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Talalla Retreat

Property class: 3.5
Enjoy the spa at this 3.5-star Talalla resort

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An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple houses, a beach, and dense tropical vegetation.
A rustic wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a small island with dense vegetation.
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a tiled roof.
A room with a four-poster bed, a wooden floor, a red patterned rug, and a bamboo ceiling.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Sampaya House, Talalla South, Gandara, Talalla
  • Place, Talalla Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gandara Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Noonnawella Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Villa Ground Floor

A room with a bed under a mosquito net, a wooden bench, a wicker chair, and a small table with a lamp.

Deluxe Villa Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Bamboo Hut

A thatched-roof hut with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Bamboo Hut

  • Beach view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Sea View First Floor

A two-story building with a flat roof, surrounded by a grassy area and palm trees.

Sea View First Floor

  • Ocean view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Sea View Ground Floor

A two-story building with a flat roof, surrounded by a grassy area and palm trees.

Sea View Ground Floor

  • Sea view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Villa First Floor

A room with a bed, a table with cups, and a view of lush greenery outside.

Deluxe Villa First Floor

  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Sea View Open Plan

A room with a bed, a window with a view of the ocean, and a balcony with a railing.

Sea View Open Plan

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Talalla

Oceanside stay.At this Talalla resort, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Talalla Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Wawwa Beach. Also, Devinuwara Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Dewalaya is within 3 miles (5 km) and Gandara Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Talalla Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gandara Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Noonnawella Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Mirissa Beach - 29 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Weligama Beach - 36 min drive - 20.2 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 37 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malu - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Smoke & Bitters - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Dutchman's Street - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Duni’s Hoppers - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Talalla Retreat

Enjoy the spa at this 3.5-star Talalla resort
Talalla Retreat offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this resort measures 495 square feet (46 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Talalla Retreat. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Talalla resort.

  • 71 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 25 buildings
  • 495 sq ft of conference space
  • 46 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2004
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Talalla Retreat offers 71 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, Thai massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

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 elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This is a designated quarantine resort. The property can only accept bookings from travelers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travelers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property from December to January. The rest of the year they are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 1
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 1 (from 1 to 2 years old)
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 6 to 10 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 65
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 40 (from 6 to 10 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 8 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 110 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed from December to January.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Talalla Retreat
Talalla Retreat Hotel
Talalla Retreat Resort Devinuwara
Talalla Retreat Devinuwara
Resort Talalla Retreat Devinuwara
Devinuwara Talalla Retreat Resort
Talalla Retreat Resort
Resort Talalla Retreat
Talalla Retreat Devinuwara
Talalla Retreat Resort
Talalla Retreat Talalla
Talalla Retreat Resort Talalla

Frequently asked questions

How close is Talalla Retreat to the airport?

Talalla Retreat is 117.7 mi (158-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Talalla Retreat?

As of Oct 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Talalla Retreat on Oct 25, 2026 start from $148, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Talalla Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Talalla Retreat offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 110 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Talalla Retreat to the beach?

This resort is a short 1-minute walk from Talalla Beach and 7.4 mi (21-min drive) from Hiriketiya Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Talalla Retreat offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Talalla Retreat, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 8 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Talalla Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Talalla Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Talalla Retreat?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Talalla Retreat have a pool?

Talalla Retreat features an outdoor pool.

Does Talalla Retreat have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Talalla Retreat have a spa?

This resort has a spa, which features aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages, and facials.

How close is Talalla Retreat to downtown Talalla?

Talalla Retreat is 0.7 mi away from Talalla.

Talalla Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, clean facilities, untouched surroundings, delicious breakfast, excellent treatments and activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice retreat close to the beach

Nice retreat close to the beach with the possibility for yoga Twice per day. Nice pool and good rooms, Retsurant food was better than we expected.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stunning location on a very quiet beach (it is quite isolated though). Facilities were great- pilates, yoga, spa, pool. Staff were so friendly. I stayed a week and felt very safe and comfortable. Only 4 stars because I think it was quite expensive for 3 star accomodation plus activities and food on top. The food wasn't great but luckily there are really good restaurants nearby. I was expecting more of a relaxing retreat atmosphere but there were a lot of young children screaming and teenagers from the surf camp.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Gorgeoud location

Close to beautiful beach over priced, chaotic but relaxing
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A little slice of paradise

Very beautiful hotel grounds & lovely beach. It was a relaxing & friendly place to stay. Loved the yoga classes, pool, gardens & food. The budget accommodation (villa bungalows) feels expensive for what you get but the other options are lovely. Really enjoyed (& extended twice!) my stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful end to a fabulous trip

We arrived at Talalla Retreat for a bit of R&R after 10 days of travelling around the island. It fully delivered on its promise. We had a great three nights there, waking up to the sunset and the sound of the sea. The food was excellent (as were the local seafood restaurants) and the beach fantastic. Highly recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a first floor room which is semi open and well equiped with mosquito nets, fan etc. to keep bugs away in this open setup. Enjoyed being so close to nature, waking up to birdsongs. The ground floor rooms are closed if you dont like thr thought of an open room. Accomodation is on the beach and stretches approx 1.2km and I enjoyed sunrise (over sea) and sunset walks. Swimming pool is great for laps. The spa treatments and therapists were devine, reformer pilates are offered at extra cost with studio half glassed with lovely view of beach and gardens. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Loved my stay, would highly recommend if wanting a place to relax and recharge, with friendly & helpful staff:)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquillity

