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Reviews of Dream Garden

Whiskey Point, Urani , 32500 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

#68 of 110 hotels in Arugam Bay

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Review Score

Based on 29 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free Wifi

    2.5

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  • Reviewed: August 13, 2025

    9.0
    Reposant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Gentillesse du staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Prices of foods

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2024

    8.0
    Amazing and memorable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Duplex Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The staff where very helpful and good. The cleaner was extremely helpful and good at his job. The food in the restaurant was fresh and tasty but the as slightly overpriced in comparison to everywhere else but still enjoyable. Really nice location and great surfing out front but is 15mins from arugam bay. The tuk tuk drivers are amazing and we have a great time with them and feel we left as friends

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They assisted us in a substitute room Due to a misunderstading. Very nice place

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful location. Unfriendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1. The staff, specifically the man at reception (manager) was extremely rude. Swiping is not an option unless you make it abundantly clear that you do not have enough cash on hand. 2. Be careful of the taxis they call, because the one we got tried to rip us off. When we ask the man at reception (manager) why we were being over charged, he’s response was I quote “that’s not a lot for you. If you don’t like it call your own taxi”. 3. The inclusive Breakfast is not what you would expect at a hotel and requires significant improvement. For breakfast we were given 2 slices of white bread and 2 eggs ONLY. I’ve had much better breakfasts at hostels throughout Sri Lanka. I tried speaking to the manager politely while checking out regarding the breakfast and was met with hostility and told I can take my thoughts to the reviews.

    The room was clean and was able to accommodate 3 adults comfortably. The pool was lovely and the garden was beautiful. The surrounding area was stunning.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great stay but average food

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    we love the place , the environment and the people from service veeery good welcoming and ready to help us , food very good too :) we came after some stressy weeks of travelling and we found a home to relax , the pool the sun and some very nice italian dishes too :) we would definetely come back we recommend !

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Location with the greeni environment and facilities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Value for money

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2023

    7.0
    It was a relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We liked most things provided. We didn't like the flies in the room and bathroom and in the restaurant settling on the food whilst we ate.

    We had Sri Lankan food like stringhoppers and pittu with fish curry.. Rotti wasn't available

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The restaurant is extremely expensive... And not that tasty either. Location is far away from any restaurant and super market.

    The pool is really nice, location is good if you are a true surfer, not afraid of surfing on rocky shores.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyed it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable place with friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2023

    9.0
    Awesome location, amazing staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff need training how to make cocktails which were not drinkable.

    Great location if you are looking for a peaceful beach/surf side stay. incredible staff who looked after us so well. Beautiful pool

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable Stay with Great Staff and Dining Options
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One downside was that the prices at the restaurant were pretty high, all quoted in USD, which is becoming more common in Sri Lanka. Also, we would have appreciated more storage options in our room. The huge cupboard in the bathroom was too humid to store our belongings. Moreover, the curtains in our room failed to deliver any blackout effect, causing difficulty in sleeping during the mornings.

    We had a great stay at Dream Garden in Arugam Bay! The staff was friendly and accommodating, particularly the guy at the restaurant and the cook who were just lovely. Our room was decent, and we appreciated the comfortable bedding. The food was amazing! The kitchen makes their own pizza, and the cook is great at advising what to eat. The pool was nice, although the water was a bit warm due to the heat. The hotel is located a bit far away from the hustle and bustle of town, which was great for a relaxing stay.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No restaurants near have to drive. Vibe was weird. Honestly I feel this hotel is so overpriced for what it is. The hotel was not luxury and not a resort as such. The rooms were very basic and the manager was not hospitable or friendly. I asked where restaurants are or shops and he just said “around”. There is one restaurant I saw in town but the hotel is your only option really. Don’t think it’s clear how far this is from the main town.

    Staff were nice enough to let me check out early with only paying 15% for the two nights I couldn’t stay for. Next to a beginner friendly surf area.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great service and location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2025

    10
    This was a nice relaxing stay, if in the middle of nowhere, it was still quite nice and we enjoyed it immensely. Definit
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Duplex Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was very far away from the town. It was on the beach but you had to take a long windy annoying road to get there. The pool had tiles that were very scratchy and painful and it wasn’t overall our best stay, but pretty good.

    It was a lovely resort, very small but with very nice facilities and stay. This is recommended to anyone who is considering staying here.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our stay was exceptional - lovely large room with cable TV so we could watch the T20 cricket world cup. The meals we had were also fantastic. Also the staff - first class. Thank You Dream Garden

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    5.0
    Not value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything else

    Interior

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2024

    10
    Top notch
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Im coming back again on this side and again I’m spend a days at this magical place !!! I’m already coming here more then 3/4 times in a raw !! This place never disappointed me ! Is always a pleasure to spend my days off over here !!! I’m really enjoying and recommend this place to anyone bass by Arugam Bay Area !

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2023

    10
    The best place in the area :) 👌
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This place is just amazing 🌸 really nice and clean, everything is just in place and you can feel it in the details. The staff was grate and helpful, the food is very good and the hotel is located just in between weesky point to potuvill point, walking distance from both and there’s a board holder outside of every room which is super comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2023

    10
    and very nice people ❤️❤️❤️Very good point
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We love everything in this beautiful hotel Piss from haven

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is a bit remote, but it is on a beautiful beach and you were able to share it wth only the local fishermen at times. A great surf spot when in season. The staff service was outstanding. Johnsan in particular was fantastic, taking us on tuk tuk tours and demonstrating his local knowledge to make each tour memorable. Roshan was also great!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2025

    10
    Amazing cozy resort
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our only negative comment is that for the price of the room, fruits and real espresso coffee should be included with the breakfast. Apart from that, we LOVED the place and would go back anytime.

    We loved our 5 nights stay at Dream Garden. The Family Suite was big and comfortable. The little resort was really relaxing, with a great pool and tasty restaurant. Food a bit overpriced, but at least tasty. Dixon, the manager, was really nice and helpful. Room was very clean and comfy.

    Stayed in July 2025

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