Tropicana Home Stay

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Tropicana Home Stay in Arugam Bay offers recently renovated adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, seating area, and free WiFi. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant serving Dutch, French, and American cuisines. The restaurant offers brunch, dinner, and a variety of breakfast options, including continental, full English, and vegetarian. Additional facilities include a terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. Prime Location: Located a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach, the homestay is close to Muhudu Maha Viharaya (3 km) and Kumana National Park (29 km). Activities such as surfing and cycling are available nearby. Highly rated for its beach access, host, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Arugam Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

FREE parking!

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Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Cathy
Netherlands Netherlands
“We really enjoyed our stay! The host was super nice. He cooked us a very nice dinner and we played some games with other guests as well. Really liked this social part (but was also okay to not participate if you do not like that). Location was...”
Rein
Netherlands Netherlands
“Great location and Jazz was very friendly. Good price-quality. The room is big and has a good (and quiet) AC. Warm shower too. We had a comfortable stay and even played games with other guests and homestay owner Jazz.”
Fabrizio
Italy Italy
“The location is perfect, in the centre of Arugam Bay, with many restaurants, spas and beach enterings nearby. The staff was the best - the owner is truly an amazing and helpful person. Organizing surf lesson & safari trips with the staff in the...”
Daniela
Germany Germany
“Perfect location for Arugam Bay and very friendly staff”
Louise
Australia Australia
“Such a beautiful homestay and great location. I was worried at first that we weren’t staying close to the main point for surfing but it’s definitely worth staying away from the main point/ bars as it was a lot quieter. Highly recommend! The family...”
Victoria
Germany Germany
“The rooms were spacious and clean. Also the bathroom was one of the better ones that we experienced during our Sri Lanka trip. The bed had a mosquito net, we didn’t need. AC worked well. The location was very close to the beach and the family...”
Jan
Slovenia Slovenia
“Kind owners and clean rooms, right in the middle of Arugam bay and few steps from the beach.”
Daniela_p
Italy Italy
“The room was simple but perfect, very clean, wide and welcoming, super comfortable bed. The staff is very friendly and helpful, they supported us in booking a shared taxi for a long transfer. Position is perfect, close to the ocean and to the...”
Youssef
Tunisia Tunisia
“I really enjoyed my stay here in . The hotel has a very warm, friendly and family-like atmosphere that makes you feel at home right away. The staff are kind, welcoming and always ready to help. It’s a simple place, but very comfortable and relaxed...”
Lena
Slovenia Slovenia
“One of the best accommodations we had in Sri Lanka. We stayed there for 2 nights but were really sorry we didn't stay longer in the end. The rooms are perfect for someone who wants to enjoy Arugam bay, stay close to all cafes, restaurants, as well...”

Hosted by Mohamed

9.6
Host review score
Mohamed
The Tropicana Home stay is located in Arugam Bay on the South East coast of Sri Lanka. The hotel is perfectly positioned close to the beach & middle of the Arugam Bay. Located within a short walk (8 minutes) from the Arugam Bay Surf Point. A variety of activities are available in the area, such as jeep safaris, lagoon safaris, surf lesson and fishing. The hotel also provides bike rental and car rental. Very attractive rooms with friendly and very quite place more relax you will be enjoy your holiday with Tropicana family.
I’m jazz, I’m manager of this property and running this place so far very well. I hope will give you good service, guiding , surfing and also will give suitable taxi providing whole around the island.
Friendly neighbor, honest & nice people
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    American • Dutch • French
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

Tropicana Home Stay takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$10 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
US$8 per person, per night

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

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of US$10 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.