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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.

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

A beach with a yellow umbrella, lounge chairs, and a person carrying a surfboard.

1. Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

2.1 km from Elephant Rock

cameron

฿3,759

฿4,880 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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 resort with thatched-roof huts, a clear night sky, and a walkway leading to the buildings.

A room with a view of the beach through large windows, featuring a wicker chair and a small table with a vase.

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

฿1,789

฿2,111 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

A rustic restaurant interior with wooden floors, exposed beams, and a stone wall.

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

3. Paper Moon Kudils

1.3 km from Elephant Rock

Pauline

฿883

฿1,186 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

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.

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...

฿506

฿603 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

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

5. De Perla Resort

1.1 km from Elephant Rock

฿1,222

฿1,442 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of a pool and palm trees through a sliding glass door.

6. Aprota Villas

2.2 km from Elephant Rock

฿5,089

฿6,606 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden ceiling, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

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

7. Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel

6 km from Elephant Rock

Alan

฿543

฿641 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.

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

A balcony with wooden furniture, a table, and a view of greenery.

8. Paddyway Resort

6.2 km from Elephant Rock

Stephen

฿2,175

฿2,566 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A nighttime swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

9. Arugambay PodBay

6.1 km from Elephant Rock

Warren

฿1,194

฿1,604 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A room with a black leather chair, a covered red sofa, a wooden door, and a window with curtains.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A room with a wooden chair, a small table with a kettle, and a metal frame against the wall.

A room with a wooden chair, a small table, and a metal rack against a plain wall.

10. The Royal Ember

6.3 km from Elephant Rock

฿1,304

฿1,538 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern house with a covered porch, two wicker chairs, and a large window.

A park with trees, a dirt path, and a blue hose.

A room with a loft bed, a wooden ladder, a mirror, and a yellow curtain.

A high ceiling with wooden beams and recessed lighting.

11. Wild Waves Kumana Safari & Surf Resort

17.3 km from Elephant Rock

฿1,493

฿1,920 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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.

An outdoor dining area with brick walls, wooden tables and chairs, and a large window overlooking greenery.

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

12. Wild Edge Panama - Kumana Safari Lodge

15.4 km from Elephant Rock

Philippe

฿2,691

฿3,175 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A swimming pool with a thatched-roof structure, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

A pathway leading to a stone staircase surrounded by rocks and greenery.

A bedroom with a bed, a canopy, a brick wall, and a wooden floor.

A lounge chair on a wooden deck with a railing, overlooking a body of water and a sunset sky.

13. Oruwa Boutique Villas

6.2 km from Elephant Rock

Boudewijn

฿3,801

฿4,933 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large stove, and a sink.

14. Arugambay Roccos

6.3 km from Elephant Rock

Luke

฿2,081

฿2,796 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A wooden sign for Surf & Sand Restaurant & Rooms with contact information.

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

A salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and shrimp.

15. SURF AND SAND Hotel - Arugam Bay

5.9 km from Elephant Rock

Finn

฿1,333

฿1,730 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

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

A motorcycle parked in front of a building with a wooden door and a white wall.

16. 20 House Arugam

4.2 km from Elephant Rock

Isadora

฿272

฿353 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

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

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

17. Kudah Bay Surf Hotel

6.7 km from Elephant Rock

Monique

฿3,067

฿4,608 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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

฿1,590

฿1,877 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a vase and a lamp, and a wooden bench at the foot of the bed.

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

19. 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

฿1,123

฿1,325 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

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

20. Star Hotel Arugambay

5.6 km from Elephant Rock

฿2,531

฿2,986 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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."

Arugambay PodBay

10/10 Excellent

"Close to everything with great staff, breakfast and the rooms were very comfortable. Would stay again"

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)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Arugam Bay Beach during your travels in Arugam Bay? Discover the coral reefs while you're in the area.

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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 near 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 within a short distance include De Perla Resort and Paper Moon Kudils.

How many hotels are there 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, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Elephant Rock.

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Our top choices for Elephant Rock hotels

1. Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

2. Blue Waters Arugambay

3. Paper Moon Kudils

4. The Coconut

5. De Perla Resort

6. Aprota Villas

7. Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel

8. Paddyway Resort

9. Arugambay PodBay

10. The Royal Ember

11. Wild Waves Kumana Safari & Surf Resort

12. Wild Edge Panama - Kumana Safari Lodge

13. Oruwa Boutique Villas

14. Arugambay Roccos

15. SURF AND SAND Hotel - Arugam Bay

16. 20 House Arugam

17. Kudah Bay Surf Hotel

18. Grand Bay Hotel

19. Fins Arugambay

20. Star Hotel Arugambay

Top Elephant Rock Hotel Reviews

Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

Hotel Alaskabay Arugambay

Arugambay Roccos

Arugambay PodBay

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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