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).
Our Lady of Matara Shrine - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
Hiriketiya Beach - 15 min drive - 14.5 km
Polhena Beach - 21 min drive - 16.3 km
Getting around
Midigama Railway Station - 37 min drive
Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 158 min drive
Restaurants
Casa Smeralda - 9 min drive
Talalla Juices & Curry - 19 min walk
The Good Kitchen - 9 min drive
Fire Fly Cafe - 11 min walk
Florence Cafe - 14 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.
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.
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
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.