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Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel

Property class: 2.5
Enjoy the restaurant at this beachfront Arugam Bay hotel

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A beach scene with palm trees, a wooden fence, and a sign that reads "OPAL BEACH".
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden ceiling, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
A sandy area with a wooden bench, palm trees, and a small structure with a thatched roof.
A yellow building with a sign reading "ARNE'S PLACE Villas,Rooms & Restaurant".
A sandy courtyard with a hammock, trees, and a thatched-roof structure.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Tsunami Hotel Rd, Arugam Bay, EP, 32500
  • Place, Arugam Bay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pasarichenai Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Kumana National Park
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden ceiling, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a wooden floor.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A room with a bed covered by a mosquito net, a window with a view of the outdoors, and a ceiling with wooden beams.

Standard Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

A room with a bed, a mosquito net, a wall-mounted lamp, and a power outlet.

Standard Triple Room

  • Sea view
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Balcony

A room with a bed, a mosquito net, a wall-mounted lamp, and a power outlet.

Standard Double Room, Balcony

  • Sea view
  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

A room with a bed covered by a mosquito net, a window with a view of the outdoors, and a ceiling with wooden beams.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Arugam Bay

On the beach.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. Also, Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple is within 3 miles (5 km) and Pottuvil Point is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Arugam Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pasarichenai Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 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 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mister Fisherman & Friends - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ali Restaurent - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪NS Food Corner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mambo's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel

Enjoy the restaurant at this beachfront Arugam Bay hotel
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Arugam Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel offers 8 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. This Arugam Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and bidets. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel

Children and extra beds

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

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 continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 4 for children

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Arne's Place The Friendliest
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel to the airport?

Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel is 255.9 mi (380-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel?

As of Sep 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel on Sep 30, 2026 start from $30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel to the beach?

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

Does Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 5 for adults and USD 4 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel have a pool?

Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel to downtown Arugam Bay?

Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Arugam Bay.

Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

The staff are courteous and welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arne’s place is a basic, but clean and convenient place to stay. They claim to have beach view, but they don’t as there is a building in front of the place that takes up the view. But it is still very close to the beach and an all the beach restaurants. Friendly and helpful staff. I absolutely recommend Arne’sPlace!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

FABRICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel très propre et hôtes très gentils.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022