About this property

Beachfront Location: The Wave Rooms & Hostel in Arugam Bay offers a private beach area, lush garden, and spacious terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with bidets, air-conditioning, and garden views. Additional amenities include balconies, sofa beds, and free toiletries. Facilities and Services: The hostel provides a shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and family rooms. Free toiletries, a paid shuttle service, and bike hire are available. Nearby Attractions: Arugam Bay Beach is a 3-minute walk away. Points of interest include Muhudu Maha Viharaya (3.8 km) and Crocodile Rock (5 km). Batticaloa International Airport is 117 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Arugam Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Breakfast to go

Options with:

  • Terrace

  • Garden view


Availability

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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 20 September 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • 1 bunk bed
US$27 for 3 nights
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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • 1 bunk bed
230 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi

  • Shower
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Seating Area
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Wake-up service
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$9 per night
Original price
US$29.73
Bonus savings
- US$2.97
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.

Total before taxes
US$26.76

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Excluded: 11 % VAT
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 20 September 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
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Limited supply in Arugam Bay for your dates: 11 hostels like this are already unavailable on our site
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jordan
    Australia Australia
    Its such a good location, its clean, i met so many nice people here! Its got a very chilled vibe and good spots to relax. The host Rinas has been very helpful to me as i had some things stolen from the beach, he helped me with the police and...
  • Eshel
    Israel Israel
    The staff is super friendly. The room was super clean. Perefect location Great atmosphere
  • Ann-sophie
    Denmark Denmark
    The staff were very helpfull and helped us with a tuk-tuk to the Elephant rock and to arrange surf lesions. Very clean. Very close to the Beach and the main Road with restaurants and bars. Would recommend for everyone to go there!
  • Ilaria
    Italy Italy
    The hostel is new and very clean. Our room and toilet were spacious and the bed comfy. The location was great (in front of the beach and next to the main clubbing spot) and the owner was extremely kind. He took care of organising the safari, surf...
  • Carlo
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Rinas is the perfect Host. He took so good care of us and all the other guests. With his friendly, kind and funny personality he did an absolut brilliant job. The Stay was extremly clean and tidy. Never in my life have u seen such a clean hostel...
  • Nora
    Germany Germany
    I had a very nice stay in the wave hostel. It is still new and very modern and clean thanks to the staff that is always cleaning. The location is perfect! A few minutes from the beach and surrounded by loads of bars and restaurants. The best thing...
  • Sönke
    Germany Germany
    Very very clean and tidy. The owner helped me with everything and was super friendly ☺️
  • Dorka
    Hungary Hungary
    I had an amazing stay at The Wave Hostel! The owner, Rinas, is incredibly kind and helpful, always there when I needed anything. I had the chance to try both the private room and the dorm. The private room was spotless, super comfortable, and had...
  • Freddie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely staff and very clean. Great location too! If I come back to Aragon bay I will definitely be staying here!
  • Caroline
    Austria Austria
    Amazing value for money. Super central. All clean. Very nice owner. Perfect!

Property surroundings

House rules

The Wave Rooms & Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age 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 on request. No extra charges.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.