Sandy Beach Hotel

–Excellent location – show map
+18 photos
Scored 7.9
Rated good

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About this property

Beachfront Location: Sandy Beach Hotel in Arugam Bay offers direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and water sports facilities. Guests can relax in the garden or enjoy meals at the family-friendly restaurant. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature balconies with garden or sea views, private bathrooms, walk-in showers, and work desks. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, patio, and outdoor furniture. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves British, Indian, American, Italian, Mexican, pizza, seafood, and local cuisines. Meals include brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea, accommodating halal, vegetarian, and dairy-free diets. Activities and Attractions: Guests can enjoy fishing, yoga classes, windsurfing, hiking, cycling, diving, and snorkeling. Arugam Bay Beach is just a few steps away, while Muhudu Maha Viharaya is 1.9 mi nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Arugam Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom
3 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Olivia
    United States United States
    “Fantastic location right on the beach, beautiful buildings and grounds. The staff was great. We had a fantastic stay and would definitely stay again and recommend!!”
  • Omri
    Israel Israel
    “Everything was amazing. Hassan the host is the best. We booked the place at the last minute and we were able to check in right away. Hassan made sure we have everything all the time and even after we left. The location is great right on the...”
  • Soffer
    Israel Israel
    “Location right on the beach. Quiet. Spacious. They gave us 2 adjacent rooms which was excellent. Powerful A/C. staff always around and very responsive, beach setup + restaurant was fun to spend time at, owner is a very warm and hospitable person.”
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location was great, right on the beach. Excellent communication from the host. Would definitely recommend, good value for money.”
  • Annarita
    Australia Australia
    “The room is literally on the beach you can hear sound of waves from your bad,I loved they have all the comfort,a restaurant with good food and sun bed, the staff and the vibes are amazing !”
  • Ellen
    Norway Norway
    “You pay for the view. Very basic ( lack of mirror etc).”
  • Dinoo
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “Fantastic location with amazing access to a private, quiet stretch of the beach as well as easy access to all the super eating places.”
  • Sairah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic location - seconds from door of our family room to the beach. The hotel was close to restaurants and shops but just set back - making it convenient and quiet. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Helpfully the manager let us store our...”
  • Layla
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Very good location right on the beach. Friendly staff”
  • Cassie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The host amenities location and staff were amazing”

Host Info

Company review score: 8.7Based on 132 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Your host, Badurkhan, is and English Language teacher and Vice Principal of Pottuvil Ladies College. His local knowledge is second-to-none and he will delight in telling stories of his extensive overseas travel experience as well as suggesting interesting excursions in the locality. We have three amazing National Parks very close by - Yala, Lahugala and Kumana where you can spot a plethora of wildlife, including crocodile, elephant and native leopard species, Badurkhan can also assist in arranging surf lessons, tuk-tuk safaris, lagoon safaris, bike and board rental and most other things you may wish to experience in Arugam Bay. Managing the day-to-day business at Sandy Beach is Badurkhan's brother in law - Hassan. Hassan will also be happy to make most arrangements needed for your stay

Property info

Built in 2012, Sandy Beach Hotel offers comfortable beach-side accommodation in the world famous resort of Arugam Bay. Our modern, well equipped double bedrooms all offer en-suite shower rooms (hot water showers) and air conditioning for your comfort. Our main house sits 25 meters from the beach-front, offering outstanding views of the mature shaded gardens towards the Indian Ocean. As a family owned / run guest house, we take pride in providing exceptional customer service levels. Our restaurant caters for all tastes - Western, Asian or Vegetarian. Since opening, we have also built family guest rooms within our garden complex offering comfortable accommodation for families and groups of up to five persons within inter-connected rooms. Our customers arrive as guests and leave as life-long friends

Neighborhood info

Arugam Bay is perhaps best known for its outstanding surf during the season. The main surf-point, considered to be one of the "top 10" surf point in the world, is only a 15-20 minute walk along the beach. For beginners, there are a plethora of points available including Lighthouse Point, Whisky Point, Peanut Farm, Panama Point, Elephant Rock and many more, all within easy reach of Arugam Bay by tuk-tuk. Panama Road in Arugam Bay is lined with small restaurants, local shops and clothes boutiques offering something for everyone.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Sandy Beach Hotel Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • British • Indian • Italian • Mexican • Pizza • Seafood • Australian • Local • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Dairy-free

House rules

Sandy Beach Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
$5 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sandy Beach Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.