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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Costels Arugambay in Arugam Bay offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and balconies. Each room includes a seating area, electric kettle, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea in a traditional and romantic ambience. Guests can enjoy breakfast with full English, Irish, or Asian options, including pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Amenities and Services: The hostel features a lounge, outdoor seating area, indoor play area, and free on-site parking. Additional services include yoga classes, bicycle hire, and a paid shuttle. Prime Location: Arugam Bay Beach is a 2-minute walk away, while Muhudu Maha Viharaya lies 3 km nearby. Surfing opportunities enhance the surrounding area.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Hanna
Germany
“The BEST hostel in arugam bay, get in early because it’s popular! The people are the nicest and kindest and most welcoming in all of Sri Lanka! The breakfast and espresso coffee is delicious and the rooms are cleaned daily and are comfy with great...” - Maja
Poland
“Very nice location and friendly staff. Everything is very near and the environment is vivid. You can take a surfing lesson with one of the best man in the Arugam Bay who has a cerficate. Also you can attend a safari if you want to use some break...” - Andrea
Canada
“Location is on main road and the Colombo bus started right at hostel entrance Friendly staff and food is tasty” - Eliana
Germany
“AC and supportive staff. Calm rooms and central location.” - Daniel
United Kingdom
“Had a very good stay at Costels. The staff is very friendly, the food was really good and the rooms were clean. I'd defenitely come back :)” - Max
New Zealand
“The hosts were incredible, always super friendly & accommodating! The room was big, clean & the AC is an absolute treat, beds were comfy & it was super quiet! Also organised doing my laundry for me it was just too good hahah” - Anja
United Kingdom
“Really friendly staff, they made sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed at all times! AC in the rooms was great Also cheap prices for laundry service.” - Agni
India
“The hostel is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Dorms are spacious and equipped with lockers and ac. The rooms and toilets are comfy, tidy and cleaned daily. The in-house restaurant is a game charger fo the lazy days, but there are also many...” - Поземлебюджетно
Russia
“Хорошее расположение, чисто, пляж совсем рядом. Заселение/выселение без проблем. Кондиционер работал нормально.” - Nina
France
“Les chambres sont propres et confortables. L’hôtel est situé dans la rue principale et propose des cours de surf.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- sandy shores
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 17 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.