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Surfing Elephant Hostel

Property class: 2.5

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Interior
Interior
Shared Dormitory
Exterior
Restaurant

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Matara

Surfing Elephant Hostel places you steps from Polhena Beach and within a 20-minute stroll of Madiha Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and spa services. Local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .In the area of this Matara hotel, you'll find Mirissa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Polhena Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Madiha Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mirissa Beach - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Hiriketiya Beach - 34 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Unawatuna Beach - 42 min drive - 50.2 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 39 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 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
  • ‪Florence Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Surfing Elephant Hostel

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 a shower.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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.

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: from 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 on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Surfing Elephant Hostel?

Yep, Surfing Elephant Hostel is a short 1-minute walk from Polhena Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Surfing Elephant Hostel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Surfing Elephant Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, local cuisine breakfast is on offer daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Surfing Elephant Hostel?

No, Surfing Elephant Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Surfing Elephant Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Surfing Elephant Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 6:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Surfing Elephant Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

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