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Arugambay PodBay

Property class: 3

Photo gallery for Arugambay PodBay

A beachside resort with wooden cabins, sun loungers, and umbrellas.
Two wooden cabins with balconies, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
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.
A nighttime swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A row of colorful cabins with a paved walkway and palm trees.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AU$65
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov

Explore the area

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Main Street, Arugam Bay, EP, 32500
  • Place, Arugam Bay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Arugam Bay
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Pasarichenai Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬

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 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bay 4

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

HomePod

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Arugam Bay

At Arugambay PodBay you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Arugam Bay Beach and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire and a playground. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Arugam Bay hotel, you'll be 5.9 km (3.6 mi) from Pottuvil Point and 44.7 km (27.8 mi) from Kudumbigala Sanctuary.

What's nearby

  • Arugam Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arugam Bay - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pasarichenai Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pottuvil Point - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Kumana National Park - 46 min drive - 30.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mambo's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Whiskey Point - SaBaBa Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪NS Food Corner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Point - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Arugambay PodBay

There's a restaurant on site. Arugambay PodBay offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Arugambay PodBay. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Arugam Bay hotel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Arugambay PodBay offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, with complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

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

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 lift (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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Arugambay PodBay?

Yep, Arugambay PodBay has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Arugambay PodBay?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arugambay PodBay on 27 Nov 2026 start from AU$65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Arugambay PodBay?

Yep, Arugambay PodBay is a short 4-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Does Arugambay PodBay have a pool?

Arugambay PodBay has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Arugambay PodBay a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Arugambay PodBay.

Does Arugambay PodBay serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Arugambay PodBay?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Arugambay PodBay?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Arugambay PodBay's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Arugambay PodBay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Arugambay PodBay?

No, pets are not allowed.

Arugambay PodBay Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super emplacement avec piscine vue sur l’océan et accès direct sur la plage. Personnel agréable et serviable (proposition de ménage): serviettes de piscine, thé café et bouteilles d’eau à volonté. À noter la mosquée à côté avec des appels la nuit (et le jour)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

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

8/10 Good

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

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

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

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

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

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019