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Arugambay Roccos

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with free valet parking and area shuttle service

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Located near Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple, Arugambay Roccos offers a true tropical experience. Enjoy international cuisine at the restaurant, relax by the outdoor pool, or explore with bike rentals. Families love the kid-friendly atmosphere and arcade room.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Beach Front | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Beach Front

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden View | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Main Street, Arugambay, Arugam Bay, 32500

What's nearby

  • Arugam Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pasarichenai Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Pottuvil Point - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Kumana National Park - 41 min drive - 18.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Choco Lush - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hideout Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Siam View - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Perera Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ali Restaurent - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Arugambay Roccos

Family-friendly hotel near Arugam Bay Beach
Located close to Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple, Arugambay Roccos provides a rooftop terrace, a garden, and a playground. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site international cuisine restaurant. Guests can also expect to find an arcade/game room, dry cleaning/laundry services and a snack bar/deli.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and bike rentals
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Arugambay Roccos boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free bottled water and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and bidets
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 10 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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Arugambay Roccos Hotel Arugam Bay
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Frequently asked questions

Does Arugambay Roccos have a pool?

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

Is Arugambay Roccos pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Arugambay Roccos?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arugambay Roccos?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Arugambay Roccos?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Arugambay Roccos provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 120 per vehicle applies.

Where is Arugambay Roccos located?

Nestled on the beach, this Arugam Bay hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Arugam Bay Beach and Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple. Pottuvil Point and Kumana National Park are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Arugambay Roccos Reviews

7.8

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

The location was nice had food beach access and the pool was nice for dipping in .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid Sylthe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beachside hotel with beautiful pool

We were 2 couples that stayed at Roccos for 2 1/2 weeks. Beautiful pool area, excellent service and really good food! We had breakfast included and tested all the tasty Sri Lanka dishes. The staff are all really friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay at Roccos if/when we return to Arugam Bay <3
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Casual environment. More ideal for young surfers
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the cost

The hotel doesn’t look like the photos that were advertised. Lots of distributions including very loud music until the early hours of the morning. No change of facilities or cleaning of the rooms. Very overpriced for what it was.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Iestyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At first glance on Booking and Expedia, the photos suggest a luxurious boutique stay, but the reality did not match. For the price, the standard felt closer to a budget hostel. The bathroom was grubby, with only one towel each, no hand towels, and a floor towel that needed replacing. Fixtures were old, with rusty shower heads and taps, and there were cracks in the walls. Rooms were sparsely furnished and the kitchen/restaurant area looked unclean, with staff often sleeping in view of guests. Housekeeping was poor. The cups from our welcome tea stayed on our balcony for the entire stay, and the doors were shabby, some not closing or locking properly. The pool umbrellas were worn, stained with bird droppings and full of holes, not a pleasant view from the balcony. There were positives. The location is ideal, right on the beachfront, and the staff were friendly, offering free breakfast each morning. However, with so many inviting cafés nearby we chose to eat elsewhere. What disappointed most was the gap between the photos and the reality. If it had been advertised as a hostel I would not have minded as much, but the presentation and price raised expectations it could not meet. With a deep clean, basic maintenance, fresh paint, and small touches like new linens and working locks, the property could quickly improve. For now, the location is its strongest feature, but the care and detail expected for the price are lacking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carole

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location is perfect but the hotel needs a huge refresh The bathroom was horrible very old and dirty
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tania

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were friendly and lovely. Unfortunately, the place was not great. We had no WiFi and the rooms were not that clean. Lots of dust under the bed and old sheets. They had dogs all over the property and there were two dogs that would chase people walking along the beach. No curfew at the pool and all the rooms face the pool. I was up past 10:30 listening to people in the pool. No kettle, tea or coffee in the rooms, but the staff did make tea for us and we did not get charged for it. If the rating was just on the staff I would give it a 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

luciano

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Niente da dire per il direttore gentile e aprensivo ,ma il resto terribile ,abbiamo dormito una dola notte ,poi ci siamo spostati in un altro hotel sempre di loro proprietà, leggermente meglio,poi abbuamo deciso di andare via ,scelta azzeccata,abbiamo deciso di girare lo sri lanka da nord a sud....
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prasanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Roccos. Staff was great. Quiet as it was the end of the surfing season. Will go there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Oscar

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

El baño esta fatal

Muy caro para lo que se ofrece… la habitacion muy básica y el baño da entre miedo y asco… no volveria aqui y menos pagando ese precio
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful pool area, quiet place, good rooms and breakfast. We loved staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love to stay at this hotel! Everyone was very friendly and helpful. We (2 young women traveling alone) felt so safe and everyone was looking out for us. The food was also very good and the location was just stunning. Would definitely come back an recommend this to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer survice- speek broken Sinhala and English Food - not worth that price Facilities - no TV, no chars, no room service, no hot water for drinking, no shampoo in the room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff, so friendly and beautiful people! The resort was stunning and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine, Tel Aviv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience of the Rocco’s was excellent! We’ve stayed there for 2 weeks on half board and everything was just great. The room are simple but comfortable, we had a cube on the upper floor allowing to store all our surfing equipment on the side in the shade and dry everything the same way. All the people working there are extremely kind and professional and always here to help in any ways they just took all this experience to the next level. Amazing place with amazing people
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff were the best!!! The location and view was amazing and the pool area gorgeous.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay elsewhere

Well overpriced. Only a small sheet to sleep under, no bathroom products, air conditioning hardly worked, they didn’t make up the room unless asked, pool was heavily chlorinated, there was no fridge or safe and the property had a terrible smell. Not worth the value at all
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

JA, Tasmania

Great location Lovely from the outside and grounds good Nice beach area Raja (older staff member is great!) Rooms tiny and dull No safe, fridge or tv Beds only consisted of 2 sheets and you had to make your own Rooms not serviced in 5 day stay Bathrooms smelly Not worth the money
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk hotell rett på stranden. Super service og deilig frokost. Store fine rom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms for a surfing holidays, Only resort with a beach front pool and the staff very helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Carine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel with pool at the beach

One or maybe the best hotel with pool at the beach in Arumgambay. The rooms are rather small and basic but OK compared to other places. A fridge would be a nice addition though. The bathroom is also small and basic, and we had a lot of ants the first days (but that is kinda everywhere). The WIFI was "so-so" but that was kinda everywhere in Sri Lanka (better off buying a SIM-card). The service and staff was excellent and everyone was helpfull and service-minded. Big thanks to the older yoga teacher serving breakfast in the morning, he is real adorable and funny! :) The surroundings are perfect, restaurants and shop within walking distance so couldn´t be better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Imaad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros- Staff was very friendly and the property was beautiful. Located by the side of the beach and not too far away from the activities and partys in the area. Good property to relax and enjoy. Cons - No TV in the rooms and breakfast must improve. I wish they changed their breakfast menu every other day cause if you stay for more than 3 days, it’s difficult to eat the same thing. Could be more organized during check-in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Loved this hotel except for the service was a tad slow and there def needs to be fridges in the room as they don't serve alcohol. However there is a cool beach bar next door. Great position on a lovely beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the beach. Facilities were very clean. Room was modern and stylish. Breakfast was very good as well. The staff were all super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Rune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel central in the city

A very nice Hotell Sentral in the city. Okay standard on the rooms. The bathroom a little bit “shabby”. Nice pool. Okay breakfast. The WiFi was okay WHEN it worked. We had to ask the management of a new password every hour although we only read new on the internet (no downloading).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

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