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The Spice Trail

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Arugam Bay Beach

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Outdoor pool
Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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69th Mile Post, Main Road, Arugam Bay
  • Place, Arugam Bay Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pasarichenai Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Sera 1)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Kurundu 1)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Sera 2)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Kurundu 2 )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Miris 1)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Miris 2)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Kaha 2 )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Karabu 1 )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Karabu 2 )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Sadikka 1 )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Sadikka 2 )

Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Sadikka 2 )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Arugam Bay

At The Spice Trail you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Arugam Bay Beach and Pasarichenai Beach. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, The Spice Trail, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Arugam Bay hotel include Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple and Pottuvil Point.

What's nearby

  • Arugam Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pasarichenai Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Pottuvil Point - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Kumana National Park - 41 min drive - 29.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Choco Lush - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hideout Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Perera Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Siam View - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Emily’s - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Spice Trail

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Arugam Bay Beach
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A children's pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Spice Trail. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 6 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Spice Trail offers 12 accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and complimentary slippers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Spice Trail

Things to do

  • Children's pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • 6 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Spice Trail

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

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
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Spice Trail Villa Arugam
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Spice Trail Villa Arugam Bay
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Arugam Bay The Spice Trail Villa
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The Spice Trail Hotel Arugam Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Spice Trail?

The Spice Trail offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Spice Trail?

Yep, The Spice Trail has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Spice Trail?

Yep, The Spice Trail is a short 7-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach.

Does The Spice Trail have a pool?

The Spice Trail has a kids' pool.

Does The Spice Trail serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental brekkie is available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Spice Trail?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Spice Trail?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Spice Trail's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Spice Trail?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Spice Trail?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

The Spice Trail Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real gem in Arugam Bay (which is a bit run down). Staff were excellent, the villa was great and the pool very good. Food is a stand out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

extraordinary staffs

pros: refilled glass water instead of plastic, lovely staffs that went beyond in every way, good location, nice pool, happy hour (only beer) cons: food can be improved as there are plenty of alternatives nearby, room needs more lights (can’t even notice pouring shampoo or shower gel)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gardens were beautiful - rooms were spacious and clean - pool was also very clean and a welcome reprieve from the heat. We had breakfast here three days and lunch two - food was delicious! We enjoyed our time in Arugam Bay, at the Spice Trail. The only room for improvement was our initial arrival at the hotel: The manager warned us about safety in the area the evening we arrived. I understood his want to be cautious and have his guests stay safe, but it made us unnecessarily uneasy the first 24 hours. Being told to not really leave the property is not what you want to here when you first arrive somewhere new. Maybe finding a different way to say it? Also - my partner and I did not feel unsafe at anytime during our visit, despite the area being very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maren

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

Enjoyable stay, beautiful rooms

We enjoyed our stay a 100% at The Spice Trail. A beautiful hotel with rooms like little villas with its own garden. The pool is great as well and is nice for a little swim after a day at the beach. Be aware that some rooms are close to the noisy pool bar (music) of the neighbouring hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jemma, Australia

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

highly recommend

as soon as we arrived at the resort, the staff were very helpful and the service was great. the room was enormous and the bed was really comfortable. we had our own little courtyard/grassy area which was nice. the pool area was so nice and relaxing. we got sunburnt one day at the beach and when the staff found out they went and brought us aloe vera leaves every few days. we ended up getting to know a few of the staff members over our 5 night stay and they were incredibly helpful and inviting. on the last day, the taxi booking fell through so the manager of the resort drove us himself, all the way to Passikudah. He use to be a tour guide so he stopped off and showed us a few places on the way to break up our long trip and showed us some of the street food on the side of the road which I never would have tried but was so happy I did because it was delicious!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spot across the street from the beach. Restaurant is lovely. Staff are kind and helpful. Only negative feedback to the hotel I have is that it needs shelving or bench space in the bathroom. Overall, top rating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Beverley, Brosdstairs

