Paddyway Resort

Friendly and helpful manager and staff. Great location just off the main street in a walled garden with a pool. Open restaurant with excellent breakfasts

A few more tables in the restaurant would be helpful as they quickly filled up at busy times. The manager told us a new one is under construction in the grounds

Helaas werd het verblijf geannuleerd of konden we omboeken naar een andere datum ivm een kapot toilet op de familiekamer. Zijn wel geholpen met het vinden van een andere accomodatie met zwembad

Door overmacht geen gebruik van kunnen maken

The rooms were large and spacious, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The day we checked out, the hotel prepared fresh sandwiches for us to take on the road instead of breakfast, which was a thoughtful and much-appreciated.

he hotel grounds could use better maintenance. Breakfast is prepared fresh on-site, but the service was very slow and it took a long time before the food was served. The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the main street, but part of the walk is along a dark stretch that feel less pleasant after dark.

Paddiway was ideally situated just off the main street of Arugam Bay, close enough for a two minute walk to the hustle bustle but far enough away to be peaceful. The host and staff were exceptionally accommodating as wanted to change our dates slightly after arriving into Sri Lanka. Communication was terrific. The room was comfortable and spacious. The pool was clean and refreshing. Would definitely stay here again, would definitely recommend!

The property didn't have wifi and the room didn't have tissues. Honestly there was very little not to like about this property.

Good location, could walk into town but quieter than staying on the main strip. The staff were very friendly.

Piscine agréable et bien chaude Beaucoup de choix pour le petit déjeuner et très copieux Prestation de surf prise par l hôtel pour les adultes et les enfants très bien (remerciement à Ali meilleur instructeur !!) Hôtel bien placé au centre de la ville. Proche de la plage et de la rue principale sans subir les désagréments du bruit.

Quelques taches au mur et drap.

Fijne locatie, fijn zwembad, vriendelijk personeel

Rioollucht in badkamer, appartement was niet goed schoongemaakt bij aankomst (vieze handdoek, vieze douchenat, terras vies), geen leuk zitje op begane grond buiten

Très bon séjour en famille. Le personnel est vraiment accueillant, souriant et toujours disponible. L’établissement est agréable, calme et bien situé. La piscine est très appréciable après une journée à Arugam Bay. Nous avons passé quatre très bonnes nuits

Quelques petits détails pourraient être améliorés au niveau de l’entretien et des équipements, mais rien qui ait réellement gâché notre séjour.

Posto pulito posizione ottima

השירות של האחראי שם סובו היה נפלא. יחידת המשפחה היתה נוחה לארבעה אנשים, המיטות והכריות נוחות מאוד והמקום מאוד שקט. בנוסף, מאוד קרוב לרחוב הראשי (בערך 3 דקות הליכה).

במקלחות היה ריח של יובש. הם שיפרו את זה אחרי שביקשנו.

Da simpatia do Subu, o gerente do hotel. Sempre atento às nossas necessidades.

Estava um grupo que fez imenso barulho, festas na piscina e deixavam tudo sujo. O hotel devia impor mais limites. Senão fosse isso tinha sido perfeito.

Pool, the food and staff

Insects in room, power went out daily, sewerage smell in room. No hair products supplied. Internet average

We really enjoyed the location and room was new and modern .. we walked to beach for a swim each morning and came back for breakfast.. staff were just lovely and super helpful .

Nothing .. we enjoyed our stay .

The triple room was very nice & spacious. The breakfast was delicious with lots of options. The pool was great after a day on the beach!

We were put in a different hotel for 2 nights (the first night was our error) when we had booked months in advance. Then when we moved to Paddyway we weren't put into the rooms we had booked. We were in a separate building to our teenage children & our children (boy & girl) were put in a double room with a double bed! We then had to move again the following night & we were put in the room we had booked after 3 nights but our children weren't moved until the following night but not into the triple room we had booked! The grounds could do with a tidy up around the edges.

Goede locatie (zijstraatje van de hoofdweg), leuk zwembad, heel ruime kamer, heel vriendelijk personeel, superlekker ontbijt (à la carte, heerlijke smoothiebowls, pannenkoeken, fruit, eitjes,…) We zouden er direct teruggaan! We boekten ook een surfles via het hotel en dat was ook prima in orde.

Niets, we voelden er ons heel goed op ons gemak.

