Surfing Elephant | Resort in Matara

10.0 (1 Review) |  3 Bathrooms  13 Guests
Polhena Resort | Surfing Elephant

Resort in Polhena, Matara

Beachfront Location

Surfing Elephant in Matara offers direct beachfront access with stunning garden and pool views. Polhena Beach lies just yards away, providing ample opportunities for relaxation and leisure.

Comfortable Accommodations

Rooms feature air-conditioning, balconies, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Family rooms and private entrances cater to all guest needs, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Dining Experience

The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves British, Greek, Indian, and international cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, American, and vegetarian, while dinner features local specialties and international dishes.

Leisure Facilities

Guests can enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, sun terrace, and yoga classes. Additional amenities include a spa, beauty services, and a games room, providing ample entertainment options..

Surfing Elephant is located in Matara.

This 16 Bedrooms Resort is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Air Conditioner, Parking, Pool, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 1 review with the average score of 10 . Coming to Matara and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Resort for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 16 Bedrooms Resort if you want to learn more about this PickleTrip place in Matara. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Surfing Elephant in Matara is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Surfing Elephant”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Resort, please let us know.

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No. 30 Beach Road, Polhena, Surfing Elephant (Pvt) Ltd, Matara, 81000, Sri Lanka

Amenities

Air ConditionerAir Conditioner
ParkingParking
PoolPool
Designated Smoking AreaDesignated Smoking Area
TVTV
ViewView
Ocean ViewOcean View
Balcony/TerraceBalcony/Terrace
OceanfrontOceanfront
Transportation/ShuttleTransportation/Shuttle
Security/SafetySecurity/Safety
Business ServicesBusiness Services
Sports/ActivitiesSports/Activities
Wellness FacilitiesWellness Facilities
SpaSpa
RestaurantRestaurant
BarBar
Guest ServicesGuest Services
EntertainmentEntertainment
BreakfastBreakfast
Child FriendlyChild Friendly
InternetInternet
LaundryLaundry

Facility Overview

BreakfastBreakfast
  • RestaurantRestaurant
  • Coffee house on siteCoffee house on site
  • Breakfast in the roomBreakfast in the room
  • BarBar
  • Kids' mealsKids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/ChampagneWine/Champagne
ParkingParking
  • Free parkingFree parking
  • Parking on siteParking on site
  • Private ParkingPrivate Parking
  • ParkingParking
  • Street parkingStreet parking
ActivitiesActivities
  • Cooking classCooking class
  • Tour or class about local cultureTour or class about local culture
  • Yoga classesYoga classes
  • CyclingCycling
  • Hair treatmentsHair treatments
  • PedicurePedicure
  • Kids' clubKids' club
  • Walking toursWalking tours
  • Hand massageHand massage
  • Head massageHead massage
  • Spa facilitiesSpa facilities
  • DivingDiving
  • Live music/PerformanceLive music/Performance
  • Temporary art galleriesTemporary art galleries
  • Movie nightsMovie nights
  • Spa and wellness centerSpa and wellness center
  • BeachfrontBeachfront
  • Bar crawlsBar crawls
  • MassageMassage
  • Beauty servicesBeauty services
  • Back massageBack massage
  • Ping-pongPing-pong
  • Live sports events (broadcast)Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Body treatmentsBody treatments
  • Full-body massageFull-body massage
  • Couples' massageCouples' massage
  • Neck massageNeck massage
  • Themed dinnersThemed dinners
  • Game roomGame room
  • Facial treatmentsFacial treatments
  • HikingHiking
  • ManicureManicure
  • Bike toursBike tours
  • Happy hourHappy hour
  • Foot massageFoot massage
  • SnorkelingSnorkeling
  • BeachBeach
  • Open-air bathOpen-air bath
  • FishingFishing
  • Waxing servicesWaxing services
  • Spa/Wellness packagesSpa/Wellness packages
EntertainmentEntertainment
  • Board games/PuzzlesBoard games/Puzzles
GeneralGeneral
  • Non-smoking roomsNon-smoking rooms
  • SafeSafe
  • Smoke-free propertySmoke-free property
  • Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Wifi in all areasWifi in all areas
  • Family roomsFamily rooms
  • Designated smoking areaDesignated smoking area
  • Convenience store on siteConvenience store on site
Guest ServicesGuest Services
  • Business centerBusiness center
  • Private check-in/outPrivate check-in/out
  • Shared lounge/TV areaShared lounge/TV area
  • Meeting/Banquet facilitiesMeeting/Banquet facilities
  • Dry cleaningDry cleaning
  • Suit pressSuit press
  • Packed lunchesPacked lunches
  • Room serviceRoom service
  • Baggage storageBaggage storage
  • Shuttle serviceShuttle service
  • Babysitting/Child servicesBabysitting/Child services
  • Daily housekeepingDaily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttleAirport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk24-hour front desk
  • LockersLockers
  • Tour deskTour desk
  • Car rentalCar rental
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Fax/PhotocopyingFax/Photocopying
  • LaundryLaundry
  • Ironing serviceIroning service
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Express check-in/outExpress check-in/out
  • ConciergeConcierge
  • Invoice providedInvoice provided
InternetInternet
  • InternetInternet
  • WifiWifi
  • Free WifiFree Wifi
OutdoorsOutdoors
  • Sun deckSun deck
  • TerraceTerrace
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Outdoor poolOutdoor pool
  • Picnic areaPicnic area
  • GardenGarden
  • Outdoor furnitureOutdoor furniture
Security/SafetySecurity/Safety
  • CCTV outside propertyCCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areasCCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishersFire extinguishers
  • Security alarmSecurity alarm
  • Smoke alarmsSmoke alarms
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelinesLinens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stayGuests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaningGuest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirusUse of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companiesProperty cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between staysGuest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Physical distancing in dining areasPhysical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodationFood can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Breakfast to-go containersBreakfast to-go containers
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitizedAll plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securelyDelivered food covered securely
  • Thermometers for guests provided by propertyThermometers for guests provided by property
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areasHand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits availableFirst aid kits available
  • Access to healthcare professionalsAccess to healthcare professionals
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authoritiesStaff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Process in place to check health of guestsProcess in place to check health of guests
  • Face masks for guests availableFace masks for guests available
  • Cashless payment availableCashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followedPhysical distancing rules followed
SpaSpa
  • Swimming poolSwimming pool
  • Beach chairs/LoungersBeach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced poolFenced pool
  • Kids' poolKids' pool
Transportation/ShuttleTransportation/Shuttle
  • Public transit ticketsPublic transit tickets
  • Airport drop-offAirport drop-off
  • Airport pickupAirport pickup

