Upali Beach Surf Resort & Café

We booked a stay for 4 night. the arrival was a little confusing. the parking lot for tuktuks is about 5 to 7 minutes away from the location. for new customers, it is at first unclear that they would need to walk through a path between the bushes to the beach where the resort is. after calling them, they sent us someone to help get out luggage and guide us to the resort. we were welcomed with a welcome drink and a introduction to the resort and their philosophy. spoiler: they accomplished what there philosophy promised. the resort looks amazing. we selpt very well hearing the ocean at night. what we loved most was the welcoming attitude towards stray dogs. they offer surfing classes, too. from the resort you are within few minutes walking alongside the beach in the city of arugam bay, were you can find a lot of good restaurants, shopping opportunities and more. around this location there are a lot of activities, from visiting elephant rock to crocodile rock or a boat tour at the nearby lagoon. our entire stay we were taken care by nilu! in case you have questions or need support he is the man to go! during our travel through sri lanka our best stay

Location right on beach by surf break

The staff were incredibly helpful. The location couldn’t be more perfect, especially if you’re into surfing, you’re right next to Main Point. It’s honestly the ideal place to stay. You have all your basic needs covered: a bed, a shower, and a simple hut to sleep in. That’s really all you need. The surroundings are beautiful, and even if you’re a beginner, you can take surf lessons there. However, if you’re a beginner surfer, you might be better off staying somewhere else. But if you’re an experienced surfer and enjoy the sense of community, this is definitely a great place to stay.

Everything at the accommodation is quite basic, and it’s pretty hard to keep it clean since there’s no daily housekeeping. The pillows on the couch and the bathroom were also quite dirty. The accomodation is difficult to find, though. We got there by driving up a very steep road with Tuktuk and then taking a partly crumbled path. You can park your tuktuk at the top, and from there it’s about a 5–10 minute walk through the sand, carrying your bag, to reach the huts. There are no signs, and you have to make your way between local houses and a small temple. But that’s also part of what makes the place special. Once you’re there, you can easily reach the main street via the beach, just something to keep in mind when planning your trip.

everything was more than perfect . the staff members were all kind welcoming and very helpful . the place is breathtaking . the rooms are clean and spacious . loved it and highly recommend it to everyone .

Location is amazing it was 40 meters from our hut to the main point. Huts are simple but perfect. All the the staff are so friendly and helpful. Our new favourite place.

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Le petit déjeuner avec cette vue tout les matins est juste incroyable, le personnel est adorable et la cabane sont basique mais il y a tout ce qui est nécessaire, un bon rapport qualité prix. J'aurai juste rêvé qu'il n'y ai pas de reef sur le spot de surf pour préserver mes petits pieds mais ça personne n'y peut rien 😅.

Best spot right in front of the point break. Cabins are rustic but have everything you need and priced very reasonably. We really enjoyed our stay here!

Nothing. Some local breakfast options on the menu would be my only suggestion

Es el lugar perfecto para quedarte si lo que buscas es hacer surf.

El mejor alojamiento posible en ArugamBay. Volveremos!

La ubicación, el personal un encanto y la habitación cómoda para lo que es

L'emplacement était incroyable, juste en face de la vague de Main Point. Il y avait un loueur et un prof de surf à 10m de l'hôtel, le centre (petits bars et restos) sont accessibles à pieds. L'hôtel est loin de la rue principale et du bruit mais proche à pied pour aller se balader. Le personnel est incroyablement gentil. Le déjeuner est très peu cher, pour un très bon riz curry face à la mer. C'était un réel plaisir de passer quelques jours dans cet établissement, nous le recommandons 100% NB: Lorsque vous arrivez, l'arrivée se fait par le sable. N'hésitez pas à les appeler et ils viendront vous aider pour les valises

Roots mais super sympa, proximité avec le village d’Arugam, staff sympa, petit dej très quali. Rien à dire

Amazing stay, the cabanas are essential but comfortable, right on the sea side, and the staff is very helpful and friendly

Reaching the resort from the road is not very easy, maybe the path to the resort may be improved

Amazing location. Chill and relax

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Amazing staff. Location couldn't be better: you can see the best surf spot in Arugam Bay from your bed. Great breakfast. Blended in with nature.

Very difficult to keep clean and no staff helping with that. We had dust and bits of muck falling from the ceiling onto our bed or the mosquito net above it. A lot of sand - which is ok - and leaves also fly into the bathroom, just making it very hard to keep decent during the stay.

