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Surfing Elephant Resort

Property class: 3

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A seating area with a view of the ocean, featuring a round table and wooden chairs.
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a concrete floor.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and clear turquoise waters.
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.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$119
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

View all photos for Family Room

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 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Matara

Surfing Elephant Resort places you steps from Polhena Beach and within a 20-minute stroll of Madiha Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .A day of pampering can include massages and body treatments. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .In the area of this 3-property class Matara hotel, you'll find Mirissa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Polhena Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Madiha Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Mirissa Beach - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Weligama Beach - 19 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Hiriketiya Beach - 33 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Zephyer Ceylon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Doctor's House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Dutchman's Street - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Surfing Elephant Resort

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 centre.

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 bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This Matara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages and body treatments.

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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 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 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 for adults and from 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Surfing Elephant Resort?

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

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

As of 6 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surfing Elephant Resort on 20 Oct 2026 start from NZ$119, 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.

Is there a spa on site at Surfing Elephant Resort?

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

Does Surfing Elephant Resort have a pool?

Surfing Elephant Resort has an outdoor pool.

Does Surfing Elephant Resort serve breakfast?

Yep, local cuisine breakfast is served daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Surfing Elephant Resort?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at Surfing Elephant Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.