About this property
Beachfront Location: Stay Golden in Arugam Bay offers direct beachfront access with a sun terrace and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lush garden, and a modern restaurant. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or pool views. Additional amenities include balconies, terraces, and interconnected rooms, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves seafood, local, Asian, and international cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and Asian. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can participate in yoga classes, cycling, and surfing. Nearby attractions include Pasarichenai Beach (3-minute walk), Crocodile Rock (2.5 mi), and Kumana National Park (17 mi).
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beachfront
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Philippe
Canada“We are a family of 4 with kids of 8 and 9 yo We almost cancelled our time in arugam bay… everyone was saying the weather would nt be good this time of year etc. we are glad we listen to the owners of the hotel and decided to stick to our...” - Jessica“Beautiful family run hotel outside the busyness of the town. The family run hotel have super friendly staff, the food is good and reasonably priced and it was such a haven of relaxation to sit by the pool in the day. People tend to stay for...”
- Marcel
Germany“- extremely friendly hosts and staff - chilled good vibes - nice, cozy apartments - really good food - close to the center of Arugam Bay - possibility to rent surfboards, scooter, TukTuks and bikes - organized lagoon safari and regular...” - Oren
Israel“Highly recommended! A family of five. We had the most wonderful time at Stay Golden. Angie and Rihan, the charming couple who owns the place, have created a small microcosmos with everything we needed. Other than going out to surf, we barely ...” - Matt
New Zealand“My time at stay golden was amazing. The staff and the owners were extremely helpful, always going the extra mile to make sure my stay was as enjoyable as possible. The location is great, close enough for a short walk to the surf spot but far...” - Willem
Netherlands“Stay Golden has been one of our favourite stays of our entire time in Sri Lanka. Beautiful bungalows/apartments, the sweetest staff (our kids still miss them) and delicous and healthy food available from 8 AM until 9 PM. What we really liked was...” - Nikita
United Kingdom“We loved everything! The room was lovely, the pool area was great, the breakfast options for an including breakfast were incredible. I also did a surf lesson and yoga during my stay and both were amazing. A beautiful family run hotel, the owners...” 
Aleksander
Poland“Very nice, place, about 10 minutes walk from the center of Arugam Bay, but they provide free bicycles, so it’s relatively easy to get there. The bungalows are spacious and comfortable, breakfast is filling enough and they provide free yoga...”- Amanda
Australia“Stay Golden is one of the nicest places we have ever stayed in. Everything was just right here: from the hosts, Rihan and Angie, they are super nice and helpful (helped our driver find accommodation, suggested their favourite restaurants and...” - Mary-ellen New Zealand“The hotel is a little out of town, which is nice; it's only a short tuk-tuk ride into town and a great place to see elephants on the way to the surf beach - peanuts. The pool area is nice with lots of places to sit. The cabana rooms are much nicer.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Stay Golden Restaurant
- CuisineSeafood • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please inform Stay Golden 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.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
