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Arugambay PodBay

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Arugam Bay Beach

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Garden view
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Garden view
Garden view
Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Main Street, Arugam Bay, EP, 32500
  • Place, Arugam Bay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pasarichenai Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Pottuvil Point
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Bay 1 | Beach | On the beach

Bay 1

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Bay 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Bay 3

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Cabin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Bay 4

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

HomePod

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Arugam Bay

On the beach.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Arugam Bay Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple. Pottuvil Point is within 6 miles (10 km) and Kudumbigala Sanctuary is within 32 miles (52 km).

What's nearby

  • Arugam Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pasarichenai Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Pottuvil Point - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Kumana National Park - 42 min drive - 18.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideout Lounge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ali Restaurent - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mister Fisherman & Friends - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stardust Beach Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hub Arugmbay - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Arugambay PodBay

3-star beachfront hotel near Arugam Bay Beach
There's a restaurant on site. Arugambay PodBay offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Arugambay PodBay. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Arugam Bay hotel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Arugambay PodBay offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 110 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Arugambay PodBay to the airport?

Arugambay PodBay is 255.9 mi (381-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Arugambay PodBay have an airport shuttle?

Arugambay PodBay offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 110 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Arugambay PodBay to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Arugambay PodBay offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Arugambay PodBay, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 5 for adults and USD 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Arugambay PodBay?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Arugambay PodBay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Arugambay PodBay?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Arugambay PodBay have a pool?

Arugambay PodBay features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Arugambay PodBay have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Arugambay PodBay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Arugambay PodBay to downtown Arugam Bay?

Arugambay PodBay is 0.7 mi away from Arugam Bay.

Arugambay PodBay Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 9 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach front accommodation in a bungalow was excellent as was the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the home pod room. Which was a clean, basic room that had all ameneties we needed. Excellent value for the price paid. Beach front hotel with well maintained grounds and a lovely pool. Quiet hotel but on the main road and close to all of aruam bays restaurants etc would definatley stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our time at PodBay, we used the pool lots and the sun loungers. It is right on the beach so if you want a swim in the waves you can just walk out to them or stay by the pool. Our cabin was lovely and the air con worked really well. We were looking for somewhere to relax for a few days and it was perfect. The staff were helpful and friendly too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personale estremamente gentile e disponibile, siamo rimaste davvero colpite per la loro cura verso il cliente a qualunque ora del giorno e della notte. Colazione molto variegata e buonissima. Per quanto riguarda l alloggio avevamo il primo bungalow vista mare, molto bello come da foto. Non c è da aspettarsi una cura della struttura però per il prezzo pagato assolutamente valido! Per quanto riguarda il rumore avevamo dei vicini un po’ chiassosi ma non è colpa della struttura, ma solo della incivilita dell uomo soprattutto in vacanza!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans ce joli petit hôtel, juste en bord de mer et proche de tout, c’est vraiment parfait ! De plus, le personnel est absolument adorable, et rende très volontiers service, le petit déjeuner aussi très bon !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019