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Palm Grove Holiday Inn

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Arugam Bay Beach

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Bar (on property)
Beach nearby, white sand
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Exterior
Exterior
Palm Grove Holiday Inn sits at Arugam Bay Beach, where active visitors enjoy garden walks and cycling adventures. The property offers free in-room WiFi, allowing guests to stay connected while experiencing local culture through the on-site restaurant, bar, and business center.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Tonight

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Tomorrow

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room (Ceiling Fan)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Ulla, Puthuvil, Arugam Bay

What's nearby

  • Pasarichenai Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Arugam Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Pottuvil Point - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Kumana National Park - 40 min drive - 17.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beach Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Lemon tree - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Choco Lush - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Siam View, Arugam - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Stardust Beach Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Palm Grove Holiday Inn

Hotel near Arugam Bay Beach
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Palm Grove Holiday Inn. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a safari
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Palm Grove Holiday Inn feature perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 21-inch plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 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 parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (roundtrip)

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

Property is also known as

Palm Grove Holiday Inn Pottuvil
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Frequently asked questions

Is Palm Grove Holiday Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Palm Grove Holiday Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Palm Grove Holiday Inn?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Palm Grove Holiday Inn?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Palm Grove Holiday Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 150 per vehicle applies.

Where is Palm Grove Holiday Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pasarichenai Beach and Arugam Bay Beach. Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Palm Grove Holiday Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is miss selling the rooms,the first room was not fit to sleep in and was moved to a new room which was not much better but was clean. The room i booked had cable tv,Wi-Fi and a bath but the room i got had non of these,they did not clean the room while we stayed there but say they do daily cleaning???on a plus point the staff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Jonathan

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

Standard hotel

Standard hotel, a bit of a walk or short tuk-tuk from beach and town centre. No lunch or dinner in off-season.

6/10 Okay

fede, Barcelona

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Fue un buen hotel

El gerente fue muy amable.A las habitaciones les falta limpieza y mantenimiento.

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