Surfing Elephant Hostel

Matara hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Sat 18 Apr
April 2026
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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 Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (6)

  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants 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 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

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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

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 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 on-site parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking area (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 on-site 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 on-site 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 on-site 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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