Surf Gangs Arugambay

Incredible People, Amazing Stay at Surf Gangs in Arugam Bay Our stay at Surf Gangs in Arugam Bay was truly made special by the people who run it. From the moment we arrived, Ryan, the owner, went above and beyond to ensure we had an unforgettable experience. His passion for the area and best restaurants completely transformed our trip. His genuine care and enthusiasm set the tone for the entire stay. Another standout was Deen, our tuk-tuk driver, who really made a difference in our visit. Every day, Deen greeted us with a warm smile and friendly conversation. His dedication to service was unmatched—whether it was taking us to local spots, recommending must-see sights, or giving us advice we didn’t even know we needed. He consistently went above and beyond, always ready with helpful suggestions and insights that truly enhanced our time in Arugam Bay. The staff at Surf Gangs were equally wonderful, treating us with the utmost care and attention. The rooms were meticulously cleaned daily and they happily accommodated our requests. Their attentiveness made us feel so welcomed and comfortable throughout our stay. And of course, the location is unbeatable—just 50 meters from the beach, which made it incredibly easy to catch the perfect waves or simply enjoy the stunning ocean views. If you’re looking for more than just a place to stay—if you’re looking for a genuine connection and exceptional service—Surf Gangs is the place to be. Highly recommended!

Surf Gangs is located on the main road close to all the restaurants and the beach so it is extremely convenient. The rooms are built around the pool so it is very quiet in the rooms and you don’t notice you are on the main road which is very nice. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful in getting us a scooter and taxi. The room gets cleaned every day which is also a bonus. Highly recommend to anyone looking to stay here - we will be back!!!

It’s the end of January. Arugambay is still sleeping. Lucky Surf Gang is waking up and getting ready. We had the whole place to ourselves but I can only imagine at the end of the afternoon when everybody gets back from the beach to wash the sand off and get ready for the night. Staff very warm en welcoming. Rooms spacious en clean. Big shout out to the fan bathroom to push out that funk 😀 AC top notch. Beautiful garden with lots of shade and a clean pool. And Lucy is a sweet dog but you have to be sweet at well. As always, everybody gets five stars

Lovely big room, modern bathroom, huge bed, lovely balcony area in trees. Pool area nice and water was completely changed while we were there. Very convenient location but was quiet at night.

The hotel was modern, very clean, and had a lovely pool with lounge chairs to hang out on. The location was also perfect as it was right in the middle of the main beach area, and was walking distance to a ton of restaurants and bars. We met one of the co-owners named Ryan and he was super friendly and willing to offer suggestions for what to do in the area.