Nikara Beach Villas Arugambay

Location: Arugam Bay Road, Pottuvil, Next to Nevy camp, Arugam Bay, lk

Star Rating: 8.7 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Family rooms
• Non-smoking throughout
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Beach toys
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

  This double room is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom, a tea and coffee maker and sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper

• Double Room with Garden View

  This double room is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom, a tea and coffee maker and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper

Guest Reviews

• Laura (9/5): - Habitacion, piscina y la atencion...tuvieron detalle para mi cumpleaños Zona de playa no se puede bañar.
• Beca (10/5): -
• Kate (9/5): Very well run (Akash and team), clean and comfortable, food was excellent, lovely quiet spot an easy walk or tuk tuk int -
• Salpointe (9/5): Excellent manager - Wonderful manager He is doing everything for you satisfaction , full of kindness and smile !
• Taede (10/5): -
• Jessica (10/5): - Couldn’t recommend this property enough! The staff cannot do enough for and were so accommodating. The rooms are lovely with a huge comfortable bed and the pool area was a lovely added bonus. Big thank you to Akash who even took us out one afternoon to go find wild elephants and crocodiles. Really lovely place to stay and the included breakfast was absolutely delicious - local food and huge portions! Nothing!
• Markus (6/5): -
• Helen (10/5): Best stay in Sri Lanka - First off all I have to say a huge thank you to Rama, the chef and the team for the most incredible food we’ve had in a nearly three week trip, it was absolutely delicious. We have honestly been looked after like we are family. Nothing was too much trouble, the team are so so kind and generous. Honey the cat and the dog are a friendly addition .. The villas are simple and clean. A beautiful pool awaits you at the rear of the villas with the ocean right at your door. I’m so happy we stay here for two nights that we actually stayed an extra night making it a three night stay as it was so relaxing. Do yourself a favour and stay here, you won’t regret it. Thank you for having us Mr Rama Nothing
• axel (8/5): Sehr ruhige, schöne Lage, fußläufig von Arumgam - Die Lage und das Personal: Rama and his Chef really nice people Viele Mücken
• maria (9/5): - The staff was amazing. We were super well received and taken care of. Mrs Rama and his crew will treat you like home.
• Patrick (10/5): Ruhige und entspannte Anlage mit viel Service - Rama and his team do a wonderful job. They make you feel welcome and at home. Nikara Beach Villas is a quiet, relaxed place. No TV in the room, just great!. Excellent and plenty of food. If there is enough time they prepare just every Sri Lankan dish! It was difficult to leave... Very recommendable.
• Louise (10/5): Without a doubt, if we find ourselves in the area again, we would stay at Nikara Beach Villas 100% - Where to start! I’m not usually one to leave reviews but our stay at Nikara Beach Villas was one of the best, most relaxing experiences we have had in Sri Lanka. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel so welcome and any request me made was dealt with in the blink of an eye. Rama, Lahiru, and Riyas made our stay wonderful. Not to mention that Honey, (the cat) became our shadow, and we loved it. Honey’s sister (cat) Peanut (the dog) and Peanut’s brother (also a dog) were also all very lovey and made our stay even more wonderful. The breakfast is most certainly a highlight of staying here. The food was all freshly, hand made, and local (we opted for Sri Lankan breakfast but a Western breakfast was also offered). By far the best way to start our days! The internet wasn’t stable, Rama did do his best to help, however, if you’re dependent on internet, it may be an issue.
• Daniela (9/5): Kleine feine Perle in Arumgam Bay - Sehr freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Vermieter mit tollem Team, stets bemüht um jeden Gast, sehr üppiges leckeres Frühstück teilweise kein Wifi; zum nächsten Restaurant ca. 2 km
• Martin (10/5): - Mr. Rama and his staff has made this stay the most comfortable one in Sri Lanka. We were here out of season and the we had the place practicaly all to ourselves. The pool has a beautiful location by the beach, the rooms are spacey and the bed is huge and comfortable. But above all is mr. Ramas kindness and hospitality. They make incredible breakfasts, from western to Sri Lankan to south Indian food, whatever your heart desires. The portions are huge, you can eat the breakfast, skip lunch and just eat dinner. :) By the way, you can get free fruit plates and coconuts delivered to you to the pool ;) We highly recommend.
