The Hotels in Arugam Bay as well as the Resorts in Arugam Bay display the typical characteristics of beach hotels in Sri Lanka where decent accommodation, exciting water sports, year around sea, sand, sun and surf, mouth-watering cuisine, naturally dominant atmosphere, and warm Sri Lankan hospitality are assured to the guests. Though the city is emerging as a hot tourist destination in Sri Lanka, it still showcases the traditional way of accommodating guests. Apart from the hotels and resorts, many guesthouses are also available to give the feel of ‘home-away-home’