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Talalla Retreat

3.5 star property
Talalla beachfront resort with spa and outdoor pool

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On the beach, beach towels, beach yoga
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Aerial view
On the beach, beach towels, beach yoga
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Reviews

8,2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach towels
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bathrobes
The price is R1 750
R2 272 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 January 2025

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Villa Ground Floor

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Sea View Ground Floor

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Sea View First Floor

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Bamboo Hut

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Living area

Deluxe Villa First Floor

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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Sampaya House, Talalla South, Gandara, Talalla

What's nearby

  • Talalla Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dondra Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Dickwella Beach - 14 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Hiriketiya Beach - 21 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Polhena Beach - 30 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Smoke & Bitters - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mahi Mahi - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Malu - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Duni’s Hoppers - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Talalla Retreat

At Talalla Retreat, you can spend time at the beach practicing yoga, plus activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding are nearby. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Main Restaurant serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 83 units
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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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 travellers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travellers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (6 years old and younger) are not allowed between December and January
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Beach yoga
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Conference space (495 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 25 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2004
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Bathrobes

What to enjoy

  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Main Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 65
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 45 (from 6 to 10 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 65
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 45 (from 6 to 10 years old)

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 110 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Does Talalla Retreat offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Talalla Retreat does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Talalla Retreat?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Talalla Retreat?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Talalla Retreat?
Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Talalla Retreat?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 110 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Talalla Retreat?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Talalla Retreat and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as beach yoga. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Talalla Retreat also has spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Talalla Retreat?
Yes, Main Restaurant offers alfresco dining and international cuisine.
Does Talalla Retreat have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio and a yard.
What's the area around Talalla Retreat like?
Talalla Retreat is located a short 1-minute walk from Talalla Beach.

Talalla Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8,2

Very good

8,8/10

Cleanliness

8,0/10

Staff & service

8,8/10

Amenities

8,2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8,8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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 Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mark, 14-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Genevieve, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Jessica, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Rachel, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Special place.
Wonderful relaxing beautiful retreat feeling. The grounds and pool are magnificent. Our room was up near the trees so no breeze and had to close shutters in case of monkeys...made for a very warm night. Also one of the shared bathrooms needed attention. Food and staff excellent. Beach is exquisite with local fishermen offering boat rides for $25 US....well worth. Would recommend but try for room near beach for breeze.
jinx, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Shared bathroom with bungalows . Rooms better but mosi nets were essential . Great massage at the spa. Buffet not so good.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful setting and very relaxing. Bungalow rooms have a shared bathroom, which wasn't clear on the website. But overall lovely stay
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
josh, 1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very good

Good food; great for singles, backpackers.
All in all good; mostly caters to singles or young couples; not many activities for children, understandable. Otherwise, rather quite place with good nature, clean, spacious. Good food! Rooms are very simple, no A/C, no TV, no WIFI.
Ramiz, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Chill for a couple of days here
Don't come here for a week - come here for a very chilled couple of days. This is a retreat so don't expect a luxury hotel - it's a bit of a hippy vibe and quite stripped back/basic in some ways. However we had an excellent time as it was just what we needed at the end of a busy holiday - backing onto a beautiful, very quiet beach and with a lovely pool. We took advantage of the surfing, yoga and massages and left feeling very zen!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect beach escape
Great stay in Talalla retreat, staff were very helpful and friendly.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful setting, yet very premium pricing
The property is beautiful and we really enjoyed the yoga - however having travelled around a lot we were quite taken aback by the premium pricing on drinks for example (double everywhere else) .also Ayurveda massage was double the usual prices around albeit the facility was more upmarket. Surfboard rental was even 3 times more expensive than right on the actual surf spots. It partly seems to rip off people a bit who stay for a whole week only at talalla and don't actually compare. However that said the property is beautifully maintained and we had overall a great time!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Gorgeoud location
Close to beautiful beach over priced, chaotic but relaxing
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Secluded bliss
Beautiful grounds with plenty of space to find your own solitude. Good pool and dining area with with great food. A range of room options for a variety of budgets. We had a downstairs room on the beach side which we really enjoyed.
Verified Lastminute guest review

4/10 Fair

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 Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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 Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing relaxing stay at Talalla
My boyfriend and I stayed at Talalla for a week and had an amazing time. When we arrived, we had originally booked a room in the main house, however this was quite small so we enquired about changing to stay in one of the Deluxe Rooms. The staff were super helpful and even offered us a reduced rate to swap for a Deluxe Room, so we did this at an additional cost of $35 a night and it was definitely worth it! We stayed in one of the ground floor rooms which are great if you want a little more privacy as they have shutters, whereas they top floor rooms have bamboo blinds. The rooms are all very clean. The open air shower was amazing, however we did get a few frogs in the there in the evening/at night, but they weren't any trouble! The food was delicious and very reasonably priced for what you get considering it's a buffet. All the salad is washed in mineral water too, which is good to know if you're worried about picking up any bugs. The staff were always very helpful and lovely. We arrange lots of various excursions through them and had no trouble whatsoever. The onsite yoga is great too - there are two classes per day, one at 7.30am and another at 4.30pm - both are for 90 minutes at $15 per class. The pool was great - very clean and the perfect temperature! The beach was just a couple of minutes away too and it was so quiet it felt like a private beach! All in all we had a fantastic stay and were very sad to leave!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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 Hotels.com guest review