• stijn (8/5): Heerlijk - Rama, the responsible, he made everything happen! Het zwembad was net niet proper genoeg (waarschijnlijk omdat het buiten seizoen was)
• Maximilian (10/5): - We liked everything about this place. First of all there is to say that the staff, Ramana, Lahiru and Riyad did an amazing job making our stay super enjoyable. The best service ever, super nice food, very cozy bungalows, nice pool, and the beach right next to the Bungalows. if we had more time we would have stayed longer. Thanks Ramana, Lahiru and Riyad for being amazing people. Hoping to see you again :)
• Minna (7/5): -
• Amelia (10/5): We had the most wonderful stay at Nikara Villas. - We had the most wonderful stay at Nikara Villas, thanks to the exceptional hospitality of Sanah and his team. Everyone was incredibly friendly, kind, and always ready to help, making us feel so welcome. Our villa was perfectly clean and comfortable, and even had filtered water from the bathroom taps - a small detail that we really appreciated. Waking up to the soothing sounds of waves and birdsong, with stunning views of both the sea and the pool right outside our doorstep, was exactly what we needed for some much needed rest and relaxation. The location is perfect - just a short walk along the beach to the centre of Arugam Bay. The food was absolutely delicious, thanks to the Chef Saman and his team. We even had a Sri Lankan cooking class with Saman, which was so much fun - we learned so much and I can't wait to try the recipes at home. The team are also so helpful at providing great local recommendations, from bike rentals and surfing lessons to tips on where to spot elephants. Thank you to the entire Nikara team for making our stay so peaceful, memorable, and special. I hope to return one day.
• Nilmini (10/5): Excellent stay. - We had an excellent stay! The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The food was outstanding, and the staff were happy to cook anything we requested — a special thanks to Lahiru the chef and Pravin for their wonderful service. The manager was also very helpful and attentive to all our needs. Highly recommend this hotel for a relaxing and enjoyable stay! Wish the wifi was better
• Martin (9/5): Toll gelegenes ruhiges Hotel direkt am Strand - Sehr sympathische und hilfsbereite Angestellte, die das Hotel managen und bei allen Fragen und Wünschen behilflich sind. Ich habe eine tolle Safari zum Kununa Nat.park organisiert bekommen und konnte auch meinen Transfer nach Ella in die Berge per Privat-PKW günstiger als im Internet bekommen. Besonders Praveen, Akash und Ramanayaka möchte ich hier speziell erwähnen und loben! 👏 Die Lage ist prima, direkt am Strand mit Pool, ruhig, da zurückgesetzt von der Strasse. Zwischen Arugam und Pottuvil gelegen. Zu Fuß benötigt man etwa 20 Minuten nach Arugam, wo das touristische Leben pulsiert. Sehr leckere Frühstücksangebote und sehr schöne Zimmer/Villas mit sauberem, schönen Bad.
• Isabelle (10/5): Sehr freundliche Leute - Lage, Personal, Essen Dass man im Meer nicht baden konnte
• Kartik (10/5): The Charm Of Arugam Bay - Everything is phenomenal! The staff especially Tharindu care for you to another level! What a place !! Nothing to not like
• E.W. (8/5): - Very nice staff! Akkash gave us a private tour through Arugam Bay. We saw many elephants and birds, and he told us a lot about the city and its culture. The accommodation also has a beautiful swimming pool, which made our stay even more enjoyable.
