Stay Golden

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Triple Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 extra-large double bed
Free cot available on request
or 1 single bed , 1 extra-large double bed
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Costs 50% to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$8 (optional)
We have 1 left
US$63 per night
Price US$188
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Beachfront Location: Stay Golden in Arugam Bay offers direct beachfront access with a sun terrace and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lush garden, and a modern restaurant. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or pool views. Additional amenities include balconies, terraces, and interconnected rooms, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves seafood, local, Asian, and international cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and Asian. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can participate in yoga classes, cycling, and surfing. Nearby attractions include Pasarichenai Beach (3-minute walk), Crocodile Rock (4 km), and Kumana National Park (28 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian

Rooms with:

  • Inner courtyard view

  • Garden view

  • Pool view

  • Quiet street view

  • Sea view

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Triple Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 extra-large double bed
Free cot available on request
or 1 single bed , 1 extra-large double bed
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Costs 50% to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Sea view
Breakfast US$8 (optional)
We have 1 left
US$63 per night
Price US$188
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Triple Room
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 1 left
High floor
Free cot available on request
Room
431 feet²
Balcony
Sea view
Garden view
Inner courtyard view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Soundproofing
Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Dressing room
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$63 per night
Price US$188
Excluded: 10 % City tax
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$79 per night
Price US$236
Excluded: 10 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$71 per night
Price US$212
Excluded: 10 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Family Bungalow
We have 1 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed and 2 bunk beds
Free cot available on request
Entire bungalow
388 feet²
Balcony
Sea view
Garden view
Pool view
Inner courtyard view
Air conditioning
Patio
Ensuite bathroom
Soundproofing
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$63 per night
Price US$188
Excluded: 10 % City tax
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$79 per night
Price US$236
Excluded: 10 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$71 per night
Price US$212
Excluded: 10 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Family Room
We have 1 left
  • 2 bunk beds and
  • 2 large double beds
Free cot available on request
Room
700 feet²
Balcony
Sea view
Garden view
Pool view
Inner courtyard view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Soundproofing
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$75 per night
Price US$225
Excluded: 10 % City tax
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$91 per night
Price US$273
Excluded: 10 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$83 per night
Price US$249
Excluded: 10 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Caitlin
    Australia Australia
    “Great bungalow and hotel, clean and well kept. Food great and had a great casual vibe. Definitely recommend. We liked staying a little way out (10 min walk or $2 tuk tuk) and still being on the beach. Town can be busy so was nice to be away from...”
  • Matt
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “My time at stay golden was amazing. The staff and the owners were extremely helpful, always going the extra mile to make sure my stay was as enjoyable as possible. The location is great, close enough for a short walk to the surf spot but far...”
  • Willem
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Stay Golden has been one of our favourite stays of our entire time in Sri Lanka. Beautiful bungalows/apartments, the sweetest staff (our kids still miss them) and delicous and healthy food available from 8 AM until 9 PM. What we really liked was...”
  • Nikita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We loved everything! The room was lovely, the pool area was great, the breakfast options for an including breakfast were incredible. I also did a surf lesson and yoga during my stay and both were amazing. A beautiful family run hotel, the owners...”
  • Aleksander
    Poland Poland
    “Very nice, place, about 10 minutes walk from the center of Arugam Bay, but they provide free bicycles, so it’s relatively easy to get there. The bungalows are spacious and comfortable, breakfast is filling enough and they provide free yoga...”
  • Amanda
    Australia Australia
    “Stay Golden is one of the nicest places we have ever stayed in. Everything was just right here: from the hosts, Rihan and Angie, they are super nice and helpful (helped our driver find accommodation, suggested their favourite restaurants and...”
  • Magdalena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We have just spent 3 nights in Stay Golden and it was one of the nicest hotel experiences we had so far. It's a very beautiful place in a perfect location with all facilities. Great yoga classes.The restaurant serves delicious food and drinks....”
  • Jermaine
    Australia Australia
    “The hotel is phenomenal. The lovely German owner is really accommodating and friendly. The staff are also great. Everything about this place is perfect and if I could give it a 12 I would. We went during the off season (January) so the town was...”
  • Céline_v_g
    Belgium Belgium
    “Stay Golden is a beautiful and chill place to stay. We loved everything: the room, the pool, the food, the beach, the staff,... we even booked an extra night. It was wonderful. We booked a lagoon boat trip and a safari in Kumana National Park and...”
  • Aude
    Norway Norway
    “Extremely friendly staff, very Nice and clean rooms and very close to the private beach, AC and hot water working properly.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Stay Golden Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Stay Golden takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Stay Golden in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.