A great property just set back from the main road away from all the chaos of the Main Street. Great facilities - lovely pool , great shower in the room and massive comfy beds

The staff are amazing couldn’t do enough for you, they arranged surf lessons and other trips. Couldn’t do enough for you.

The super pool!

Nada

The staff was very very kind and extremely helpful. Big thanks guys, you rock🙏 Location of hotel very good, nice swimming pool and a fantastic breakfast, really! Had a good sleep in the big room with great AC.

A couple of points could make this a real fantastic resort, this is just constructive feedback to make it even better (no real criticism): - default daily room cleaning and new towels (you get it if you ask of course) - free drinking water added in the room (had this really everywhere in Sri Lanka) - rooms could be cleaned a little better (spider webs, ants, some stains...) - the area around the pool could be improved/cleaned to make it perfect, also the same at ground side of the new building... - I think all will be great when new building is ready

Really nice rooms, spacious, comfortable with nice view. Very close to the beach.

Very limited breakfast options and average quality.

Not much - The bed was comfortable .

The property was a bit of a building site with a new block going up. Not really a restaurant to speak of so would not choose to eat there - more just a collection of a few odd tables and chairs . Not sure how they advertise they have a restaurant . The bathroom drains in the kids room were so awful they would not use the bathroom . Rooms not serviced each day . Other guests made such a noise we ended our stay a day early .

Big room, nice pool

החדרים גדולים וארוחת הבוקר מעולה!

קצת מרוחק ממרכז העניינים, הויפי לא טוב, המחיר גבוה מאוד ביחס לתמורה

Beautiful large clean room. Excellent chef, who made us lots of delicious food. Friendly and helpful staff who made sure we had everything we needed. Calm atmosphere with beautiful pool.

We loved the property.

Good location, nice pool and friendly staff.

WiFi did not work in the room for duration of the stay (3 days), TV did not work for the first day. No cleaning of rooms on day 2 and then day 3 they asked if we want the room cleaned.

Nice location and quiet at the same time. Nice pool, comfy rooms. The staff did everything to make the stay comfy. They even fixed my bag handle that was broken, helped me get a taxi and book surfing. They were just super friendly. The owner himself looked after that my stay is good.

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The people! The service was so good! They were so caring about each customer. The room was great and the hotel restaurant was awesome!

Staff was amazing. They also offer access to all activities

Our room was lovely with a comfortable bed. Little fridge in the room and nice cool air conditioning. The staff went above and beyond to help us with anything we needed. We had the SriLankan omelette for breakfast both mornings which was delicious.

The grounds really need a tidy up. The grass is long and the gardens need weeding.

I recently had the pleasure of staying at this resort, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, making sure every detail of our stay was perfect. The resort itself is beautifully maintained, offering a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. The rooms were clean, spacious, and well-equipped with all the necessary amenities. The views were stunning, and the overall ambiance was just what we needed for a refreshing getaway. Special thanks to the entire team for their warm hospitality—it really made a difference. I would highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for comfort, tranquility, and excellent service. Looking forward to visiting again soon!

I had a wonderful stay at Paddyway Resorts! From the moment I arrived, the staff were so friendly and made me feel welcome. The room was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed, including a really cosy bed. I loved the facilities, especially the clean pool and the peaceful yoga sessions surrounded by paddy fields and nature – it was so relaxing. The on-site restaurant was perfect, serving delicious food that made every meal a treat. The location near Arugam Bay Beach was ideal too. Everything about my stay was fantastic, and I can’t wait to come back. Highly recommended!

There is ongoing work to improve the hotel. The pool is round the back but didn't use it. Breakfast was good. It was quiet season so think we were the only ones staying so unfair to judge too harshly. There was a wasp nest a few metres from the room but didn't worry us as it is Sri Lanka after all. Staff were very friendly.

Very new hotel comfy beds spacious rooms great bathroom friendly staff. All good for a new hotel & there in the process of building another 9 rooms. Short walk to beach & restaurants. 😊

No complaints

The proximity with Arugam Bay center

Overall very disappointing experience and too expensive for the service and facilities provided compared to other hotel experiences in Sri Lanka. Below expectation for a "4 star" hotel.

Place was all right, and staff was nice.

But it is way to expensive for the level of the facilities (pool, restaurant, etc). Below expectations for the level of price.

Great location. Nice pool and size is big compared to the size of the hotel. Big and clean rooms, beds are confortable. Breakfast available (order from the list) and its price and quality is good. Good and secure parking slot for car.

