Arne's Place
Casual
Beginner to advanced
All ages.
Safari, cooking, eco tours
Price range: £-££
Relaxed and friendly family surf camp in Arugam Bay.Â
Looking for the simple life in Sri Lanka? Make yourself at home at the easygoing Arne’s Place. Whether you’ve got tots or teens in tow, this relaxed family surf hotel beckons you to step out of life’s fast lane to enjoy waves, wildlife adventures and delicious cuisine.Â
From May to September, when monsoon season hits the popular southwest coast of Sri Lanka, over on the southeast coast, Arugam Bay’s reeling righthand reef breaks and points light up, with waves for all abilities. What’s more, you’re perfectly located to hop out on safari and eco tours when the surf’s flat, or if you fancy a break from beach life.
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Overview
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Rooms
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Onsite
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Surf & Beaches
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Food
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Things to do
Overview
Welcome to a laidback surf camp and hotel for the whole family. At Arne's Place, daily life and surf lessons are tailored to all ages, from toddlers to adults. Make yourself at home in comfy accommodation with ocean-focussed activities, breathtaking views, delicious meals and fun-filled adventures that will bring the family closer to each other and to the sea.
Location: Two minutes walk from the beach, Arugam Bay.
Transfer: Â 7 hours drive from Sri Lanka International Airport.
Family friendly: All ages.
Surf level: Beginner to advanced.
Other activities: Wild camping with sunrise surfing, wildlife safaris, traditional cooking classes and lagoon eco tours.
Climate: 25-30C
Time zone: Â UTC +5.5 hours
Transfer: Â 7 hours drive from Sri Lanka International Airport.
Family friendly: All ages.
Surf level: Beginner to advanced.
Other activities: Wild camping with sunrise surfing, wildlife safaris, traditional cooking classes and lagoon eco tours.
Climate: 25-30C
Time zone: Â UTC +5.5 hours
Rooms
- There are just eight simple rooms at Arne's: two self-contained family villas, three double rooms and a cabana overlooking Main Point surf break.
- All rooms have private bathrooms with toiletries.
- Each room also has a balcony or terrace.
- Rooms are equipped with mosquito nets, wifi, water bottles and air conditioning.
Onsite
- Garden with hammocks and shaded chill out area.
- Restaurant onsite.
- Private parking.
- Laundry facilities.
Surf & Beaches
- Arne's Place sits right next to Main Point on Arugam Bay, so you can yo-yo between your accommodation and the waves.
- Main Point is the most popular surf spot in Arugam Bay, offering powerful right-hand waves, best surfed during mid to high tide.
- Surf kit and packages available for the whole family.
- Other nearby breaks include:
- Whiskey Point – a great spot for both beginners and experienced surfers, featuring long, mellow waves. It can get crowded, especially during peak season.
- Peanut Farm – offering fun right-handers that are ideal for intermediate surfers, this spot is a bit more remote and less crowded than Whiskey Point.
- Coconut Point – one for advanced surfers, this spot offers powerful waves and can be tricky. Works well with a northeast swell.
- Baby Point – a beginner-friendly wave that's great for lessons and works well at low to mid tide.
- The surfing season in Arugam Bay is April to October. Check out our Family Surfing Guide to Sri Lanka for more information.
Food
- Enjoy healthy breakfasts and a fusion of Western and Sri Lankan cuisine in the onsite restaurant.
- There are plenty of places to eat out within walking distance in Arugam Bay.
Things to do
- Wildlife safaris.
- Fishing tours
- Lagoon eco tours.
- Tuk-tuk safaris.
- Traditional cooking classes.
- Cultural tours and custom-made sightseeing trips.