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Backpackers Villa

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, a short walk to Arugam Bay Beach

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Exterior
Property entrance
Living area
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 Beds) | Free WiFi
Shower, hydromassage showerhead
This welcoming villa offers practical amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services, free in-room WiFi, and an on-site restaurant. Guests love the garden setting, convenient self parking, and 24-hour front desk staff who assist with tours and tickets.

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Living area

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 Beds)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
10 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
4 bathrooms
Hydromassage showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Living area

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Rainfall showerhead
Detached private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Living area

Traditional Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hydromassage showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Main Street, Arugam Bay, EP, 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

  • ‪The Beach Hut - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Lemon tree - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Choco Lush - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Siam View, Arugam - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Stardust Beach Hotel - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Backpackers Villa

Hostel near Arugam Bay Beach
Take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a restaurant at Backpackers Villa. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecue grills, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Backpackers Villa feature comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Furnished balconies or patios, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

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 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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Backpackers Villa Arugam Bay
Backpackers Villa Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Backpackers Villa Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Arugam Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Backpackers Villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Backpackers Villa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Backpackers Villa?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Backpackers Villa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Backpackers Villa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A per vehicle, one-way fee applies.

Where is Backpackers Villa located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Arugam Bay Beach and Pasarichenai Beach. Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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