Wifi was most of the time really bad.

Finding quality accommodation for a family in Arugam Bay is tricky. While this hotel is new and has good sized Family Rooms with balconies, service and other facilities are mediocre. Staff are unorganised, pool was not very clean, had to ask for wifi and tv to be fixed. On checkout, was told ‘card machine was not working’ - and we would have to pay in cash. This is a common ‘scam’ in Sri Lanka - the hotel wants to avoid the card fees from the bank, which I do understand. Overall an ‘ok’ stay but not great.

Wonderful staff and very accommodating. Rooms are clean and the pool was well maintained. Great for families with kids since it is a brief walk from the Main Street in Arugambay.

Very friendly and nice host, clean rooms and nice pool. From what we have seen in AB it probably is one of the nicest places to stay!

Great clean spacious room and good pool. Close to main road.

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New rooms.

WiFi problems, poor water pressure in the shower. No daily cleaning, need to ask every day for towels or water.

Wow this place is amazing! The property is brand new, the comfiest bed, the cabanas by the pool are so comfy, the food is amazing, the pool is great, and bonus its walking distance to main town arugum bay. We extended our stay. A special thank you for the birthday surprise too :)

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we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. The rooms were spacious, beautifully decorated, and provided all the comforts of home. The highlight of our trip was definitely the stunning swimming pools, where we spent hours soaking up the sun and enjoying the tranquil atmosphere. The resorts amenities were top-notch, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure our every need was met. And the foods were amazing

It’s a new resort very comfortable rooms nice Pool The best staff extremely friendly & helpful has everything you need

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The room was clean, no insects except some mosquitos. There was hot water. The pool was also very clean. The hotel is just a few minutes away from the restaurants. The staff, especially Ariff, was very helpful. We also used laundry service, except white clothes all were washed well.

Price is high especially considering the low season of Arugam Bay

Paddyway is not on the beach side of the main road, but is just a couple of hundred metres away. Its location is probably much better than those huddled together on the beach with doof-doof music at top volume in some of their restaurants. The room was spacious & although renovations were still going on, we had the lovely pool to ourselves which was great. Shade will be available soon, a problem some other reviewers had mentioned. We left at 5.00am one day to go to Kumana (fabulous), and were provided with a welcome packed breakfast. Our host was very helpful and welcoming, and the coconut drink when we checked in was a nice touch.

Paddyway is very new & some features seem to be somewhat haphazard. There was only one bedside table by the double bed and the light switches were all over the place. At the top of the stairs there is not a seamless transition to the walkway, which you need to keep your eye on - the step is too high, which can be disconcerting & is probably a bit of a safety issue.

We paid £25 a night in a new hotel so that’s a win. The bed was comfortable and the shower was hot

Not a good start when they overcharged us and claimed it was a tax increase. No other hotel has done this. They wanted to charge us $15 each for breakfast or $10 if we paid now and had breakfast each day. There is a roti shop opposite that charges $0.4 a roti and more choice a short walk away. The hotel is not finished and building works are going on all day. The gardens are already a mess. The toilet leaked The pool only has one umbrella which is bolted to one of the chairs! On our first day we were asked if we minded if 5 locals came and used the pool!

We really liked the good service we got in this resort!

Amazing stay, Ariff is very helpful with everything! Has a really nice pool and very clean. Thank you Ariff!! I would recommend to everyone!

Newly opened property with nice rooms. Walking distance to the center (most of the restaurants & cafes) & beach. Balcony in the room was fantastic. Bed was comfy and bathrooms were pretty good.

- No water bottles, tea/coffee, kettle in the room. - Pool was rather dirty as it was not managed & looked after regularly.

Isn’t located on the Main Street so it’s quite and still really close to the center, has hot water, and the pool is really nice

Some insects on the floor and stairs during the night

The rooms are really nice and clean comfy beds, good air conditioning, a refrigerator and kettle in the room and good shower with hot water. The staff were very nice and welcoming and assisted in anything we needed. There's a nice pool area and a yoga shala, sometimes yoga lessons though I missed them. The location is a walking distance from the center so good for anyone who wants to stay away from the busy area, and we rented bikes from on shop on the main road and it was nice to move around like this.

No wifi in the rooms which was not very comfortable, and the connection of our sim cards (slt and dialog) was not very good and that area for some reason. The price is a bit high in our opinion but overall our stay was very nice either way.

