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Cactus Arugambay

2.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Arugam Bay Beach

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Front of property
Shower, hydromassage showerhead, towels, soap
Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Air conditioning, Garden View
Restaurant
Restaurant

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$48
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug

Explore the area

Map
Beach Hut Rd, Arugam Bay, EP, 88000
  • Arugam Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Pasarichenai Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fridge
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fridge
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Air conditioning, Garden View

Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Air conditioning, Garden View

Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Air conditioning, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fridge
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Arugam Bay

At Cactus Arugambay you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Arugam Bay Beach and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Pasarichenai Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy access to scooter/moped rentals and bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of motorbike parking. .With a stay at this Arugam Bay hotel, you'll be 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Pottuvil Point.

What's nearby

  • Arugam Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pasarichenai Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Pottuvil Point - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Kumana National Park - 42 min drive - 30.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mama’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Perera Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Point - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hideaway Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mambo's - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Cactus Arugambay

Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Arugam Bay Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Cactus Arugambay also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Arugam Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cactus Arugambay offers 5 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include a shower with a hydromassage showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to noon for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 2.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: 15 per cent of room rate
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 15 per cent of room rate

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

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 English breakfast: from approximately USD 5 for adults and from USD 2.5 for children
  • Early check-in fee: 15 per cent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: 15 per cent of room rate (subject to availability)

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, debit cards and cash
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, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Cactus Arugambay Hotel
Cactus Arugambay Arugam Bay
Cactus Arugambay Hotel Arugam Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cactus Arugambay?

Cactus Arugambay offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Cactus Arugambay?

As of 2 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cactus Arugambay on 16 Aug 2025 start from AU$47.54, 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.

Is parking available at Cactus Arugambay?

Yep, but only for motorcycles.

Are there any beaches close to Cactus Arugambay?

Yep, Cactus Arugambay is a short 3-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach.

What makes Cactus Arugambay a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as comfy beds and private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Cactus Arugambay.

Does Cactus Arugambay serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cactus Arugambay?

No, Cactus Arugambay does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cactus Arugambay?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

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

Are pets allowed at Cactus Arugambay?

No, pets are not allowed.

Cactus Arugambay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025