Cabana

Beach Hut, Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka: A Recommendation

The "Beach Hut" is a highly recommended place to stay in Arugam Bay and there are reasons for that: It offers affordable good-value accommodation with cabanas spread around a sand garden filled with heaps of natural decoration. The cabana right by the sea is roughly 20m from the water and during off-season at a bargain price (1,000 Rs - the cabanas without attached bathroom cost half the price).


The interior of the cabana is so inspiring, you risk to spend more time inside. When taking a shower, you can watch the waves of the ocean. Outside, there is space to put a hammock and for those traveling light, different sitting areas are provided.

Shower head nestled in tree trunk

A traveler's homeView from my hammock

In the nearby restaurant, good food is served at hefty prices. Breakfast lovers can relish over banana porridge and fruit salad with curd and honey. You end up spending 2-3 times the money for food, but alternatives are just across the street. After dark, the place attracts both locals and travelers, and at times the owners invite to a beach barbeque under the moonshine.