• Stan (8/5): Top verblijf, met heel vriendelijk personeel! - Hebben hier een top tijd gehad! Mooie ligging, net (1min) buiten de drukte van Arugam Bay. Mooie, losstaande villa's met een onwijs goed bed! Zwembad is mooi, en er zijn goede ligbedden aanwezig. Daarnaast echt top personeel! Akash heeft ons vriendelijk verwelkomd, en ons thuis laten voelen. Nam ons mee om in de buurt olifanten te gaan zoeken! De douches waren vier van de zes keer koud / lauw. Ligt aan het strand, maar er liggen heel veel stenen in de zee. Zwemmen in de zee is dus niet echt aan te raden
• Rayees (10/5): Fantastic stay in a real nice hotel on the beach - We loved everything about Nikara Beach Villa. The place was very serene, not too far from main Arumgam Bay but still a good short distance to enjoy some quiet time. The staff were all great. They were very attentitive, helpful and always had a smile on their face. The staff made our stay special. On the fist night our bedside lamps did not work and once we reported it they sorted out straight away. It was place we felt very comfortable and could have stayed longer! The cockroaches but that comes with the nature of where we were. The staff were very helpful in offering to clean the bathroom where the cockroaches keep coming into.
• Garth (10/5): Wonderful… felt like staying longe. - So good, the staff were the most friendly people you could meet. They all enjoyed themselves, but could not do more for us . They even gave us a packed lunch when we left… pool was great, right on the beach. Nothing
• Tjipko (10/5): - Nikara is a true paradise in Sri Lanka. Right on the beach with its own refreshing pool. A fifteen-minute walk along the beach will take you to the heart of bustling Arumgan Bay, and a tuk-tuk ride will get you there in just a few minutes. The breakfast is delicious, and they even arrange a breakfast box if you're leaving early on safari. The staff is very friendly and speaks good English. The owner is wonderful and always up for a chat. We even booked an extra night because we loved it there so much. Nothing to say
• Julia (10/5): - Das Personal war unglaublich freundlich und zuvorkommend und außerdem sehr hilfsbereit. Sie haben uns sogar geholfen, als wir Probleme mit unserem TukTuk hatten und waren sehr bemüht. Wir haben uns sehr wohl und willkommen gefühlt. Der Pool und die Außenanlagen sind sehr schön und gepflegt und das Hotel liegt in etwas abseits vom Trubel in Arugam Bay an einem leeren Strand. Das WLAN hat in unserem Bungalow nicht funktioniert (Nr. 9).
• Nick (7/5): Mooie en rustige accomodatie. - Prachtige ruime nieuwe huisjes aan de kust. Huisjes zijn van alle gemakken voorzien en vrijstaand dus met veel privacy. Er stond in de beschrijving “aan het strand”, en daarvoor hadden we deze accommodatie ook geboekt. Echter “aan de zee” was een betere omschrijving geweest aangezien je er niet de zee in kan omdat daar geen strand is. In tegenstelling tot veel reviews waarin men aangeeft dat het op loopafstand van het centrum is, vonden wij het best een eindje weg, zeker vanwege het verkeer. Dus lopen was voor ons geen optie. Dat is ook de reden dat we er maar 1 nacht zijn gebleven en vervolgens nog een paar nachten echt aan het strand ( en echt op loopafstand van alle faciliteiten) hebben verbleven
• Jake (10/5): -
• Tommie (10/5): Amazing stay with great staff in a beautiful place - The staff was amazing. The most friendly and fun people we’ve met in Sri Lanka. Their energy and kindness made our stay. Furthermore the place is great. It’s beautiful and quiet, the food is good and the atmosphere very relaxed. Would 100% recommend this. Again, the staff is the best! Everything was perfect, only one thing is good to take in mind: because of the rocks and the roughness of the ocean, it’s not really possible to swim in front of the hotel. For that you should go to the town of Arugam Bay (15 min walk or 5 by free bike). And bring ear plugs. Arugam Bay is party! You can hear it, but even though the Accomodation is some what remote.
