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The Spice Trail

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Arugam Bay Beach

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Outdoor pool
Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Front of property - evening/night
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
The Spice Trail offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Arugam Bay Beach. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Spice Trail, which serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include a children's pool, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Children's pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

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Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Kurundu 1)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Sera 2)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Kurundu 2 )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Miris 1)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Miris 2)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Kaha 2 )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Karabu 1 )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Karabu 2 )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Sadikka 1 )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Garden Area (Sadikka 2 )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 312 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
69th Mile Post, Main Road, Arugam Bay

What's nearby

  • Arugam Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pasarichenai Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Pottuvil Point - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Kumana National Park - 41 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Choco Lush - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hideout Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Perera Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Siam View - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Emily’s - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Spice Trail

The Spice Trail offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Arugam Bay Beach. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Spice Trail, which serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include a children's pool, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • 6 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Spice Trail - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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Spice Trail Villa Arugam Bay
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Spice Trail offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Spice Trail does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Spice Trail?

Yes, there's a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at The Spice Trail?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Spice Trail?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Spice Trail?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Spice Trail?

You can check in starting at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Spice Trail and nearby?

The Spice Trail has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Spice Trail?

Yes, The Spice Trail offers international cuisine.

What's the area around The Spice Trail like?

The Spice Trail is a short 7-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach and 14 minutes' walk from Pasarichenai Beach.

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The Spice Trail Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Possibly the best hotel in Arugam Bay.

We loved Spice Trail and would compare the experience to a boutique hotel. Within Arugam Bay there is a big mix of backpacker / surfer accommodation but this was a cut above. Our room was extremely spacious and stylishly decorated with exceptionally good aircon and lovely bathroom. The pool was luxurious and the restaurant on site was delicious and extremely reasonable - we ate there multiple times, not just for breakfast, and had a range of local and Asian fusion food. They also have a sustainable ethos providing drinking water in reusable glass bottles etc which we really appreciated. My only comment to bear in mind is that this won't be the cheapest place you stay and at moments we wondered whether the trips we arranged via the hotel were the best value (but we did not try to make a bargain). Nonetheless we would absolutely recommend the whole experience.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A real gem in Arugam Bay (which is a bit run down). Staff were excellent, the villa was great and the pool very good. Food is a stand out.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

extraordinary staffs

pros: refilled glass water instead of plastic, lovely staffs that went beyond in every way, good location, nice pool, happy hour (only beer) cons: food can be improved as there are plenty of alternatives nearby, room needs more lights (can’t even notice pouring shampoo or shower gel)
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Gardens were beautiful - rooms were spacious and clean - pool was also very clean and a welcome reprieve from the heat. We had breakfast here three days and lunch two - food was delicious! We enjoyed our time in Arugam Bay, at the Spice Trail. The only room for improvement was our initial arrival at the hotel: The manager warned us about safety in the area the evening we arrived. I understood his want to be cautious and have his guests stay safe, but it made us unnecessarily uneasy the first 24 hours. Being told to not really leave the property is not what you want to here when you first arrive somewhere new. Maybe finding a different way to say it? Also - my partner and I did not feel unsafe at anytime during our visit, despite the area being very quiet.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Komfortable Oase der Ruhe

Wunderschönes kleines Hotel als Basis für Erkundungen in der Umgebung. Super gepflegte Anlage und Pool. Tolles großesZimmer und Bad. Erholung pur.
Bernhard, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyable stay, beautiful rooms

