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Surfing Elephant Resort

Property class: 3
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Matara hotel

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A seating area with a view of the ocean, featuring a round table and wooden chairs.
A building with a sign reading 'SURFING ELEPHANT' and a covered entrance area.
A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central garden.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and clear turquoise waters.
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a concrete floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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No. 30 Beach Road, Polhena, Matara, Polhena, Matara, Sri lanka, 81000
  • Place, Polhena Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Madiha Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mirissa Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬

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
  • 388 sq ft
  • 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
  • 409 sq ft
  • 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

Matara

Steps from the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Polhena Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Madiha Beach with a stay here. 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 - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Mirissa Beach - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Hiriketiya Beach - 33 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • 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

About this property

Surfing Elephant Resort

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Matara hotel
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business center.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, spa services, and barbecue grills are also featured at Surfing Elephant Resort.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Matara hotel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Surfing Elephant Resort offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. This Matara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 for adults and USD 8 for children

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
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
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. 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Surfing Elephant Resort to the airport?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Surfing Elephant Resort?

As of Sep 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surfing Elephant Resort on Sep 7, 2026 start from $85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Surfing Elephant Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Surfing Elephant Resort.

How close is Surfing Elephant Resort 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 Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Surfing Elephant Resort, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 10 for adults and USD 8 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Surfing Elephant Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Surfing Elephant Resort?

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

Is there free parking at Surfing Elephant Resort?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Surfing Elephant Resort have a pool?

Surfing Elephant Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Surfing Elephant Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Surfing Elephant Resort have a spa?

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

How close is Surfing Elephant Resort to downtown Matara?

Surfing Elephant Resort is 0.2 mi away from Polhena.