Stardust Beach Hotel has the
finest accommodation at Arugam Bay, on Sri Lanka's stunning east coast. Stardust
is situated between Arugam Bay beach and a large lagoon, with all the best
surf breaks within easy reach.
East Coast Surf
Sri Lanka's east coast gets swell from the southern Indian Ocean, and is best from May to September when the prevailing wind is offshore every morning. The beach break in front of the Stardust Hotel can be OK for body surfing, but the best waves are right-hand point breaks.
Well-known Arugam Point ("The Point") is a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Pottuvil Point and Crocodile Rock ("Croc Rock") are less than 30 minutes away in a local 'tuk tuk'. Several other points can be reached by road.
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The main building at Stardust Beach Hotel was designed
by architect and owner Merete Scheller, and completed in 2005. The spacious
double rooms include private bathroom, telephone, fridge and your own terrace
with views over Arugam Bay. Comforts include quality mattresses, mosquito
net, ceiling fan and natural cooling from the delightful sea breeze.
You can go surfing, relax on the beach, watch the fishing
boats or shop in the local market. Visit some of the historic temples near
the village, or check out the lagoon where elephants have their evening 'shower'.
Do a day trip to Lahugala National Park to see wild elephants, or visit Yala
National Park, which is home to an astonishing range of birdlife.