About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Spice Trail in Arugam Bay offers spacious rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, mini-bar, and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace, enjoy the year-round outdoor swimming pool, and unwind in the lush garden. The hotel features a modern restaurant serving Asian cuisine, a bar, and a coffee shop. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, evening entertainment, and live music. Prime Location: Located a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach, the hotel is close to Muhudu Maha Viharaya and Crocodile Rock, each 2.5 mi away. Surfing enthusiasts will appreciate the surrounding area. Highly rated for its swimming pool, room size, and location.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the best-rated area in Arugam Bay, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

    • Breakfast Info

    • Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Asian, American

    • FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Oz
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    One of the Best hotel! As a person who stay there 5 nights, during my stay I replace to Luxury room, I can defiently say this is one of the best in Arugam! First the staf were so friendly! Helping with every request, helping with lately check...
  • טודרס
    Israel Israel
    Big rooms with air condition and fan. Clean and comfortable.
  • Alinda
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Amazing place to stay with great coffee, nice pool and clean rooms with a nice balcony. The food is very tasty. They organized an amazing Safari for us with a great guide with profound knowledge. Also it was very fairly priced. Will for sure come...
  • Ryley
    Canada Canada
    Incredible hospitality from Leo and the rest of the hotel staff. Very friendly and always willing to help. The property itself is outstanding. Beautiful pool, and nice, well kept trees and plants everywhere. Our room was very big, clean and...
  • Riley
    Canada Canada
    The property is beautiful, I love that the rooms have their own gardens. The pool is nice, staff is very attentive and friendly, and there’s some nice cats around. Breakfast is good and very reasonably priced.
  • Adi
    Israel Israel
    Big nice and clean rooms Very helpful and kind staff Great location Beautiful place
  • Jacinta
    Australia Australia
    Perfect location in arugam bay. Beautiful and comfortable rooms. Gorgeous pool. Poolside snacks and drinks were delicious. Attentive staff. Highly recommend.
  • Gabriel
    Israel Israel
    The Spice Trial has an very cool vibes and style, huge rooms and super comfortable bed!
  • Raghd
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Everything did! The staff at Spice Trail are exceptional. They care and they show it. That alone has me recommend the place to others. In addition, the hotel, its pool, the cafe at its front, all of those look and feel slick. The particular...
  • Arun
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Sorry ITS HEAVEN ON EARTH I never want to leave! My mom died, divorced, girlfriend broken up and bankrupt and now selling my new business its just the best place in the world to change…

Hotel area info

Restaurants

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

Amenities of The Spice Trail

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Spa
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

The Spice Trail takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about The Spice Trail