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A pool area with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs under umbrellas, with a view of the ocean.

A multi-story house with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees.

A beach setting with a table and chairs set up for dining, surrounded by sand and palm trees.

A beachside dining setup with a table and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a sunset view.

1. Jetwing Kottukal Beach House

1.8 km from Elephant Rock

Andrew

RM435

RM565 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A room with a thatched roof, a large window, and a view of the beach.

A beach resort with thatched-roof huts, a sandy beach, and a view of the ocean.

A thatched-roof outdoor seating area with lounge chairs, surrounded by tropical plants and a clear view of the ocean.

A resort with thatched-roof huts, a clear night sky, and a walkway leading to the buildings.

2. Blue Waters Arugambay

1.8 km from Elephant Rock

"Bungalow super sympa et atypique. La cuisine est très bonne et fraîche : tout est fait maison sur place. Seul petit manque, il n'y a pas de cocktails. La plage est juste devant les bungalows et pratiquement déserte, hormis quelques cours de surf. De jolies vagues pour s'amuser, avec des planches mises à disposition par l'hôtel. Le bémol : c'est un peu à distance des commerces, il faut prendre un tuk-tuk pour s'y rendre. Un conseil, utilisez l'application PickMe, sinon c'est plus cher — le...

NATHALIE

RM218

RM257 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a beach.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a mosquito net, a chair, a table, and a window.

A small white house with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and yellow flowers.

3. Paper Moon Kudils

1.3 km from Elephant Rock

Pauline

RM104

RM140 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A bed with a canopy, wooden pallets under the mattress, and fairy lights.

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and a distant shoreline with trees and buildings.

A building with a porch and a palm tree in front.

A hammock tied to a tree in a sunny outdoor area with a thatched-roof structure and a building in the background.

4. The Coconut

0.7 km from Elephant Rock

"Booked this hotel through Expedia prior to my trip, when I landed in Colombo I received a text message from a French (+33) number saying that my booking at The Coconut would be cancelled, and that the prices I had booked were no longer valid! My only choices were to cancel the booking or pay the "new prices" which were 3x higher! I ended up saying I didn't want the booking and found other accommodations. I actually went to the hotel during my trip where the front desk person was frustrated...

RM62

RM74 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A wooden structure with a thatched roof and a person standing in front.

A wooden building with a porch, two white plastic chairs, and potted plants.

An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a small cake on one table, and colorful lights on the wall.

5. De Perla Resort

1.1 km from Elephant Rock

RM149

RM176 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A swimming pool with a wooden deck leading to a house, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

A garden pathway leading to a house with a covered patio area.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool area, and a beach.

A modern bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed, a desk, and a view of a pool and greenery.

6. Aprota Villas

2.2 km from Elephant Rock

RM620

RM805 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A poolside seating area with a view of the beach and ocean.

A reception area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a central chandelier, a reception desk, and red bar stools.

A room with a bed, a seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor dining area with thatched roof, wicker furniture, and a view of the beach and ocean.

7. Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

2.1 km from Elephant Rock

cameron

RM458

RM595 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A beach scene with palm trees, a wooden fence, and a sign that reads "OPAL BEACH".

A sandy area with a wooden bench, palm trees, and a small structure with a thatched roof.

A sandy courtyard with a hammock, trees, and a thatched-roof structure.

A yellow building with a sign reading "ARNE'S PLACE Villas,Rooms & Restaurant".

8. Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel

6 km from Elephant Rock

Alan

RM66

RM78 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A swimming pool with metal railings, surrounded by a paved area and palm trees.

A multi-story building with a courtyard, surrounded by trees and illuminated by ambient lighting.

An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a laptop on a table.

A pathway lined with palm trees and shrubs, leading to a building with a balcony.

9. Paddyway Resort

6.2 km from Elephant Rock

Stephen

RM265

RM313 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern resort with a clear pool, multiple-story buildings, and palm trees.

A two-story building with a covered outdoor seating area, palm trees, and a well-maintained lawn.

A wooden pathway leading to a beach with palm trees and blue umbrellas.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple white buildings, a central swimming pool, and surrounding palm trees.

10. Arugambay Roccos

6.3 km from Elephant Rock

Luke

RM254

RM341 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A beach with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A beach area with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A covered outdoor area with a sandy floor, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

A room with a view of a beach and palm trees.

11. Kudah Bay Surf Hotel

6.7 km from Elephant Rock

Monique

RM218

RM378 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A beachside resort with wooden cabins, sun loungers, and umbrellas.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a view of the beach through a window, and a door leading to an outdoor area with a thatched umbrella.

Two wooden cabins with balconies, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A row of colorful cabins with a paved walkway and palm trees.

12. Arugambay PodBay

6.1 km from Elephant Rock

Warren

RM146

RM196 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A group of people on a beach, some wearing blue shirts with text on the back, and others in casual attire.

A wooden dining table with four plates of food and a tray of cups.

A room with a dining table and chairs, two large windows with curtains, and a door leading to another room.

A bedroom with a zebra-striped wall, a wooden bed frame, and a blue-striped bedspread.

13. 20 House Arugam

4.2 km from Elephant Rock

Isadora

RM33

RM43 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

14. Hotel Alaskabay Arugambay

6.3 km from Elephant Rock

"There was a problem with our reservation as apparently hotels.com bookings do not transfer over to the hotels system and therefore they had no record of our booking. This meant that they did not have the rooms that we had booked available. The hotel owner/manager was very helpful in finding us different rooms but these were not what had been reserved and meant that we had to separate family members which was not ideal for a week. Other than that the breakfast was good, the rooms were clean and...

