The Surf Access Guest House
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About this property
Beachfront Location: The Surf Access Guest House in Pottuvil offers direct beachfront access and a private beach area. Guests enjoy sea views and direct beachfront access. Comfortable Accommodations: Recently renovated, the guest house features family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and balconies. Each room includes a kitchenette, work desk, and free WiFi. Dining and Leisure: The family-friendly restaurant serves seafood, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Additional amenities include a bar, terrace, and outdoor seating area. Yoga classes and cycling are available. Nearby Attractions: Arugam Bay Beach is just a few steps away. Other attractions include Muhudu Maha Viharaya (3 km) and Crocodile Rock (5 km). Surfing and other activities are popular in the surroundings.
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Most popular facilities
- Beachfront
- Good free WiFi (25 Mbps)
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jaimee
New Zealand“Great location, we loved the restaurant and beach club out the front too. The staff were lovely and we kept coming back even after we checked out!! Clean rooms and big beds. Perfect for a few nights” - Max
Netherlands“Room was excellent and although not one of their apartments, the beds were comfy and the room was well clean. I have breakfast for 8 dollars and that got me well through the day as it is rather copious.” 
Rolandcaine
United Kingdom“This B&B was the highlight of my trip. Wonderfully friendly staff, great location on the beach, lovely happy hour cocktails and generally a superbly welcoming vibe”
Claire United Kingdom“Amazing location right on beach staff helpful with money exchange and accommodated us staying longer on the day we checked out.”- Angelique Netherlands“The location is mindblowing! We wre ready for some relaxed time and when we arrived at the accomodation we were so happily surprised! You're at the beach, with the sound of the sea we slept super peaceful! Staff is extremely friendly and helpful....”
- Nikita
Serbia“We liked this place a lot. It has quiet surroundings and a perfect location, just a couple of steps from the ocean and close to good restaurants. We appreciated how the staff helped with anything we needed, even providing us with another room with...” - Celia
Australia“The room was comfortable with working air conditioning. Great location and beach access” - Luxe Australia“Such a good place to stay in Arugam bay, the superior apartment is AMAZING. Great aircon, great staff, really comfortable and spacious beds and so close to the beach, would highly reccomend, 10/10.”
- Sophia Australia“Property was a stones throw from the beach. Unreal location with great food options at a walking distance. Also a 15-20 min walk to Arugam Bay point for surfing. Staff were very accomodating.”
- David
Switzerland“Clean and spacious family room incl. AC. Lot of space, everything important was available. Probably one of the best room in that area. Very friendly and helpful staff. Food and kitchen was very delicious. Sam was a great surfteacher who helped...”
Managed by Dilshad
Company review score: 8.9Based on 111 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
Built on the land bought by my grandfather, back in the day, the Surf Access Guest House and Apartments have been part of the local hotel and restaurant business for the past 10 years.
My pleasure is to welcome you here at our site and have you leave with the greatest Arugambay experience you could ever think of. Oh, by the way, my name is Dilshaard, how do you do!
Property information
What makes us unique here in Arugambay? Well, as a guest our property awaits you with the most breathtaking view of the ocean.
Our family rooms, ocean-view rooms and ground-floor rooms all have en-suite bathrooms and large beds with comfy mattresses.
Our two apartments: the ocean view one (built in 2021) and the palm tree one (built in 2023, YES BRAND NEW!) can accommodate families, couples, and groups of friends (up to 4 adults).
As these apartments, next to ensuite bathrooms with showers, also have private kitchen facilities, cutlery, as well as working desks with fast internet connections, digital nomads as well as long-stay travellers, can rest assured that their working environment will meet their expectations. Please enquiry for long stay special rates as well as digital nomads special rates.
Neighbourhood information
The ocean and the sandy beach of Arugambay are your neighbours. Me and my staff are available 24/7 for your transfers and pick-ups, check-in/check-out as well as organising local tours, think of the National Wild Life park, as well as fishing and water sports experiences. Tours along the coast to historical and religious places of interest are also available upon request.
Languages spoken
Arabic,English,Hindi,TamilProperty surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
- Mermaids Village Restaurant
- CuisineSeafood
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian
Facilities of The Surf Access Guest House
Most popular facilities
- Beachfront
- Good free WiFi (25 Mbps)
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
Bathroom
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Bath
- Shower
Bedroom
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
Kitchen
Kitchen
- Cleaning products
Room Amenities
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Cooking classAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tour or class about local culture
- Themed dinner nights
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleriesOff-site
- Beach
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Diving
- CyclingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Windsurfing
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetGood free WiFi 25 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Internet
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Parking
- Street parking
Reception services
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning services
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Wellness
Wellness
- Yoga classes
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
Languages spoken
Languages spoken
- Arabic
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
House rules
The Surf Access Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 04:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.
Legal information
This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.
