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Surf Station

3.5 star property
On beach with outdoor pool, near Kabalana Beach

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Outdoor pool
Dining
Ocean Suite
Exterior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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123, Galle Road, Hathapalana, Ahangama, 80650
  • Kabalana Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Koggala Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kathaluwa Old Temple
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Koggala (KCT)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room with Sea View

Deluxe Room with Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Suite, Balcony, Sea View

Superior Suite, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Ocean Suite

Ocean Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room with Sea View

Standard Room with Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 21 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ahangama

At Surf Station, you'll be 0.7 km (0.4 mi) from Kabalana Beach and 10.1 km (6.3 mi) from Mihiripenna Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy access to bike hire, aerobics classes and yoga classes. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Free cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Ahangama hotel include Dalawella Beach and Galle Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Kabalana Beach - 8 min walk
  • Midigama Left Surf Break - 5 min drive
  • Mirissa Beach - 16 min drive
  • Unawatuna Beach - 16 min drive
  • Weligama Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 8 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cactus Ahangama - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Kip - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lamana - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Marshmellow Beach Cafe & Surf School - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Zazou Beach Club Sri Lanka - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Surf Station

On beach with outdoor pool, near Kabalana Beach
Surf Station offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a business centre on site. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Surf Station. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Ahangama hotel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Surf Station offers 8 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Surf Station

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Ocean Crest Hotel Ahangama
Ocean Crest Ahangama
Ocean Crest
Surf Station Hotel
Surf Station Ahangama
Surf Station Hotel Ahangama

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Surf Station?

Surf Station offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Surf Station?

Yep, Surf Station has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Surf Station?

Yep, Surf Station is a short 8-minute walk from Kabalana Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

Is there a spa on site at Surf Station?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Surf Station.

Does Surf Station have a pool?

Surf Station has an outdoor pool.

What makes Surf Station a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Surf Station.

Does Surf Station serve breakfast?

You bet, free cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Surf Station?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Surf Station?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Surf Station?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Surf Station?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Surf Station Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jack

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where to start, these guys cancelled our entire booking because we were late for check in leaving us stuck in a monsoon with our 3 month old infant. When we finally got into the property the next day, a solid hardwood curtain rod fell on my partners head who was holding our kid. Very luckily only she was hurt. The restaurant was basically not working. The bar was shut. I get that its the off season but say this in your booking profile. When we decided to leave after 1 night to head to Unawatuna they agreed to give us a refund on the nights we would miss. As soon as we left that was the last we heard from them and they refused to action the refund. All in all, about as bad as you can get.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viljami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room with an ocean view.
A villa like small hotel. Perfect location right on the beach. Super helpful staff were always assisting us. Comfortable well equipped room with amazing ocean view. Very busy road on the other side so walking by beach / tuk tuk's are quite mandatory. We had a wonderful stay at Ocean Crest Hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 week stay
Great property with a great staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Beautiful view of the ocean and the surfers. Not directly on a sandy beach but only a 3 minute walk. Very comfortable beds and a nice pool. Good breakfast and nice seafood dinners as well. A great find!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, beautiful location overlooking ocean but no access to sandy beach. Only a five minute walk to beach. Nice pool area and great breakfast. A bit of road noise from buses, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gem of a hotel, with the most perfect quiet location on the ocean and steps down to the beautiful, long, uncrowded beach. Staying here for a week was a real highlight of our three week tour of Sri Lanka. The manager, Sanath, and his wonderful staff could not do enough for us and organised private transfers from and to Colombo airport and tuktuks to take us to local attractions. We ate wonderful, fresh meals in the hotel most evenings, under palm trees, at a table in the garden down by the sea. Magic! Breakfast was also delicious – freshly squeezed juices, large pots of coffee or tea, plates of fresh fruits, eggs, toast and marmalade. Our room was cleaned every day, with fresh towels and pool towels, flip flops and bathrobes; the air con was quiet and easy to adjust; a large comfortable bed with good linen and a good shower; and a huge private terrace with sunbeds and a view over the pool and ocean. We slept like babies, lulled to sleep by the waves. Fishermen’s stilts (though empty as the fishing season had just finished) right outside the hotel and the surfers were out by 6.30 every morning opposite our terrace. The beach is soft, golden sand and the sea shallow enough to enjoy jumping around in the big waves. Great for surfing, families and all ages and for a lovely quiet walk while enjoying the sunset. We were really sad to leave and we would recommend this hotel to anyone who loves simple, good quality hotels with an emphasis on comfort, relaxation and 5 star service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Royston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ocean crest bliss
Ocean Crest staff went out of their way to make our stay perfect. Lovely rooms big balcony and right on the beach. Food was very nice and fresh. A wonderful holiday, cannot wait to return.

10/10 Excellent

Alban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel & service
Perfect location for surfers just in front of the spot "Fish Sticks". The hotel is very nice and the service was great. We'll come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views and vibes
Large clean pool and a great ocean view - what else should you dream of? Spacious rooms, quiet atmosphere and super friendly staff. Just to mention that the breakfast is average and the hotel is not new. But there are great vibes, and I did enjoy my several days there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ulrik, copenhagen, denmark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view from the room. Good pool. Very helpful staff. Good food - especially the curry. Recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mats

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fint litet hotell precis vid dn nybörjarsurfstrand. Mycket tillmötesgående personal.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hyggelig hotell i nærheten av stranden
God service og veldig hyggelig personal. Kommer gjerne tilbake.

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevligt och personligt hotell
Vi hade fyra enormt trevliga dagar på Ocean Crest i Ahangama i mars. Rummen är rymliga, luftiga, rena och tysta trots vägen bakom hotellet. Vi hade en balkong mot havet med en fantastisk utsikt. Poolområdet är fint och beläget invid stranden. Hotellpersonalen är väldigt serviceminded, trevliga och bjuder alltid på ett leende. Jag kan varmt rekommendera Ocean Crest!