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Sandbar Surf House

4.7 10 reviews Arugam Bay, East Coast Surf camp Sample listing
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Surf camp hosted by Imran

Up to 11 residents · 7 bedrooms · 1 week minimum

  • 80 Mbps Wi-Fi with a 4G backup
  • 5 min walk to the beach
  • Community dinners twice a week

About this coliving

Sandbar Surf House is a surf camp in Arugam Bay with 7 bedrooms for up to 11 residents. Boards hang by the gate and most residents are in the water before breakfast. There's always something on: market trips, sunset sessions, weekend road trips with housemates. It's one of the easiest ways to stay longer without blowing the budget.

Wi-Fi runs at around 80 Mbps, with a 4G backup router. Every room has a desk, and rent includes utilities, Wi-Fi, weekly cleaning and bed linen & towels.

Arugam Bay is the east coast's surf town: a long crescent of sand, a string of point breaks within a short tuk-tuk ride, and lagoons where elephants come to graze in the evening. The main surf season runs from about April to October, when the town is at its liveliest.

Rooms and prices

Bed in shared room

Four beds with privacy curtains, lockers and reading lights.

$320 / month · $110 / week

Shared bathroom

Private room

Double bed, wardrobe and a work desk. Shared bathroom.

$550 / month · $190 / week

Shared bathroom

What this place offers

  • Fast Wi-Fi
  • Dedicated desks
  • Hot water
  • Shared kitchen
  • Weekly cleaning
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Surfboard storage
  • Surf lessons
  • Outdoor shower
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  • Community dinners
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Lockers
  • Scooter rental

Included in the rent

Utilities · Wi-Fi · Weekly cleaning · Bed linen & towels · Drinking water · Two surf lessons a week

Availability

Free spots per month. Ask the host about exact dates.

  • November 2026

    Fully booked

  • December 2026

    Fully booked

  • January 2027

    3 spots left

  • February 2027

    3 spots left

  • March 2027

    1 spot left

  • April 2027

    3 spots left

Who's living here

  • Lucas · Brazil

    Product designer

    Board gamesSunrise sessions

  • Daniel · Canada

    Product manager

    Sunrise sessionsSurfing

  • Sam · Australia

    Copywriter

    Sunrise sessionsCooking

  • Jonas · Sweden

    Backend engineer

    Travel hackingSurfing

House rules

  • Shoes off inside the house
  • Keep the work room free of calls without headphones
  • Quiet hours from 10pm to 7am
  • No smoking indoors
  • Turn off the AC when you leave your room

Where you'll be

Arugam Bay, East Coast, Sri Lanka

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4.7 · 10 reviews

Jake

Australia

· Stayed May 2026

Felt at home from the first evening. A great mix of people. We still have a group chat going. Lots of spontaneous weekend trips with housemates. My room was spacious and had a great desk.

Mia

Sweden

· Stayed May 2026

Fine for a month, though I wouldn't stay much longer. Cleaning was thorough and the sheets were changed every week. Only downside: the road outside can be noisy in the morning.

Chloe

Ireland

· Stayed April 2026

A great balance between work and island life. Imran and the team made everyone feel welcome. Thanks for a wonderful month!

Lea

Switzerland

· Stayed December 2025

A calm, friendly base for a month of work. Imran sorted out an airport pickup and a local SIM before I even landed. Getting there from the airport takes a while, so plan the trip. Highly recommend it for anyone working remotely.

Freya

Denmark

· Stayed December 2025

Lovely place with a really good crowd. Boards on site and a break five minutes away, so I surfed almost every morning. Imran took us to the local market and cooked rice and curry for the whole house. Can't wait to come back next season.

Ava

Canada

· Stayed September 2025

Everything just worked, which is rarer than it should be. The surf guiding was a highlight: Imran knows which break works on which tide. Perfect for intermediate surfers, and beginners get lessons right out front. Communication with Imran was quick and easy before I arrived. The kitchen gets busy at dinner time, but people are good about cleaning up. Already planning my next stay.

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Grace

Singapore

· Stayed September 2025

Exactly what I was hoping for. Great value for a long stay. My room was clean, bright and quiet.

Ravi

India

· Stayed August 2025

A really well-run house. Family dinners twice a week made it easy to get to know everyone. Whenever something broke, Imran had it fixed the same day. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.

Sophie

Germany

· Stayed June 2025

Came for one month and stayed for three. Very fair price for what you get, with utilities, cleaning and Wi-Fi included. Imran shared all the best food spots nearby. Would definitely come back.

Viktor

Estonia

· Stayed April 2025

Second stay here and it was just as good. The kitchen is well stocked and there is plenty of fridge space. Hot water was a bit hit-and-miss during my stay. Big thanks to everyone in the house.

Hosted by Imran

Hosting since 2017

Imran grew up nearby and opened Sandbar Surf House in 2017. Expect a warm welcome from Imran, a WhatsApp group with your housemates and plenty of local tips.

  • Speaks English, Tamil
  • Usually replies within a few hours
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Komari Lagoon near Arugam Bay
Komari Lagoon near Arugam Bay · Knthabrew, CC BY-SA 4.0