A causa di un imprevisto, con larghissimo anticipo, abbiamo provato a spostare e successivamente ad annullare il soggiorno. Certo nulla era dovuto, ma quanto meno uno sforzo di venirsi in contro/un messaggio di risposta sarebbe stato apprezzato.

Die Lage war sehr gut! Frühstück sehr gut und das Personal sehr freundlich

der Strand vor der Unterkunft ist schön, aber die Wellen sind viel zu gross um zu schwimmen, so dass man ein gutes Stück laufen muss um zu baden

Directement sur la plage Ambiance surf & chill Le personnel adorable Très bon rapport qualité prix des boissons et de la nourriture, ainsi que du logement Big Thanks 💛

Ceci est un message général : les déchets ne sont malheureusement pas bien gérés (comme beaucoup d’autres endroits au Sri Lanka ☹️). Malgré les efforts du personnel, les clients ne respectent pas assez la plage.

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Everything

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Amazing location- right on the nicest part of arugam bay beach. Walk straight into the surf. Short 10min walk across the beach to the Main Street of restaurants. Tasty breakfasts and reasonably priced and tasty lunches too. Friendly staff who were very helpful. Comfortable beds and clean rooms. Good fans to keep cool at night. Powerful shower, no hot water but not needed in the heat!

Bathroom was a bit basic which I think you can see in the photos. Our sink was leaky, toilet had a bit of a dodgy flush. The resort itself and section of the beach was nice and quiet- bit away from the crowds but it still could be quite loud some nights- music from nearby venues, dogs howling- however did not happen every night and still got pretty good nights sleep.

Amazing location, friendly staff.

We wish we could have stayed longer!

Mais quel endroit de rêve ! Un emplacement de dingue (pieds dans l’eau et vue sur les surfeurs) et un aménagement simple (mais largement suffisant) en adéquation avec ce lieu magique ! Le personnel, qui travaille non stop toute la journée, affiche un sourire permanent et satisfait vos moindres désirs. Un lieu authentique paradisiaque …

Tout est incroyable à Upali Beach Resort, du personnel à la chambre en passant par la vue et le lieu incroyable! Petit plus, pour surfer vous êtes en face de Main Point et Asanka est top :)

Nous sommes restés deux jours au sein de cet hôtel. L'emplacement est aussi idéal que ce qui est décrit. Cabane sur la plage en face du spot de surf, il est également isolé de la rue principale pour garantir le calme tout en gardant une proximité par la plage. Le logement est en adéquation avec la nature qui l'entoure. Nous recommandons

Le petit déjeuner est peu varié.

De plek, paradijs

Af en toe een aap die in je huis eten steelt

Die Lage ist traumhaft! Man hört, sieht und riecht das Meer von der Terrasse aus. Sonnenaufgang über dem Meer, dabei den Surfern zusehen, paradiesisch. Am Strand vor dem Haus sollte man nicht schwimmen, aber fünf Minuten entfernt ist ein sicherer Badestrand. Die Häuser sind sehr Basic und oben offen, es gibt keine wirkliche Sicherheit vor Einbruch. Aber in dem Restaurant bewahren sie Wertsachen auf. Frühstück im Restaurant war zwar nicht üppig, aber gut. Lunch ist sehr günstig.

Nichts

Posizione pazzesca sulla spiaggia , camera pulita e climatizzata, personale fantastico super disponibile

- sehr gute Lage direkt am Strand - Meerblick vom Bett - sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter

- Frühstück ausreichend - die Unterkunft ist nicht direkt mit dem Roller oder Tuktuk erreichbar, Gepäck muss etwa 250m bergab getragen werden

Geweldig uitzicht, leuk huisje en het zat op een goede plek. Over het strand een paar minuten lopen naar de main street. Super aardig personeel en super behulpzaam. We waren ook wat dingen vergeten en die zijn ze komen brengen naar ons volgende hotel. In het echt nog mooier dan de foto’s doen lijken!

Het was wat lastig te vinden maar uiteindelijk hebben we het gevonden met aardig wat hulp

Great location just on the main surf break. Super friendly staff. Rooms are basic but good for the price and location. Good atmosphere. You can rent a surf board on site.

The location is great! Right on the beach, walking distance from the main road. Staff is friendly. Breakfast is good.

