The Surf Access Guest House

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Enjoy some extra space with 2 rooms for 2 adults, 1 child

2 × Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
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Max adults: 2
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Max adults: 2
Each unit has:
Bed: 1 extra-large double bed
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$7 (optional)
US$68 per night
Price US$204
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Beachfront Location: The Surf Access Guest House in Arugam Bay offers direct beachfront access with a private beach area. Guests enjoy sea views and a terrace, perfect for relaxation. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and balconies. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, work desk, and streaming services. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves seafood with brunch, lunch, and dinner options. Breakfast includes continental, American, and local specialities. Activities and Services: Guests can participate in yoga classes, cycling, and surfing. The property provides a tour desk, bicycle parking, and free WiFi.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Arugam Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, American, Breakfast to go

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  • Terrace

  • Sea view

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Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$7
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$102 for 3 nights
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Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
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  • 1 extra-large double bed
172 feet²
Balcony
Sea view
Air conditioning
Patio
Private bathroom
Terrace
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Seating Area
  • Iron
  • Fan
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wake-up service
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max adults: 2
US$34 per night
Price US$102
Excluded: US$ 10 City tax per stay, 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$7 (optional)
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Constantinos
    Cyprus Cyprus
    “Great location. The owner, Dill, is very accommodating and fair with prices. They can organize tuktuks for surf trips as well as lessons.”
  • Pal
    Hungary Hungary
    “We had a n apartment and two rooms with bathrooms. All with ocean view. The owner is a very good and helpful person. For suprise he celebrated my Birthday with the best breakfast I have had in Sri Lanka. Thanks for everything.”
  • Daniela
    Italy Italy
    “The building faces the ocean. It is not common in this area. At the reception you can ask for several services: transfer, trips or safari. The room/ apartment was amazing. A touch of industrial style with all the comforts”
  • Jaimee
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Great location, we loved the restaurant and beach club out the front too. The staff were lovely and we kept coming back even after we checked out!! Clean rooms and big beds. Perfect for a few nights”
  • Max
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Room was excellent and although not one of their apartments, the beds were comfy and the room was well clean. I have breakfast for 8 dollars and that got me well through the day as it is rather copious.”
  • Angelique
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The location is mindblowing! We wre ready for some relaxed time and when we arrived at the accomodation we were so happily surprised! You're at the beach, with the sound of the sea we slept super peaceful! Staff is extremely friendly and helpful....”
  • Celia
    Australia Australia
    “The room was comfortable with working air conditioning. Great location and beach access”
  • Luxe
    Australia Australia
    “Such a good place to stay in Arugam bay, the superior apartment is AMAZING. Great aircon, great staff, really comfortable and spacious beds and so close to the beach, would highly reccomend, 10/10.”
  • Sophia
    Australia Australia
    “Property was a stones throw from the beach. Unreal location with great food options at a walking distance. Also a 15-20 min walk to Arugam Bay point for surfing. Staff were very accomodating.”
  • David
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Clean and spacious family room incl. AC. Lot of space, everything important was available. Probably one of the best room in that area. Very friendly and helpful staff. Food and kitchen was very delicious. Sam was a great surfteacher who helped...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Dillshad

Company review score: 8.9Based on 131 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Built on the land bought by my grandfather, back in the day, the Surf Access Guest House and Apartments have been part of the local hotel and restaurant business for the past 10 years. It is my pleasure to welcome you at SURF ACCESS and have you leave with the greatest Arugambay experience you could ever think of. Oh, by the way, my name is Dillshad, How do you do!

Property information

What makes us unique here in Arugambay? Our property awaits you with the most breathtaking ocean view. Our family rooms, ocean-view rooms, and ground-floor rooms all have en-suite bathrooms and large beds with comfy mattresses. Our two apartments: the ocean view one (built in 2021) and the family one (built in 2023) can accommodate families, couples, and groups of friends (up to 4 adults). As these apartments, which feature ensuite bathrooms with showers, also have private kitchen facilities, cutlery, and working desks with fast internet connections, digital nomads and long-stay travellers can rest assured that their working environment will meet their expectations. Please inquire about long-stay special rates as well as digital nomad special rates.

Neighbourhood information

The ocean and the sandy beach of Arugambay are your neighbours, as you will benefit from our private access fully equipped beach with FREE sunbeds and parasols exclusively for all our guests. My staff and I are available 24/7 for your transfers and pick-ups, check-in/check-out, as well as organising local tours, think of the National Wildlife park, as well as fishing and water sports experiences. Tours along the coast to historical and religious places of interest are also available upon request. Same goes for yoga classes, Sri Lankan cooking classes, as well as for a day of pampering at one of the local SPA parlours on Arugambay's main road. In short, we have it all, JUST FOR YOU!

Languages spoken

Arabic,English,Tamil

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Mermaids Village Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Seafood
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian

House rules

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Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Surf Access Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.