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About this property
Prime Location: Dreamy Hostel Arugambay in Arugam Bay offers a convenient location, just a 2-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach. Nearby attractions include Muhudu Maha Viharaya (3.7 km) and Crocodile Rock (4.9 km). Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a private beach area, lush garden, terrace, open-air bath, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a waterpark, games room, and outdoor seating. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, air-conditioning, balconies, and garden or city views. Free toiletries, slippers, and a work desk enhance the stay. Dining Experience: The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves Indian, American, pizza, seafood, and international cuisines. Breakfast includes full English/Irish, vegetarian, halal, and Asian options. Activities and Services: Guests can enjoy fishing, yoga classes, and cycling. The hostel offers a tour desk, bike and car hire, and free parking. Highly rated for its convenient location, attentive staff, and room cleanliness.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Itamar
Israel
“The staff were really nice and helpful. You can ask Nifras for help with taxis, tuktuks and other things as well. The overall atmosphere is also good and the rooms are clean with good ac.” - Louisa
Germany
“The staff is super friendly and helpful with everything you need. The facilities are nice and comfortable and the dorm is very good for the price. The rooms and bathrooms are getting cleaned regularly.” - Leo
France
“Everything was really really great, the rooms are great, comfortable and clean. Nifras and his team were really there when needed, always ready to help.” - Fabio
Italy
“we stayed a day in the private room and a day in a share room. staff was kind and helpful, cleaned room, cold water as the rest of the hotels around there but ok given the heat. Nothing relevat.” - Siem
Netherlands
“I stayed at Dreamy Hostel in Arugam Bay for 7 days, and it was honestly one of the best hostel experiences I’ve ever had. The atmosphere is super relaxed and social you meet amazing people and it’s the perfect place to enjoy the surf vibe of...” - Heidi
Finland
“Nice facilities and helpful staff. Got to know the best surf locations from the staff!” - Szczech
Germany
“All nice. The Staffel ist very polite and helpful.” - Sarah
Switzerland
“We had a wonderful stay at the Dreamy Hostel. Everything was very clean and the staff was really helpful and super friendly! The vibe was chilled and felt like a small family :)” - Zéphyr
France
“It’s calm with nice jungle vibe, good vibe and good food during the family diners, the staff is also really kind and helpful for anything you need.” - Gabe
Australia
“Everything, fun hostel not too quiet not too loud!”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAmerican • Indian • Pizza • Seafood • German • Local • Asian • International • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 7 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
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Dreamy Hostel Arugambay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.