Surfing Elephant, Matara

Amenities

Surfing Elephant sits directly on Polhena Beach, offering a year-round outdoor swimming pool with a fence and sun loungers. Guests have access to a business centre, meeting facilities, and a minimarket on site. The property also provides car hire, airport shuttle services, and a 24-hour front desk with express check-in/check-out.

Rooms

Each air-conditioned room includes a private bathroom and a balcony with garden or pool views. Family rooms are available, and private check-in/check-out services are offered. The hotel also provides laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing service.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves British, Greek, Indian, and international cuisines with a breakfast menu that includes continental, American, and local specialities. A coffee house on site offers coffee and drinks, and the bar provides wine and champagne. Breakfast in the room and special diet menus are available upon request.

Wellness & Activities

The spa and wellness centre offers body treatments, facials, full body massage, and couples massage. Guests can join yoga classes, cooking classes, and tours about local culture. A kids' club, games room, and movie nights are available for entertainment.

Location

Polhena Beach is a few metres from the hotel, and Weherahena Buddhist Temple is 7 km away. Galle Fort is 43 km from the property, and Koggala Airport is 29 km away. Street parking and public transport tickets are available for local travel.

Highlights

Location: Direct beachfront on Polhena Beach

Rooms: Balconies with pool or garden views & family rooms

Dining: 2 restaurants serving British, Greek, Indian & international cuisine

Wellness: Full-service spa with massage, facials & yoga classes

Activities: Cooking classes, kids' club, movie nights & local culture tours

Family: Kids' pool, babysitting, board games & children's meals