The Long Hostel

Panama Road, Arugam 32500, Sri Lanka
+94 773 943 199
9.3
Excellent

based on 29 reviews

The Long Hostel
Thu 30/6
Fri 1/7
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About The Long Hostel

  • Hostel Room
    An affordable stay with shared facilities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Parking for free
The Long Hostel is the most modern, most popular and largest Hostel in Arugam Bay! The hostel has a 15.60 kWp solar system (see picture in gallery) which has been expanded with lithium batteries to store electricity. As such, we are the only "Green" property in Arugam Bay which provides always electricity during power outages without running a diesel generator. It's built in 2016 and offers accommodation for 42 guests. Air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned dorms or private rooms with attached bathrooms and budget dorms with fans and common bathrooms. All beds in the dorms have a locker for each guest for the security of luggage. The property has a coffee-shop offering European coffee, espresso, cappuccino and iced coffee. The hostel also offers breakfast, lunch. dinner, short dishes, drinking water, cool drinks and fruit juices. Laundry service is provided at this property. The bathrooms are all modern and cleaned daily. In the outdoor garden are hammocks, a few with a canopy. The hostel provides stands for surfboards to store them secure. For the security of the guests a CCTV system with recorder is equipped around the hostel. In the Lobby is a refrigerator for the food storage of our guests. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Certain units feature a seating area where you can relax.

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Amenities at The Long Hostel

  • Adults only
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Express check-out
  • Gift shop

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Adapter
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Roll-in shower
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Mini-market on site
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-out

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Private parking

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Grill
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden

Bedroom

  • Reading light
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

General

  • Seating area
  • Lockers
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hand sanitiser in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Mosquito net
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Evening entertainment

Family friendly

  • Books, DVDs, music for children
  • Child-safety socket covers

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Dining

  • Restaurant

Reviews of The Long Hostel

9.3
ExcellentBased on 29 verified guest reviews
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9.2Solo
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Location

Panama Road, Arugam 32500

What's nearby

  • Arugam Bay Beach0.6 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

FAQs when booking at The Long Hostel

  • The Long Hostel is located at Panama Road, 1.4 miles from the centre of Arugam. Arugam Bay Beach is the closest landmark to The Long Hostel.

  • Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Long Hostel.

  • Yes, The Long Hostel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Yes, The Long Hostel offers free parking.

  • The Long Hostel is 60.8 miles from Batticaloa. The Long Hostel is 61.7 miles from Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa Int'l.

  • KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Long Hostel in Arugam and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Long Hostel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Long Hostel.

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Good to know

Value for money

9.2

Distance to city centre

1.4 mi

Location rating

9.7