Arugambay Roccos

Roccos was superb. The staff went above and beyond and were so friendly. The pool was stunning, the rooms were great and the bed comfy. The location was absolutely spot on - so many great restaurants around us. The breakfast was superb. I would absolutely stay again and we were very sad to leave. Only got to stay 2 nights - wish it was longer.

We spent a week at Rocco’s in Arugam Bay and genuinely didn’t want to leave. Most of the staff and management were absolutely exceptional – so friendly, helpful, and always up for a chat. They made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived and went above and beyond every single day. The breakfast was fresh, tasty, and the perfect start to each morning. The beautiful gardens and pool area were maintained daily, and the whole place had such a calm and relaxing vibe. We had both air conditioning and a ceiling fan in our room, plus pool towels supplied and daily water – all the little touches that make a stay extra comfy. They even helped us exchange money and organised our transport to Wellawaya when it was time to move on – so efficient and easy. It honestly felt like we were staying with friends. The only downfall is the music from the beach clubs/parties can be heard - but that would be heard from any accommodation along that stretch. And the beers could be colder. We’ll definitely be back.

Casual environment. More ideal for young surfers

Great hospitality from the service staff. Always makes an extra effort to put on a smile and greet you. And they make sure you not to wait for too long on any request to be served. Clean rooms with all necessary facilities, amazing pool and beach. Paid a very reasonable price. And most importantly, amazing taste of food.

We stayed there for one night at the end of December. The rooms were okay—small and clean—but the placement of the plug points was very inconvenient. To charge your devices, you have to bend under the table, which was difficult for my parents to reach. The room didn’t come with tea, coffee, or a kettle—just the room itself. The bathrooms were not very clean either. When we arrived, there was a large, noisy group staying there, which created a lot of confusion. The hotel had difficulty finding two rooms for us since most of the rooms were occupied by that group. The manager and staff were busy trying to manage the situation. I’m not sure how such disorganization happened. We didn’t have any meals at the hotel, only tea. However, the hotel staff were very polite and tried their best to assist us. A staff member named Niranjan was particularly attentive, always checking if we needed anything. My husband complained to him about the noise and the pool cleanliness. While I understand that large groups like to enjoy themselves, the hotel should consider the comfort of other guests. If they want to host big parties, they shouldn’t take other bookings during that time. The most shocking thing was how they cleaned the pool. They used the same mop to clean around the pool and then dipped it into the pool water, contaminating it with all the dirt. After seeing this, we decided not to use the pool the next morning, even though we had planned to. Regarding the hotel view, the photos online are accurate. The sea view from the pool is nice. However, the beach outside the hotel is not clean. If you walk to the left, it might be better, but the area right outside has lots of boats, cows, and dogs, which affects the beach’s appearance. I’ll attach some pictures and videos to show what I mean.