Policies

Check-in
Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
Partially refundable
Pet Policy
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Andrew
Mar 30, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Philippines
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: business
Positive: Surfing Elephant Resort is pure paradise! From the moment you arrive, the peaceful, laid back atmosphere and genuinely warm, attentive staff make you feel instantly at home. Spotless, beautifully designed rooms, easy beach access, and endless ways to relax, whether surfing, lounging by the pool, or exploring nearby spots, make it the perfect escape. You’ll leave refreshed, happy, and already planning your next visit!
Negative: none
Summary: Your Perfect Laid Back Paradise Awaits
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Room Arrangement

Room InfoFacilities
Deluxe Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 42 m2
4 Bunk bed Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Family Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Shampoo, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Towels, Body soap, Bath or shower, Bidet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Bathrobe

General

Fan, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Private entrance

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Seating area, Desk

Kitchen

Dryer

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Cribs

View

Garden view, Pool view

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Drying rack for clothing, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Adapter
Deluxe King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 38 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Deluxe King Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Shampoo, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Towels, Body soap, Bath or shower, Bidet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Bathrobe

General

Fan, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Private entrance

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Seating area, Desk

Kitchen

Dryer

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Cribs

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Drying rack for clothing, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Adapter
Deluxe Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 37 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Twin Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Shampoo, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Towels, Body soap, Bath or shower, Bidet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Bathrobe

General

Fan, Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Private entrance

Living Area

Seating area, Desk

Outdoors

Patio

Kitchen

Dryer

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

View

Garden view

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Drying rack for clothing, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Adapter
Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Dorm Room
2 Bunk bed Bed

FAQ's

Is this Surfing Elephant pet-friendly for guests? 

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Surfing Elephant? 

Check-in time for Surfing Elephant starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Surfing Elephant have a swimming pool? 

Yes, this Surfing Elephant has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Surfing Elephant? 

Best-rates for the Surfing Elephant starts from $51 per night with includes Air Conditioner, Parking, Pool, Designated Smoking Area, TV, View, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Oceanfront, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, Business Services, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Spa, Restaurant, Bar, Guest Services, Entertainment, Breakfast, Child Friendly, Internet, Laundry With private courts and nearby facilities. PickleTrip™ offers a wide range of properties for pickleball players and travelers of all types. Our goal is to connect you with the perfect vacation rental, resort, or hotel that has a private pickleball court or nearby facilities, ensuring a fun and active stay.

Is Surfing Elephant a family-friendly place to stay? 

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this resort good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the resort has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Surfing Elephant wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests? 

Based on the information received from our partner, the Surfing Elephant has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Surfing Elephant? 

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Surfing Elephant indicates 1 day stay policy at this resort. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Surfing Elephant? 

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Surfing Elephant are as follows: Partially refundable Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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