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title: "ArugamBay PodBay, Arugam Bay: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "ArugamBay PodBay in Arugam Bay: rated 8.3 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-21
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Hotel · ★★★
# ArugamBay PodBay

Arugam Bay, Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

8.3 ·  Very good 87 reviews ·  #7 #7 of 22 in Arugam Bay ·  8.4 Location score
## About ArugamBay PodBay

ArugamBay PodBay is a hotel in Arugam Bay, Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 87 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, restaurant, bar. It is 190 m from the centre of Arugam Bay. The nearest beach is 90 m away. The nearest airport, Batticaloa International Airport (BTC), is 97 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 56

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## Live prices around ArugamBay PodBay

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## How ArugamBay PodBay scores

Better rated than 68% of hotels in Arugam Bay

-   Guest rating **8.3**
-   Location **8.4**
-   Beach access **10.0**

Arugam Bay average

## Amenities

Swimming poolRestaurantBar

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Restaurant
-   Bar

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **53**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **23**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pottuvil Fishing Point</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">90 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Batticaloa International Airport (BTC)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">97 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">217 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Arugam Bay</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">190 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Wild Wings Safari Kumana90 m
-   Kudumbigala Sanctuary450 m

## Lists this hotel is on

-   [Hotels with a pool in Arugam Bay](https://stayversus.com/en/sri-lanka/arugam-bay/pool/)

### Compare

## Compare ArugamBay PodBay with nearby hotels

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## Questions about ArugamBay PodBay

### How do guests rate ArugamBay PodBay?

ArugamBay PodBay has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 87 reviews, which is better than 68% of rated hotels in Arugam Bay.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at ArugamBay PodBay?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does ArugamBay PodBay have a pool?

Yes, ArugamBay PodBay has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at ArugamBay PodBay?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is ArugamBay PodBay from the airport?

The nearest airport, Batticaloa International Airport (BTC), is 97 km away in a straight line.

### Is ArugamBay PodBay close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 90 m from the hotel.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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