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Talalla Retreat

3.5 star property
Beachfront resort with full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
Sampaya House, Talalla South, Gandara, Talalla
  • Talalla Beach
    1 min walk
  • Dondra Lighthouse
    7 min drive
  • Devinuwara Beach
    10 min drive
  • Koggala (KCT)
    70 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Villa Ground Floor

Highlights

Garden
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

Garden
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

Garden
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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Bamboo Hut

Bamboo Hut

Highlights

Garden
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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Deluxe Villa First Floor | Living area

Deluxe Villa First Floor

Highlights

Garden
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

Talalla

At Talalla Retreat, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Talalla Beach and 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Gandara Beach. Highlights at this beachfront resort include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages and body wraps along with aromatherapy and reflexology. The restaurant, Main Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the resort's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find yoga, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Talalla resort you'll find Mirissa Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Talalla Beach - 1 min walk
  • Dondra Lighthouse - 7 min drive
  • Dickwella Beach - 14 min drive
  • Hiriketiya Beach - 21 min drive
  • Polhena Beach - 30 min drive

Getting around

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

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

Beachfront resort with full-service 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 metres) 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 members are 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 a safe and complimentary dressing gowns. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
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 transport

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Main Restaurant

Things to do

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

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 495 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

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 lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 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.

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Talalla Retreat?

Talalla Retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Talalla Retreat?

As of 25 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Talalla Retreat on 15 Jan 2025 start from AU$188.65, 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 parking available at Talalla Retreat?

Yep, Talalla Retreat has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Talalla Retreat?

Yep, Talalla Retreat is a short 1-minute walk from Talalla Beach. Fun beach activities include yoga, snorkelling and scuba diving.

Is there a spa on site at Talalla Retreat?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Talalla Retreat. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Thai massages.

Does Talalla Retreat have a pool?

Talalla Retreat has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Talalla Retreat a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as private patios in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Talalla Retreat.

Does Talalla Retreat serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Talalla Retreat?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Talalla Retreat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Talalla Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Talalla Retreat?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Shared bathroom with bungalows . Rooms better but mosi nets were essential . Great massage at the spa. Buffet not so good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting and very relaxing. Bungalow rooms have a shared bathroom, which wasn't clear on the website. But overall lovely stay

4/10 Poor

josh, london, UK

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

8/10 Good

Ramiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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!

10/10 Excellent

Maisie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect beach escape
Great stay in Talalla retreat, staff were very helpful and friendly.

8/10 Good

Sylvia

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

4/10 Poor

older traveller, London

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Gorgeoud location
Close to beautiful beach over priced, chaotic but relaxing

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Australia

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

4/10 Poor

Beatriz, California

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.

4/10 Poor

Brian, St. Catharines

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.

10/10 Excellent

Mr Wogglesworth, Brisbane

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.

10/10 Excellent

Sara, London

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

8/10 Good

Lisa, England

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!