• Jakub (10/5): -
• Tim (10/5): Super Unterkunft in der Natur und trotzdem nah in der Stadt. - Es sind sehr schöne und geräumige Holzhütten in denen man schläft. Frühstück kann zwischen 4 leckeren Gerichten ausgewählt werden. Es kann am Pool oder an der Rezeption gefrühstückt werden. An der Rezeption konnten wir sogar einen morgen beim Frühstück Elefanten sehen. Die Lage ist super. Die Unterkunft ist an der Hauptstraße aber nicht direkt in der Stadt, sodass man in der Natur im ruhigen ist und innerhalb von 10 Minuten in die Stadt zu allen Restaurants laufen kann. Es ist ebenfalls möglich die ganze Zeit am Strand entlang zu laufen, bis zu den Beach Bars. Das Personal ist super. Sie sind alle sehr hilfsbereit und ermöglichen jeden Wunsch. Sei es das buchen einer Safari, die Wäsche oder die Fahrräder die vom Hotel ausleihbar sind. Es gab in den Holzhütten ein paar Ameisen und kleine Geckos. Das war für uns aber absolut nicht schlimm.
• Eugenia (8/5): -
• Louise (10/5): Super fijn! - Super vriendelijke mensen. Fijn dat het net buiten het drukkere centrum ligt. Lekker eten! Schoon zwembad. Niks.
• Glydon (10/5): - We loved our stay at Nikara! Clean and inviting swimming pool, friendly staff, comfortable room, delicious breakfast. Nikara had everything you want from a villa.
• Felix (9/5): Great time, highly recommended - Room, pool & people were amazing. We had a great time 😊 Outside of the main area.
• Magdalena (10/5): - Tolles Ambiente, sauberer Pool und super Ausblick auf das Meer (man kann dort aber nicht schwimmen, da zu hohe Wellen). Das Personal ist ausgesprochen nett und hilfsbereit. Würde es jedem empfehlen!
• Robin (8/5): -
• Mikel (10/5): - El alojamiento supero nuestras expectativas. La piscina a pie de playa era espectacular. Los empleados eran muy amables.
• Claudia (8/5): Nette Unterkunft, gut zum Entspannen - Lage des Hotels direkt am Strand, außerhalb von Arugam Bay, was wir nicht als Nachteil empfunden haben, da ruhig. Am Strand ist man nach 15 Minuten Spaziergang in Arugam Bay. Vordere Bungalows in schönerer Lage Es gibt ein Restaurant, das nahe der Straße liegt. Allerdings ist es auch möglich, mit Strandblick in der Nähe des Pools zu essen.
• Gareth (7/5): - Pool was lovely and the property opens right onto the beach, staff were helpful and friendly It’s a longer walk down to Arugam Bay than we expected (about 30mins, so not too bad but long enough to not make it easy to pop in and out); we also had one night of our stay where it was verrryy noisy from a neighbouring bar or party which went on late into the night; all of our towels had some stains on them
• Simona (10/5): -
• Marjolein (9/5): - Hadden hier echt een heerlijk verblijf. De kamers zijn prachtig en het personeel heel vriendelijk. De gastheer is super behulpzaam en doet alles om met je mee te denken. Het zwembad was ook top en we kregen het lekkere ontbijt aan het zwembad. De zee bij het verblijf is deze maand te ruig om in te zwemmen, dus om in de zee te zwemmen moet je in stuk lopen.