We got the larger room and it is old and basic. The bed sheets and towels are clean but overall the room is not well maintained. Not recommended for clean freaks.

Direkt am Stand beim Surfbreak. Super entspannte Atmosphäre und leckeres Frühstück

We initially booked for two nights but when we arrived, we directly added two more nights. Why? Because it’s paradise! The vibes are good, the staff is super friendly and the beach houses are just what you need.

Location, staff, food vibe

Hard to find. No signs

Great location, right on the beach and surf. Staff is beyond helpful. Great relaxed vibe.

It’s a bit tricky to find because they don’t have signs

We had the most amazing 11 nights at Upali and wish we didn’t have to leave! The wonderful staff are so kind, welcoming and helpful with everything - they definitely make the place what it is. A big thank you to Nilu and Anujen!! The location is incredible and we think the best you can get in Arugum, right in front of the main surf break and a 10 min walk into town. We loved being a little away from the busy town! We stayed in two different bungalows and both were beautiful. One was a little larger which was nice and the other looked directly out to the surf which was also amazing!! All of the bungalows are steps away to the ocean and surrounded by palm trees. Thank you so much, we can’t wait to come back!!

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Ottima posizione e staff gentilissimo. Molto bello potersi svegliare e guardare le onde direttamente dalla stanza.

Grossa mancanza di pulizia della stanza, il bagno era indecente. La stanza avrebbe tutto il potenziale, ma era ridotta parecchio male. Spero che la segnalazione possa aiutare a risolvere il problema.

We liked everything about Upali, the location, chill vibe, staff

The only thing was the electric system which happened to break both our iphones on an electric surge after a black out. The power socket caught fire. There was no circuit breaker which would have prevented this. Maybe it is common in sri lanka, unfortunatly we had to buy new phones and ended up with a thousand dollar of losses.

Если вы приехали ради сёрфинга, это ваш вариант.

Amazing location, to surf, chill and for Sunrise. Staff and Manager were welcoming and friendly, drinks and snacks at the bar and great to have a cabana right in front of the main surfing point in Arugam bay. I will be back, recommended!

Lage ist perfekt, Hütten sind gemütlich, Personal ist so herzlich und die Tiere sind lieb Wir haben alles geliebt

Having been around all of Arugam Bay, i can only believe that this has to be the place, affordability, friendliness and hospitality from the staff was top tier, also love rolling out of bed to straight in the waves, and also feels good to stay at a place where people come wandering from here and there because of the location

What a place! From the moment you arrive you are greeted with the most amazing vibes and feel all around supported by the incredible staff! The place itself is a (surf) paradise. The cabins are simple but contain everything needed. The highlight is falling asleep to the noise of waves and waking up before sunrise to grab your board and be right at the main surf spot. You basically roll out of bed onto the wave, it's amazing! But Nilukshan, Hari, Piyan and Kiru makes this place truly special. There are so kind, supportive and helpful and I really appreciate all the surfing tips that Hari gave me. Can't recommend this place enough if you love surfing and are looking for some chill vibes.

Great location and cool style. Seaview from bed and friendly staff. Quiet in low season. Very beautiful place

A hidden gem right on the beach. Our best accommodation in Sri Lanka by far! Amazing staff and one of the world's best breaks literally at your feet

Traumhafte Lage direkt am Meer mit der perfekten Welle, kaum zu toppendes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Einfache Zimmer, mit allem, was man braucht- kein Strassenlärm, nur Wellen und Wind!

Zwei bequeme Stühle auf der Terrasse haben bei uns gefehlt

Upali ist ein für Surfer perfekt gelegenes Hotel. Es ist quasi nur über den Strand erreichbar und sehr ruhig. Die Häuser haben keine Klimaanlage was allerdings kein Problem ist da der Wind schön durchzieht und es Abends stark abkühlt so ist ein guter Schlaf gewährleistet. Auch zwei Ventilatoren hatte ich Zimmer. Der Weg in die Stadt ist etwa 10 minuten zu Fuß am Strand entlang was ich immer sehr angenehm empfunden habe.

Location fantastica

Ruhiger isolierter Platz direkt am Strand

Cadre exceptionnel

Parking extérieur à l établissement

Perfect place to stay right at the beach/ surf break in beautiful bungalows. Amazing staff - super friendly and helpful! We kept extending our stay because we love that place a lot! Paradise!