Superb staff, large soundproof room with comfy beds

No WiFi in room Had to ask for cups for room

Nice pool and big rooms. Good location not far from the main road but quiet

Felt more like rooms for rent than hotel

Excellent stay, large clean comfortable room with balcony. Very friendly staff with local knowledge and contacts to book surf lessons. Lovely pool onsite and a short walk to the beach front which means the resort is nice and quiet. Overall a great stay would highly recommend. Thank you

Hotel is new, with great conditions. Rooms are large, the pool is incredible and the staff super atentive. The hotel manager is a great profissional and helped us with every request. The pancakes at breakfast are a must-try!! Good location, close to the main street and beaches.

Only thing would be the bad wi-fi at room, but other spaces worked great!

Brand new hotel, super large rooms, comfy bed. Felt like being in a French Chateau.

Overall I liked the room, team, location, surf and yoga lessons. But not for the price charged.

It’s a way overpriced comparing to other properties in Arugam Bay. They charge as a good hotel, but it’s not comparable. To be there you have to have internet everywhere and not only near the kitchen, breakfast included in the price of the stay, English-speaking team (a team, not 1 person), 24/7 customer service, cleaning and room service. There was no wifi in the room, I booked a double room and they gave me twin. Cleaning was done after I asked for it.

New stylish hotel. Located in a quiet area and close to the main street and the ocean. Great terrace with sunrise and sunset views. Nice pool with a view, garden and yoga chalet.

wi-fi on the top floor does not work, but in common areas the connection is good

Nice room nice bed

Extremely unorganized for a hotel at that price

The property is in perfect location for everything in Arugam Bay but away from hustle and bustle. The staff are lovely and welcoming. Rooms are comfortable and beds were great. The pool is a nice addition to have as not many places have them in A Bay. There is a small cafe across the road that sells the nicest little snacks which the kids loved using. Best donuts in the world !!! We had surf lessons that were organised by the resort with their own instructor who was fantastic. Highly recommended.

Cleaning of rooms can be done but I think we needed to ask. We just swept our own and asked for clean towels when needed. No shade around the pool which made it difficult to sit out during the day as the weather was hot. Other than this we had a lovely stay and we will definitely be back. Thank you Paddyway

Paddyway is located in a quiet area but only a few minutes stroll to the main street. The pool and rooms are clean, staff are really friendly and knowledgeable and the food is delicious. We arranged a surf lesson and also went to an onsite yoga session. Wish we'd found the place earlier - so much nicer than the hotels on the main strip. Thanks for the lovely stay.

Nothing to dislike. The hotel was only a month opening so we were the first to plug the fridge in!

Beautiful big new rooms. 2 mins walk to the beach and main part of town. We liked that it was set off the main road (main road is a bit party). We had nice views of the town and felt close to the village. Delicious food options. Fantastic host, Mubarak went above and beyond to make sure our stay was fantastic. They easily accommodated us extending our stay for another week. Organised drivers for surf expeditions and had local insight. Big beautiful pool with deck chairs. There was a brand new yoga space with daily classes which was a nice touch. All the staff were welcoming and made us feel at home. We will definitely be returning to Paddyway if returning to A Bay.

The hotel is in a quiet neighborhood but only a few walking minutes away from the main road with all the restaurants, bars and shops. The place recently opened and everything is brand new. If you have the WiFi signal, the internet is very good. The manager is super friendly and supportive. I highly recommend trying the traditional Sri Lanka breakfast in the hotel, so delicious! The rooms are very big and modern designed. The mattresses are good and comfortable.

It's a good place, still a little developing since it just opened up recently.

I’ve been coming to Arugam Bay for years. There is no hotel like Paddway in Arugam Bay, it has ALL the modern essentials. I loved that it’s located a minutes walk from the main road away from the sounds of ABay night life. Newly opened, brand new, modern design, amazing pool and loved that there is a yoga shala and daily classes. Food was really yummy at the restaurant. The staff was so welcoming, helpful and friendly. They organize surf lessons, had one of the best lessons with their very professional and motivating surf instructor Firdows. 100% worth staying here!

the facilities and staff are exceptional. the property is brand new, modern and very comfortable. the staff are welcoming and helpful. it’s a great location, quiet but close to everything in Arugum bay. I highly recommend!!