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Surfing Elephant Hostel

Matara hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Fri, Apr 17
Sat, Apr 18
April 2026
3
May 2026
When you stay at Surfing Elephant Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mirissa Beach. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe.

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (6)

  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • 24-hour front desk

Room options

Shared Dormitory
Shared Dormitory
Shared Dormitory
Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

  • 36 sq m
  • 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

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About the area

Map
30a Beach Rd, Matara, SP, 81000

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
  • Hiriketiya Beach - 34 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

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

When you stay at Surfing Elephant Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mirissa Beach. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 18 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Spa services

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 per person

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Surfing Elephant Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Surfing Elephant Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Surfing Elephant Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Surfing Elephant Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 6:00 AM.

What is there to do at Surfing Elephant Hostel and nearby?

Surfing Elephant Hostel has spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near Surfing Elephant Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Surfing Elephant Hostel like?

Surfing Elephant Hostel is a short 1-minute walk from Polhena Beach and 17 minutes' walk from Madiha Beach.

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