2/10 Terrible
alberto
4 Sept 2023
alberto
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2023
Drift
3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Arugam Bay with free breakfast
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Reviews
2.02.0 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Laundry room
- Room service
Explore the area
Sinhapura Road Sinnaulla, Pottuvil, Arugam Bay, EP, 32500
- Pasarichenai BeachPlace, Pasarichenai Beach3 min walk
- Arugam Bay BeachPlace, Arugam Bay Beach13 min walk
- Pottuvil PointPlace, Pottuvil Point10 min drive
Room options
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Deluxe Double Room
Highlights
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Portable fan
- 24 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
About the area
Arugam Bay
At Drift you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Arugam Bay Beach and Pasarichenai Beach. Highlights at this guest house include free breakfast (local cuisine) and free self-parking. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a lift. Added amenities include a free manager's reception and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Arugam Bay guest house include Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple and Pottuvil Point.
What's nearby
- Pasarichenai Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Arugam Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
- Pottuvil Point - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
- Kumana National Park - 41 min drive - 28.8 km
Restaurants
- Choco Lush - 15 min walk
- Perera Restaurant - 7 min walk
- Siam View - 7 min walk
- Mambo's - 3 min walk
- Hideout Lounge - 7 min walk
About this property
Drift
Guesthouse in Arugam Bay with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Drift also features a garden, laundry facilities, and 24-hour room service. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
This 3-star Arugam Bay guest house is smoke free.
- 2 guestrooms or units
- Local cuisine
- Breakfast available (free)
- Manager's reception (free)
- Self-service laundry
- Garden
- Lift
- No smoking on site
Drift offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. A pillow menu is available. This Arugam Bay guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, bidets and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free offsite parking
- Onsite motorcycle parking only
- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
- Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Free daily manager's reception
Family friendly
- In-room washing machine/dryer
- Laundry facilities
- Living room
- Separate in-room dining area
- Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
- Laundry facilities
Guest services
- Housekeeping on request
- Turndown service
Outdoors
- Garden
Accessibility
- Lift
More
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Pillow menu
Bathroom
- Bidet
- Dressing gowns
- Free toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Separate dining area
More
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Living room
- Portable fan
- Separate sitting area
- Soundproofed rooms
- Washer/dryer
Policies
Check-in
Minimum check-in age - 15
Check-out
Check-out before 11:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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.
A cash deposit 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 accepts Visa.
Property is also known as
Drift Guesthouse Arugam Bay
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Drift Guesthouse Arugam Bay
Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Drift?
Drift offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Is parking available at Drift?
Yep, Drift has a free self car park.
Are there any beaches close to Drift?
Yep, Drift is a short 16-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach.
Does Drift serve breakfast?
You bet, free local cuisine breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Drift?
No, Drift does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Drift?
Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
Are pets allowed at Drift?
No, pets are not allowed.
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