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Surfing Elephant Hostel

2.5 star property
Enjoy the restaurant at this Matara hotel

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Interior
Shared Dormitory
Restaurant
Interior

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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30a Beach Rd, Matara, SP, 81000
  • Place, Polhena Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Madiha Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Mirissa Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Matara

Close to the beach.Stay at this Matara hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Polhena Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Madiha Beach. Star Fort and Our Lady of Matara Shrine are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Polhena Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Madiha Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mirissa Beach - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Weligama Beach - 18 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Hiriketiya Beach - 34 min drive - 19.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Doctor's House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dutchman's Street - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Amba Sevana Indian Spice - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Surfing Elephant Hostel

Enjoy the restaurant at this Matara hotel
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Matara hotel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Surfing Elephant Hostel offers 18 accommodations. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • 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 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 6:00 AM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Surfing Elephant Hostel to the airport?

Surfing Elephant Hostel is 111.8 mi (141-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Surfing Elephant Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Surfing Elephant Hostel.

How close is Surfing Elephant Hostel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Polhena Beach and 5.4 mi (11-min drive) from Mirissa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Surfing Elephant Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Surfing Elephant Hostel, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 10 per person. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Surfing Elephant Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Surfing Elephant Hostel?

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

Is there free parking at Surfing Elephant Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Surfing Elephant Hostel have a pool?

Surfing Elephant Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Surfing Elephant Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Surfing Elephant Hostel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Surfing Elephant Hostel to downtown Matara?

Surfing Elephant Hostel is 0.2 mi away from Polhena.

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