Waypoint Arugam Bay
Panama Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Location is great”
“There are communal showers which come in handy when coming back from the beach a…”
“Stuff is super friendly, there is nice and warm vibe in the hostel”
“Easy to meet people & amazing staff ;) There is a little bar in front and the ga…”
“The room (Double room) was clean and cosy”
“Chill vibes, there was yoga on site & live music in the evenings, the staff were…”
“Yoga area on the rooftop and clean bathrooms and bedrooms”
“Staff were really nice, room was clean”
“Price was on point”
“They are the added value of the place”
Overview
Waypoint Arugam Bay features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Arugam Bay. Featuring a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 60 metres from Arugam Bay Beach and around 1 km from Pasarichenai Beach. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. Muhudu Maha Viharaya is 3.9 km from the hostel, while Crocodile Rock is 4.4 km away. The nearest airport is Batticaloa International Airport, 117 km from Waypoint Arugam Bay.
Traveller reviews
Irene
solo_traveller
October 21, 2023
Stuff is super friendly, there is nice and warm vibe in the hostel. Location is great. I loved the place
Sabrina
solo_traveller
October 19, 2023
“Amazing place to stay!”
Nice place! Easy to meet people & amazing staff ;) There is a little bar in front and the garden is amazing to hangout and chill. Yoga area on the rooftop and clean bathrooms and bedrooms! :) Would stay again! :)
Gosia
couple
October 10, 2023
“Great place close to the beach”
The property is great! There are communal showers which come in handy when coming back from the beach and you're covered in sand haha. There is a lovely area in front of the building where you can chill and meet new people. It was everything we needed :)
harry tonge
couple
October 6, 2023
“Nice people but private rooms aren't the best”
Good location, and the staff are really friendly. Good restaurant at the front of the property.
Juan Ignacio
solo_traveller
October 1, 2023
Party place. If you get a shared room... get ready to cry at night... I hope you like horror movies
Shelly
couple
September 29, 2023
“Private room not recommend! Detailed everything in the review”
Staff were really nice, room was clean
bar
solo_traveller
September 23, 2023
Great location
Claudia
solo_traveller
September 19, 2023
“Happy chill vibes”
The chill area was pretty cool. So many places to chill. Close to the beach and love the outdoor showers!
Claudia
solo_traveller
September 14, 2023
“Pretty good”
The place was so chill. There where allot of places you can chill. Thats is nice
Rahul
couple
September 4, 2023
Location is bang in the middle of everything fun to do in Arugam Bay. The host (Hetti) and the staff were always willing to help out with a smile on their faces. The room (Double room) was clean and cosy. Price was on point. The restaurant outside served some brilliant food too.
Kirsty
solo_traveller
September 4, 2023
“Lovely stay, chill vibes.”
Chill vibes, there was yoga on site & live music in the evenings, the staff were amazing & there were puppies too 🥺 Dorms were really nice & only 4 people per room.
Megan
solo_traveller
August 25, 2023
great location, nice and chill environment. Social but not loud music so had a good sleep.
Alice
couple
August 21, 2023
“Loved it! Would stay again!”
Loved the vibe and the friendliess of the staff and the way it’s set out encourages people to mix and make friends. They had the most gorgeous 8 little puppies! Manager was a delight, organised us a great tuk tuk safari with a lovely local guy -wonderful and they didn’t take a fee off the top, just arranged it for us. Live music on site on the friday night. Such a lovely experience all in all- would also make a fab place for solo travellers.
Jessica
solo_traveller
August 18, 2023
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Waypoint, and I can't express enough how wonderful my experience was. Close to the beach and everything else you could need during your stay in Arugam Bay. There is a bar in the garden where there are events throughout the week and yoga on the rooftop!
Alexandre
solo_traveller
August 18, 2023
Atmosphere, location and people
Katharina
solo_traveller
August 12, 2023
I really enjoyed my stay in Waypoint Hostel! The atmosphere is nice and the staff is really friendly. It‘s the best place to stay in Arugam Bay!
Sandra
solo_traveller
August 11, 2023
“Waypoint is the way to go!”
Everything was super nice and chill. Staff was incredibly nice and helpful. If there is a problem it’s gonna be fixed in a min. :) Felt like a big family in there. Spent def. the best time of my trip at waypoint (tried out several hostels before). It’s a great place to stay close to the AB shenanigans but still have your quite little oasis in the back to relax and hang out with yoga at the rooftop. Was very sad to leave this little oasis. Highly recommend! :D
Kata
couple
August 10, 2023
“Relaxed hostel, With great opportunities.”
Very welcoming and nice vibe. Small cute puppies, bar In the garden and rooftop for yoga. What else do you need?
Areski
couple
August 10, 2023
The team working in Waypoint is amazing. They are the added value of the place. Always giving good advices and they have a good sense of hospitality.
Damintha Gunasekera
couple
August 6, 2023
“Amazing place, highly recommend for solo travelers or groups alike.”
Loved the vibe and the staff incl Hetti! They’re all very friendly and helpful. Amazing location as it is on the strip and close to all other spots. They have a super bar at the location as well with events on different nights so you don’t even need to go out if you don’t want to.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Beach, Nightclub/DJ, Evening entertainment, Snorkelling, Movie nights, Bike tours, Happy hour, Live music/performance
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Fruits, Coffee house on site, Snack bar, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
General
Bicycle parking, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Soundproof rooms, WiFi available in all areas, Air conditioning
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Reception services
Invoice provided
Self check-in
Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Shuttle service, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Airport shuttle, Laundry, 24-hour front desk, Luggage storage, Packed lunches
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