Title: Surfing Tusker - Thalpe Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6154883&destination=Unawatuna%2C+Southern+Province%2C+Sri+Lanka&selected=117567503&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Surfing Tusker - Thalpe ## Photo gallery for Surfing Tusker - Thalpe ![Restaurant - Surfing Tusker - Thalpe (Talpe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117570000/117567600/117567503/90c57b85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lounge - Surfing Tusker - Thalpe (Talpe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117570000/117567600/117567503/41985d71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View | Free WiFi - Surfing Tusker - Thalpe (Talpe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117570000/117567600/117567503/c3ae3da8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free WiFi - Surfing Tusker - Thalpe (Talpe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117570000/117567600/117567503/82761c3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge - Surfing Tusker - Thalpe (Talpe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117570000/117567600/117567503/73ce2eeb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Surfing Tusker - Thalpe provides amenities, such as a beach bar and a restaurant. This hostel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sunloungers. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Bar £20 includes taxes & fees 14 Apr - 15 Apr ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=117567503&PinnedHotelID=117567503&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=117567503&PinnedHotelID=117567503&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=117567503&PinnedHotelID=117567503&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=117567503&PinnedHotelID=117567503&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=117567503&PinnedHotelID=117567503&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=117567503&PinnedHotelID=117567503&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=117567503&PinnedHotelID=117567503&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=117567503&PinnedHotelID=117567503&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Ocean View ![Shared Dormitory, Ocean View | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117570000/117567600/117567503/6199e456.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, Ocean View - Ocean view - 100 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 2 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View ![Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117570000/117567600/117567503/e2f1fdda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View - Sea view - 1 bedroom - 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%2FUnawatuna-Hotels-Surfing-Tusker-Thalpe.h117567503.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUnawatuna-Hotels-Surfing-Tusker-Thalpe.h117567503.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located on the beach, Surfing Tusker - Thalpe is in Talpe, a neighbourhood in Unawatuna. Galle Harbour and Eagles' Catalina Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit National Maritime Museum and Handunugoda Tea Estate. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Galle International Cricket Stadium or Galle Tennis Club. [Visit our Unawatuna travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Unawatuna.dx6154883) [View more Hostels in Unawatuna](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Unawatuna-Hostels.d6154883-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C5.99951%2C80.26919&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gHKDA_uIh_dIYM9RwcFquP6M8WA=) Mihirpenna, Talpe, SP, 80615 ### What's nearby - ![Dalawella Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348270/c619db7d-5877-428e-9a1c-3b4156a00ab5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dalawella Beach 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Unawatuna Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154883/157c8ae7-4d2f-4e62-9504-4f49a5f975a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Unawatuna Beach 2 min drive \- 1.6 miles - ![Jungle Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154883/fff65056-4360-476d-8bec-6c0d719d82c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Jungle Beach 7 min drive \- 3.9 miles - Mihiripenna Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Talpe Natural Pool 3 min drive \- 1.8 miles ### Getting around - Midigama Railway Station 23 min drive - Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) 123 min drive ### Restaurants - Shanthi Beach Resort 10 min walk - Kabala Sunset Cafe 2 min drive - Angel Beach Club 17 min walk - Tartaruga restaurant 4 min drive - Black&White 2 min drive ## About this property ### Surfing Tusker - Thalpe Hostel located in Talpe Surfing Tusker - Thalpe provides amenities, such as a beach bar and a restaurant. This hostel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sunloungers. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Free self-parking - Beach umbrellas Room features All guest rooms at Surfing Tusker - Thalpe include amenities, such as free WiFi. ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21580000/21573700/21573626/c0c39a16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sun N Sea Hotel Unawatuna - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 40 reviews £62 includes taxes & fees 1 May - 2 May [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-05-01&endDate=2026-05-02&selected=21573626&PinnedHotelID=21573626&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19950000/19944300/19944256/d0a98d30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel J Unawatuna Unawatuna - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.4 Very good 14 reviews £27 includes taxes & fees 1 May - 2 May [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-05-01&endDate=2026-05-02&selected=19944256&PinnedHotelID=19944256&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View | Iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110730000/110727300/110727278/533ca10f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lavendish Beach Resort Unawatuna - 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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, debit 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 ### Is Surfing Tusker - Thalpe pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Surfing Tusker - Thalpe? ### How much is parking at Surfing Tusker - Thalpe? ### What time is check-in at Surfing Tusker - Thalpe? ### What time is check-out at Surfing Tusker - Thalpe? ### Where is Surfing Tusker - Thalpe located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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