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Surfing Elephant

3.0 star property
Resort in Matara with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Surfing Elephant. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
30 Beach Rd, Matara, Southern Province, 81000

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Doctor's House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Swell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Baba's Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caribbean Gate - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Surfing Elephant

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Surfing Elephant and take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Surfing Elephant boast thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Surfing Elephant have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Surfing Elephant pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Surfing Elephant?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Surfing Elephant?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Surfing Elephant?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Surfing Elephant located?

Situated in Matara, this resort 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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