Talalla Retreat

Property class: 3.5

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At Talalla Retreat, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a library. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as cycling and beach yoga, at this resort. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a deep-tissue massage or a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$211
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct

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)
  • 23 sq m
  • 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
  • 18 sq m
  • 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
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
  • 23 sq m
  • 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

  • 23 sq m
  • 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
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About the area

Located in Talalla, Talalla Retreat is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hiriketiya Beach and Mirissa Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our Talalla travel guide
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Sampaya House, Talalla South, Gandara, Talalla

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a beach with rows of canoes and a dense forest in the background.
    Talalla Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A beach with palm trees, a rocky outcrop, and the ocean.
    Mirissa Beach
    29 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Gandara Beach
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Noonnawella Beach
    5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Weligama Beach
    36 min drive - 32.5 km

Getting around

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

  • Resort by the ocean
  • At Talalla Retreat, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a library. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as cycling and beach yoga, at this resort. Indulge in aromatherapy, a deep-tissue massage and a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Room features
  • All 71 rooms boast comforts such as separate sitting areas and bathrobes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Private gardens and separate sitting areas
    • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Does Talalla Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Talalla Retreat?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Talalla Retreat on 29 Oct 2026 start from AU$211, 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.

Is Talalla Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Talalla Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Talalla Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Talalla Retreat?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Talalla Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 110 per vehicle applies.

Where is Talalla Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this spa resort is steps from Talalla Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Wawwa Beach and Devinuwara Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Dewalaya. Gandara Beach and Noonnawella Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Talalla Retreat Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

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, 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

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

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

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, 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