About this property
Beachfront Location: Salty Alchemy in Arugam Bay offers a private beach area, beachfront, sun terrace, and garden. Guests enjoy sea views and direct access to Pasarichenai Beach, just a few steps away. Comfortable Accommodations: The homestay features private bathrooms with air-conditioning, terraces, balconies, and tiled floors. Each room includes a work desk, electric kettle, and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Convenient Facilities: Private check-in and check-out services, a paid shuttle, outdoor fireplace, shared kitchen, bicycle parking, and bike hire enhance the guest experience. Free on-site private parking is available. Nearby Attractions: Crocodile Rock and Muhudu Maha Viharaya are 4.1 and 5 km away, respectively. Surfing opportunities are available in the surrounding area. Highly rated for beach access, host, and convenient location.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Beachfront
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Private beach area
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Christiana
Cyprus
“Very clean and cosy. We needed by foot 15 minutes to go to center but it was a nice walk. Our hosts polite and friendly with us. Julia always ready to help us with recommendations” - Sophie
Netherlands
“The best location available, close to the bay itself but not in the most crowded street. The owners were too kind and tried to help you with everything you wanted to do (the best restaurants, surf lessons etc)” - Florian
Argentina
“Just an amazing place to stay, highly recommended. Loved everything about the room and the spot. Really kind and helpful staff as well !” - Lina
Germany
“We had a great stay at the Salty Alchemy during our time in Arugam Bay. We stayed in the Cabana which was super cozy and had a beautiful interior design. We loved to be surrounded by so many dogs all the time, especially when enjoying the sunrise...” - Mariana
France
“Beautiful and spacious room in a shared house style accommodation. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and helpful and you can see they really care about the place and their guests. The fact there is a bunch of house dogs is the best thing ever!!...” - Larissa
Germany
“We really enjoyed our stay and would love to come back. We would have liked to stay longer. We were in the only cabana and it was a dream. Right on the beach and you have enough privacy. The owners are very nice and give lots of tips.” - Dominik
Germany
“We had a great time in Salty Alchemy. Julia can organize anything (Surf classes, Transport, Restaurant recommendations). The room is looking really nice and the view to the beach is spectacular.” - Markus
Germany
“The dogs are gorgeous and cuddle monsters 🤗 Nice place, clean and comfy.” - Riccardo
Italy
“Super friendly hosts Dogs The patio of the rooms that is literally on the beach and in front of the ocean” - Daniel
Israel
“The location was quiet and beautiful with a view of the sea, the hosts were kind and nice, the sweet dogs in the location added to the feeling of home and not a hotel..It was fun to have a nice balcony and everything was very close by driving and...”
Hosted by Juls & Loku
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.