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Backpackers Villa

2.0 star property
Hostel in Arugam Bay with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Exterior
Shower, hydromassage showerhead
Living area
Property entrance
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 Beds)

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Main Street, Arugam Bay, EP, 32500
  • Place, Arugam Bay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pasarichenai Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Pottuvil Point
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 Beds)

Living area

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 Beds)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
10 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
4 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Living area

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Rainfall showerhead
Detached private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Living area

Traditional Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Arugam Bay

At Backpackers Villa you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Arugam Bay Beach and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Pasarichenai Beach. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Arugam Bay hostel include Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple and Pottuvil Point.
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What's nearby

  • Arugam Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pasarichenai Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Pottuvil Point - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Kumana National Park - 41 min drive - 29.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Choco Lush - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Perera Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Siam View - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hideout Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hakeem Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Backpackers Villa

Hostel in Arugam Bay with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Backpackers Villa. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Arugam Bay hostel.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Dining venue
Backpackers Villa offers 3 accommodations with a ceiling fan. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This Arugam Bay hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead. 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

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

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 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.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Backpackers Villa Arugam Bay
Backpackers Villa Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Backpackers Villa Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Arugam Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Backpackers Villa?

Backpackers Villa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Backpackers Villa?

Yep, Backpackers Villa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Backpackers Villa?

Yep, Backpackers Villa is a short 8-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach.

What makes Backpackers Villa a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Backpackers Villa.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Backpackers Villa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Backpackers Villa?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Backpackers Villa's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Backpackers Villa?

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

Are pets allowed at Backpackers Villa?

No, pets are not allowed.

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