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Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa

3.0 star property
Hotel in Matara with spa services and a 24-hour front desk

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Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a business center at Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and a restaurant are available to all guests.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Family Room

Highlights

Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premier Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
No. 30 Beach Road, Polhena, Matara, Polhena, Matara, Sri lanka, 81000

What's nearby

  • Madiha Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Coconut Tree Hill Viewpoint - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Mirissa Beach - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Secret Beach - 15 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Unawatuna Beach - 42 min drive - 31.4 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 39 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Doctor's House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Swell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Baba's Place - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa

Property highlights
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a business center at Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 4 and younger eat free breakfast

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 8 for children

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 and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Polhena Beach and Madiha Beach. Star Fort and Our Lady of Matara Shrine are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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