We had the most amazing stay at the Spice Trail. I would not know where to begin. The location is superb and you are a stones throw from the beach as well as a short walk from the main point. The rooms are incredible. So much room with a little garden out the back. It had doors fro. The garden to the bathroom so you can come straight back from a surf and get in the shower. The pool is awesome and really welcome after a hot day on the beach. Loved it. The food is spectacular! We opted to get the B&B option and were not disappointed. The menu for lunch and dinner are also great. Part of the experience was really down to the grat team. Himasha was so helpful every day and the whole team made a real effort to ensure we had a great time! I cannot recommend this place enough. You will not be disappointed!

Not.much to dislike here.

We liked the staff they were helpful welcoming and warm even though we stayed over new year when most folks are on holiday. They even gave us some of their celebration foods. The rooms are very clean comfortable and spacious with really efficient aircon and fan. The waste water is recycled and used in the lovely garden. Rooms come with fridge kettle and fresh refillable drinking water availe all the time. The food in the restaurant was delicious and has a Japanese twist. There is a coffee shop right by the gate that sells excellent coffee and cake. They have a pool within a lush garden which gives some respite from the heat of the street. The pool is really clean and free for guests but public can use it for a fee. We loved our stay here so much we extended it for 2 nights. Whist the Spice trail doesn't back onto the beach it's right in the centre of Abay and just across the road from the beach. This was a favourite place to stay for us ❤️ Thank you Spice Trail team you are great! a special shout out to the lovely smiley gardener who alway met us with a wonderful smile 😃 we hope to return some day. 10 /10 💖

Can't think of a single thing. We loved it here

Really nice, spacious room and bathroom. Good shower. Nice breakfast. Very good WiFi. Nice pool. Friendly, helpful staff. Space to park our Tuk Tuk. Liked the emphasis on sustainability- such as refilling glass bottles for drinking water rather than using plastic bottles.

The quality/selection of food available for lunch/dinner could perhaps have been improved - although there are loads of options nearby so not a bid deal. Also good to have a safe in the room, but kind of pointless as it’s not secured to the wall or floor (so someone could just walk out with the safe in their hands!)

The accommodation was the best we had in Sri Lanka. The location is in the middle of Arugam and you can reach all the good places by walk. The guys working there are so sympathic and they helped us with everything we needed. We felt like friends from the beginning on. Last day we got a sandwich for our next trip because we couldn’t stay unti breakfast. The small lodges are pretty and all the area with cafe, reception and restaurant is very very nice and authentic. You feel like home after a few hours.

The Spice Trail was hands down the best accommodation of my trip! Everything about it was exceptional — from the warm and welcoming staff to the incredible food. The location is perfect, and the atmosphere is so peaceful and relaxing. The spa was a real highlight, and every detail felt thoughtfully done. They were so accommodating throughout my stay, making sure I had everything I needed. I honestly didn’t want to leave. Highly recommend!

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One of the Best hotel! As a person who stay there 5 nights, during my stay I replace to Luxury room, I can defiently say this is one of the best in Arugam! First the staf were so friendly! Helping with every request, helping with lately check out, and were very friendly! Food: we took 3 breakfast, it was good, value for money they have a resturant menu. But in the last two nights we prefer to eat outside. Swimming pool: As a person who like to swim, I really like to swim there, part of the swimming pool cover by shadow and part by sun. Finally, I really recommend about this Hotel! This should be your first choise!

Our stay at The Spice Trail was perfect. From the moment we arrived we were greeted with welcome drinks and great hospitality by all the staff. The room was superb, everything was clean and it had everything you needed such as filtered water, a safe, kettle, etc. The pool and restaurant were also great. The beach is only across the road as well a whole selection of restaurants and cafes.

The WiFi didn't work well.

Was kind of hidden down a narrow ally. They were doing some construction so it was even more narrow than usual. Very warm welcome from the staff. The rooms are huge. Each with a private garden. The beds were so wonderful! First morning we went on safari at 5am. Staff fixed a bagged breakfast the evening before for us to take with us. Very nice. 2 nd morning we are at the hotel. Also very nice. I can recommend the pancakes with bananas and peanut butter, but ask to get the syrup on the side because it’s a bit sweet.

There really was only one thing. The pool was hot. I’d read other reviews that said the pool was too warm and just brushed it off because all the pools in Sri Lanka are warm, but this pool is hot. Not sure why. Im sure they don’t heat it. Perhaps the darker tile absorbs more heat from the sun. Maybe some kind of shade cover over the pool would help.

We LOVED the Spice Trail. We booked this hotel as a last minute stay for 3 nights, and it really is a slice of heaven in Arugam Bay. Our room was huge, and the minimal boho decor made it a haven for relaxation - the private garden was an added bonus! The breakfast at Spice Trail was our favourite food that we had in the whole of Arugam Bay. I recommend the Masala Eggs! Thank you so much - we wish we could have stayed longer.

Not really the hotels fault but the amount of flies in the lobby/breakfast area. But this was also a problem everywhere we went in Arugam Bay!

This was a beautiful little boutique hotel in a great location in arugam bay! The pool was amazing! Perfect temperature! Lots of nice shade to relax and sun if you wanted it! The rooms were huge! Loved the canopy bed with the mosquito net! Great coffee place attached with beautiful morning buns and museli!

We would have liked to have been able to order coffee to our rooms in the morning.