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Arugambay PodBay

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A beachside resort with wooden cabins, sun loungers, and umbrellas. - Arugambay PodBay (Arugam Bay)
A nighttime swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees. - Arugambay PodBay (Arugam Bay)
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a view of the beach through a window, and a door leading to an outdoor area with a thatched umbrella. - Arugambay PodBay (Arugam Bay)
A row of colorful cabins with a paved walkway and palm trees. - Arugambay PodBay (Arugam Bay)
Two wooden cabins with balconies, surrounded by trees and a clear sky. - Arugambay PodBay (Arugam Bay)
Located close to Arugam Bay Beach and Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple, Arugambay PodBay provides a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Be sure to enjoy a meal at PotPod, the on-site restaurant. Guests can also expect to find dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

View all photos for Bay 1

A wooden deck with a view of a sandy beach and palm trees.

Bay 1

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Bay 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Bay 3

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Cabin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Bay 4

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

HomePod

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Arugam Bay, Arugambay PodBay is near the beach. Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple and Kudumbigala Sanctuary are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arugam Bay Beach and Pottuvil Point. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Arugam Bay travel guide
Map
Main Street, Arugam Bay, EP, 32500

What's nearby

  • A beach with people swimming and surfing during sunset.
    Arugam Bay Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A rock in the ocean with waves around it.
    Pasarichenai Beach
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • A group of elephants in a lush green landscape with a river in the background.
    Kumana National Park
    46 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Pottuvil Point
    8 min drive - 3.5 miles

Restaurants

  • Kaffi
    8 min walk
  • Mister Fisherman & Friends
    6 min walk
  • Ali Restaurent
    5 min walk
  • NS Food Corner
    3 min drive
  • Mambo's
    14 min walk

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • PotPod

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 110 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Arugambay PodBay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Arugambay PodBay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arugambay PodBay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Arugambay PodBay?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Arugambay PodBay provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 110 per vehicle applies.

Where is Arugambay PodBay located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Arugam Bay Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple. Pottuvil Point and Kudumbigala Sanctuary are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Reviews

Arugambay PodBay Reviews

7.6

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything with great staff, breakfast and the rooms were very comfortable. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Selena

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sehr bemüht und freundlich. Leider vieles sehr renovierungsbedürftig. Das Frühstück ist super solange man nicht in die Küche schaut. Das Meer ist perfekt für Wellen begeisterte.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Max

Liked: Staff & service
Trevlig och vänlig personal
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personale estremamente gentile e disponibile, siamo rimaste davvero colpite per la loro cura verso il cliente a qualunque ora del giorno e della notte. Colazione molto variegata e buonissima. Per quanto riguarda l alloggio avevamo il primo bungalow vista mare, molto bello come da foto. Non c è da aspettarsi una cura della struttura però per il prezzo pagato assolutamente valido! Per quanto riguarda il rumore avevamo dei vicini un po’ chiassosi ma non è colpa della struttura, ma solo della incivilita dell uomo soprattutto in vacanza!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans ce joli petit hôtel, juste en bord de mer et proche de tout, c’est vraiment parfait ! De plus, le personnel est absolument adorable, et rende très volontiers service, le petit déjeuner aussi très bon !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach front accommodation in a bungalow was excellent as was the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the home pod room. Which was a clean, basic room that had all ameneties we needed. Excellent value for the price paid. Beach front hotel with well maintained grounds and a lovely pool. Quiet hotel but on the main road and close to all of aruam bays restaurants etc would definatley stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our time at PodBay, we used the pool lots and the sun loungers. It is right on the beach so if you want a swim in the waves you can just walk out to them or stay by the pool. Our cabin was lovely and the air con worked really well. We were looking for somewhere to relax for a few days and it was perfect. The staff were helpful and friendly too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019