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Hideaway

Our rating

7/10

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Highlights

- Friendly, family run guesthouse
- Central location close to beach
- Tropical gardens, pool, restaurant, bar
- Excellent for surfing

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Overview

The Hideaway is a charming family run guesthouse situated in the renowned surfing destination of Arugam Bay on Sri Lanka’s south east coast. Stylishly rustic, this characterful boutique property offers 14 rooms and bungalows, a restaurant, coffee shop, bar, and a swimming pool, all nestled within three acres of mature tropical gardens just a stone’s throw from the beach. The Hideaway will appeal to travellers on a mid-range budget seeking a relaxed, friendly stay in peaceful surroundings, yet close to all the resort’s amenities.

The property’s communal areas include a lively alfresco restaurant serving international and Sri Lankan cuisine prepared using locally sourced, seasonal produce. Hideaway Blue is a popular cafe selling light meals and refreshments including excellent coffee. There is also a laid-back bar. The tranquil, mature gardens are filled with tropical trees and water features, with hammocks strung between the trees. There’s also a refreshing outdoor pool and an open air ‘shala’ where daily yoga classes and ayurvedic massages are available.

Accommodation comprises 14 rooms and bungalows. Five of the rooms, one triple and four doubles, are located on the upper floor of the main building, and there are several other thatched, cabana-style bungalows spaced out within the grounds. Airy and spacious, each unit is simply furnished and comprises double or twin beds with mosquito nets and a private ensuite bathroom, some with additional outdoor shower. All units have ceiling fans, and the bungalows come equipped with air conditioning. Rooms in the main building share a large and airy wrap-around veranda with comfy seating and views across the mature garden, whilst the bungalows each have their own private veranda with seating.

Children are warmly welcome at Hideaway, and the spacious garden and swimming pool, along with the guesthouse’s proximity to the beach, will appeal to guests of all ages. The property has a number of one-bedroom bungalows which are ideal for families or small groups. Each unit comfortably accommodates up to four guests with one king size bed plus twin or bunk beds, and houses a spacious ensuite bathroom. The bungalows are air conditioned and come with ceiling fans, mosquito nets, and private outdoor seating areas. Parents are reminded to supervise their children at all times, particularly given the beachside location.

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