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Surfing Tusker - Thalpe

1.0 star property
Beachfront hostel for sun and fun

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Free WiFi
Shared kitchen facilities
Shared kitchen facilities
Lounge
View from property
Surfing Tusker - Thalpe provides amenities like a beach bar and a restaurant. This hostel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sun loungers. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 100 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Ocean View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Surfing Tusker - Thalpe is in Talpe, a neighborhood in Unawatuna. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mihiripenna Beach and Dalawella Beach, while Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum and Stilt Fisherman are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Galle International Cricket Stadium or Galle Tennis Club.
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Mihirpenna, Talpe, SP, 80615

What's nearby

  • Mihiripenna Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dalawella Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Unawatuna Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Jungle Beach - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Galle Fort - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 24 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kabala Sunset Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tartaruga restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Angel Beach Club - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout Unawatuna - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shanthi Beach Resort - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Surfing Tusker - Thalpe

Hostel located in Talpe
Surfing Tusker - Thalpe provides amenities like a beach bar and a restaurant. This hostel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sun loungers. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Beach umbrellas
Room features
All guestrooms at Surfing Tusker - Thalpe include amenities such as free WiFi.

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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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Lockers

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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

Is Surfing Tusker - Thalpe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Surfing Tusker - Thalpe?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Surfing Tusker - Thalpe?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Surfing Tusker - Thalpe?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Surfing Tusker - Thalpe located?

Nestled on the beach, this Talpe hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Mihiripenna Beach and Dalawella Beach. Unawatuna Beach and Talpe Natural Pool are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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