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The Salty Pelican

3.0 star property
Hotel in Dikwella with full-service spa and outdoor pool

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Deluxe Double Room, Pool View
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Unwind at The Salty Pelican, where a full-service spa and outdoor treatment areas await. Enjoy a meal at El Grotto, the on-site restaurant, or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Pool View

Deluxe Double Room, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
150 Pehebiya Road, Hiriketiya, Matara, 81200

What's nearby

  • Hiriketiya Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dickwella Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kudawella Beach - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Mawella Beach - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Goyambokka Beach - 17 min drive - 16.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Clearpoint - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Smoke & Bitters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa Smeralda - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sri Turtle Point - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kingsley Hot Kitchen - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Salty Pelican

Property highlights
You can look forward to a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar at The Salty Pelican . Treat yourself to a massage, a body scrub or a body wrap at the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at El Grotto, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and massage treatment rooms
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at The Salty Pelican include comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and desks

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

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 12 February 2025 to 12 February 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 for adults and from 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

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, 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 EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Salty Pelican have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is The Salty Pelican pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Salty Pelican ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Salty Pelican ?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Salty Pelican ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Salty Pelican located?

Situated in Dikwella, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dickwella Beach and Hiriketiya Beach. Blue Beach Island and Wewurukannala Vihara Temple are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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The Salty Pelican Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

24 external reviews