Aprota Villas Arugambay

Very nice room. We stayed for 5 nights in the room with the pool which was great! The large pool is also very nice and the hotel staff is very friendly.

The location is ~20 minutes from Arugam Bay where there’s surfing and other services. It cost 2,500 rupees each way by Tuktuk. We rented one and drove it ourselves for the flexibility and since we found ourselves going to Arugam Bay twice a day. There’s also no spa or yoga classes at the hotel and it’s not walking distance to any restaurants or other relevant places. The hotel photos seem outdated. The place is nice and we liked it a lot but it doesn’t look as nice as in the photos (maybe looked like this in the past but now need some investment in maintenance).

We had a wonderful day at Aprota Villas. The property is stunning and incredibly peaceful. The entire space feels thoughtfully maintained from the gardens to the rooms. The rooms were spacious, spotless and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.The Wi-Fi worked very well throughout our stay, and it is not too far from the hotel to the surfing sites that made it so easy to explore the area. The staff were incredibly helpful, always ready to assist with a smile.

Very pretty property

Far from everything, deserted feeling, hard to get around or organise activities, needed to leave the hotel to get a sense on liveliness

Not worth it

Staff are nice bur completely untrained. Didnt show us around or show us anything about the room. Far from arugam bay, makes jt very difficult to do anything, also food is not good in the hotel. There was a rat in our bed, and is more expensive than most hotels in the area

We enjoyed the sprawling garden with breakfast by the pool . Honestly the best place to relax in Arugam bay combined with luxury. You cant find any other such which offers value for money. Aprota was a perfect choice to make for our stay

What truly set Aprota Villas apart was the exceptional service. The staff and chefs went above and beyond to accommodate my requests, adding a personal touch to our stay. Whether it was cycling around Arugam Bay or lounging by the outdoor swimming pool, every moment at Aprota Villas was a testament to their commitment to guest satisfaction. My Wife and I truly enjoyed our stay .

I had an amazing stay at Aprota! The staff was incredibly friendly, the room was clean and comfortable, and the food at the restaurant was delicious. The hotel's location was perfect for exploring the area. I would highly recommend Aprota to anyone looking for a great place to stay!

Facilities, staff and location.

Spa and bar were closed.

Just plain awesome. The rooms are with modern amenities equipped in a stunning location. We just enjoyed every bit of hospitality offered at Aprota Villas. The food was mouthwatering and prepared with excellence. The vibe from the coastal environment we felt while staying even for a night cannot be put into words. We can call it true serenity amidst the salty air

We just the loved the food and the staff service. Aprota Villas and its green garden sitting before the blissful ocean made our holiday in Arugam Bay the most cherished out of all the places we have been before. The staff was pretty decent too and well trained.

I recently stayed at Aprota Villas Arugambay and had a good experience. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly. The location was convenient for exploring the area. Overall, I enjoyed my stay and would consider returning in the future.

My sister and I recently had the pleasure of staying at the aprota villas and we had an absolutely wonderful time. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles.We booked an chalet which was well-maintained room, with a beautiful view, made us feel really comfortable. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay special, from accommodating our requests to offering helpful suggestions for things to do in the area.We enjoyed a delightful meal at the villa, where the food was not only delicious but also served with exceptional care.Overall, our stay at The Aprota villas was a memorable experience. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff for their excellent service and to the hotel for providing a perfect setting for our getaway. We look forward to returning in the future.

The territory

We were alone at this hotel for 3 days and there is 10 km around nothing to do at all. You cant swim in the ocean also. The room has dirty furniture and walls. The shower was broken. NO WI-FI. The staff (a lot of) don’t know what to do with guests when you try to ask for something

The hotel staff was exceptional and Mohammed the manager answered all our requests, the pool is amazing and the place is clean and quiet, although not in the city center but we arrived after a few days in the center so we got the peace we were hoping for

Although the team tried and made an effort to make us as satisfied as possible, including preparing dishes that are not on the menu, unfortunately the food was not good enough

The room was spacious and clean, the bed was comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful.

The location was far from the main stretch with limited options to get to and from the hotel. The main grounds were overgrown and badly maintained. It felt like a deserted hotel -- we did not see a single other guest while we were there. As we were leaving for dinner on the first night, we stumbled upon a dead bird in the middle of the path. Would not stay here again.

Big RoomBig territory of hotel Big main poolGreat wild beach Good food , when to order to room And staff can service food to room every time— that is perfect !

In big expensive villa are Nothing for to use for life and cooking ( kitchen without equipment, no micro wave), need to ask staff to bring every plate, glass, plates for fruits, knifes and the same others …….Around villa is many garbage( woods and plastic) , like the reconstruction.Staff is very very friendly, but all time mistakes when order food. Very small private pull, Staff don’t understand how to make professional villa service. Staff very loud in the early morning during cleaning .

Potentially it is nice..the only descent resort in Arugam

The worst place ever been!Air-conditioning didn't work in both rooms I took for 2 nights..didn't fix. Service was bad. We didn't have towels..needed to ask few times No extra blanket for third person in room. No blanket! Slept with cover bed. Pool was not clean. Nobody there. No service. Dirt all over. Rooms not clean defiantly for this kind of priceIt is so far from arugambay, one can expect tuk tuk service.. they charge double. Service team don't know English... so get wrong order of drinks.And last..lots of flies in breakfast. Big mistake

Terrible

The worst nightmare! The place is rundown, not maintained and run by the rude and unprofessional staff. The manager locked the gate and held us captive demanding to pay for the services and food they didn’t provide, the security guard violently pushed me and we had to call for policy for rescue.

Staff were very helpful but seemed quite awkward. I think this was because we were seemingly the only guests. The Sri Lankan food options were tasty. The wifi, when it worked, was good. However, it was intermittent during our stay (can’t be helped as the weather was to blame). The room was spacious and the plunge pool was clean. Strong and hot showers! Milhan was exceptional. Outstanding customer service. He greeted us with a delicious watermelon welcome drink and a moist towel to cool off after the 8 hour drive. Anything I needed was provided and he was checking in daily. We had to leave early due to a medical issue and Milhan showed genuine compassion and concern for our welfare.

The location. It’s literally in the middle of nowhere, there’s no surf at whiskey point (apparently hasn’t been working for a few seasons), no other restaurants, you can’t swim at the beach due to coastal erosion (it wasn’t any stronger than our local beach in Australia but even as confident swimmers we didn’t get in). The western food was not good but just order Sri Lankan as that was good. It’s very expensive to get a Tuk into town, the price seems fair it’s just that it’s so far. We knew it was off the track but expected there to still be local rotti stops or something at whisky point but you essentially couldn’t leave Aprota unless you go into Pothuvil or a bay proper. It wasn’t an issue for us as I had data but you can only communicate with staff via WhatsApp and when wifi is down due to rain this could prove difficult. It’s a shame about the location because it is a lovely place and the staff were so attentive and friendly, particularly Lasitha our food and beverage manager and Milhan.

Beautiful property, nice pool and well maintained garden Very nice and spacious rooms, comfy bed and blanket

From the minute we entered we felt uncomfortable, the staff is very awkward and don’t know how to behave. When we came we were the only guests in the hotel. However, it took them almost an hour to serve water despite several reminders. When we went to check on it we caught them playing cards on the restaurant terrace. In general they forgot our food orders. Also, they always came in a group of 4-5 people which just made it very uncomfortable. Why do you need several people to serve a bottle of water? It’s a shame because the property is beautiful but the service is just very bad. To be fair I assume they never received proper training. But you can’t charge that amount of money and call it a luxury resort with that kind of service.