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Talalla Retreat

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront resort with spa

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Talalla Retreat

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On the beach, beach towels, beach yoga
On the beach, beach towels, beach yoga
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Overview of Talalla Retreat

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Sampaya House, Talalla South, Gandara, Talalla
  • Popular LocationTalalla Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationUpendra coconut restaurant9 min drive
  • Popular LocationSea Garden Restaurant9 min drive
  • Popular LocationSea food @ Pierre9 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Villa Ground Floor

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Sea View Ground Floor

  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Sea View First Floor

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bamboo Hut

Bamboo Hut

  • 18 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Villa First Floor | Living area

Deluxe Villa First Floor

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Talalla

On the beach.A stay at this resort places you within half a mile (1 km) of Talalla Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Gandara Beach. Noonnawella Beach and Devinuwara Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Talalla Beach - 1 min walk
  • Dondra Lighthouse - 7 min drive
  • Dickwella Beach - 17 min drive
  • Mirissa Beach - 25 min drive
  • Polhena Beach - 30 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Dutchman's Street - 13 min drive
  • KFC - 11 min drive
  • Asiri Bake House - 10 min drive
  • Matara Tanayama - 12 min drive
  • Pizza Hut - 16 min drive

About this property

Talalla Retreat

3.5-star beachfront resort with spa
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.

  • 83 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 83 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 7 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Patio
  • Yard

More

  • 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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.
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

Staffed front desk

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

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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)

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 7 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
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 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

Talalla Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Lauren

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.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

jinx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019