About

★Please read the description before booking!★

★🌴Our hostel is located outside of Arugam Bay town. It is around a 3 minute tuk tuk or 15 minutes walking to town- we offer a very reliable tuk tuk service from our hostel!🌴★

🫶Welcome to Hangten Surf Skate Hostel!🫶

Hangten is a super fun, relaxed and unique hostel located outside of Arugam Bay City. We offer a clean, homely environment with a super social atmosphere.

Why stay with us?

🛹Skate Park!?!
☺ For starters, we have our very own skate park right inside the hostel! It’s free to use and we have plenty of boards available! If you don’t know how to skate- no stress! We want to teach everyone who comes here! If you just want to watch, no issues- come sit by the park and have a chat!

🕶️Daily Activities
☺ Everything from surf sessions, beer pong, sunset walks, trivia nights, (our super popular) family dinners and so much more. Hangten is a super social hostel! Don’t get me wrong, we do love to dance, but we aren’t primarily focussed on partying.

☕️Best coffee in town
☺ If you are an early morning surfer and need a pick-me-up, you won’t be disappointed! Coffee lovers be warned, you’re gonna keep coming back!

🥞🍛In-house Restaurant
☺ Our favourite uncle is serving up daily breakfast and cooks up for our amazing family dinners!

🧑‍🏫Community Involvement
☺ We run super special daily English classes for the local kids nearby, then after they come to skate! Come sit in on the class, help teach and join the skating fun!

💤 Comfortable Sleeps
☺ Comfortable and cold sleeps! All of our dorm rooms are equipped with A/C, our private rooms have an effective fan cooling system. All dorm rooms equipped with lockers- please bring your own locks to secure your valuables! If you need a towel, no problem! We can supply with a deposit of RS. 500 (refunded at checkout)

🛺 We are located outside of town, away from the hustle and bustle! But if you need to get to town- no stress! We have a very reliable tuk tuk service with fixed prices to get you anywhere!

Come join our Hangten Family!

Cancellation Policy: 1 day before arrival. In case of late cancellation or no show, you will be charged for the first night of your stay.
Check in: 14:00- 20:00
Checkout: 08:00- 11:00
Late Check In: If you plan on arriving outride of check in time, please make sure to message us beforehand so we can arrange your check in.
Payment upon arrival by cash only
Taxes included
Breakfast not included
No curfew
We do not accept customers younger than 18 years of age.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 21:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Age Restriction
  • Curfew
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Adaptors
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Parking
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Reviews

9.3Superb(191)
  • Value for Money
    9.6
  • Security
    9.4
  • Atmosphere
    9.3
  • Cleanliness
    9.4
  • Staff
    9.6
  • Location
    8.6
  • Facilities
    9.3
Summary of traveller reviews

Hangten SurfSkate Hostel in Arugam Bay is celebrated for its incredibly friendly and helpful staff, creating a welcoming, family-like atmosphere. Guests love the vibrant social scene, the unique surfskate facilities, and the organised activities. While slightly outside the town centre, free tuk-tuk services make it easily accessible. It's ideal for solo travellers and those seeking a social, active holiday.

Stayed in Jul 2026
10
J
Jack
Male, 31-40, England
Just the best hostel. Best I’ve stayed at.
Stayed in Jul 2026
8.9
I
Ilay
Male, 18-24, Israel
Best hostel in arugam bay!
Stayed in Jun 2026
9.4
T
Tyesha
Female, 25-30, England
Hostel is great value for money and staff were great. The free shuttle into town is a must. I did find the location being out of town less desirable as time went on but they are super organised and the rooms are great.
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Location

Kudakkali Road, Pasarichchenai Pottuvil, Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
1km from city centre