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About this property
Essential Facilities: Waypoint Arugam Bay in Arugam Bay offers a garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy live music, evening entertainment, and a nightclub. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, bidets, work desks, and wardrobes. Shared bathrooms are also available. Dining Options: The restaurant serves halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free meals. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and picnic area. Prime Location: Arugam Bay Beach is just a few steps away. Nearby attractions include Muhudu Maha Viharaya and Crocodile Rock, each 2.5 mi from the property. Surfing opportunities are available in the surroundings.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Moshe
Israel
“Great location nice rooms with ac clean The best part is the shared area really comfy and brings people together. The staff was helpful” - Anela
Croatia
“Very friendly staff. Good value room. Nice area to hang around. Very good location and clean” - Meghane
Canada
“Best hostel! 😍 The chilling space is so comfy and the coffee is the best you can get in town!” - Amritansh
India
“The staff and the owner are extremely humble and helpful” - Francis
New Zealand
“Social spot. Rooms are all good. Would stay again.” - Liam
Australia
“Roshan was amazing. Location was awesome; facilities were awesome, people were awesome. Great place. 199% recommend” - James
Vietnam
“great hostel , friendly vibe, in the middle of the action across the road from the beach” - Hod
Israel
“Best place to stay in Arugam Bay!!!! Nicest staff, best vibes” - Rebeka
Hungary
“The staff of the hostel were really nice and helpful. The location is perfect, close to everything. Lovely common area for meeting people. The dorms were perfect, we had a 4-bed female dorm with AC it was great!” - Anouska
United Kingdom
“Waypoint Hostel is a beautiful place to stay. The common area is so lovely, bright, welcoming, and a great place to relax with lots of entertainment available to stay busy and very social and calming. The bathrooms and showers were super too —...”
Area info
Restaurants
- Karma Gardens
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.