Title: Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa Hotel in Matara with spa services and a coffee shop ## Photo gallery for Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa ![Snack bar - Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa (Polhena, Matara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123990000/123982900/123982896/9fe2bf8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa (Polhena, Matara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123990000/123982900/123982896/233946eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa (Polhena, Matara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123990000/123982900/123982896/e0f099b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa (Polhena, Matara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123990000/123982900/123982896/464565fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premier Room, 1 King Bed - Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa (Polhena, Matara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123990000/123982900/123982896/dc4afdf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a business center at Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and a restaurant are available to all guests. ## Popular amenities - Pool - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb. 1 - Feb. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb. 2 - Feb. 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb. 6 - Feb. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb. 13 - Feb. 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 3+ beds 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### Family Room ### Highlights Hair dryer Private bathroom - Sleeps 6 - 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed ![Premier Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123990000/123982900/123982896/dc4afdf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premier Room, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Balcony or patio Hair dryer Private bathroom - Resort view - 388 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### Premier Twin Room ### Highlights Balcony or patio Hair dryer Private bathroom - Resort view - 409 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### Premier Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Hair dryer Private bathroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Matara travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Matara.dx6326702) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C5.93712%2C80.52712&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oQXLPLM2o23hRwNOF5tGDBZgVWM=) No. 30 Beach Road, Polhena, Matara, Polhena, Matara, Sri lanka, 81000 ### What's nearby - ![Long stretch of nice beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326702/a79511de-106b-4e80-b963-4ab297529660.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Polhena Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - ![Nice hot day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326702/4eb765c2-5985-4a6e-996b-486d4d55155b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Madiha Beach 20 min walk \- 1.7 km - ![The main beach in Mirissa. Some strong waves. Plenty of bars and restaurants to keep you fed and hydrated. Stunning. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348291/05c25a9b-099b-4492-95cf-111d6541845c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mirissa Beach 11 min drive \- 9.8 km - ![At the start of the beautiful Secret Beach (Mirissa) is a section where the sand is pink! #srilanka #secret beach # colours #pink ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348291/63ed48a2-5b54-4b74-8c03-02f6fed8ba8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Secret Beach 15 min drive \- 11.9 km - Coconut Tree Hill Viewpoint 10 min drive \- 8.7 km ### Getting around - Midigama Railway Station 39 min drive - Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) 141 min drive ### Restaurants - The Doctor's House 17 min walk - Swell 5 min drive - KFC 8 min drive - Pizza Hut 5 min drive - Baba's Place 4 min drive ## About this property ### Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa Property highlights You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a business center at Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and a restaurant are available to all guests. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - An outdoor pool - Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services Room features All guestrooms at Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa offer amenities such as free WiFi. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118250000/118242000/118241948/ab413372.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kaminrich Polhena Matara - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning CA $76 CA $91 total includes taxes & fees Feb 12 - Feb 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=118241948&PinnedHotelID=118241948&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, white sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101414700/101414654/efe1e905.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### VUBU Matara - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 2.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=101414654&PinnedHotelID=101414654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, white sand, 2 beach bars](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93690000/93683200/93683130/37730783.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Reef Garden Polhena Matara - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=93683130&PinnedHotelID=93683130&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99410000/99403800/99403749/f5d84cfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Polhena Grand Resort Matara - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 5.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=99403749&PinnedHotelID=99403749&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20380000/20371600/20371555/bbd075ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nishan Surf Inn Matara - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=20371555&PinnedHotelID=20371555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124040000/124035400/124035344/d5560e5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tao Villa Madiha, guest house just a stone's throw from Madiha beach. 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa have a pool? ### Is Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa? ### What time is check-out at Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa? ### Where is Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa located? ## Have a question? 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