Cactus Arugambay | Hostel in Arugam Bay

9.0 (78 Reviews) |   10 Bedrooms  5 Bathrooms  9 Guests
Arugam Bay Hostel | Cactus Arugambay

10 Bedroom Hostel in Arugam Bay

Featuring a garden, Cactus Arugambay is located in Arugam Bay in the Ampara District region, a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach and 1.8 miles from Muhudu Maha Viharaya. The property is around 2.9 miles from Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils, 3.3 miles from Crocodile Rock and 5.3 miles from Elephant Rock. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. All rooms come with a fridge, dishwasher, an electric tea pot, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms also offer a terrace and others also have garden views. At the hostel each room includes a seating area. Magul Maha Viharaya is 11 miles from Cactus Arugambay, while Kudumbigala Monastery is 16 miles from the property.

Cactus Arugambay is located in Arugam Bay.

This 10 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Wellness Facilities, Guest Services, Internet, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 78 reviews with the average score of 9 . Coming to Arugam Bay and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

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Balcony/Terrace
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Fruit
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Movie nights
  • Yoga classes
  • Walking tours
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
Guest Services
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport shuttle
  • Ironing service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour desk
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Lockers
  • Shuttle service
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Cashless payment available
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-off

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Reviews

Value for money:
8.75
Location:
8.96
Staff:
9.43
Facilities:
7.76
Comfort:
8.54
Cleanliness:
8.28
Oct 23, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
New Zealand
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The Host was a genuine lovely guy. We had a Kool stay with Kason . It had every thing we needed . Really close too the Beach . We walk most places ..thanks for a Fun stay at Cactus in Beautiful Aragon Bat
Negative: It was a lovely part of Sri Lanka and really nice folk
Summary: Exceptional
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Double Room with Fan
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Standard Double Room with Fan

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Bidet, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Dining table, Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Cleaning products

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Desk

General

Key access, Tile/Marble floor, Ironing facilities, Fan, Carpeted, Trash cans

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

View

Inner courtyard view, Garden view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Adapter, Feather pillow, Drying rack for clothing, Socket near the bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children
Double Room with Patio
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Double Room with Patio

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Bidet, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Key access, Tile/Marble floor, Ironing facilities, Fan, Carpeted, Trash cans

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Dining table, Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Cleaning products

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Desk

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

View

View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Adapter, Feather pillow, Drying rack for clothing, Socket near the bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children
Double Room with Terrace
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Double Room with Terrace

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Bidet, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Key access, Tile/Marble floor, Ironing facilities, Fan, Carpeted, Trash cans

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Dining table, Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Cleaning products

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Desk

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

View

Garden view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Adapter, Feather pillow, Drying rack for clothing, Socket near the bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 31 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Bidet, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Dining table, Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Cleaning products

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Desk

General

Key access, Tile/Marble floor, Ironing facilities, Fan, Lockers, Carpeted, Trash cans

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

View

Inner courtyard view, Garden view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Adapter, Feather pillow, Drying rack for clothing, Socket near the bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children
Standard Double Room with Fan
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Standard Double Room with Fan

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Bidet, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Dining table, Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Cleaning products

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Desk

General

Key access, Tile/Marble floor, Ironing facilities, Fan, Carpeted, Trash cans

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

View

Inner courtyard view, Garden view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Adapter, Feather pillow, Drying rack for clothing, Socket near the bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children
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