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Featuring free WiFi, private parking and a private beach area, the recently renovated property of The Surf Access Guest House, offers accommodation in Arugam Bay, 100 metres from Arugam Bay Beach and 1.4 km from Pasarichenai Beach. The property has sea and inner courtyard views, and is 3.4 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya. The accommodation features free shuttle service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the guest house, all units are equipped with a wardrobe. Some of the units have a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a toaster, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. At the guest house, each unit has bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available. At the guest house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in seafood cuisine. The guest house boasts a variety of wellness options, including wellness packages, beauty services and yoga classes. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at The Surf Access Guest House. Crocodile Rock is 4.8 km from the accommodation, while Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils is 5.1 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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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, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site


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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

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
6.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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
  • Luxe
    Australia Australia
    Such a good place to stay in Arugam bay, the superior apartment is AMAZING. Great aircon, great staff, really comfortable and spacious beds and so close to the beach, would highly reccomend, 10/10.
  • Sophia
    Australia Australia
    Property was a stones throw from the beach. Unreal location with great food options at a walking distance. Also a 15-20 min walk to Arugam Bay point for surfing. Staff were very accomodating.
  • David
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Clean and spacious family room incl. AC. Lot of space, everything important was available. Probably one of the best room in that area. Very friendly and helpful staff. Food and kitchen was very delicious. Sam was a great surfteacher who helped...
  • Tangible
    Italy Italy
    modernita' del design del posto, comodita' dei letti Spiagga praticamente davanti se questa e' SOLO una guest house, HILTON is nothing

Managed by Dilshad

Company review score: 9Based on 109 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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. My pleasure is to welcome you here at our site and have you leave with the greatest Arugambay experience you could ever think of. Oh, by the way, my name is Dilshaard, how do you do!

Property information

What makes us unique here in Arugambay? Well, as a guest our property awaits you with the most breathtaking view of the ocean. 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 palm tree one (built in 2023, YES BRAND NEW!) can accommodate families, couples, and groups of friends (up to 4 adults). As these apartments, next to ensuite bathrooms with showers, also have private kitchen facilities, cutlery, as well as working desks with fast internet connections, digital nomads as well as long-stay travellers, can rest assured that their working environment will meet their expectations. Please enquiry for long stay special rates as well as digital nomads special rates.

Neighbourhood information

The ocean and the sandy beach of Arugambay are your neighbours. Me and my staff are available 24/7 for your transfers and pick-ups, check-in/check-out as well as organising local tours, think of the National Wild Life 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.

Languages spoken

Arabic,English,Hindi,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

Facilities of The Surf Access Guest House

Most popular facilities

  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Good free WiFi 25 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Wellness

  • Yoga classes
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil

House rules
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Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:30
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.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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.

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Surf Access Guest House