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Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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On the beach, white sand
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden
Garden
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Tsunami Hotel Rd, Arugam Bay, EP, 32500
  • Place, Arugam Bay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pasarichenai Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Pottuvil Point
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Balcony

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Arugam Bay

At Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Arugam Bay Beach and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Pasarichenai Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This beach hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and noon. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Arugam Bay hotel include Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple and Pottuvil Point.

What's nearby

  • Arugam Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pasarichenai Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 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

  • ‪Choco Lush - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Perera Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Siam View - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hideout Lounge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Stardust Beach Hotel - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Arugam Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Dining venue
Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel offers 8 accommodations with free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. This Arugam Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and bidets. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 continental breakfast: from approximately USD 5 for adults and from USD 4 for children

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 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 cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Arne's Place The Friendliest
Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel Hotel
Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel Arugam Bay
Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel Hotel Arugam Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel?

Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel?

Yep, Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel?

Yep, Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Does Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

The staff are courteous and welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022