The Spice Trail has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Arugam Bay. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property has evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. All rooms is equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, an electric tea pot, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower, rooms at the hotel also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a garden view. At The Spice Trail the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Arugam Bay Beach is a few steps from the accommodation, while Pasarichenai Beach is a 13-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Batticaloa International Airport, 73 miles from The Spice Trail.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 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 9.4

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.7
High score for Arugam Bay
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Alinda
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Amazing place to stay with great coffee, nice pool and clean rooms with a nice balcony. The food is very tasty. They organized an amazing Safari for us with a great guide with profound knowledge. Also it was very fairly priced. Will for sure come...
  • Ryley
    Canada Canada
    Incredible hospitality from Leo and the rest of the hotel staff. Very friendly and always willing to help. The property itself is outstanding. Beautiful pool, and nice, well kept trees and plants everywhere. Our room was very big, clean and...
  • Riley
    Canada Canada
    The property is beautiful, I love that the rooms have their own gardens. The pool is nice, staff is very attentive and friendly, and there’s some nice cats around. Breakfast is good and very reasonably priced.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Spice Trail Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Spice Trail
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Spice Trail takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

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

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

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.

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

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash The Spice Trail accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

Please note that the property levies a 3% charge on payments via credit card.

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 The Spice Trail 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about The Spice Trail

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

  • Check-in at The Spice Trail is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Spice Trail offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Live music/Performance
    • Happy hour
    • Swimming pool

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

  • Yes, The Spice Trail is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Spice Trail is 3,100 feet from the center of Arugam Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Spice Trail include:

    • Suite

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from The Spice Trail. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Spice Trail has 1 restaurant:

    • The Spice Trail Restaurant