Title: Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=123982896&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa Hotel in Matara with spa services and coffee shop/cafe ## Photo gallery for Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa ![Snack bar - Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa (Polhena, Matara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123990000/123982900/123982896/9fe2bf8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa (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 | Free WiFi - Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa (Polhena, Matara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123990000/123982900/123982896/dc4afdf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa (Polhena, Matara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123990000/123982900/123982896/464565fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa (Polhena, Matara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123990000/123982900/123982896/e0f099b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a business centre at Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and a restaurant are available to all guests. ## Popular amenities - Pool - Spa - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb 1 - Feb 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb 2 - Feb 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=123982896&PinnedHotelID=123982896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&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 ### Highlights Hairdryer Private bathroom - Sleeps 6 - 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed ![Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi](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 ### Highlights Balcony or patio Hairdryer Private bathroom - Resort view - 388 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### Premier Twin Room ### Highlights Balcony or patio Hairdryer Private bathroom - Resort view - 409 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### Premier Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Hairdryer Private bathroom - 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. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMatara-Hotels-Surfing-Elephant-Resort-Spa.h123982896.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMatara-Hotels-Surfing-Elephant-Resort-Spa.h123982896.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Matara, Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa is near the beach. Star Fort and Dondra Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mirissa Beach and Polhena Beach. [Visit our Matara travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 miles - ![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 \- 1.1 miles - ![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 \- 6.1 miles - ![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 \- 7.4 miles - Coconut Tree Hill Viewpoint 10 min drive \- 5.4 miles ### Getting around - Midigama Railway Station 39 min drive - Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) 141 min drive ### Restaurants - The Doctor's House 17 min walk - Swell 5 min drive - KFC 8 min drive - Pizza Hut 5 min drive - Baba's Place 4 min drive ## About this property ### Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa Property highlights You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a business centre at Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi, with a 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), a 24-hour front desk and concierge services Room features All guest rooms at Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa include amenities, such as free WiFi. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers ## Similar properties ![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 Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning £48 includes taxes & fees 7 Feb - 8 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=118241948&PinnedHotelID=118241948&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, white sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101414700/101414654/efe1e905.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### VUBU Matara - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 2.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=101414654&PinnedHotelID=101414654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, white sand, 2 beach bars](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93690000/93683200/93683130/37730783.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Reef Garden Polhena Matara - Pool - Kids’ pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=93683130&PinnedHotelID=93683130&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99410000/99403800/99403749/f5d84cfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Polhena Grand Resort Matara - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 5.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=99403749&PinnedHotelID=99403749&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20380000/20371600/20371555/bbd075ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nishan Surf Inn Matara - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=20371555&PinnedHotelID=20371555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124040000/124035400/124035344/d5560e5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tao Villa Madiha, guest house just a stone's throw from Madiha beach. 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa have a pool? ### Is Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa? ### What time is check-in at Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa? ### What time is check-out at Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa? ### Where is Surfing Elephant Resort & Spa located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ---