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The Salty Pelican

3.0 star property
Hotel in Dikwella with a full-service spa and an outdoor pool

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Living area
Deluxe Double Room, Pool View
Restaurant
Restaurant
Living area
Unwind at The Salty Pelican, where a full-service spa and outdoor treatment areas await. Enjoy a meal at El Grotto, the on-site restaurant, or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Pool View

Deluxe Double Room, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Dikwella is home to The Salty Pelican . Tangalle Lighthouse and Dondra Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dickwella Beach and Hiriketiya Beach. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkeling.
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Map
150 Pehebiya Road, Hiriketiya, Matara, 81200

What's nearby

  • Hiriketiya Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dickwella Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kudawella Beach - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Mawella Beach - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Goyambokka Beach - 17 min drive - 16.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Clearpoint - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Smoke & Bitters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa Smeralda - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sri Turtle Point - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kingsley Hot Kitchen - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Salty Pelican

Property highlights
You can look forward to a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at The Salty Pelican . Treat yourself to a massage, a body scrub, or a body wrap at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at El Grotto, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and massage treatment rooms
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Salty Pelican have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and desks

Languages

English, German, Portuguese

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

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • El Grotto

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from February 12 2025 to February 12 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 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, debit 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
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Salty Pelican Hotel
The Salty Pelican Hiriketiya
The Salty Pelican Hotel Hiriketiya

Frequently asked questions

Does The Salty Pelican have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is The Salty Pelican pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Salty Pelican ?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Salty Pelican ?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Salty Pelican ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Salty Pelican located?

Situated in Dikwella, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dickwella Beach and Hiriketiya Beach. Blue Beach Island and Wewurukannala Vihara Temple are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Salty Pelican Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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