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

The best hotel we have ever stayed in

After 3 weeks travelling through Sri Lanka and staying in lots of different hotels when arriving at the Spice Trail we realised we were in for a treat. I can not praise this hotel enough. Everything was perfect. Congratulations to everybody involved with the hotel. The actual hotel is pure luxury everything is perfect. Gorgeous chalets amazing pool excellent restaurant serving amazing food but most of all we were impressed with all of the staff. They are all so friendly, professional and helpful. Arosh on reception is excellent his English is exceptional and he makes everyone feel so welcome. The manager is also brilliant and was so happy to share the cultural history of the area. Please don't think Arguam Bay is just for surfing because its not there are so many things to see here, we organised a safari to the nearby wildlife park through the hotel which was the highlight of our trip. Thank you to everybody at The Spice Trail and I hope to visit you again. Ps Also well done also for your eco friendly efforts within the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Richard

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

The Spice Trail

Very comfortable good hotel with a lovely room and bathroom. Swimming pool v.good with sun loungers but no umbrellas, partial shade supplied by trees.Unfortunately we went out of season and there is not much going on. No sunbeds available on the beach. V.good fresh fish restaurant over the road. I understand this place is buzzing in season and great for surfing.

10/10 Excellent

pooja, australia

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

The pick spot in Arugam!

This hotel was the best on the strip by far, we lucked in! The rooms are massive, the bathroom is massive, the shower is hot, each bungalow has its own private garden area. There is a strong ecofriendly philosophy, which also wishes to support local industry through training and employment. All staff clearly love their job, taking excellent care of the place - extremely well maintained grounds, gardens, and pool. The property manager is super friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and passionate about the hotel. The menu is exceptional - being super healthy and different from every other place we went to in Sri Lanka. The perfect place to stay for a beach holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

sebastien, brisbane

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

Quiet place and great room

The room are spacious and very nice with a private garden. The food at the restaurant is very good. The hosts are very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great hotel near the main strip in Arugum Bay

This is a great minimalist style, luxury, eco-friendly facility for the location. Every staff member was friendly and helpful. I couldn't be happier with the location. The Spice Trail is right on the main strip next to everything. The pool is excellent and I enjoyed the food. I think what made this place home for over a week was the welcoming staff. Truly the only downfall was no tv. But that might be common for the area and it forces you to get out and explore. I loved it
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rachael, United States

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

Beautiful place!

It was lovely! Food was delicious! Pool was delightful!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Surf stay during couple trip around Sri Lanka

Room spacious and clean but without fridge, iron, hairdryer and safe. Pillows not to my liking bed nice though. Right next door to loud bar but noise ends at 11pm so really didn't find this an issue. Could do with more landscaping ie: pavers/lawn. Shower could benefit from hand held shower nozzel to keep clean. Resturant was good many missing items from the menu though. Very friendly staff I'm sure with time will improve.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Possibly the best hotel in Arugam Bay.

We loved Spice Trail and would compare the experience to a boutique hotel. Within Arugam Bay there is a big mix of backpacker / surfer accommodation but this was a cut above. Our room was extremely spacious and stylishly decorated with exceptionally good aircon and lovely bathroom. The pool was luxurious and the restaurant on site was delicious and extremely reasonable - we ate there multiple times, not just for breakfast, and had a range of local and Asian fusion food. They also have a sustainable ethos providing drinking water in reusable glass bottles etc which we really appreciated. My only comment to bear in mind is that this won't be the cheapest place you stay and at moments we wondered whether the trips we arranged via the hotel were the best value (but we did not try to make a bargain). Nonetheless we would absolutely recommend the whole experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Candy, Melbourne Australia

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

Great hotel with excellent pool

Loved this place great food great service,excellent pool. Very friendly staff very good new coffee shop, just the place if you want to relax or a base to look around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Suresh , UK

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

Amazing hotel, very close to the beach

Amazing hotel, great staff, rooms well designed and maintained. Breakfast and food are excellent too. Everyone bends over backwards to make your stay just fantastic. Will stay here again! Wish I could keep this place a secret!

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard

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

Komfortable Oase der Ruhe

Wunderschönes kleines Hotel als Basis für Erkundungen in der Umgebung. Super gepflegte Anlage und Pool. Tolles großesZimmer und Bad. Erholung pur.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017