Crystal Bay

It’s close to the beaches and the life of arugam bay. The staff were super friendly and really accommodating to our needs. It is a little rough and ready but value for money.

The staff are great

Clean, basic room with ac, fan and a seating area outside. The hosts are amazing at Crystal Bay and couldn't do enough to make our stay memorable. The owner organised great surf lessons and a fabulous safari where we saw a leopard, elephants, crocodiles and lots more. His nephew was also extremely hospitable and took us to some very authentic restaurants that we would never have found on our own. Thank you!

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Very kind stuff. The room was clean and big everything worked good

Nice location, clean room with good AC

The bed is bad, it is two matresses but it creates a hole

bad receptionist

Everything was great,the host is very helpful and welcoming, the room was spacious and clean😇

The staff and the owners were very welcoming and nice, helping with everything you ask for :) The room was very clean and with AC in this hot weather :) Will visit here next time :)

I was given a room with windows without glass panes, only wooden shutters. This meant I had to choose between opening the windows for daylight or using the air conditioning. I personally do not feel very comfortable in rooms with no natural light at all, not even during the day. In addition, Wi-Fi was not available. On the positive side: the throne was truly royal...

Bon rapport qualité-prix, les hôtes sont accueillants. Je recommande pour venir faire du surf ou passer un moment tranquille à la plage. De plus la connexion wifi est de bonne qualité.

Host was friendly and very helpful! Location was perfect and the room was clean. Would come back again.

Crystal Bay offers both scooter rentals and rooms! The rooms are comfortable, spacious, with air conditioning, private toilets and showers, a table and chair, and a small covered outdoor area to chill out in. I stayed for five nights and the price was very competitive. The owner and receptionist are helpful and very friendly. I also rented a scooter, which was very good value and of very good quality. I highly recommend staying at Crystal Bay for peaceful nights in a calm and tranquil atmosphere.

Changing the towels without asking for it after two nights Maybe provide a fridge to keep water or fruit cool

The place was clean and got everything,the stuff was amazing helping and provide things you need,the owner and the staff very welcoming and friendly, Highly recommended!

Everything was excellent

The restaurant that was next to the room was good, and the owner was nice and friendly

The place wasn’t clean, I did Landry by theme and that was big mistake, my clothes were ruined and they charged me overpriced.

I really enjoyed my stay. thanks to Salu and Musa. they made me feel at home from the first moment. good location. its quiet at night so i had great deep sleeps evry night here. they offer scooter rentals and laundry service as well as rooms which is coinvent. the restaurant in front of the rooms Hungry hub is outstanding with a great chill vibe and good food and of course Rizvi who is very personable and has a lot of passion for what he does you'll always leave feeling satisfied!

Outstanding value for Arugam Bay. I’ve been in Arugam Bay for 3 weeks at numerous accommodations, and this is the best value. Excellent air conditioning. Private rooms. Near reasonably priced restaurants, which is good because they get more expensive deeper into town. Big balcony. Very friendly and helpful owner and staff. They also rent scooters, tuk tuks, and bikes. Highly recommended.

Our family really enjoyed our stay at Crystal Bay in Arugam Bay and honestly wished we could have stayed longer! Arugam Bay itself is a vibrant, fun, and family-friendly destination, with a lively atmosphere that’s admittedly touristy—but for good reason. Crystal Bay is a real gem—affordable, comfortable, and in a fantastic location right on the main street, with countless shops, restaurants, and amenities just steps away. The family room was basic, clean, and spacious, with much-appreciated air conditioning, especially after a long day at the beach. The staff were friendly and attentive, regularly checking in to see if we needed anything, which added a personal touch to our stay. We enjoyed the seating area outside our room, although the cover could do with a refresh. One of the best features was the easy beach access—just across the road and down a side street, you’ll find a clean, swimmable beach perfect for relaxing or playing in the waves. It’s also a short walk to the main surf spot, and our children absolutely loved their surfing lesson with Ocean Surf (also located on the main road)—highly recommended! As expected in a popular beach area, you’ll come across a number of local vendors selling tablecloths and souvenirs, but it’s all part of the Arugam Bay experience. Dining options nearby were excellent. We highly recommend two standout spots: Salty Beer Restaurant Bar – just across the road to the left of the property. Salty Swamis – about a 10-minute walk further left along the main road. Both served great food and had a relaxed vibe. And for convenience, the local alcohol shop is just a short walk away. All in all, Crystal Bay was a fantastic find—great value, unbeatable location, and welcoming staff. We’d definitely stay here again on our next visit to Arugam Bay!