Beautiful area, friendly staff, delicious breakfast and lovely al fresco rooms - almost like glamping! Perfect place for a long weekend relaxation with yoga, surf and ayurvedic massage. I also warmly recommend this place for solo female travelers, and it seemed that many guests kept on coming back to this beautiful place. A bit remote location, and pricey, if looking for an active holiday (90min surf lesson 50$, yoga 15$, lunch 10$, dinner 15$), but I enjoyed every second of my five day stay. I'll be back for sure!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I left my heart in Talalla Retreat. Incredible staff who were so welcoming and hard working, the Retreat itself is stunning. I had an upstairs bedroom so was able to fully enjoy the surroundings. The food was incredible. I felt super safe. I didn’t want to leave. A must visit - and please do as the Sri Lankan people need visitors right now.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overpriced & extreamly pretentious

Relaxing atmosphere and the staff were excellent, as is standard for the whole of Sri Lanka. However the rooms are so open to the elements that we had multiple lizards crawling along the bed frame and woke up to people peering in at us from their balcony. Along with this the food and related activities are rediculously overpriced for what they are.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not book a "bungalow room" we did that and what we got was a dorm room with a shared bathroom (which it disn't say at Hotels homepage) At arrival we had to pay 55$ extra per night for a better room. The pool needed to be cleaned while we were there. As there are no other restaurants near by you can get a buffe for 15$ every night. The wifi only works in the reception area and was very very slow
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Come for the beach - stay for the food

This place is the perfect place to relax at the end of the trip through Sri Lanka. The grounds are beautifully kept and the beach is absolutely tranquil and beautiful. However what really stands out is the food. Having been slightly disappointed by the food in other places in Sri Lanka this place made up for it. Amazing fresh, local produce beautifully flavoured - really really good. The staff are all lovely and helpful. We stayed in the big house and initially were given a room looking out the back - with are rather drab view of the resort walls and clothes drying area. However upon asking we were able to move to a front facing (garden view) room that was much nicer. All rooms in the big house could do with a bit of and spruce-up but generally were quite nice (shower was hot with good pressure).
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible resort, but very good yoga.

My wife and I went to Talalla for rest and some yoga. The yoga was very good and professional. However, the resort was a disaster. We booked the sea view rooms, which are their best rooms. The outdoor bathroom is nice, but the rest of the room is 4 off white walls, one wooden chair and a bed. The double seat outside was occupied by beach dogs at night, so we chose not to sit in wet, dog smell cushions during the day. There are no beach chairs. The restaurant is expensive and the food was bland at best. Added to that, the dining area is swarmed with constant flies.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Expensive place to relax

We stayed 5 nights. I was shocked when they try to put us in a stuffy dark shared bathroom room which I did not book. After speaking to the manager 30 min later we were moved to the room that I reserved. Nice pool,beautiful gardens and clean beach. Yoga is very Expensive at$15 per class. Not really a yoga retreat. Dinner buffet was also expensive at $15. Great salad but no real entree variation. Hotel is far from other resteraunts so eating is limited. Beer us pricey at $4.50. Walk down the beach to your left and enjoy ocean front beer for $2.75. No wifi except for dining room.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Talalla Retreat is marketed as a serene oceanfront wellness escape. Unfortunately, my experience did not align with that image. I prepaid for a Sea View Category Room. Upon arrival, I was shown to a room in a separate “new” building far from the sea, facing jungle greenery with a shared balcony. It did not reflect what most guests would reasonably expect from a sea view booking. When I raised this immediately, I was told there were no alternatives available. The options were to accept the room, move after two days to a non-AC open-air room, or cancel with a 20% late cancellation fee. After lengthy discussions, I chose not to stay. The main payment was refunded, but the cancellation fee was retained. The overall atmosphere felt commercial rather than retreat-like. Meals were buffet-only and did not appear particularly appetising. Some areas lacked the level of cleanliness and maintenance one would expect from a wellness-focused property. Staff were polite but inflexible, and the resolution process felt policy-driven rather than guest-centred. If you are attending a structured retreat and prioritise location over accommodation standards, it may suit you. However, if booking independently based on the marketing imagery, clarify the exact room location and view in advance. The natural setting is beautiful — the operational experience needs refinement.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great chilled out retreat, incredible beach.

