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Surfing Elephant Resort

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A seating area with a view of the ocean, featuring a round table and wooden chairs. - Surfing Elephant Resort (Polhena, Matara)
A building with a sign reading 'SURFING ELEPHANT' and a covered entrance area. - Surfing Elephant Resort (Polhena, Matara)
A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central garden. - Surfing Elephant Resort (Polhena, Matara)
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and clear turquoise waters. - Surfing Elephant Resort (Polhena, Matara)
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a concrete floor. - Surfing Elephant Resort (Polhena, Matara)
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and an outdoor entertainment area at Surfing Elephant Resort. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment or a massage. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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Room options

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A room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a ceiling fan, a lamp, and a woven mat on the floor.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, and a window with curtains.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Premier Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

Premier Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Matara, Surfing Elephant Resort is near the beach. Star Fort and Dondra Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mirissa Beach and Polhena Beach. Visit our Matara travel guide
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No. 30 Beach Road, Polhena, Matara, Polhena, Matara, Sri lanka, 81000

What's nearby

  • A rocky shoreline with clear turquoise water and waves crashing against the rocks.
    Polhena Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A beach with waves, palm trees, and a building.
    Madiha Beach
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • A beach with palm trees, a rocky outcrop, and the ocean.
    Mirissa Beach
    12 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, surrounded by dense palm trees and a small island.
    Hiriketiya Beach
    33 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and several boats anchored near the water's edge.
    Unawatuna Beach
    42 min drive - 32.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Zephyer Ceylon
    6 min drive
  • The Doctor's House
    17 min walk
  • Sunset Bar
    10 min drive
  • KFC
    8 min drive
  • 360 Madiha
    14 min walk

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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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Surfing Elephant Resort 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?

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

What time is check-out at Surfing Elephant Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Surfing Elephant Resort 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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Reviews

10

Exceptional