Locatie! Personeel! Super behulpzaam. Laagseizoen. Toen we aankwamen waren we de enige gasten!

Kussens dekens en matras waren wat beschimmeld. ( veel regen en luchtvochtig) Muggennet was niet muggenproof =P

best location to stay in Aghulam bay. it is an amazing place right on the beach and the best spot to surf. the cabanas are simple but beautiful , peaceful and romantic . you are living like Robinson and Crusoe . the staff are incredible nice and helpful. welcome in paradise.

difficult to access as there "re no street from the main road to the hotel. during the day it"s not a problem but we arrive in the evening and the driver couldn't"t find the place. we where happy they send someone to p/u us. thanks again

Die Lage perfekt um surfen zu gehen, etwas abgeschieden aber wenn man am Strand entlang läuft, war man schnell in der Stadt Die Hütten sind in der Natur, mit insekten und anderen kleinen Getier muss man rechnen

direkt am Strand, super Lage

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Die Lage ist ein Traum. In der Hütte ist alles was man braucht. Man schläft mit dem Meeresrauschen ein und wieder auf.

There was nothing not to love about this place! We had stayed a night prior in Arugam Bay which was completely mediocre and for the same cost we were able to come out here. Have a great location on the water, our own bungalo, a quiet place at night (not a party hotel), and watching the surfers on the break. The manager was very friendly and the staff also super helpful, carrying our bags down from where we parked our car about 500m away. Through and through can not recommend enough and will be back!

We only had one night here and could have stayed a month!

Udsigten og beliggenheden helt ud til stranden - meget eksotisk og afslappende

Der stod i bookingen at værelset har badekar, det har det ikke. Stedets surfinstruktør virkede ikke så god, jeg fik ikke meget hjælp, som de andre på stranden.

We loved everything at Upali! It was perfect location- right on the point, staff were amazing, room was very clean and comfortable. Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Thank you so much. We will be back!!!!!!

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Posizione fantastica , personale molto gentile e disponibile

We liked the location very good. A good view from the room of the surfing conditions.

Breakfast was good but always the same, we would like to see some more variation.

enige min punt: luide beats in de nacht op sommige dagen van nabij gelegen feesten.

Alles! De plek, het uitzicht op palmen en de zee met de surfers, de prachtig ingerichte kamers!

De eerste nacht lagen we de hele nacht door de disco die verderop in de baai tot half 6 in de ochtend doordreunde. Omdat ie buiten slaapt, hoor je dat echt wel goed.

The location is right on a beautiful sandy beach. A perfect place for surfers. However, you have to go a little further to go swimming, as there are some corals and shells in the water. The huts you stay in vary in size. We stayed in the comfortable house. The houses are furnished with the bare essentials, but are also very well thought out. The home are furnished with the essentials. Do not expect luxury. Unfortunately, our internet was bad, as we were very far away from the bar. The breakfast was simple, but also very tasty. Surfboards can be rented directly here and surf lessons are also offered. Arugam Bay and the nearest restaurants are about 10 minutes away. The staff are very helpful and helped us organise tours and transport to our next destinations.

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Me and my girlfriend initially booked for 2 nights and it was so good we stayed until the last possible moment of our time in Sri Lanka (7 days total we stayed). Ridiculous location, you're literally living at the place that will end up being the place you want to be at every day at Arugam Bay. Roughly 20 seconds from stepping off your board to your doorstep. The cabanas are nicely done, no AC but there's good airflow plus fans, and we weren't hot any night (end of July). Big comfy beds, big bathroom, reclining chairs on the porch to watch the surf all day long. Pretty decent food as well and breakfast is included! The staff were awesome, in particularly the manager Hari who I cant speak highly enough of. We kept extending our stay night after night, and on a couple of nights when the place was already booked out he even temporarily resurrected an old unused cabana for us to stay in so we didn't have to find another place. Best place in A Bay without a doubt, next time we're here we'll be booking here for the entire time.

Having to leave was a real bummer.

Unbeatable location, right at the break.

Location, location, location

Perfect location.

Eu amei o Upali Beach Surf resort. É o lugar perfeito pra quem surfa, na frente do pico. As pessoas de lá são maravilhosas, principalmente o gerente Nilu. Eu fiquei doente enquanto estava lá e ele foi muito solícito.

Gostei de tudo.