom, huge bed, lovely balcony area in trees. Pool area nice and water was completely changed while we were there. Very convenient location but was quiet at night.
No fridge or kettle, etc. No menus in the room or out on tables in eating area. Staff weren’t as warm and welcoming as everywhere else we’ve stayed in Sri Lanka and it seemed relatively expensive for what it was compared to other stays.
Good size rooms, great balcony modern bathroom.
Reception staff pretty ordinary the blokes there everything in there on time. The pool was most often cloudy or green. Shame about the upkeep could be really nice.
La propreté de la chambre
L’accueil ! Quand je suis arrivé j’avais l’impression de déranger la personne de l’accueil qui nous encaisse pas de bonjour ni de merci et ça pendant tout le long du voyage ! Je ne recommande pas se logement car pour le prix vous n’êtes pas bien reçu
Fijne locatie midden in het centrum. Rustgevende tuin.
Verbleven in de vrouwelijke dorm. Nauwelijks een straal uit de douche, en de badkamer was ontzettend vies. De badkamer werd niet echt goed schoongemaakt terwijl wij er met 6 vrouwen gebruik van maakten, en de vrouwen die er verbleven dagelijks wisselden. Op dag 4 stonden wij te douchen met een put vol haren van misschien wel 10 verschillende vrouwen. Ook werd er ineens een man in de dorm geplaatst en pas gewisseld toen wij nadrukkelijk hebben aangegeven dat wij er ons niet prettig bij voelde. Tenslotte was het zwembad op sommige dagen zo vies dat je er niet in kon zwemmen. Het zag gewoon groen. Door de tuin lag veel poep van de honden, wat niet opgeruimd werd. Overdag was er een jongen van het personeel wat heel hard zijn eigen muziek en reclames bij het zwembad afspeelde terwijl er geen behoefte aan was door de gasten, enkel door hemzelf. Het was erg storend. Als je op zoek bent naar een sociaal hostel kan ik het ook afraden, er verblijven meer gezinnen.
Heerlijk hotel in centrum Arugam Bay! Super ruime kamers. Heel netjes allemaal
Heerlijk zwembad en de kamer wordt elke dag schoongemaakt. Ik verbleef in een hostel kamer en dit was de beste kamer die ik tot nu toe heb gehad. De gordijnen bij de bedden zijn erg fijn. Aardig personeel en eigenaar!
The location was excellent. The only thing that could have been better was to be directly on the beach but that is not really an issue as the beach in literally a 30 second walk.
There's nothing we didn't like. It was the perfect balance for our family.
Super locatie, mooie tuin met zwembad, gemoedelijke sfeer!
חוסר בדברים בסיסיים- אין כספת, אין קומקום, לא מרגיש נקי. המקלחת לא נוחה. אין אבטחה בסיסית מה שקצת מרגיש לא בטוח. עזבנו את המקום יום למחרת ובטח שלא קיבלנו איזשהו החזר.
Great location. Easy to get around to shops, restaurants and the beach. The property has a big pool that is nicely shaded. We didn’t eat but there is a little restaurant and you can buy drinks. Super lovely staff and some adorable dogs that live on the property.
We had a room with a noisy pump sound that went through the night and made it hard to sleep. Ryan the owner was very helpful though and tried to get it sorted for us asap. Otherwise everything was great!! Lovely staff.
Goede locatie, fijne kamer, lekker zwembad en vriendelijk personeel.
Warme douche was een kleine straal.
Surf Gangs is located on the main road close to all the restaurants and the beach so it is extremely convenient. The rooms are built around the pool so it is very quiet in the rooms and you don’t notice you are on the main road which is very nice. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful in getting us a scooter and taxi. The room gets cleaned every day which is also a bonus. Highly recommend to anyone looking to stay here - we will be back!!!
Das Zimmer ist minimalistisch gehalten, aber völlig ausreichend und vor allem sauber.
Beim Eingang/Rezeption saßen immer so viele Männer herum; die waren zwar nett, aber trotzdem teils etwas einschüchternd. Und irgendwie hatte das Hotel keine Seele. Fände es auch nicer, wenn es mehr Infos gäbe bzw offizielle Preise wie viel zb ein Surf Guiding / ein Surfboard kostet. Das Essen im Hotel-Restaurant ist stabil und den ganzen verfügbar, aber man kriegt für den gleichen Preis/weniger Geld in den umliegenden Lokalen doch etwas besseres Essen.
Sehr sauberes, grosses Zimmer super Lage Yoga- sowie Poolbereich
Die Zimmer sind sehr groß, sauber und bequem WLAN funktioniert perfekt Lage ist gut Pool Area ist schön und genug Schattenplätze
Wasserkocher, Wasser und Instant Kaffee für Zimmer Pool an manchen Tagen schmutzig/trüb Allgemeines Preis Leistung Verhältnis mittel
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Cleanliness
8.23/10Some reviews mention cleanliness issues, particularly with the pool and rooms.
Service
9.7/10Staff were generally friendly and helpful, though some inconsistencies noted.
Location
10/10Location was praised as being ideal and central to Arugam Bay.
Room Quality
9.24/10Rooms were described as spacious and well-furnished but some issues with maintenance.
Amenities
7.69/10Some amenities, like breakfast and toiletries, were lacking.
Value for Money
8.72/10Value perceived as fair but some found it pricier compared to alternatives.
Food and Beverage
8.68/10Food options were not highlighted much but there were mentions of lacking breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.73/10Guests enjoyed their stay overall and expressed willingness to recommend.