Your stay — Coco Bay
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Al-Aqsha masjeed (362 m · ~5 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Arugambay Point Buddhist Temple (738 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: An Noor Mosque (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Sambodhi Viharaya (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Al-Aqsha School Playground — 500 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 421 m · ~5 min walk
Bay Surf Shop — 546 m · ~7 min walk
SLTB Bus Depot - Pottuvil — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Emergency Contacts
Arugam BayPolice and fire share the same number. For ambulance, call the Arugam Bay Base Hospital. General emergency: 119 (national) but local numbers are more reliable.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Arugam Bay, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Coco Bay
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 421 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Rocco's Hotel, Arugam Bay
💡 Book via Rocco's directly—they know the drivers who take the coastal route (A4 highway) which is faster and less bumpy than the inland one.
Pottuvil Junction → Rocco's Hotel, Arugam Bay
💡 If you arrive by bus to Pottuvil (many Colombo buses stop here), grab a tuk-tuk for the last stretch—agree the price before they start the engine.
Colombo Fort Station → Batticaloa Station
💡 Book second class reserved—You avoid the crush. From Batticaloa, take a tuk-tuk (1500 LKR, 90 mins) to Rocco's.
Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal → Arugam Bay Junction
💡 Catch the 6 AM bus from Colombo—it arrives by early afternoon, leaving time to check in before sunset local bus from Arugam Bay Junction to Rocco's is 50 LKR.
About Arugam Bay
Wikipedia ↗
Arugam Bay (Tamil: அறுகம் குடா, romanized: Aṟukam kuṭā; Sinhala: ආරුගම් බොක්ක, romanized: ārugam bokka), known locally as "Arugam Kudah", is situated on the Indian Ocean in the dry zone of Sri Lanka's southeast coast, and a historic settlement of the ancient Batticaloa Territory (Mattakallappu Desam...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Coco Bay?
Check-in at Coco Bay is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Arugam Bay
💡 Best for learning between November and April when waves are smaller. Rent a board from shops on the main road for 500–1000 LKR per hour.
💡 Head south past the main surf point for quieter spots, especially before 8am or after 5pm to avoid crowds.
💡 Combine with a walk to the nearby Pottuvil Lagoon for sunset. Dress respectfully (cover shoulders and knees).
💡 Negotiate with boatmen directly at the jetty—expect around 2000–3000 LKR per person. Go at low tide for better bird visibility.
💡 Go with a local guide from Arugam Bay for cheaper rates than booking at the gate. Early morning safaris give best wildlife sightings.