Loved our time here. We took the higher end room with air con closer to the beach. This meant we were away from the crowds by the pool (really not that crowded, could always find a couple of sun loungers and some shade) and had quick access to THE MOST AMAZING BEACH IN THE UNIVERSE. And I have travelled a lot and seen many beaches so this is a huge compliment. Unfortunately the yoga was possibly one of the worst classes I've ever been to and there was only one teacher on site at the time, and two independent yoga retreats staying at the resort as well. The classes are run two a day (7:30am and 4:30pm) and cost $15USD. Expensive for a 3rd world country and not a good quality teacher so was disappointed. But that's all part of it and I'm sure it was perfect for a different traveller to me. The restaurant only has buffet options really, and weren't cheap ($10USD for lunch, $15USD for dinner, all plus fees plus taxes or something) but were good quality. Mostly vegetarian with a couple of good proteins being grilled on the side (eg chicken and fish) but fantastic choice for the vegos for sure. Breakfast was included and delicious. Pool area was very nice and green. Wifi only in the restaurant/bar/pool area and very slow but free.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice resort on Fabulous beach - grumpy staff

Wonderful Stay at Talalla beach which must be one of the most beautiful & peaceful beaches in Sri Lanka. Talalla retreat was clean & our seaview room was gorgeous. Sadly staff seemed very miserable which was a pity and the booked bamboo hut we'd booked ended up being a hut overlooking rubbish and up a steep hill beside a noisy laundry room and kitchen, it certainly wasn't what we'd seen in the photos & not the romantic birthday hut I'd hoped for. On advising this wasn't what we'd booked we were told the only option was a seaview room but we would have to pay more!!! Too tired to argue we looked at the room and agreed to pay more for it. Not a great start especially when I then saw all the other bamboo huts and were annoyed we'd been fobbed off with the other one. We did enjoy our 3 nights, the buffet provided was overpriced & the worst food we'd had during our 2 week stay, they also advertise everything is USD which is simply to hide the high prices. All odd when the final bill actually comes in rupees! We enjoyed our stay, the grounds, pool, delux seaview rooms are gorgeous and its a fab location. However 3 nights of the poor food would be enough and any longer and I think we would have found more faults for the prices being charged. On plus side I had the most amazing massage and the beach is to die for!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Worst room ever. Rude staff. Misleading informatio

I had booked a bungalow with a desk, safety box, sitting area, wifi and garden view. Instead, I'm assigned a windowless room, with walls that don't reach the ceiling, no desk, box, seating area, wifi, hardly any place to move around or place our luggage, nothing! What they called a "bungalow " was a house-like building with all these rooms around a sitting area and a bathroom outside, around the building. Wifi is only available in the dining area. When I spoke with the manager about the booking, they said that's what they meant as a bungalow and the information in Hotels.com was mistaken. If I had booked through their website we would've known what we were actually getting. I was offered a better room for an extra charge. They were incredibly rude. When I demanded a cancellation and a refund, I was told it had to be done through the site. They "kindly" offered another room at the far end of the property, in the service area, overlooking the sheets and towels drying on lines and all over the floor. Totally disappointed. The hotel is on the beach but there is nowhere to be as the waves go up to the property. You have to walk several hundred meters to find beach to sit down. There are several hotels and guest houses close by so we later moved to another one for half the price. This hotel is overpriced and the information providedis completely misleading. I would never go back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Trevlig personal, bra rum med utsikt mot stranden
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous retreat! Will definitely return.

A beautiful retreat that really feels like a hidden oasis. Very friendly staff and the food was actually delicious. Wifi very patchy.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice property, simple rooms.

Overall a very nice property with a great location and a relaxed feel. Good and varied food. However, room standards even for the most expensive villas are extremely simple and has seen its best days regarding maintenance. In sum it seems a bit overpriced. The open air floors are very special and are not for every one's taste and comfort. Activities like surfing is extremely overpriced compared to what you pay elsewhere in the area. A specific negative to our stay: Just outside our bedroom window, for large portions of the day, the cleaners seem to locate their cleaning central for the sea view villas, "hanging out", storing cleaning appliances, gathering dirty towels and empty bottles and glasses etc on the ground. Visually not a nice sight and definitely compromising our privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you Talalla, we had a fantastic time. Also a big thank you to Wasantawe, our housekeeper, who always made sure our bed was lined with flowers, you made us feel very special.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful and beautiful grounds

We loved the grounds of talalla retreat - absolutely beautiful and peaceful. The breakfast was fantastic and the spa facilities good, although a little on the pricey side. I was initially a little disappointed with the room itself as it was a little basic, but actually grew to like its simplistic style and open-air bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay!

Beautiful property-great massages and service. Talalla is a nice lovely clean long beach to stroll down. Stayed in an oceanfront bungalow which was fabulous but the mosquitos are NO JOKE so make sure to tuck your net in tight use repellent and light the coil! My only complaint was my fan like barely worked so was super hot at night as the wind died down but asked the staff for an extra floor fan which they happily provided. Food and drinks were excellent as well. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Talalla Retreat

Beautiful, serene location to relax, swim and practice yoga in a secluded retreat environment. The buffet breakfast offers fresh fruits and Sri Lankan options. We did not eat any other meal in the restaurant as it was fairly Westernized, however if you need a change up from curries etc, I'm sure this food would be fantastic. Expect to pay about $10 for drinks and $5 for coffee. Overall, a comfortable stay with the beach right on the back doorstep.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019