Name: Dreamy Hostel Arugambay
Address: 100 Ali Cross Road, 32500 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka, 100 Ali Cross Road, Ampara District, 32500, Sri Lanka
Rating: 8.7

Dreamy Hostel Arugambay

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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

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Arugam Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Asian, Breakfast to go

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Standard Double Room with Fan 2 single beds
Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 double bed

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Alex

New Zealand

“Bro, this place was epic. The staff were lovely and very accommodating. The building itself was gorgeous and provided both shade and some nice spots to lounge in the sun. They were also very chill with me sticking around on checkout day which was...”

Juliane

Germany

“The private room was spacious and clean and the stuff is super friendly and help you with everything. It didn’t have an ac, but the fan is quite strong”

Dalton

United Kingdom

“Very helpful staff always wanting to help organise things and plan activities, lovely relaxed setting with a perfect hostel environment. Will have to stay longer next time!”

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.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Restaurant #1

Cuisine
American • Indian • Pizza • Seafood • German • Local • Asian • International • European
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
Ambiance
Family friendly • Modern
Dietary options
Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

Dreamy Hostel Arugambay takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 to 23:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 7 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

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