Arne's Place

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

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9.5

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Standard Triple Room with Sea View
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Beds: 1 single bed , 1 large double bed
Costs 50% to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$6 (optional)
We have 1 left
US$65 per night
Original price
US$229.50
Last-minute Deal
- US$34.42
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Total before taxes
US$195.08
US$65 is the average price per night. This includes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Arne's Place in Arugam Bay offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a work desk, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace, enjoy the open-air bath, and take advantage of free WiFi throughout the property. The on-site restaurant serves Indian, seafood, local, Asian, European, and barbecue grill cuisines. Convenient Location: Located a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach, the guest house is close to Muhudu Maha Viharaya (3.2 km) and Crocodile Rock (5 km). Surfing and cycling are popular activities in the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Arugam Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Halal, Asian

Options with:

  • Garden view

  • Terrace

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Standard Triple Room with Sea View
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Beds: 1 single bed , 1 large double bed
Costs 50% to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$6 (optional)
We have 1 left
US$65 per night
Original price
US$229.50
Last-minute Deal
- US$34.42
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$195.08
US$65 is the average price per night. This includes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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× 5 Standard Villa
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$6
  • Bedroom 1: 1 extra-large double bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
US$218 for 3 nights
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Deluxe Double Room
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Breakfast US$6
  • 1 double bed
US$172 for 3 nights
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Standard Triple Room with Sea View
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 large double bed
Room
200 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Air conditioning
Patio
Private bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Additional toilet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Carpeted
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wake-up service
  • Laptop safe
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Baby safety gates
  • Sofa bed
Max adults: 3
US$65 per night
Original price
US$229.50
Last-minute Deal
- US$34.42
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$195.08
US$65 is the average price per night. This includes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 1 left
Standard Villa
  • Bedroom 1: 1 extra-large double bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
Entire villa
300 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Air conditioning
Patio
Private bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 5
US$73 per night
Original price
US$256.50
Last-minute Deal
- US$38.47
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$218.03
US$73 is the average price per night. This includes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 1 left
Deluxe Double Room
  • 1 double bed
Room
Balcony
Garden view
Air conditioning
Patio
Private bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$57 per night
Original price
US$202.50
Last-minute Deal
- US$30.37
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Total before taxes
US$172.13
US$57 is the average price per night. This includes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
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Double Room with Sea View
We have 2 left
  • 1 large double bed
Room
Balcony
Garden view
Air conditioning
Patio
Private bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$42 per night
Original price
US$148.50
Last-minute Deal
- US$22.27
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Total before taxes
US$126.23
US$42 is the average price per night. This includes taxes and charges.
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15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
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  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$59 per night
Price US$178
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Costs 50% to cancel
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christophe
    Belgium Belgium
    “Little paradise and really nice people. A real family business in a village where big investors smelled the money. If you come to Arugam Bay, book here. Good surf lessons by the brother of the manager Haleem. All the best to you.”
  • Kate
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “We really enjoyed our stay at Arne’s place and Haleem is a wonderful host! Our room was spacious and clean and the location was very central.”
  • Maximilian
    Germany Germany
    “Beautiful place and amazingly friendly staff. The inner courtyard is perfect for chilling and we spent some time in the hanging mats just reading and relaxing. Great value for money”
  • Joshua
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “If you’re looking for a special place in Arugam Bay - this is it. We got welcomed so warmly by Haleem and his family/friends, they made our stay unforgettable. Rooms are cosy, it’s right by the beach and you can tell they put their heart into the...”
  • Agnieszka
    Poland Poland
    “Great owners ! Lovely ambient even though it is not directly on the beach. Delicious breakfast the best we had on Sri Lanka .”
  • Katarzyna
    Poland Poland
    “Location - perfect, super close to the beach and city centre, with shops and restaurants in the neighborhood, but quiet. Comfort - interior is quite rough, but it helps keeping the house clean. AC working just fine, a lot of space, with a place...”
  • Ross
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Unreal place to stay in Aragum bay, honestly can’t recommend it enough!! If you are looking for a chilled out place to stay close to everything with great people around you then don’t look anywhere else”
  • Sabine
    Canada Canada
    “Amazing view from our cabana!! Fabulous breakfast! All brothers are super nice running their businesses supporting each other. Loved it!”
  • Holly
    Australia Australia
    “Very relaxed place run by a lovely team who were very helpful. We stayed in the Cabana and loved it - the outdoor shower and front porch were a highlight. The perfect place to relax. Walking distance to everything.”
  • Damian
    Italy Italy
    “An oasis with sea view! Warm hospitality! You don’t want to leave!”

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.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 229 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Arne’s Place is the happy, lasting legacy of a friendship between a young local boy named Mubarak and Australian surfer Dr. Arne Rubinstein. After the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami struck Arugam Bay, the small fishing village was left totally devastated. When Dr.Arne, from Byron Bay in Australia, met Mubarak he was just 20 years old but working to support his 3 younger brothers, 2 sisters and elderly mother. Touched by his incredible story and even more so by his friendliness, positive attitude and big smile Arne decided to help Mubarak and his family. He sent Muba to Construction and Design school in Colombo and then helped finance the building of Arne’s Place. Today, Muba is the manager and the whole family can proudly support themselves and ensure all the children get well fed, proper healthcare and a good education ..…a brave example of working together and the human spirit at large …

Property information

If Your Vacation Is For Relaxing, Chilling & Eating Great Organic Food; Please Bring Your Vacation With Us. The Most Friendliest Staff Working At Our Hostel To Find Anything You Need At Any Time. Arnes Place Only 20 Seconds Walking Distance To Beach. It Has The Ocean View At The Property. Families, Decent Couples And Group Of Surfers Would Love Their Time with us. Garden & Landscaping Will Bring Great Atmosphere With Enough Chill. 4G Wifi , Small Library, Hammocks Plus Good Chill Music For Your Entertainments. We Offer Talented Surf Coaches For Learning Surf, Safari At The National Park, Lagoon Tours, Tuk Tuk Ride And Laundry Service. We Have A Small Beach Break Just In Front Of Our Property Where You Can Catch Some Waves All Day. We Can Arrange Airport Transfers From Colombo / Mattala International Airports. As Well As To Centre, Up North, South Cost And All The National Parks Of The Island Etc. Driver Accommodation Is Not Provided. GREAT SURF, FRIENDLY PEOPLE & HEALTHY FOOD COULD BRING YOUR VACATION IN PARADISE.

Neighbourhood information

Our neighbour on the east is the ocean which makes the days beautiful with the sounds of the waves and amazing sunrises. The rest of the directions are with some good village people , Amazing prayer call , sunset few hundred Meters away with wild elephant at the biggest lagoon in the Bay. Walking & driving distances for very good surfing.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Arne's Chill Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Seafood • Local • Asian • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.