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Palm Grove Holiday Inn

Property class: 3.5

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Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Palm Grove Holiday Inn. Adventurous travelers may like the 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.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Standard Single Room (Ceiling Fan)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Triple Room with Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Arugam Bay, Palm Grove Holiday Inn is near the beach. Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple and Kudumbigala Sanctuary are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pasarichenai Beach and Arugam Bay Beach. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives. Visit our Arugam Bay travel guide
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Ulla, Puthuvil, Arugam Bay

What's nearby

  • A rock in the ocean with waves around it.
    Pasarichenai Beach
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A beach with people swimming and surfing during sunset.
    Arugam Bay Beach
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • A group of elephants in a lush green landscape with a river in the background.
    Kumana National Park
    45 min drive - 17.7 miles
  • Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple
    7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Pottuvil Point
    10 min drive - 4.6 miles

Restaurants

  • Kaffi
    13 min walk
  • Mambo's
    13 min walk
  • NS Food Corner
    4 min drive
  • Pizza Point
    15 min walk
  • Ali Restaurent
    16 min walk

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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

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  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Palm Grove Holiday Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Palm Grove Holiday Inn Reviews

5.4

5.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

6.0

Staff & service

4.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

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.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

fede

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.