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Surfing Elephant

3.0 star property
Resort in Matara with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Twin Room
Twin Room
Front of property
Twin Room
Twin Room

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$119
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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30 Beach Rd, Matara, Southern Province, 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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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Matara

Surfing Elephant places you steps from Polhena Beach and within a 20-minute stroll of Madiha Beach. Highlights at this resort include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the resort's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .In the area of this 3-property class Matara resort, you'll find Mirissa Beach.
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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
  • Weligama Beach - 18 min drive - 12.6 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
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Swell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Baba's Place - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Surfing Elephant

Resort in Matara with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Surfing Elephant also features an outdoor pool, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

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

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Surfing Elephant offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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    Property amenities

    Internet

    • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
    • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
    • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

    Parking and transport

    • Free covered self parking on site
    • Limited on-site self parking

    Food and drink

    • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
    • A bar/lounge
    • A coffee shop/cafe
    • A restaurant
    • Coffee and tea in common areas
    • Free daily manager's reception
    • Snack bar/deli

    Things to do

    • Outdoor pool

    Family friendly

    • Laundry facilities
    • Outdoor pool
    • Snack bar/deli

    Conveniences

    • 24-hour front desk
    • Laundry facilities
    • Lockers
    • Luggage storage

    Guest services

    • Dry cleaning/laundry service
    • Housekeeping (daily)

    Accessibility

    • No lift

    More

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

    Room amenities

    Bathroom

    • Free toiletries
    • Private bathroom
    • Shampoo
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels provided

    Food and drink

    • 24-hour room service

    More

    • Air conditioning
    • Desk
    • Laptop workspace

    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    Minimum check-in age - 18

    Check-out

    Check-out before 11:00 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 continental breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 10 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, debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is parking available at Surfing Elephant?

    Yep, Surfing Elephant has a free self car park.

    How much does it cost to stay at Surfing Elephant?

    As of 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surfing Elephant on 1 Jan 2026 start from AU$118.63, 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.

    Are there any beaches close to Surfing Elephant?

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

    Does Surfing Elephant have a pool?

    Surfing Elephant has an outdoor pool.

    Does Surfing Elephant serve breakfast?

    You bet, continental breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

    Is there a free airport shuttle available at Surfing Elephant?

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

    Is there a bar or restaurant at Surfing Elephant?

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

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

    Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

    Are pets allowed at Surfing Elephant?

    No, pets are not allowed.

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