Located in Arugam Bay, a 4-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach, Crocotopond has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a terrace with a pool view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. All rooms have a safety deposit box, while some rooms have a balcony and others also feature city views. The rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot. Crocotopond offers an à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast. The area is popular for fishing, and bike rental and car rental are available at the accommodation. Pasarichenai Beach is 1.1 miles from Crocotopond, while Muhudu Maha Viharaya is 2.1 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Batticaloa International Airport, 72 miles from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Arugam Bay, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.7

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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No credit card needed. All options are bookable without a credit card.

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Arugam Bay
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Zohar
    Israel Israel
    Location - 2 min from Main Road, 4 min from the beach. Very clean, hot water, the staff is super friendly, and the pool is awesome! But, the real value for me was Mustafa - the manager. For my entire stay I felt like the hotel's princess. My...
  • Peter
    United States of America United States of America
    Crocotopond is well located in Arugam Bay, near a ton of restaurants and the beach. The staff was super nice and helpful during our stay, and the facilities were clean. They helped us with everything we needed and we enjoyed it very much.
  • P
    Palitha
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Manager and the staff are very friendly and supportive.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Crocotopond restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
  • Crocotopond rooftop restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Crocotopond
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Hot tub
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Street parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Yoga classes
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil

House rules

Crocotopond takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Crocotopond of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Crocotopond

  • The prices at Crocotopond may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Crocotopond has 2 restaurants:

    • Crocotopond restaurant
    • Crocotopond rooftop restaurant

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Crocotopond can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

  • Crocotopond is 0.6 miles from the center of Arugam Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Crocotopond include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Family

  • Check-in at Crocotopond is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The nearest beach is 650 feet from Crocotopond. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Crocotopond offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Entertainment staff
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Yoga classes
    • Beach
    • Swimming pool
    • Live music/Performance
    • Private beach area