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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Little Lagoon Hostel in Arugam Bay offers a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, balconies, and private bathrooms with garden views. Amenities and Services: The hostel provides free bicycles, a shared kitchen, outdoor seating, and free on-site parking. Private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, and bicycle parking enhance the stay. Breakfast Options: A continental buffet breakfast with vegetarian and Asian options includes warm dishes, pancakes, and fruits. Local Attractions: Arugam Bay Beach is just a few steps away. Nearby attractions include Muhudu Maha Viharaya (1.9 mi), Lagoon Safari (2.5 mi), and Crocodile Rock (3.7 mi). Surfing is popular in the surroundings. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the bike/bicycle, host, and breakfast provided by the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Arugam Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9!

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Asian, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
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1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chang
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Such a nice place to stay and rest, booked a 3 night stay ended up wanting to extend to 6 nights but they are fully booked and i sure do know why. Mo is just amazing, even 3 days after we left i asked a couple of transportation questions and he...
  • Malay
    India India
    Little Lagoon Hostel was the perfect mix of relaxed hostel energy and couple-friendly comfort. The vibe was amazing – social yet peaceful. Huge thanks to Mo, an incredible host who made us feel so welcome. The breakfast was great, and the staff...
  • Schuyler
    United States United States
    This is a great hostel, I absolutely enjoyed my stay. It’s not a party hostel but is social. It’s about 10-15 min to walk so you aren’t in the main crowded area of the street. They also have free bikes to use if you don’t want to walk. The rooms...
  • James
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Comfortable air conditioned room. Host was very helpful with planning activities in the town. Other guests were very friendly. Fresh water refill available for free - the first time I'd experienced in Sri Lanka! Right at the end of the beach,...
  • Tal
    Israel Israel
    It was more spacious than seemed in the pictures. Cool chill area. Relaxed and laid-back place. Breakfast ideal for meeting the people staying there.
  • Trina
    United States United States
    Rooms and restrooms were clean. Breakfast was a buffet that rotated between western and local dishes. Extremely delicious food and I looked forward to it every day. The owners were very helpful arranging safari and surf lessons. Location is near...
  • Mikka
    Israel Israel
    The place is uniqe, super beautiful and in good condition, staff are very nice, u can take bikes from the hotel and travel around
  • Fleur
    Netherlands Netherlands
    I loved my stay at Little Lagoon. It’s clean and the breakfast is very tasty! It’s very close to many restaurants but a bit of a walk to the main beach/surf spot. However, you can take a bicycle for free which is a lot of fun so the distance...
  • Maarten
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The hostel is super clean, the breakfast is very good, there are plenty of places to chill and the staff is amazing.
  • Mariana
    Argentina Argentina
    Everything was great! Mo and Lien are super kind and always attentive to help you and make your stay better. All the facilities were always clean, and they also had bicycles available, which was super useful to explore Arugam Bay.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Little Lagoon Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.