Star Rest Beach Hotel Arugambay Arugam Bay , Sri Lanka
Star Rest Beach Hotel Arugambay has been welcoming Surfholidays.com guests since Jan 2010
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1 free yoga class
1 free massage
3 nights accommodation
4 x 2-hour surf lessons
Daily delicious breakfasts
Free surf photographs of you
Free laundry
Free Wi-Fi Unlimited
Half-day Panama village and temple tour
Sunset picnic at Crocodile Rock
Professional team of instructors with ISA certificates
Surf equipment provided
Transport to and from surf sports
Select your arrival date from any of the 'AVAILABLE' dates shown in the calendar.
Once your arrival date is selected, you will be shown confirmation of any relevant options available for this package.
You will then be able to select your preferred option and book!
Arugam Bay is world famous for some of the best points for surfing to for beginners as well as professionals to and we are happy to help you arrange lessons or surf boards for rent. A canoe can be rented for exploring the nearby lagoon where wild elephants, crocodiles and all sorts of birds make up a breathtaking scenery.
The main intermediate/advanced surf point, a world class reef break, is 2 minutes tuktuk away. The other surf spots, all sand bar breaks, are within walking distance and more a 10 drive away.
The town is a mile long with nice local & foreign restaurants, shops, cool people and at the weekend the beach turns into a big party spot.
Elephants are a regular part of our nature, as well as buffalos, monkeys, peacocks, and leopards (at the park).
This property is 75 meters walk from the surf beach. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Star Rest Beach Hotel offers pet-friendly accommodations in Arugam Bay. The hotel has a terrace and a private beach area, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.
Certain rooms feature a sitting area to relax in after a busy day.Private and secure.
Our neighbors are elephant's, peacock's, monkey's, buffalo's and sea eagle's.
Includes good breakfast.lunch and dinner by demand.
Surf lessons,experienced guides ,Transport ,wet suite & equipment is on site.
There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.
Star Rest Beach Hotel Arugambay has been welcoming Surfholidays.com guests since Jan 2010
Nearest Wave 50 metresChat with the host who can help organise your trip:
“Clean room,very testy sri lankan break fast. location is very cool lots of tree and relaxation hammock.staff talking friendly and helpful. I recommend this place enjoyed.”It's a perfect, very nice and Quite place. Near to the beach. Cool winds&good relaxed. Have a big parking areas hotel inside.surely come back again
Great surfing lessons organized my host and his friend, who is a teacher.
This place is takin well care of by manager Ansa. Spacey bungalows with good AC. A huge garden/common area. Wide sandy beach at 100 meters. Restaurant, good service, nice juice. Great puppy hotel dog. Staff is working hard and can arrange EVERYTHING you need. Also they can arrange tours and surf lessons. Restaurants, shoos next door.
Unforgettable Surf Lessons very interesting
We provide Airport Transfers from and to Colombo Airport and they can be booked in the booking steps.
Instructors
Ismail Ansar
Evelina
Sulfi
Welcome to an Arugam Bay surf camp experience! Arugam Bay surf camp is a fun filled surf camp in the heart of Arugam Bay and by joining this surf camp, you will get surf lessons, massage, and all surf equipment required to make your surf camp enjoyable. Also, you will have a chance to taste the best smoothie bowls in town. Come over and enjoy the good vibes and the fun spirit of the surf team!
Main Surf Beach: Arugam Bay point - the best for beginners
Kids Surf Lessons
Kids from 6-12 with basic swimming knowledge, parent close by.
Includes experienced instructors, boards.
Recommended to bring your size personal lycra shirt (rash guard).
1.5 hour each , max 2 kids per instructor.
Beginner Surf Lessons
We choose the best surf spot from all the options that fit your level.
Includes experienced instructors, boards, transportation to spots.
Very recommended to bring your size personal lycra shirt (rash guard).
1.5 hour each , max 3 people per instructor .
We can plan 2 lessons per day.
Intermediate Surf Lessons
We introduce you to the best surf spots depending on the sea condition that day. You will learn the right way to paddle in and out, duck diving, getting to know the wave and avoid dangerous situation.
Some spots can be an hour drive towards the wild jungle and we can take you to these best spots.
We can plan 2 lessons per day.
Private Surf Lessons
one on one
one on two
Surf Guide
We introduce you to the best surf spots depending on the sea condition that day.
One guide per group/solo. Time flexible, some spots are an hour drive towards the wild jungle and recommended to have a guide cause of the wild elephants.
All our surf guides are born in the area and know the surf beaches inside out.
Yoga
Free Yoga Session ..
Arugambay maint point
Level: Beginner
Its a good and perfect wave for beginner and Intermediate
Pottuvil Surf Point
Level: All Levels
Its a good surf point in All Levels Surfers
Elephant Rock Surf Point
Level: All Levels
Its a good surf point in All Levels Surfers
Wisky Surf Point
Level: All Levels
Its a good surf point in All Levels Surfers
Arugam bay is known to have perfect fun right handers that rarely get above head high, so it's perfect for intermediates and beginners. It is one of Sri Lankas best reef breaks.
Waves are super fun so you will use a mix of a fish or a small wave board along or a shortboard for the bigger swells that might come in.
Slightly southwards around the point of the town is Arugam Bay reef break. This reef is a consistent, small wave that creates both rights and lefts over deep reef and is quite a mixed bag in that it can produce mushy waves close to shore that are excellent for gaining balance and practicing your pop up, while also forming faster, clean waves out back that are ideal fun waves for intermediates to advanced surfers.
In contrast to the South West, where a multitude of spots are dispersed along the coast, the best surfing in the South East is all centralized in the vicinity of Arugam Bay. This means you can set yourself up in the town without having to think about packing any time soon.
Even uncrowded breaks are within a short tuk-tuk trip of the bay. Ten minutes from Arugam Bay are Crocodile and Elephant Rock, each wave caters for a different style of surfer.
Elephant Rock is a beautiful, serene spot for beginners while Crocodile Rock can be powerful and challenging.
The additional beauty of these spots is their remoteness, being situated on a stretch of beach largely populated by wildlife rather than people. There is also a Buddhist temple a short 5KM journey away that is well worth the visit, and just a snapshot of the islands ancient Buddhist culture.
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Advanced:
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May to October is the best time to Surf
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