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Had an awesome stay at Crystal bay. Large room, great aircon and nice little couch and patio. The location was also so so great. 100m from the beach, right on the main Arugam strip. The hosts were incredibly helpful. They allowed me to rent a bicycle and a scooter at a really great price. Would 100% stay at Crystal again.

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Rent, prisvärt, bekväm säng, bra ac och fläkt och de som arbetade där var super trevliga och hjälpsamma. Rekommenderar 10/10 skulle komma tillbaka!🤩

Allt var bra!

Simple and clean room with everything, I really apprecited the little private terrace outside the room with a couch. Also to have A/C in the room was great. The owner also helped me and organised a tuktuk to Komari.

Everything good

Great location, spacious room and good facilities. Very kind and helpful staff.

The room is big with a lot if space for your stuff and an AC inside. The little terrace outside is really nice and it's quiet in the morning and at nighttime.

great per price

Perfect place ! Everything you need, Aircon and fan, calm, perfect location (close to the beach and to good and cheap restaurants) for a fair price and the staff are super helpful :) We were supposed to stay for 3 days and we stayed for 2 weeks, Definitely the best value for money

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Great stay here in Arugam bay!! Value, price, everything. Super friendly hosts, great deals for scooters too :) Too bad my trip is coming to an end, I would stay here long term if I could. I would surely come back, maybe one day again. 😊

Very helpful and nice staff and good room with aircon

Beds where huge very spacious with good a/c

Amazing little family run hotel! Great AC and a massive comfortable king-size bed. The restaurant is super good value and fast service.

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Amazing stay at Crystal Bay, The staff composed by Salu and Musait are very welcoming and nice. Very good money value, clean and in a central area!

Excellent place and service. Owners is very kind and friendly. Value of money. Thanks for everything. Will definitely come back again

Clean room, air conditioning, great location

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Clean room, air conditioning, great location

Very nice owner, he helped us a lot. Also very close to the beach and restaurants. Everything was very clean and we enjoyed a lot. Thank you!!

Great host salu helps a lot with everything

Crystal bay is the best place in arugam bay. The owner is very kind. The room was very clean, supplied with a big bed. Also the area is quite calm. The beach is very close to the property. If you want to rent a scooter, you can also get one there- for a fair price

salu the owner is really nice and fair. everything i asked for he helped me include come pick me in the middle of the night from bus station the place is quiet and have good space. 10/10 recommend

We are booked one day but we are stay 3 days because this place and owner are very good Room is very clean big bed and WiFi is good

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really nice & clean AC room!!! the staff is super helpful, great location, they also have scooter rental would always come again!!!!

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Great location next to earth restaurant good ac

Perfect location on the main road in Arugam Bay. Big room and friendly staff. Provided a clothes hanger which was great to dry our stuff after the beach

Would have been perfect but the bathroom had a very bad smell that came into the room. There was an open drain in the bathroom Small area for parking but staff offered to park our tuk tuk for us

Very good location, very friendly staff, they can lend you plates, forks and water kettle, wifi is good, they have scooter rental too! Rooms are big and good AC (installed it just for us!)

Friendly host, great location, spacious room exceeded our expectations.

Very very nice and helpful owner, spacious and clean room with good AC and working wifi, great location! Although the place is located on the main street it is super quiet because the rooms are all the way in the back so there’s no traffic noise. Really good value for money!!

We liked everything 😊

I really enjoyed my stay. The location is perfect and you have a 1-2 minute walk to the beach. The owner is so kind and tries everything to make you feel comfortable. He just opened the Hostel and is very kind and wants to make the best out of your stay. Can recommend it, you get everything for that price!

Location is good, aricon room with bathroom, everything clean. Quite environment. Boss is great person you can rent a motorbike from him for a good price, very willing to help. Great stay.

Amazing experience, staff very kind and helpful. 100 meters from the beach. I would recommend anytime.

very clean.

the shower wasn’t the warmest

It's 100 m from beach.big room big bed very clean and feel like home. Salo the houner very nice and help.i Haylie recommended the place. The best in arugam

Everything is good

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The Owner was very kind and helpful The worker was good and smiley The Room was big and bed was comfortable with AC and fan too Really nice place and I recommend it