Arugambay Resort

What a wonderful place at the busy bay. If you search a calm place, with tasteful rooms and an excellent kitchen, you have to stay here. Sharon and her team have not only created a place in a very beautiful ambience, with lots of loving details, but also a special atmosphere that you won't find anywhere else in the bay. I have mentioned the excellent restaurant already, they serve tasteful and innovative meals with worldwide influences and is the best in the region. Don’t miss to visit Sharon’s shop, it contains tasteful and special things that you can't find everywhere. Thank you. We stayed here again after many years, it got even better.

We stayed at Hideaway for a week we loved our non ac room and elected to stay there even though we were offered an ac bungalow when one came available. We had a private cool veranda to enjoy the squirrels monkeys and birds from The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly going out of their way to make us feel at home Sharon , the owner took a personal interest in all her guests welcoming them at breakfast time and ensuring everything ran smoothly It was handy to the beautiful beach but also a nice refuge for the bustle outside the gates We highly recommend this hotel

Sharon is a fabulous host and our stay was the best in Sri Lanka. Hideaway resort is all in one place. The ac / non ac rooms give the feel of a wild place with all the amenities, a Mediterranean style cafe and menu, live music, massage, beautiful backyard with wooden yoga studio on the pool side. Their manager Sangita is also a very bubbly host and makes sure that all requirements are met. Then they have very knowledgeable safari guide Shohan and his driver Ravi. If someone wants a real safari experience and probable leopard sighting, Shohan is the guy. He works at Hideaway and hosts safari trips. Not only his knowledge is great on birds and Kumana wildlife, he and his driver are also great trekkers and know their way around the park. We payed 250 USD for the whole Safari trip which included binocs, bird book, fruits and scrambled eggs for breakfast and pesto pasta for lunch. We crossed bird sanctuary and stopped at the Kimbukkan oya river for lunch. I would return to Hideaway many times more. Thanks Sharon!

Magnificent place. Wonderful garden, clean and stylish rooms, restaurant with really good food and atmosphere. The stuff are very friendly and efficient. Asanka, the manager, is always helpful. As to my knowledge, this is the best resort in Arugam bay.

The front entrance of the resort is unassuming, but once inside, the grandeur of the surroundings becomes evident. The villas are spacious and tastefully decorated, featuring open-plan bathrooms and minimalistic design. The high-quality bedding enhances the overall experience. The beautiful gardens provide a serene canopy throughout the resort. Guests can enjoy yoga classes in a pavilion next to a shimmering blue tiled pool, surrounded by Temple flower trees. The pool deck offers sun loungers and a chance to relax in the cool water while taking in the scenic beauty. The exceptional staff truly enhance the stay. Sanghitha, the restaurant manager, is a welcoming and free-spirited presence, always ready to assist. Mathi exudes a charismatic calm, while Rashika is helpful in every aspect of the resort. The customer service is outstanding. I highly recommend Hideaway Resort for guests of all ages.

If you’re looking for a blend of great typical local & western food, excellent rooms, friendly staff, cosy atmosphere with live music in a romantic garden, perfecty located in the very centre of Arumgabay you can stop scrolling. This is the place to be. The family owned resort, run by Sharon and her superfriendly and dedicated staff delivers a lot of value for money. We - a family of 6 -had a great time and we are sure it will be the same for many many others. Let’s hope it never changes!