The Salty Pelican is a lovely place for people who wants a mix of retreat and hostel. You can take your time to calm down, do Yoga with amazing view and jungle voices and nice yoga teachers, surf with instructor or by yourself at a beach nearby, chill at the pool or go to the beaches around (Dickwella and Hiriketiya, both just 200 meters). But you can also meet nice people from all around the world, eat together, talk, go out or just chill. Every night there is a dinner come together which you can join if you want, if not its fine, too.
At the end, it's a retreat so there is no night program which I totally understand, but if you are in the mood to go and have a drink or eat something there are plenty places around you can just walk by.
I would recommend this place for everyone who needs a bit time to calm down, for single travellers or friends or couples as well.
If I have the chance, I will definitly come again one day!
I wish you guys all the best and congrats to such a nice retreat with amazing interior, nice food and more than friendly staff.