Located in Dickwella, 656 feet from Hiriketiya Beach, The Salty Pelican Yoga & Surf Retreat features accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. Featuring a shared lounge, the property has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property has a spa center and evening entertainment. At the hotel, the rooms have a patio with a garden view. All rooms at The Salty Pelican Yoga & Surf Retreat are fitted with a seating area. It has a Yoga Shala as the main facility. Guests at the accommodations can enjoy a à la carte breakfast. The Salty Pelican Yoga & Surf Retreat offers a hot tub and sun terrace. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dickwella, like snorkeling. Dickwella Beach is 1640 feet from The Salty Pelican Yoga & Surf Retreat, while Kudawella Beach is 1.6 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International, 65 mi from the accommodations, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 king bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
7.1
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.8
Low score for Dickwella

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katharina
    Germany Germany
    Great vibe of staff and people, awesome manager who’s very supportive, great Yoga teacher, good food and drinks, stylish and open, water available all day
  • Sarah
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very spacious dorms, good AC, nice pool & chill area, nice restaurant with amazing breakfast and great food. Very close to beautiful dickwella beach and hiriketiya beach. Great restaurants in walking distance
  • Anastasia
    Finland Finland
    I liked the whole building, it is very beautiful and clean. The stuff are super nice and helpful. Internet connection also was great. The beds in dormitory were quite private. And I ended up taking a surf board from there and walking to the beach...
  • Katharina
    Germany Germany
    Very insta-like accommodation that does give you a kind of an European feeling in Sri Lanka. Really enjoyed staying there even if the prices are above normal prices of the country. Nice stuff hanging around being friendly and helpful with every...
  • Tom
    Germany Germany
    great all around setup. super clean. very nice rooms. very helpful People at the front desk.
  • Stijn
    Belgium Belgium
    The staff was very welcoming, friendly and helpful. We stayed in a private room which was very spacious. All the facilities in general are very nice and clean.
  • Maria
    Spain Spain
    It is an excellent hostel, 7 min walk from Hiriketiya beach. The hotel is a little oasis of peace, with an amazing swimming pool, surrounded with palmtrees and a chill out bar. The rooms are big, clean and very cosy. The staff is very friendly. I...
  • Franzi
    Germany Germany
    The Salty Pelican is real haven. Surrounded by the beautiful jungle, neighbouring friendly monkeys and peacocks, this place makes you feel welcome from the very first moment. Not to forget the Manager Gianluca (who also is the most amazing yoga...
  • Amara
    Switzerland Switzerland
    - schöne Anlage und Poolbereich - Sehr saubere Zimmer und Toilettenanlagen - freundliches Personal - gute Lage und in der he von tollen Restaurants
  • Kj
    Germany Germany
    Die Leute, die durch so eine Location angezogen werden sind sehr ähnlich. Man verknüpft recht schnell untereinander und davon lebt der Salty Pelican. Der Pool, die Massagen und das Frühstück sind nice. Über Booking kann man kein Frühstück dazu...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Backyard
    • Cuisine
      Mexican • Tex-Mex
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Salty Pelican Yoga & Surf Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Dryer
  • Washing machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Portuguese

House rules
The Salty Pelican Yoga & Surf Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Salty Pelican Yoga & Surf Retreat 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.

FAQs about The Salty Pelican Yoga & Surf Retreat

  • Check-in at The Salty Pelican Yoga & Surf Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 1,150 feet from The Salty Pelican Yoga & Surf Retreat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Salty Pelican Yoga & Surf Retreat include:

    • Bed in Dorm
    • Double

  • The Salty Pelican Yoga & Surf Retreat has 1 restaurant:

    • The Backyard

  • The prices at The Salty Pelican Yoga & Surf Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Salty Pelican Yoga & Surf Retreat is 1 miles from the center of Dickwella. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Salty Pelican Yoga & Surf Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beach
    • Themed dinners
    • Live music/Performance
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Beauty services
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Swimming pool
    • Movie nights
    • Facial treatments
    • Happy hour
    • Hair treatments
    • Cooking class
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Entertainment staff