We enjoyed our stay a 100% at The Spice Trail. A beautiful hotel with rooms like little villas with its own garden. The pool is great as well and is nice for a little swim after a day at the beach. Be aware that some rooms are close to the noisy pool bar (music) of the neighbouring hotel.
Maren, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

highly recommend

as soon as we arrived at the resort, the staff were very helpful and the service was great. the room was enormous and the bed was really comfortable. we had our own little courtyard/grassy area which was nice. the pool area was so nice and relaxing. we got sunburnt one day at the beach and when the staff found out they went and brought us aloe vera leaves every few days. we ended up getting to know a few of the staff members over our 5 night stay and they were incredibly helpful and inviting. on the last day, the taxi booking fell through so the manager of the resort drove us himself, all the way to Passikudah. He use to be a tour guide so he stopped off and showed us a few places on the way to break up our long trip and showed us some of the street food on the side of the road which I never would have tried but was so happy I did because it was delicious!
Jemma, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely spot across the street from the beach. Restaurant is lovely. Staff are kind and helpful. Only negative feedback to the hotel I have is that it needs shelving or bench space in the bathroom. Overall, top rating.
5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best hotel we have ever stayed in

After 3 weeks travelling through Sri Lanka and staying in lots of different hotels when arriving at the Spice Trail we realised we were in for a treat. I can not praise this hotel enough. Everything was perfect. Congratulations to everybody involved with the hotel. The actual hotel is pure luxury everything is perfect. Gorgeous chalets amazing pool excellent restaurant serving amazing food but most of all we were impressed with all of the staff. They are all so friendly, professional and helpful. Arosh on reception is excellent his English is exceptional and he makes everyone feel so welcome. The manager is also brilliant and was so happy to share the cultural history of the area. Please don't think Arguam Bay is just for surfing because its not there are so many things to see here, we organised a safari to the nearby wildlife park through the hotel which was the highlight of our trip. Thank you to everybody at The Spice Trail and I hope to visit you again. Ps Also well done also for your eco friendly efforts within the hotel.
Beverley, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Spice Trail

Very comfortable good hotel with a lovely room and bathroom. Swimming pool v.good with sun loungers but no umbrellas, partial shade supplied by trees.Unfortunately we went out of season and there is not much going on. No sunbeds available on the beach. V.good fresh fish restaurant over the road. I understand this place is buzzing in season and great for surfing.

10/10 Exceptional

The pick spot in Arugam!

This hotel was the best on the strip by far, we lucked in! The rooms are massive, the bathroom is massive, the shower is hot, each bungalow has its own private garden area. There is a strong ecofriendly philosophy, which also wishes to support local industry through training and employment. All staff clearly love their job, taking excellent care of the place - extremely well maintained grounds, gardens, and pool. The property manager is super friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and passionate about the hotel. The menu is exceptional - being super healthy and different from every other place we went to in Sri Lanka. The perfect place to stay for a beach holiday.
pooja, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quiet place and great room

The room are spacious and very nice with a private garden. The food at the restaurant is very good. The hosts are very friendly
sebastien, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel near the main strip in Arugum Bay

This is a great minimalist style, luxury, eco-friendly facility for the location. Every staff member was friendly and helpful. I couldn't be happier with the location. The Spice Trail is right on the main strip next to everything. The pool is excellent and I enjoyed the food. I think what made this place home for over a week was the welcoming staff. Truly the only downfall was no tv. But that might be common for the area and it forces you to get out and explore. I loved it
10-night trip

8/10 Very good

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place!

It was lovely! Food was delicious! Pool was delightful!
Rachael, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Surf stay during couple trip around Sri Lanka

Room spacious and clean but without fridge, iron, hairdryer and safe. Pillows not to my liking bed nice though. Right next door to loud bar but noise ends at 11pm so really didn't find this an issue. Could do with more landscaping ie: pavers/lawn. Shower could benefit from hand held shower nozzel to keep clean. Resturant was good many missing items from the menu though. Very friendly staff I'm sure with time will improve.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with excellent pool

Loved this place great food great service,excellent pool. Very friendly staff very good new coffee shop, just the place if you want to relax or a base to look around.
Candy, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel, very close to the beach

Amazing hotel, great staff, rooms well designed and maintained. Breakfast and food are excellent too. Everyone bends over backwards to make your stay just fantastic. Will stay here again! Wish I could keep this place a secret!