Title: Surfing Elephant Resort - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6326702&destination=Matara%2C+Southern+Province%2C+Sri+Lanka&selected=123982896&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Surfing Elephant Resort ## Photo gallery for Surfing Elephant Resort ![Interior - Surfing Elephant Resort (Polhena, Matara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123990000/123982900/123982896/e0f099b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Surfing Elephant Resort (Polhena, Matara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123990000/123982900/123982896/233946eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premier Room, 1 King Bed - Surfing Elephant Resort (Polhena, Matara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123990000/123982900/123982896/dc4afdf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Snack bar - Surfing Elephant Resort (Polhena, Matara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123990000/123982900/123982896/9fe2bf8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Surfing Elephant Resort (Polhena, Matara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123990000/123982900/123982896/464565fd.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. 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 [Mar. 21 - Mar. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar. 22 - Mar. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar. 27 - Mar. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr. 3 - Apr. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&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 - 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 - Resort view - 388 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### Premier Twin Room - Resort view - 409 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### Premier Double or Twin Room - 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 - 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 Resort Property highlights You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a business center at Surfing Elephant Resort. 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), concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms at Surfing Elephant Resort 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/97000000/96250000/96248400/96248366/5ef1d67a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Golden Pearl Tangalle Beach Tangalle - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - Parking included 7.2 Good 15 reviews CA $67 CA $91 total includes taxes & fees Apr 3 - Apr 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04&selected=96248366&PinnedHotelID=96248366&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 $78 CA $93 total includes taxes & fees Mar 28 - Mar 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=118241948&PinnedHotelID=118241948&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![15 outdoor pools](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121860000/121858300/121858209/1ba24422.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BluOra Resort Mirissa - Pool - Pet friendly - Kids pool - Parking included 4.0 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=121858209&PinnedHotelID=121858209&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23230000/23225500/23225465/b73d128c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seasons Four Matara - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available CA $24 CA $42 total includes taxes & fees Mar 26 - Mar 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27&selected=23225465&PinnedHotelID=23225465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 outdoor pools](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111010000/111004300/111004267/262a3983.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coastline Mirissa Boutique hotel and spa Mirissa - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 46 reviews CA $217 CA $286 total includes taxes & fees Apr 19 - Apr 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-19&endDate=2026-04-20&selected=111004267&PinnedHotelID=111004267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=123982896,96248366,118241948,121858209,23225465) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite 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 center ### Outdoors - Direct access to the beach ### Spa - Massage - Spa services ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ## 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 Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children aged 4 and younger eat free breakfast ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 8 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. 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 have a pool? ### Is Surfing Elephant Resort pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Surfing Elephant Resort? ### What time is check-out at Surfing Elephant Resort? ### Where is Surfing Elephant Resort located? ## Have a question? 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