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Featuring free Wifi, private parking, and a private beach area, the recently renovated property The Surf Access Guest House offers accommodations in Arugam Bay, a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach and a 17-minute walk from Pasarichenai Beach. The air-conditioned accommodations are 2.1 miles 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 accommodations include a terrace with sea views, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. 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. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, and brunch. The guest house offers a variety of wellness options, including a wellness packages, a beauty services, and yoga classes. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental is available at the guest house. Crocodile Rock is 3 miles from The Surf Access Guest House, while Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils is 3.2 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-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 full beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king 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

  • Michal
    Israel Israel
    Amazing service and vibes. Good restaurant and location.
  • Michal
    Israel Israel
    The location is amazing. On the main road but without the party noise. The people was available and help us for every question and wish. Thank you Dhill and all the team
  • Jean-benoit
    Canada Canada
    Perfect location. We stayed in the appartement with my family. Staff was very helpfull and food was affordable and very good. We have been traveling for a month on the island and that is a local place that give tou a true experience. Will...
  • Anna
    United States United States
    Absolutely loved my room, everything was fine in my room, and the ocean view was great. I liked the staff, and the opportunity to use one of the boards for a small fee. The restaurant and breakfast were good. And the area near the beach was fun to...
  • 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

Managed by Dilshad

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

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Mermaids Village Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Seafood
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian

Amenities of The Surf Access Guest House

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • 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 apply.

Activities

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

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Front Desk Services

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

Entertainment & 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
  • Safe

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

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil

House rules
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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
$15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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 apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

FAQs about The Surf Access Guest House