The Salty Pelican
3.0 star property
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Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Spa
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Air-conditioning
Explore the area

150 Pehebiya Road, Hiriketiya, Matara, 81200
- Hiriketiya BeachPlace, Hiriketiya Beach7 min walk
- Dickwella BeachPlace, Dickwella Beach8 min walk
- Wewurukannala Vihara TemplePlace, Wewurukannala Vihara Temple3 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Pool View

Deluxe Double Room, Pool View
- 35 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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About the area
Hiriketiya
With a stay at The Salty Pelican in Dikwella, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Dickwella Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Hiriketiya Beach. .This spa hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Blue Beach Island and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Wewurukannala Vihara Temple.
What's nearby
- Hiriketiya Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Dickwella Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Wewurukannala Vihara Temple - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Blue Beach Island - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
- Mirissa Beach - 42 min drive - 38.9 km
Restaurants
- Garlic Cafe - 12 min walk
- Smoke & Bitters - 3 min walk
- Duni’s Hoppers - 8 min walk
- Malu - 5 min walk
- Bokka - 11 min walk
About this property
The Salty Pelican
The Salty Pelican offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at El Grotto serving guests of The Salty Pelican . Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and lockers. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
El Grotto - Onsite restaurant.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Beach shuttle (surcharge)
- Free uncovered self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
- Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
Restaurants on site
- El Grotto
Things to do
- Full-service spa
- Outdoor pool
Family friendly
- Outdoor pool
- Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
- Limited-hour front desk
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
Guest services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
- Garden
Full-service spa
- 2 treatment rooms
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Body scrubs
- Body wraps
- Deep-tissue massages
- Facials
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Spa open daily
Accessibility
- No lift
Room amenities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
More
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Laptop workspace
- Separate sitting area
- Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from February 12 2025 to February 12 2026 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
The Salty Pelican Hotel
The Salty Pelican Hiriketiya
The Salty Pelican Hotel Hiriketiya