• Paul (10/5): -
• Stack (10/5): - The staff were amazing, Sama, Damit, and Akash were so attentive and could not have been more helpful. The location is just perfect, walking location to the centre. The food was delicious, the rooms were beautiful and cleaned at request. They could not be more helpful. 5stars10 out 10. I cannot find any faults I highly recommend I loved it all
• Mario (9/5): -
• Juana (1/5): Es un hostal no un hotel de 5 estrellas - Es un hotel que no merece la pena por lo que vale. Lo único que está bien es la piscina con vistas al mar pero la playa que hay delante del hotel no es apta para baño por lo que es mejor ir a otro hotel en otra zona si buscas buena playa En dos días no limpiaron la habitación ni hicieron las camas.El desayuno muy básico.Para nada se corresponde con un hotel de 5 estrellas . El baño es propio de un hostal barato y carece de instalaciones que se correspondan con lo que pagas.Si hubiera tenido posibilidad de cancelar la reserva cuando llegamos me habría ido a otro.En Arugam Bay vimos hoteles mil veces mejores y más baratos. No nos dieron toallas de lavabo y cuando las pedimos nos dieron como una balleta. Las toallas las secan en un descampado que hay enfrente del hotel donde pasan de todo tipo de animales.No suelo escribir comentarios negativos sobre los hoteles pero en este caso se lo han ganado con creces
• Marc (10/5): Es war eine unbeschreiblich tolle Zeit, mit Personal das genauso nett zu Menschen wie zu Tieren war, einfach unfassbar w - Mega nettes Personal, Super Lange und unfassbar Tierfreundlich! Tolle Lage und einfach eine wohlfühl-Atmosphäre
• antoine (4/5): Aucun service - L’emplacement est conforme aux attentes. Pas loin du centre mais à l’écart du bruit. Le personnel comme souvent au Sri Lanka est très souriant et très agréable. Avec une volonté de bien faire. Aucun service - pas de nettoyage de la villa (chambre et salle de bains) - pas de changement de serviettes - pas de changement de draps. - les poubelles ne sont même pas vidées Impossible de se baigner en face de la villa La formule petit déjeuner incluse : pas clairement expliquée. Le site dans son ensemble et son environnement proche pas fidèle aux nombreuses photos sur l’établissement.
• Rose (8/5): - Extérieurs incroyables, la piscine est vraiment dingue! L’emplacement est super aussi, il suffit de 3 minutes de tuk tuk pour arriver dans arugam. Sinon 15 / 20 mins à pieds suffisent aussi! Le personnel était vraiment au petit soin c’était un grand plaisir d’avoir été dans ce logement
• mathilde (10/5): Excellent séjour ! - Super établissement ! Le personnel est génial, l’emplacement est top (à seulement 2 minutes du centre ville). Je recommande à 100%.
• Flemming Monberg (10/5): God velkomst - altid personale til rådighed, også til at fikse min scooter 🛵 - Rigtig god beliggenhed ved stranden. Super betjening af personalet / fik anbefalet et hotel videre i min rejse, som også var super ! Meget opmærksomme på gæsternes behov. Arrangerede en god safaritur til Kumana national park, med en god chauffør og til billige penge Ikke noget
• Angelina (9/5): -
• Emilio (5/5): La casa dei ragni - Bella la struttura nel complesso con piscina, vista e affaccio sul mare (non balneabile per via delle onde alte e scogli a riva). Personale gentile e accogliente. Ideale per chi cerca un soggiorno tranquillo e distante dalla movida della baia. Al nostro arrivo abbiamo trovato gli asciugamani macchiati e subito ce li hanno cambiati. La posizione non è il massimo perché per arrivare alla baia di arugam bay bisogna camminare per più di 20 minuti. Ma la cosa peggiore è la camera: non c’è cassaforte, non c’è un asciugacapelli e non c’è il frigorifero; pulizia scarsissima data la numerosa presenza di insetti e ragni, che hanno fatto ragnatele ovunque ,come per esempio sulla borsa lasciata sul tavolo la notte prima. Per concludere il giorno del check-out c’era un bel ragno che camminava sul nostro letto. Sconsigliato per gli aracnofobici e per chi mette al primo posto la PULIZIA.
• Tessa (5/5): Prijs kwaliteit klopt niet: geen 5 sterren - Het voelt dubbel om deze review te schrijven. Nikara Beach Villa's ligt net buiten het drukke Arungambay aan het strand. De tuin en locatie is goed, het personeel is ontzettend vriendelijk en staan voor je klaar. Het ontbijt is goed, alsook de gerechten die ze serveren. De kaart is uitgebreid en er is bediening aan het zwembad. De bedden liggen goed, airco was ook goed. Dit is geen vijf sterren hotel zoals is aangeven maar brengen wel deze prijs voor een kamer in rekening. Prijs kwaliteit verhouding klopt niet. Bij een vijf sterren hotel verwacht je geen vlekken in de handdoeken en in het bedlinnen. Ze waren wel schoon. Dit hoort niet bij een 5 sterren hotel: -De kamers worden niet tussendoor schoongemaakt en je krijgt geen schone handdoeken tussendoor. - Er is geen kluisje, geen föhn en je hebt maar twee handdoeken, geen kleine handdoekjes. Dun plastic wc bril. - De kwaliteit van het onderhoud is slecht; stekker van de lamp viel uit elkaar. De douche in een van de twee huisjes waar we verbleven was niet warm. - De receptie is zeer armoedig en wordt met tape bij elkaar gehouden.
