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Cactus Arugambay

Property class: 2.5
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Arugam Bay hotel

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A rustic wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by potted plants and trees.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, hanging lights, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view, and a wall with three paintings.
A small, narrow bathroom with a toilet, a handwashing station, and a shower.
A rustic wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by bamboo walls and a mural.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Beach Hut Rd, Arugam Bay, EP, 88000
  • Place, Arugam Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pasarichenai Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pottuvil Point
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a teal headboard, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a window with bars.

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Garden view
  • 165 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Air conditioning, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view, and a wall with three paintings.

Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Air conditioning, Garden View

  • 165 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Arugam Bay

In Arugam Bay .Stay at this Arugam Bay hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Arugam Bay Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Pasarichenai Beach. Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple and Pottuvil Point are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Arugam Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pasarichenai Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Pottuvil Point - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Kumana National Park - 46 min drive - 18.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffi - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mambo's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪NS Food Corner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Point - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ali Restaurent - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Cactus Arugambay

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Arugam Bay hotel
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Cactus Arugambay also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Only motorcycle parking is available.

This Arugam Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cactus Arugambay offers 5 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to noon for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 2.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: 15 percent of room rate
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 15 percent of room rate

Special check-in instructions

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.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 English breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 2.5 for children
  • Early check-in fee: 15 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: 15 percent of room rate (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
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, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Cactus Arugambay Hotel
Cactus Arugambay Arugam Bay
Cactus Arugambay Hotel Arugam Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cactus Arugambay to the airport?

Cactus Arugambay is 255.7 mi (381-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cactus Arugambay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cactus Arugambay.

How close is Cactus Arugambay to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach and 2.4 mi (14-min drive) from Pasarichenai Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cactus Arugambay offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Cactus Arugambay, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 5 for adults and USD 2.5 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Cactus Arugambay?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Cactus Arugambay?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A percentage-based fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Cactus Arugambay?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Cactus Arugambay have a pool?

Cactus Arugambay does not have a pool.

Does Cactus Arugambay have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Cactus Arugambay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cactus Arugambay to downtown Arugam Bay?

Cactus Arugambay is 0.8 mi away from Arugam Bay.

Cactus Arugambay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025