Bay Dreams Beach Hotel & Surf Camp - Arugam Bay
6.84991, 81.830848Overview
3-star beachfront guesthouse on Arugam Bay's main strip with a private beach area and on-site yoga classes.
Amenities
Bay Dreams Beach Hotel & Surf Camp provides a private beach area for guest use, along with a garden and outdoor fireplace. The property offers a shared kitchen for self-catering, a shared lounge, and a sun terrace. Free grocery delivery service and a 24-hour front desk with security are available.
Rooms
The hotel offers Deluxe Double Rooms, Deluxe Triple Rooms, Standard Triple Rooms, and a King Room with Garden View. Each room has air conditioning, a private bathroom, and a balcony or terrace with garden or pool views. Hammocks are placed outside rooms for relaxation.
Dining
A complimentary breakfast is served daily, with options including continental, Full English/Irish, vegetarian, and Asian selections. The on-site family-friendly restaurant serves Asian cuisine with halal and vegetarian options, plus fresh fruits. The cook, Ghan, prepares grilled fish dinners and can offer cooking lessons.
Activities
Bay Dreams provides on-site yoga classes and bicycle and car rental services. Guests can join surf lessons with coach Raheem, bike tours, walking tours, and themed dinner nights. Fishing and happy hour are also available.
Services
The hotel offers airport shuttle services, currency exchange, and luggage storage. Laundry and ironing services are available for longer stays. The 24-hour front desk can arrange safari tours, transport, and tickets for public transport.
- Private beach area: Exclusive-use beach for guests
- On-site yoga: Daily yoga classes available
- Free breakfast: Daily continental, Full English, and Asian options
- Shared kitchen: Self-catering facilities with grocery delivery service
- Surf lessons: Coaching with Raheem at quieter surf spots
- 24-hour front desk: Security and assistance with tours and transport
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
230 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed and 1 Single bed
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Shower
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Balcony

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Room size:
155 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Shower
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Balcony
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Paid airport shuttle
Outdoor swimming pool
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Essential information about Bay Dreams Beach Hotel & Surf Camp
| 💵 Lowest room price | 25 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 200 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 44.7 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Minneriya, MNH |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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