• Cindy (8/5): Heerlijke landing in Arugam Bay - De bedden waren heerlijk. Na drie weken was dit een verademing. Mooie kamers, vriendelijk personeel. De kamers worden niet standaard schoongemaakt of voorzien van schone handdoeken. Zou je voor de prijs wel mogen verwachten. Bij aanvraag werd het wel gedaan overigens.
• carmen (9/5): - La verdad es que me gustó todo pero la piscina al lado de la playa salvaje me pareció lo mejor. Coore el aire y estas solo.. una maravilla. La gente que atendía una maravilla.
• Francoise (5/5): Passable - Some of the staff were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to help us with our requests. When we made complaints they addressed them fairly and quickly. There is a shabby air to the hotel and it really doesn't live up to its pictures. Our group stayed their for nine days but they never serviced the rooms once. Also, despite booking months in advance for a fairly significant amount of time, they gave us their worst rooms, including one where the aircon didn't work. When we complained they did however fix the aircon and also moved us a day later to better rooms. However even there, the basin leaked and the rusted soap holder in the shower fell off and broke. This too had to be repaired. While we were staying there they also were doing renovations to the adjacent unit and so in the afternoon while resting we had to contend with noise from power tools. Arugam Bay is short on quality stays for family groups and we booked this spot thinking we had found something decent. But we were disappointed.
• Lilian (3/5): Disappointing Stay with Hidden Charges - Quiet aera, no Street noise A hotel located outside the town, in a quiet area. That in itself is not a problem. No noise from the Streets. It’s a fairly new resort, but you wouldn’t be able to tell at all. The rooms don’t feel fresh, the shower and towels are shabby (although washed), but everything is looks shabby and a bit dirty. The shower was broken already. The sheet of the bed was not clean the first night, I got a new one, nobody assisted me to change it. The rooms feel Like a bare minimum comparable to the price Around the pool there were cigarettes on the ground. If you book through a booking site including all fees and taxes, you’ll suddenly find a service charge added to your bill — more than 10% of the total. We didn’t receive any service. We didn’t eat at the restaurant, and the rooms were cleaned for three days. and whenever we asked for something, it took a long time to be arranged. The staff spoke very poor English at reception. When we questioned the service charge, it was taken Quickly of the bill.Definitely not good value for the price.
• Lear (9/5): Superb - The staff were excellent, nothing was too much trouble for them. Loved the room it was clean and tidy, the bed was very comfortable. The pool was 10/10. Would have loved to stay longer it was very relaxing
• Roxanne (10/5): We really enjoyed our stay here and would happily recommend Nikara Beach Villas to anyone visiting! - My mum and I had such a lovely stay at Nikara Beach Villas during our trip around Sri Lanka. The accommodation (just outside of) Arugam Bay met all my expectations. The staff were incredibly friendly and always ready to help with anything we needed. As mentioned the villas are located just outside the main Arugam Bay area, which makes for a peaceful and quiet stay. It’s about a 2-minute Tuk Tuk ride into town, so very convenient. We also enjoyed walking along the beach a few times during the day to explore, though it took around 20 minutes to reach the main beach spot with restaurants and beach bars. The owner was especially kind he even gave us a lift into town one day, which was extremely thoughtful and appreciated. N/A
• Doran (9/5): A-mazing - The food was a solid 9/10. The rooms were spacious and the bed was super comfortable. The location was amazing. It was just 2 minutes away from arugam bay. Really kind people too Everything was good
• Daniel (10/5): Exceptional - Great Hotel, nice pool, super friendly staff
• Fleur (9/5): Superb - We had a great stay at Nikara Beach Villas with our two kids. It’s just a 2-minute tuk-tuk ride from Arugam Bay, so you’re close to everything but far enough to avoid the party noise — falling asleep to the sound of the waves was perfect. The staff were incredibly friendly, and we loved the breakfast. We’d definitely come back!
