The Spice Trail has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Arugam Bay. Located around 70 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 1.1 km away from Pasarichenai Beach. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel the rooms come with a private bathroom and bed linen. The Spice Trail offers a sun terrace. Muhudu Maha Viharaya is 3.7 km from the accommodation, while Crocodile Rock is 4.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Batticaloa International Airport, 117 km from The Spice Trail.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Arugam Bay, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.7
High score for Arugam Bay
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  • Suchit
    India India
    Location, staff, cleanliness and the food is amazing. Little bang kitchen has super food.
  • Ruth
    Germany Germany
    The Spice Trail is a beautiful oasis in the middle of bustling Arugam Bay. The room was spacious and very clean and the whole accommodation has an eco-friendly focus with refillable glass bottles etc. Kasun and the rest of the staff are super...
  • Stefan
    Sweden Sweden
    Was kind of hidden down a narrow ally. They were doing some construction so it was even more narrow than usual. Very warm welcome from the staff. The rooms are huge. Each with a private garden. The beds were so wonderful! First morning we went on...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Spice Trail Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Spice Trail
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Spice Trail takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ 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.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash The Spice Trail accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property levies a 3% charge on payments via credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Spice Trail in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about The Spice Trail

  • The prices at The Spice Trail may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Spice Trail offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Live music/performance
    • Happy hour
    • Swimming Pool

  • The Spice Trail has 1 restaurant:

    • The Spice Trail Restaurant

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at The Spice Trail is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at The Spice Trail include:

    • Suite

  • Yes, The Spice Trail is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from The Spice Trail. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Spice Trail is 1,050 yards from the centre of Arugam Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.