Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. Sri Lanka hotel reviews
  3. Ampara District hotel reviews
  4. Arugam Bay hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of The Blue Wave Hotel

Reviews of The Blue Wave Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

The Blue Wave Hotel Road, Pottuvil , 32500 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

#61 of 109 hotels in Arugam Bay

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 67 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

Verified guest reviews from real Bookers

Real Bookers. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more– opens a dialog box
Write a Review

Showing 1 - 25

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The pool was not clean.

    The staff was very friendly and we had a delicious breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2023

    9.0
    Worth for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room : spacious, clean & comfortable Pool: large enough but took long time open in the morning. Pool was not ready even at 8 AM Breakfast: Good for the price. both local & English options were available in buffet style but not much tasty.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2023

    8.0
    Value for Money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Little away from the beach.

    Staff was very helpful.Especially Chandana ,the Manager was always obliging .Clean and comfortable . Value for money .

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2023

    7.0
    A reasonable hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The corridors and swimming pool were not maintained properly. Although they have an elevator, it was not functioning during our stay. The car park is located outside the hotel premises opposite the hotel accessible by outsiders, therefore is not secured and in soft soil ground, making it inconvenient to use during bad weather. And no direct access to the beach.

    Rooms are very comfortable and well maintained. The food is good. Staff are very kind and helpful. There are plenty of nearby restaurants available within walking distance.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2023

    8.0
    Amazing stay @ Blue Wave Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    /

    I had a wonderful stay with my husband, and I would like to give a special thanks to all the friendly hotel staff. The breakfast was delicious with an option for Sri Lankan or English breakfast . The location is great, it’s located near the shops, restaurants and beach. The swimming pool is very big, and really refreshing & relaxing! I would definitely recommend this hotel and will definitely come back here when we go to Arugam Bay again.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2023

    8.0
    A nice stay in the Bay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Out of their control totally but didn't really feel like there was an option to get something to eat there, but that's an off season thing I'm sure, but great looking generous menu I wanted to order from... The "gym" needed some love but all good one learns to Improvise...

    Came out of season so I there wasn't much of an atmosphere; which is unfortunate, cos it would be definitely a great, comfortable beachside hotel with a big party or a fuller house 👍🏼👍🏼 Nice room, pool and area nice and close to the beach. Staff were very friendly

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    8.0
    Good for solo travel, but with some work it can easily be much better
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1. The room was very noisy. It was at the ground floor close to the reception (garden area), which includes two lobby areas. You can hear everything from inside the room as the glass door doesn't insulate. On the other side, hotel staff call out to each other in the corridors and you can hear it all inside the room, you can even hear when someone moves a chair in another room. Earplugs are a must. 2. Breakfast was less than average. I had breakfast elsewhere on most days even though it was included

    Good location. Clean rooms. Good wifi. Hot running water.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    After two days, the wifi didn't connect again. No mosquito nets available.

    Very clean and high quality place, especially compared to other options in Arugam Bay. Staff was most helpful with everything. Breakfast had everything from western to typical Sri Lankan options.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    8.0
    Good hotel - slightly tired
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are a bit tired. Hot water was intermittent. Air con a bit temperamental at times

    Swimming pool is great - a must for the heat. There aren’t many pools in Arugam. Location is ok. Buffet breakfast very good.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely place to stay for a solo traveller
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing too significant, lovely place overall.

    Room was nice and clean, the staff at the reception extremely polite and always willing to help. I even got a message from them a few days after I left to check if my travelling is going well and if I've made it back home safe, very kind of you!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sunbeds were used, breakfast was nothing special

    Towels , pool super , location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2023

    9.0
    Awesome place in A Bay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food was only ok, but likely because buffet not in full swing due to low occupancy.

    Nice staff, big pool, excellent room (one of the best in Arugam Bay). Organized an epic safari for us via Kumana Safaris!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Weak stream water at the shower. Slow Wi-Fi surfing speed, and an inconvenient need to enter a new password every day.

    The staff guys were great, every little request is treated quickly. The room is large and spacious. The cleaning is very good.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No vegan/vegetarian options for breakfast

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was clean but not well maintained. Swimmi´g pool area really needs painting! Noisy hotel (rooms not at all isolated).

    Very large rooms. Very big and clean swimming pool. Food was very good. Location 2min walk to the beach and right in the main street with all the bars/ restaurants.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2022

    9.0
    Staff was great and the quality of the meals are excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff and the meals.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2022

    8.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are not spacious enough

    Foods were great, staff is responsible and attentive, Secure location with parking facilities

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    all is normal

    it’s typical resort - not bad conditions as very helpful staff )

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2021

    8.0
    Excellent and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean and few steps to arugam bay beach

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    10
    Cleanest place in Aragum Bay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 12 nights

    The gym was dissapointing and we couldn't adjust the weight of the machine to use, the mechanism had seized. There was also a very annoying noise very regularly from the lift, so recommend a room well away from the lift.

    Breakfast was very good and left us full all day. Our room was exceptionally clean and was made up every day for us. The pool was lovely and towels were provided. Staff are very friendly and helpful with local information etc.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    6.0
    It was OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I have booked 2 rooms with a balcony, yet we were given ground floor rooms, which were wet, full of mosquitoes, smelled of mould, and staff claimed they had no other room with balcony available. It was a 32-room, 2 floor facility and there were only 8 guests. I can not understand why someone would risk getting bad reviews by offering the worst possible rooms to their guests when they could avoid it by simply offering good rooms. We finally got 2 nice rooms on the 2nd floor, but AC in one of them wasn't working well.

    Good location, very nice pool, FANTASTIC breakfast - the best we have had in Sri Lanka. Nice rooms with a balcony, a lift. Very nice outdoor space, lots of sun beds, pool towels available.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Overall, our stay at The Blue wave was a memorable and romantic experience. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff for their excellent service and to the hotel for providing a perfect setting for our getaway. We look forward to returning in the future."

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room were clean,friendly staff and great location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    10
    Excellent service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food and staff service excellent and appreate Manager Chandana's hospitality.

    Stayed in February 2024

Showing 1 - 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find something cheaper? We'll refund the difference!