• Lashan (8/5): nice li - Very quiete, bit away from the busy Arugambay street, which was a good thing. Also facing the beach so you can go there anytime. Everything was very clean and very freindly staff. Breakfast is simple, but good. For the price its a good deal. No milk to make tea, a must for this level hotel. A TV would good addition too.
• Magdalena (10/5): A beautiful, well-maintained place with a stunning pool overlooking the ocean and comfortable cottages, run by incredibl - A beautiful, well-maintained place with a stunning pool overlooking the ocean. The cottages are very comfortable, and the owners are incredibly kind, with a unique, individual approach to each guest. The staff are warm, friendly, and very helpful. The breakfasts are the best regional breakfasts we have ever had, and all the dishes at the restaurant were truly delicious. The hotel is perfectly located, just a 3-minute tuk-tuk ride from the centre, ensuring peace and a comfortable, relaxing stay. It was a wonderful time, and we were truly sad to leave. I would love to come back one day.
• Edi (10/5): Exceptional - So far, by far the best service in Sri Lanka. The staff were amazing, polite, they are professional yet make You feel like You're at home. Service was comparable to a good 5* hotel in Europe. The location is great, with amazing beachside, and the yard is absolutely perfect for relaxing vacation, pictures dont do it justice. It's 3 min tuktuk ride to Arugam Bay, yet its secluded and peaceful We couldn't stay longer :)
• Astrid (9/5): Relax stay in Arugam Bay - The staff was excellent!! Nice comfortable villa’s, great swimming pool and beach Area. Having breakfast and lunch near the beach with a great view! No fridge in the room
• Daniela (7/5): Good - The location; the garden and pool area are simple but nice. The staff onsite was very nice and polite - they made the stay nicer. The room was not ready for check-in until 6pm (we waited more than 1h - 3 people moved to clean once they saw us). Something wrong between the management/booking people and the people working on-site. The tables and chairs were sticky - we guessed that because it was beginning of the season - they were not ready for guests yet. In the end they reduced on the price charged to compensate for the check-in troubles.
• Deborah (10/5): Exceptional - The pool is really lovely. The staff are very helpful. Fantastic breakfasts and great food for other meals. It's in a quiet area, 1km walk to the village.
• Alice (8/5): Very good -
• Christel (10/5): Best place in Arugambay🥰 - Awesome location near the beach, the staff was very friendly and professional, the food was one of the best in Arugambay, we received as well the full Sri Lankan breakfast which was delightful 😋. The rooms were very nice and spacious and the swimming pool was the cherry on the cake. Special thanks to the whole staff and a big hug to peanut . Everything was perfect
• Simona (8/5): Very good - Nikara Hotel is well located, close to the main road and beach, but is needed tuktuk 500rupias to get there, unless you walk by the beach, wich is like 30min. The price of the room doesn't match with the photos you see, mainly because of the cleanliness. We have been hosted 8 nights, and if you do not ask, nobody will do the laundry, clean or check your room. All justified because The staff are not allowed to enter in the room without the presence of some host. culturally they act in different way, but never with the bad purpose. On the opposite, they(staff) are the best of the hotel. Everyone is lovely and extremely friendly. The breakfast is yummy and the Pasta is definitely the best in town. If you need transfer, ask for Ranga(best driver) Arugambay is beautiful place, recommended 100%. Big hug for all staff <3 Cleaning
• Amanda (9/5): Beachside villas - Nikara villas ticked all of our boxes for our recent visit to Arugam Bay: right on the beach, pool, private villas with mod cons (AC, comfy beds and good bathroom), on sight restaurant serving delicious food and drinks, and attentive staff. Unfortunately there is a lot of late night noise in Arugam Bay due to partying tourists. Hard to escape, but not the fault of the villas.
