The Surf Access Guest House

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

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About this property

Beachfront Location: The Surf Access Guest House in Arugam Bay offers direct beachfront access with a private beach area. Guests enjoy sea views and a terrace, perfect for relaxation. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and balconies. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, work desk, and streaming services. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves seafood with brunch, lunch, and dinner options. Breakfast includes continental, American, and local specialities. Activities and Services: Guests can participate in yoga classes, cycling, and surfing. The property provides a tour desk, bicycle parking, and free WiFi.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Arugam Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, American, Breakfast to go

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Constantinos
Cyprus Cyprus
“Great location. The owner, Dill, is very accommodating and fair with prices. They can organize tuktuks for surf trips as well as lessons.”
Pal
Hungary Hungary
“We had a n apartment and two rooms with bathrooms. All with ocean view. The owner is a very good and helpful person. For suprise he celebrated my Birthday with the best breakfast I have had in Sri Lanka. Thanks for everything.”
Daniela
Italy Italy
“The building faces the ocean. It is not common in this area. At the reception you can ask for several services: transfer, trips or safari. The room/ apartment was amazing. A touch of industrial style with all the comforts”
Jaimee
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great location, we loved the restaurant and beach club out the front too. The staff were lovely and we kept coming back even after we checked out!! Clean rooms and big beds. Perfect for a few nights”
Max
Netherlands Netherlands
“Room was excellent and although not one of their apartments, the beds were comfy and the room was well clean. I have breakfast for 8 dollars and that got me well through the day as it is rather copious.”
Rolandcaine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This B&B was the highlight of my trip. Wonderfully friendly staff, great location on the beach, lovely happy hour cocktails and generally a superbly welcoming vibe”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing location right on beach staff helpful with money exchange and accommodated us staying longer on the day we checked out.”
Angelique
Netherlands Netherlands
“The location is mindblowing! We wre ready for some relaxed time and when we arrived at the accomodation we were so happily surprised! You're at the beach, with the sound of the sea we slept super peaceful! Staff is extremely friendly and helpful....”
Nikita
Serbia Serbia
“We liked this place a lot. It has quiet surroundings and a perfect location, just a couple of steps from the ocean and close to good restaurants. We appreciated how the staff helped with anything we needed, even providing us with another room with...”
Celia
Australia Australia
“The room was comfortable with working air conditioning. Great location and beach access”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Dillshad

8.9
Host review score
Dillshad
What makes us unique here in Arugambay? Our property awaits you with the most breathtaking ocean view. Our family rooms, ocean-view rooms, and ground-floor rooms all have en-suite bathrooms and large beds with comfy mattresses. Our two apartments: the ocean view one (built in 2021) and the family one (built in 2023) can accommodate families, couples, and groups of friends (up to 4 adults). As these apartments, which feature ensuite bathrooms with showers, also have private kitchen facilities, cutlery, and working desks with fast internet connections, digital nomads and long-stay travellers can rest assured that their working environment will meet their expectations. Please inquire about long-stay special rates as well as digital nomad special rates.
Built on the land bought by my grandfather, back in the day, the Surf Access Guest House and Apartments have been part of the local hotel and restaurant business for the past 10 years. It is my pleasure to welcome you at SURF ACCESS and have you leave with the greatest Arugambay experience you could ever think of. Oh, by the way, my name is Dillshad, How do you do!
The ocean and the sandy beach of Arugambay are your neighbours, as you will benefit from our private access fully equipped beach with FREE sunbeds and parasols exclusively for all our guests. My staff and I are available 24/7 for your transfers and pick-ups, check-in/check-out, as well as organising local tours, think of the National Wildlife park, as well as fishing and water sports experiences. Tours along the coast to historical and religious places of interest are also available upon request. Same goes for yoga classes, Sri Lankan cooking classes, as well as for a day of pampering at one of the local SPA parlours on Arugambay's main road. In short, we have it all, JUST FOR YOU!
Languages spoken: Arabic,English,Tamil

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Mermaids Village Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Seafood
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian

House rules

The Surf Access Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Surf Access Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.