About this property
Beachfront Location: Stay Golden in Arugam Bay offers direct beachfront access with a sun terrace and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lush garden, and a modern restaurant. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or pool views. Additional amenities include balconies, terraces, and interconnected rooms, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves seafood, local, Asian, and international cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and Asian. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can participate in yoga classes, cycling, and surfing. Nearby attractions include Pasarichenai Beach (3-minute walk), Crocodile Rock (4 km), and Kumana National Park (28 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beachfront
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
|---|---|---|
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 2 bunk beds | ||
Bedroom 1 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 2 1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 bunk beds and 2 large double beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed or 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Matt
New Zealand“My time at stay golden was amazing. The staff and the owners were extremely helpful, always going the extra mile to make sure my stay was as enjoyable as possible. The location is great, close enough for a short walk to the surf spot but far...” - Willem
Netherlands“Stay Golden has been one of our favourite stays of our entire time in Sri Lanka. Beautiful bungalows/apartments, the sweetest staff (our kids still miss them) and delicous and healthy food available from 8 AM until 9 PM. What we really liked was...” - Nikita
United Kingdom“We loved everything! The room was lovely, the pool area was great, the breakfast options for an including breakfast were incredible. I also did a surf lesson and yoga during my stay and both were amazing. A beautiful family run hotel, the owners...” 
Aleksander
Poland“Very nice, place, about 10 minutes walk from the center of Arugam Bay, but they provide free bicycles, so it’s relatively easy to get there. The bungalows are spacious and comfortable, breakfast is filling enough and they provide free yoga...”- Amanda
Australia“Stay Golden is one of the nicest places we have ever stayed in. Everything was just right here: from the hosts, Rihan and Angie, they are super nice and helpful (helped our driver find accommodation, suggested their favourite restaurants and...” - Mary-ellen New Zealand“The hotel is a little out of town, which is nice; it's only a short tuk-tuk ride into town and a great place to see elephants on the way to the surf beach - peanuts. The pool area is nice with lots of places to sit. The cabana rooms are much nicer.”
- Magdalena United Kingdom“We have just spent 3 nights in Stay Golden and it was one of the nicest hotel experiences we had so far. It's a very beautiful place in a perfect location with all facilities. Great yoga classes.The restaurant serves delicious food and drinks....”
- Jermaine Australia“The hotel is phenomenal. The lovely German owner is really accommodating and friendly. The staff are also great. Everything about this place is perfect and if I could give it a 12 I would. We went during the off season (January) so the town was...”
- Wasala
Sri Lanka“The property is situated in a fantastic location, complemented by a cooperative property management team. The staff was attentive, and the service provided was truly commendable.” - Céline_v_g
Belgium“Stay Golden is a beautiful and chill place to stay. We loved everything: the room, the pool, the food, the beach, the staff,... we even booked an extra night. It was wonderful. We booked a lagoon boat trip and a safari in Kumana National Park and...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Stay Golden Restaurant
- CuisineSeafood • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please inform Stay Golden 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.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
