The Blue Wave Hotel, Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay City

Arugam Bay is a charming coastal town located on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka. Known for its stunning beaches, it's a popular destination for surfers due to its consistent waves. The area also offers a laid-back atmosphere, diverse wildlife, and a variety of accommodations, making it a top tourist spot.

Introducing well appointed guestrooms and a charming atmosphere, the Blue Wave Hotel welcomes guests to Arugam Bay along the Eastern coast of Sri Lanka. WIth beautiful beaches, surf breaks, historical temples and easy access to National Parks, Arugam Bay is definitely a tourist hotspot in Sri Lanka. The Blue Wave Hotel offers a number of facilities and services including air-conditioned guestrooms, an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and a fitness centre that you can make use of.

Location

Situated about 100 meters from the beautiful beaches of Arugam Bay, Pottuvil,the Blue Wave Hotel has opened its doors to guests offering star class accommodation along the Eastern coast of Sri Lanka. The Bay is located about 320 km away from Colombo and is about 4km south of the market town of Pottuvil. Dominated by surf tourism, tourists are attracted to the East coast by its beaches, lagoons, national parks and historic temples. The Colombo - Batticaloa highway via the Pelmadulla - Embilipitiya Road is the easiest route to drive and takes about 7 hours but Arugam Bay is always worth the effort. There are local buses that will take you to Pottuvil from Colombo Fort while the journey takes over 10 hours at times.

Accommodation

The Blue Wave Hotel in Arugam Bay - Pottuvil offers you charming and well appointed guestrooms while the views from each of these units are beautiful. The rooms are well designed with a number of features including air-conditioning for comfort and a television with local channels for in-room entertainment. The rooms also boast of Wi-Fi connectivity, tea / coffee making facilities and a mini bar. The en-suite bathrooms are well adorned with a full range of custom made Blue Wave Hotel toiletries.

Facilities

Guests are offered a variety of local and international cuisines at the restaurant at the Blue Wave Hotel in Arugam Bay - Pottuvil while you can expect seafood specialties prepared from the daily catch. BBQ meals can be arranged upon request by the guest. The Blue Wave Hotel also boasts of an outdoor swimming pool and sun loungers where you can relax during perfect sunny weather while a fitness centre with state-of-the-art equipment is available onsite if you need to enjoy a workout session.

Excursions and Day Tours

Arugam Bay - Pottuvil along the East coast is known as one of the best surf destinations in Asia and probably around the world. The most popular surf break is the "Main Point" which you can find towards the Southern part of the Bay. Other breaks in the vicinity include Whiskey Point, Pottuvil Point, Elephant Rock, Okanda and Peanut Farm. A few historical temples, the Muhudu Maha Viharaya and the Magul Maha Viharaya are must see places when visiting the East coast. For the nature lover, there are a number of National Parks scattered around the area including Lahugala, Kumana and Yala East. Safari tours can be organized upon notice. The beaches in and around Arugam Bay are breathtakingly beautiful while you can enjoy many water based activities during the season.