The Surf Access Guest House
The Surf Access Guest House
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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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Most popular facilities
- Beachfront
- Good free WiFi (25 Mbps)
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Max
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
“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
“Amazing location right on beach staff helpful with money exchange and accommodated us staying longer on the day we checked out.” - Angelique
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
“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
“The room was comfortable with working air conditioning. Great location and beach access” - Luxe
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
“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
“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
“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 information
Property information
Neighbourhood information
Languages spoken
Arabic,English,Hindi,TamilProperty surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Mermaids Village Restaurant
- CuisineSeafood
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian
Facilities of The Surf Access Guest House
Most popular facilities
- Beachfront
- Good free WiFi (25 Mbps)
- 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 facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Cleaning products
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Cooking classAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tour or class about local culture
- Themed dinner nights
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleriesOff-site
- Beach
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Diving
- CyclingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Windsurfing
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetGood free WiFi 25 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
ParkingFree 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 servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional 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
- MassageAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- Arabic
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
House rulesThe Surf Access Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
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
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.



The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.