Title: Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel Beachfront hotel for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel ![On the beach, white sand - Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel (Arugam Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45790000/45786500/45786442/7f9040f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel (Arugam Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45790000/45786500/45786442/0384b515.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel (Arugam Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45790000/45786500/45786442/77bc4fdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets - Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel (Arugam Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45790000/45786500/45786442/7ddc22e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel (Arugam Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45790000/45786500/45786442/b3d002be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies At Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel, guests experience tropical charm alongside genuine hospitality. Visitors relax on the sunny terrace, enjoy the café, or browse the library collection. The hotel provides free WiFi and self-parking to ensure a convenient and comfortable stay. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Laundry - Parking included - 24/7 front desk - Free WiFi - Restaurant ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 10 - Dec. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=45786442&PinnedHotelID=45786442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=45786442&PinnedHotelID=45786442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 11 - Dec. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=45786442&PinnedHotelID=45786442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=45786442&PinnedHotelID=45786442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 12 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=45786442&PinnedHotelID=45786442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=45786442&PinnedHotelID=45786442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 19 - Dec. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=45786442&PinnedHotelID=45786442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=45786442&PinnedHotelID=45786442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45790000/45786500/45786442/7ddc22e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Portable fan Private bathroom Bidet Rainfall showerhead Laptop workspace Desk - 150 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Triple Room ![Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45790000/45786500/45786442/bed5ab8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Triple Room ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Portable fan Private bathroom Bidet Rainfall showerhead Laptop workspace Desk - 200 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, Balcony ![Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45790000/45786500/45786442/bed5ab8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, Balcony ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Bidet Laptop workspace Desk - 100 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View ![Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45790000/45786500/45786442/7ddc22e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Portable fan Private bathroom Bidet Rainfall showerhead Laptop workspace Desk - 120 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FArugam-Bay-Hotels-Arnes-Place-The-Friendliest-Hotel.h45786442.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FArugam-Bay-Hotels-Arnes-Place-The-Friendliest-Hotel.h45786442.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.84650%2C81.83106&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UZsRBAE4D-gfUa1vnSIk8v5xZCg=) Tsunami Hotel Rd, Arugam Bay, EP, 32500 #### What's nearby - Arugam Bay Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Pasarichenai Beach \- 17 min walk \- 1.4 km - Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple \- 4 min drive \- 3.3 km - Pottuvil Point \- 8 min drive \- 5.5 km - Kumana National Park \- 42 min drive \- 30.3 km #### Restaurants - ‪Choco Lush - ‬2 min walk - ‪Perera Restaurant - ‬10 min walk - ‪Siam View - ‬10 min walk - ‪Hideout Lounge - ‬11 min walk - ‪Stardust Beach Hotel - ‬8 min walk ## About this property ### Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel Property highlights You can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library. Additional perks include: - Free self parking - Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - A banquet hall, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby Room features All guestrooms at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel include thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Extra amenities include: - Rainfall showers, bidets, and free toiletries - Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and ceiling fans ## Similar properties ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92910000/92905000/92904926/c930ba6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Tristar Beach Hotel Arugam Bay - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Laundry 7.2 Good 5 reviews CA $37 CA $52 total includes taxes & fees Dec 11 - Dec 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=92904926&PinnedHotelID=92904926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101970000/101966800/101966750/ccf0f9dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Harmony Beach Hotel Arugam Bay - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Laundry CA $37 CA $44 total includes taxes & fees Dec 12 - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 4 for children - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Free daily manager's reception - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Library ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Lockers - Luggage storage - Newspapers in lobby - Safe at front desk - Vending machine ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - On the beach - Outdoor entertainment area - Terrace ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Banquet hall - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Towels provided ### More - Ceiling fan - Desk - Laptop workspace - Portable fan - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 4 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Arne's Place The Friendliest Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel Hotel Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel Arugam Bay Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel Hotel Arugam Bay ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel? ### Does Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel located? ## Have a question? 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