Hotel Stay Golden

Top choice in Arugam Bay


This very large site spans the sandy ground from the road to the beach. There are seven rooms, in wood and stucco cabana-style units. Some have 2nd-floor chill-out decks with hammocks and ocean views. The stretch of beach here is excellent.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Arugam Bay attractions

1. Arugam Bay Beach

0.07 MILES

This long crescent of sand, partially shaded by coconut palms, is as good a reason as any to visit Arugam Bay. In season, its appeal to surfers is obvious…

2. Green Mosque

1.51 MILES

This small neighbourhood mosque takes its name from its traditional colours. Pottuvil is a largely Muslim town.

3. Mudu Maha Vihara

1.76 MILES

Out near the ocean east of the centre are the ancient ruins of Mudu Maha Vihara. This moody little site, partly submerged in the encroaching sand dunes,…

4. Church

2.18 MILES

A small church with shady grounds north of the bus terminal.

6. Church

2.32 MILES

A small church near the roundabout where the A4 highway makes the sharp turn between its route west and north.

7. Buddhist Temple

2.33 MILES

A small temple you'll pass as you head west out of Pottuvil.

8. Kotawehera

5.86 MILES

Off the A4 between the 308km and 309km posts is Kotawehera, the ruined remains of an ancient brick stupa, which enjoys a magnificent situation upon a…