2/10 Terrible
michael
25 July 2018
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
michael
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Palm Grove Holiday Inn
3.5 star property
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Reviews
5.45.4 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Pet-friendly
- Breakfast available
- Room service
- Air conditioning
- 24/7 front desk
Explore the area
Ulla, Puthuvil, Arugam Bay
- Pasarichenai Beach17 min walk
- Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple6 min drive
- Arugam Bay Beach11 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room
Deluxe Twin Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Twin Bed
View all photos for Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
View all photos for Standard Single Room (Ceiling Fan)
Standard Single Room (Ceiling Fan)
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
View all photos for Triple Room with Balcony
Triple Room with Balcony
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area
Arugam Bay
When you stay at Palm Grove Holiday Inn in Arugam Bay, you'll be near the beach and within a 5-minute drive of Pasarichenai Beach. .This hotel is 30 mi (48.3 km) from Yala National Park and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Arugam Bay Beach.
What's nearby
- Pasarichenai Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Muhudu Maha Viharaya Temple - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
- Arugam Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 1.8 km
- Pottuvil Point - 15 min drive - 6.8 km
- Kumana National Park - 83 min drive - 46.5 km
Restaurants
- Mama’s - 18 min walk
- Perera Restaurant - 12 min walk
- Pizza Point - 15 min walk
- Hideaway Café - 15 min walk
- Mambo's - 13 min walk
About this property
Palm Grove Holiday Inn
Hotel in Arugam Bay with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Palm Grove Holiday Inn offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. 21-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring plasma televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
You can experience a safari, and enjoy bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Breakfast is available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Breakfast is available for a surcharge each morning.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
24-hour room service is available.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Free self-parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
- 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
- Breakfast available for a fee daily: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
- 1 restaurant
- 1 bar
- 24-hour room service
Things to do
- Bike rentals
- Safari
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
Conveniences
- Free newspapers in reception
- Front-desk safe
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Porter/bellhop
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Wedding services
Business services
- Business centre
- Computer station
- Conference space
- A meeting room
Outdoors
- BBQ grill(s)
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Accessibility
- If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
- Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
Bathroom
- Bath or shower
- Deep-soaking bath
- Free toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Towels
Entertainment
- 21-inch plasma TV
- TV channels
Food and drink
- Free bottled water
More
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay free
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (roundtrip)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
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Palm Grove Holiday Inn Reviews
Reviews
5.4
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5.4/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Staff & service
4.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Jonathan
14 Jan 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Standard hotel
Standard hotel, a bit of a walk or short tuk-tuk from beach and town centre. No lunch or dinner in off-season.
Jonathan
6/10 Okay
fede, Barcelona
14 Aug 2016
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fue un buen hotel
El gerente fue muy amable.A las habitaciones les falta limpieza y mantenimiento.