Arugambay Resort

We arrived at the hotel after searching for a place to stay, it is a hotel that really feels like an escape from the noise of Arugam, in the evenings you can hear noise from the businesses outside. The rooms are clean and spacious in a tropical area, so friends can enter the room, but the staff immediately takes care of it. The pool is maintained and we completely had a quiet and pleasant corner. But what made the experience so great was the welcome of Rashika who took care of our every request during the stay and all the other staff, always smiling and helping. I have never come across such a team. And don't give up on the Chaturi massage! Magic hands!

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.

Lovely hotel with a really friendly and caring team who made us feel very welcome. We loved swimming in the pool, had fantastic massages, and enjoyed yoga sessions. What more could you ask for? The hotel also has a great restaurant and bar with live music some nights.

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!

A true home from home. I was returning to this exceptional establishment having stayed out of season for a yoga teacher training course earlier this year. I returned with my husband, and he was as enamoured with the environment Sharon and her team create as I had been in January. The entire team are welcoming and helpful. Our cabin/bungalow beautifully curated; the entire resort sporting exquisite vignettes that delight the senses. We will return…I’m not sure when, but we’ll definitely be back.

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.