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The White Pillow

Property class: 3

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.
A building with a sign reading 'The White Pillow Hotel' and a logo with palm trees and a boat. There are two wicker chairs outside.
A gated entrance with a tiled floor, a white wall, and a sign above the gate.
A hotel room with two beds, white linens, a black headboard, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and two pendant lights.
A bathroom with a toilet, a shower, and a wall-mounted control panel.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept

Explore the area

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Hotel Square, Arugam Bay, Eastern Province, 32500
  • Place, Pasarichenai Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Arugam Bay Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Kumana National Park
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room, Balcony, Garden View

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a small table, and a bench.

Triple Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a small table, and a bench.

Family Room, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Arugam Bay

At The White Pillow you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Arugam Bay Beach and Pasarichenai Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast (local cuisine). .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Arugam Bay hotel include Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple and Elephant Rock.

What's nearby

  • Pasarichenai Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Arugam Bay Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Pottuvil Point - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Kumana National Park - 44 min drive - 28.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mambo's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪NS Food Corner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Point - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ali Restaurent - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The White Pillow

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The White Pillow also features an outdoor pool and laundry facilities.

This 3-star Arugam Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The White Pillow offers 5 accommodations. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The White Pillow

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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 credit cards, debit cards and 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The White Pillow?

Yep, The White Pillow is a short 15-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at The White Pillow?

As of 10 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The White Pillow on 12 Sept 2026 start from NZ$138, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The White Pillow have a pool?

The White Pillow has an outdoor pool.

Does The White Pillow serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The White Pillow?

No, The White Pillow does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The White Pillow?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The White Pillow's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The White Pillow?

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

Are pets allowed at The White Pillow?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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