Surfing Elephant, Matara

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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