Dreamy Hostel Arugambay

–Excellent location – show map
+61 photos
Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Property highlights

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 (2.3 mi) and Crocodile Rock (3 mi). 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Located in the top-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
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

M
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“The hosts were great and specifically Nifras who takes care of the place was very helpful and professional and made sure everything was taken care of. Other members of property including Lala and Rizmi were also very friendly. Would visit again.”
Sergio
Colombia Colombia
“The hostel is small but cozy, has many facilities and is located in a good place because it is very quiet at night.”
Jack
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really nice hostel, chilled atmosphere and great communal areas to meet other guest. Best value for money in the areaa”
M
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“"Lovely family run property. Very helpful and friendly. We stayed in the sharing room . ViewS of the garden . Great porch with a day bed - perfect for reading a book. Slept with the door open facing a nice view of garden . Sheets clean and fresh...”
Alvar
Spain Spain
“Very nice people, well located and beds are comfortable”
Sen
Germany Germany
“I stayed at dreamy Hostel Arugambay for a couple of weeks whilst in Arugam Bay and I loved it! The staff are super friendly and went out of their way to help, the hostel was always clean and tidy, beds were comfy towels soft and Imade some...”
Evan
United States United States
“Had a great stay at Dreamy Hostel, great location and quiet from the main road. Rizmi and the staff are great with helping out with anything you need. They organized tuk tuk and surfboard rentals also. Highly recommend”
Mohommed
Qatar Qatar
“We had an awesome stay at dreamy hostel in arugambay.The service was great and the room was very clean and comfortable .the owner is very very helpful and tried to help us evry single time and they got a coffee shop as well .we would definitely...”
Alex
New Zealand 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 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”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    American • Indian • Pizza • Seafood • German • Local • Asian • International • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    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 PM to 11:00 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 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 7 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
Parties
Parties/events are 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 Dreamy Hostel Arugambay 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.