• Thomas (8/5): Very good -
• Zoe (9/5): Superb - Great location slightly out of Arugam Bay but within easy reach. Lovely staff, very helpful.
• Alison (9/5): Beautiful villas and a wonderful team - Beautiful villas, exceptionally comfortable and large beds, wonderful staff and a really great restaurant. The pool was lovely. Also nice to be a little way out of the craziness of Arugam Bay and in a quieter spot. We didn’t realise before we came that we wouldn’t be able to swim in the sea which is right next to the villas. The beach was beautiful but no swimming.
• Martin (9/5): Great location, lovely rooms - Fabulous location, right on the beach. 15 min walk on the road to the bars and restaurants. Very good breakfast Extremely helpful staff The litter on the beach (although not the hotel's fault)
• Andjela (10/5): Exceptional - we stayed here for 6 nights and we were so so happy with our stay! we were greeted very friendly and the check-in was fast and easy. Our Room was nicely prepared and clean. The bathroom had towels and diffrent soaps. There was an Ac and a fan. We also really liked the individuall outside spaces for breakfast. The Fresh Juices & Cocktails were tasty and it had a big variety of options. the dinner options were very delicious they even make the spaghetti themselves. The Pool was very nice it had a part for children aswell as a deeper part with a stunning view of the ocean. There were alot of sunbathing options aswell as a volleyball net. Theres two very cute brown dogs on the beach and a adorable cat that sometimes come visit the beach. When we wanted to go somewhere we could ask at the restaurant and the employees would help us get a fair prize and always made sure we were alright. The emloyees of the hotel were very helpfull and friendly. The Owners Sana & Dhanush were very nice. They helped us find the best beaches and surf spots. They really elevated this part of our sri lanka trip. We felt really welcom there and would love to come back again. We loved it !!! -
• Anat (10/5): Exceptional - Perfect vacation, large rooms, very modern design, the garden is very well maintained. And the rooms too. The staff is very kind and services answered all our requirements. The food is delicious and fresh. The location is perfect in my opinion, a 15 minute walk to the main street, so you can enjoy sleeping in a quiet place
• Luzanne (8/5): Beautiful villas and views, amazing staff - The rooms are very comfortable and the staff was AMAZING. Cooked us delicious food and breakfast, did our washing and was super attentive. The villas are outside Arugam Bay and it is a much quieter vibe than the busy Arugam Bay. We preferred it like that, maybe for some people the location will be a problem. The only bedding in room is a sheet and pillow. No duvet, no blankets. We asked and they explained that the sheet is the duvet. Maybe a Sri Lankan thing, but we just made the AC warmer at night and slept under the sheet. The pool was dirty at times especially early morning. There is a "pool bar" which was never manned or maybe they only use it in peak season.
• Topaz (10/5): Exceptional - The pool is beautiful and close to the ocean so you can watch the surf. They also had baby squirrels that we could hold and feed
• Lalaka (10/5): Excellent - Premium quality. Friendly staff. Superb location
• Shalika (10/5): Exceptional Stay with Delicious Breakfast and Friendly Staff! - My recent stay at Nikara Beach Villas Arugambay was absolutely fantastic! From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the warm welcome and genuine friendliness of the staff. They truly went above and beyond to ensure that my stay was comfortable and memorable.The villa itself was beautifully appointed and meticulously maintained. The attention to detail in the design and decor was evident, and I felt instantly relaxed and at home.One of the highlights of my stay was definitely the breakfast. The variety and quality of the food served in the morning were outstanding. Overall, my experience at Nikara Beach Villas Arugambay exceeded all expectations. Thank you to the entire team for making my stay so special!" It might be worth considering some preventive measures to keep insects at bay ,implementing regular pest control measures could help enhance the comfort of guests.

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