waikiki  1938

 
 
   
 


 

 

...to our hotel.  We're right in the centre of Arugam Bay, with spacious redwood tree and white-sand grounds, just in front of the beautiful warm Indian Ocean. Laze away the days in our hammocks, relax in our bar, or get active for what Arugam Bay is world famous for - the Surf! A picture speaks a thousand words, and there are lots of photographs to look at below.

Arugam Bay has a pristine local ecology unrivaled in Sri Lanka; a fresh daily catch of seafood; fine weather, beautiful views, clean air, stunning sunrises, amazing bird, animal and plant life, a vibrant local culture and super friendly local people; healthy pursuits like yoga, swimming, surfing and magnificent walks on unspoiled beaches ....

Kumana National Park is just a short drive to the South, home to leopards, elephants and other exotic wildlife, and tours are easily arranged. 

We have ten rooms that cater to every budget, from $20 to $80, and we have WiFi broadband available. For bookings and information call Naleen on (+94) 077 664 2991

The Tsunami Hotel was named in 1999, five years before the 2004 tsunami (which flattened our place), but due to the overwheming positive reaction from local people to our original name, we decided to keep it. After Japan we're figuring out a new name, to be announced soon....

 

the view from our grounds

 

from back rooms

our restaurant + lounge area

 

Front rooms :

 

Room 9 w/aircon

 

A nice barrel

All rooms have attached bathrooms  

 

Hotel from Beach, with our trees giving cool shade

Three cabanas (4, 5, 6) with coconut thatch roof

 

 

Of course, Arugam Bay is most famous for its water sports, mainly surfing - a clean, glassy faced 300m right hand point break, often stated as top 6 worldwide in surfing circles. We hosted three international surf competitions last year; you can also kite surf and windsurf. See  magicSeaweed Arugam Bay surf forecast

 

 

kite surfing too:

map with our location

Looking forward to your visit!