Uluwatu Surf Hostel

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.2

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Uluwatu Surf Hostel in Arugam Bay offers a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails with Mexican, Asian, and barbecue grill cuisines. Breakfast includes American, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and Asian options with juice and fruits. Local Attractions: Arugam Bay Beach is a 2-minute walk away. Nearby attractions include Crocodile Rock (3 km), Muhudu Maha Viharaya (5 km), and Kumana National Park (27 km). Batticaloa International Airport is 117 km from the property.

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Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Arugam Bay, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian, American

Rooms with:

  • Garden view

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Double Room
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 26 October 2025
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Breakfast US$5
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$44 for 3 nights
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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
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Breakfast US$5
  • 1 bunk bed
US$19 for 3 nights
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Double Room
  • 1 extra-large double bed
495 feet²
Garden view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wake-up service
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max adults: 2
US$15 per night
Original price
US$49.09
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Total before taxes
US$44.18
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  • Breakfast US$5 (optional)
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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
4844 feet²
Garden view
Air conditioning
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$6 per night
Price US$19
Excluded: 10 % City tax
  • Breakfast US$5 (optional)
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Clark
    Australia Australia
    “Tucked away from the main street down a little alley way so it's super quiet, beds are comfy and you feel like you have you own space as there is 3 walls. Host is incredibly kind and helpful, he organised a tuk tuk for me with local price to get...”
  • Leon
    Germany Germany
    “Really nice affordable hostel. Even tho its a 10bed dorm you have a lot of privacy. The room has AC and is very clean. 'Suites' are cozy and each have power plugs. The mattresses are comfortable. Staff is super friendly and there a plenty of...”
  • Billy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The staff were amazing, very helpful and friendly. Always down for a chat and went above and beyond with booking taxis, giving recommendations and information. Most people staying here are very sociable and it's a great place to meet people....”
  • Tadas
    Lithuania Lithuania
    “New and clean hostel in great location, recommend!”
  • Cecilia
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “The place is really calm and chill. Really friendly staff. Recommended.”
  • Peter
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “Good and calm place. The hostel is very clean and air conditioning is working good. The manager shanker is a nice person.”
  • Laura
    Italy Italy
    “El hostal tiene un dormitorio con camas privadas y espaciosa, tiene aire, los baños y las duchas son fuera al aire libre y están limpios. El proprietario es muy majo y disponible, te ayuda siempre con cualquier cosa. Uno de mejor hostal en srilanka.”
  • Nelson
    United States United States
    “We had an amazing stay! The hostel is beautifully designed, clean, and very comfortable. What really made our experience special was the incredible staff. everyone was so kind and helpful, going above and beyond to assist us with anything we...”
  • Jaja123
    “Great hostel with private rooms – clean, large, and comfortable. Owners are very friendly and helpful. No hot shower but totally fine in Arugam Bay heat.”
  • Dulce
    Mexico Mexico
    “El trato fue muy bueno! Moaw fue muy amable me dio muy buenas sugerencias de donde encontrar buenos precios para comer, incluso me ayudo a conseguir un excelente precio para hacer Safari en Kumana a pesar de que el Safari era a las 5am el estuvo...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • in House Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Mexican • Asian • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

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Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.