Anonymous traveller

RM112

RM132 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, a thatched roof, and hanging light fixtures.

A group of people sitting on a wooden table and a couch in a room with a thatched roof and green walls.

A rustic building with a thatched roof, wooden walls, and a bicycle parked in front.

A group of people seated at a wooden table with woven placemats, under thatched roof and woven light fixtures.

15. Fins Arugambay

6.7 km from Elephant Rock

"This property had its pros and its cons. Pros ✨Friendly, welcoming staff and always happy to see you ✨Location to the surf, shops, bars and restaurants, undeniably spot on, 5 starts for that alone. ✨Spacious rooms with air con ✨Reasonable price Cons 🫠Restaurant, bar and coffee not operating as I think it is now low season and everyone is getting ready to shut down for the end of the season so we didn’t have the opportunity to enjoy the advertised amenities 🫠It’s a hostel pulling in young...

Lauren

RM136

RM161 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A narrow pathway flanked by lush green plants leading to a white building with a red floor.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, and a canopy.

A salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and shrimp.

A kitchen area with a person preparing food, various dishes on the counter, and kitchen appliances.

16. SURF AND SAND Hotel - Arugam Bay

5.9 km from Elephant Rock

Finn

RM159

RM206 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by trees and sand.

A room with brick walls, wicker furniture, antler wall decor, and a bar area.

A brick building with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery.

A bedroom with a bed, a table, and a chair, a window with a view of greenery, and a small heater.

17. Wild Edge Panama - Kumana Safari Lodge

15.4 km from Elephant Rock

Philippe

RM327

RM386 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern resort with a clear pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a red pillow, a bouquet of flowers, and a red and white bedspread.

A hallway with a bed, a wooden bench, and a black metal rack.

18. Grand Bay Hotel

5.8 km from Elephant Rock

joe

RM194

RM229 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A pool area with a clear view of the pool, surrounding palm trees, and a building with multiple floors and balconies.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a ceiling light.

A modern room with a wooden floor, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a hanging light fixture, a framed picture, a small plant, a wooden stool, and a bathroom with a toilet, shower, and towel rack.

19. White Pearl Resort

6.6 km from Elephant Rock

Renee Louise

RM70

RM83 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A seafood display with various fish and a person holding a large fish, surrounded by tables and chairs in a restaurant setting.

A kitchen with a refrigerator, sink, and various kitchen utensils. There are blue plastic crates and a chair.

A bedroom with a bed, patterned pillows, a mosquito net, and a wall with a large painting.

A welcome sign for Star Rest Beach Hotel in Arugambay, featuring a beach scene illustration and a surf lessons advertisement.

20. Star Hotel Arugambay

5.6 km from Elephant Rock

RM308

RM364 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Top Elephant Rock Hotel Reviews

Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

8/10 Good

"Positives Well maintained cabana styled facility in front of the Indian Ocean. Absolutely amazing staff. Beautifully laid out pool with fantastic views looking at evening sunset. Great food! Negatives Locals will definitely let you know you're a surrounded by Islamists. You will definitely not welcome to wear a bikini or any form of costume that is not acceptable to them in the beach. In the evening, penguin looking women stand in front of the pool for no apparent reason. No bacon in the menu. A Danish woman was sexually assaulted recently in the beach according to Locals. Potivil is a part of Sri Lanka! Our heroes liberated this area from Tamil Terrorists not to be taken over by Islamists! Sad."

Hotel Alaskabay Arugambay

8/10 Good

"Good hotel overall: good location, comfortable rooms, and friendly staff. Areas for improvement: the sink and toilet could be cleaner, and the towels could smell fresher."

Arugambay Roccos

10/10 Excellent

"I got to Rocco’s early August 2026 and it was so hot during the day. The rooms had really good air conditioning and there is a nice pool near by. The staff are very hospitable and super friendly."

Harmony Beach Hotel

8/10 Good

"Would recommend. Room was clean and large. Location excellent- on the main strip but property itself is quiet which was good. Friendly staff"

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A rock in the ocean with waves around it.

Arugam Bay Beach

8.6/10 (11 reviews)

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Pasarichenai Beach

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pasarichenai Beach during your trip to Arugam Bay? Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.

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Pottuvil Point

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Pottuvil Point might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Pottuvil. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

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Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple is just one of the places to see in Pottuvil, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's coral reefs and monuments.

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Panama Village

You can learn about the history of Panama with a stop at Panama Village.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Elephant Rock?

Elephant Rock is located in Pottuvil. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 7 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Elephant Rock?

The Coconut is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Elephant Rock. Other good options close by include De Perla Resort and Paper Moon Kudils.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Elephant Rock?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Elephant Rock.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Elephant Rock, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Elephant Rock.

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Our top choices for Elephant Rock hotels

1. Jetwing Kottukal Beach House

2. Blue Waters Arugambay

3. Paper Moon Kudils

4. The Coconut

5. De Perla Resort

6. Aprota Villas

7. Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

8. Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel

9. Paddyway Resort

10. Arugambay Roccos

11. Kudah Bay Surf Hotel

12. Arugambay PodBay

13. 20 House Arugam

14. Hotel Alaskabay Arugambay

15. Fins Arugambay

16. SURF AND SAND Hotel - Arugam Bay

17. Wild Edge Panama - Kumana Safari Lodge

18. Grand Bay Hotel

19. White Pearl Resort

20. Star Hotel Arugambay

Top Elephant Rock Hotel Reviews

Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

Hotel Alaskabay Arugambay

Arugambay Roccos

Harmony Beach Hotel

Other attractions near Elephant Rock

Arugam Bay Beach

Pasarichenai Beach

Pottuvil Point

Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple

Panama Village

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