Main Street · Arugam Bay · East Coast, Sri Lanka

Sleep where the swell rolls in.

A small beachfront hotel two hundred metres from Arugam Bay's famous point break — garden rooms, a pool to rinse the salt off, and the tide as your alarm clock.

200m
Distance to beach
18
Rooms
Restaurant
& Pool
On-site
7.2/10
Guest rating

About the Bay

A local landmark on Main Street, run the way it's always been.

The Bay sits right on Arugam Bay's Main Street, a couple of minutes' walk from the sand and close enough to the point break to hear it. Rooms open onto a garden courtyard built around the pool — the kind of place where you leave your board leaning by the door and nobody minds. Free bikes are parked out front for the ride down to the lagoon; the kitchen turns out an easy mix of Sri Lankan, American, Chinese and Indian dishes, with vegetarian, vegan and halal options on request.

  • 2★ Boutique Hotel
  • 1.4km to Pasarichenai Beach
  • 24hr Front Desk

"Someone's always at the desk — day trips, surf tips, dinner reservations, whatever you need."

The garden courtyard and pool at The Bay Courtyard & Pool

Where you'll sleep

Three rooms, all a short walk from the break.

Every room is air-conditioned with a private bathroom and opens onto the garden courtyard. Book direct and skip the OTA markup.

Garden Room at The Bay
2 Guests

Garden Room

Air-conditioned, private bathroom with bidet, desk and kettle. Opens onto the courtyard.

  • Air-con
  • Ensuite + bidet
  • Desk & kettle
  • Courtyard view

From

$40/night

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Terrace Room at The Bay
Most popular 2 Guests

Terrace Room

Same comforts as the Garden Room plus a private terrace to dry a wetsuit or watch the sunset.

  • Private terrace
  • Air-con
  • Sunset view
  • Ensuite + bidet

From

$55/night

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Family Room at The Bay
4 Guests

Family Room

Extra space for two adults and children, with flat-screen TV and wardrobe storage for boards and bags.

  • Sleeps 4
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Board storage
  • Air-con

From

$80/night

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Amenities

Everything you need, nothing you don't.

Pool & Garden

Outdoor pool and pool bar set in a shaded courtyard garden.

Restaurant

Sri Lankan, American, Chinese & Indian dishes, plus vegetarian, vegan and halal options.

Free Bikes

Complimentary bicycles for getting around town and out to the lagoon.

Private Beach Area

Direct access to a private stretch of Arugam Bay beach.

Free Wi-Fi

Throughout the property, including the shared lounge.

Laundry Service

Daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning and ironing.

Airport & Tours

Walking tours, bike tours and local culture tours bookable at the desk.

Free Parking

Private on-site parking for guests arriving by car or tuk-tuk.

Golden Hour

Where the day ends with your feet still in the sand.

Find us

Right on Main Street, steps from the sand.

60A Main Street, Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

On the east coast of Sri Lanka, a laid-back surf town known for one of the world's best right-hand point breaks and a slow, salt-worn pace of life.

Nearby

  • Arugam Bay Beach 200m
  • Pasarichenai Beach 1.4km
  • Pottuvil Lagoon 8 min walk
  • Muhudu Maha Viharaya 3.5km
  • Kumana National Park ~30km
The Bay
60A Main Street, Arugam Bay Directions

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