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About this property
Immerse yourself in nature on the shores of beautiful Southern Sri Lanka. Talalla Retreat is a beachfront resort located on a pristine, white sandy beach. Our calm turquoise waters and lush green grounds are ideal for the perfect tropical getaway. A sanctuary of tranquility and peace, Talalla is a destination that offers travelers an unforgettable and invaluable experience. Talalla Retreat hosts surf camps and yoga retreats and invites guests to enjoy any of our offerings and adventures to explore the beautiful culture of Sri Lanka. Our rooms accommodate solo travelers, couples, and families alike. Enjoy our spacious sea-view villas, open-air deluxe rooms, or glamping bamboo huts. During your stay, you will have full access to our expansive property and all our facilities including our outdoor pool, restaurant and bar, and full-service spa.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Roxanne
United Kingdom
“Location could not be more perfect! The staff were super attentive and very friendly. You can definitely swim in the sea here despite the signs for dangerous currents. Stay in the corner by the boats. The wildlife is out of this world at this...” - Karin
United Kingdom
“The buffet was always good - the food was delicious and the staff were all very friendly. The beach was beautiful and it was lovely to do yoga looking out over the sea. It was nice to have a pool to jump into also and the grounds were...” - Katarina
United Kingdom
“I spent two nights at the retreat and I really enjoyed my stay. The setting is beautiful! I booked because they offer reformer pilates classes, which were excellent (air conditioned studio). I also had the best massage in their spa. The open...” - Amelia
United Kingdom
“Right next to the beach, we arrived and saw turtles hatching and then released into the ocean. Staff were lovely, beautiful hotel and surroundings. The shower was amazing.” - Chris
United Kingdom
“Amazing location, lovely swimming pool, great "outside"rooms.” - Sasha
India
“It’s the first place we stayed in Sri Lanka 11 years ago and we fell in love with it that time. It’s so simple but clean, nice staff, healthy food, beautiful beach. Love to return to Talalla and see that the place is untouched and beautiful.” - Bruno
Switzerland
“Perfect location, quiet, near to beach, all perfect and delicious food, too.” - David
United Kingdom
“Massages we're excellent. Good location near the beach” - Franks
United Kingdom
“Charming place, beautiful pool, amazing spa treatment. Rooms could do with a little updating and then it would be incredible.” - Nicci
South Africa
“We loved this beautiful peaceful hotel. Set on huge well looked after grounds on a quiet beach, we could not have found a more relaxing place to spend a few days. The open room was gorgeous and we loved the birding even from the shower! The hotel...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineChinese
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
Please note that only rooms on the ground floor can accommodate an extra bed.
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Please note that drivers' accommodation are provided on request.
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Please note that the property offers chargeable pick-up transfer from Colombo Airport. Guests are kindly requested to inform the property in advance if they wish to make use of this service. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
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As imposed by the government of Sri Lanka, along with this hotel booking, there are other requirements that need to be met in order for you to obtain the Visa to enter the country.
The property will assist you with all this information.
The details will be sent to you via a message post-reservation.
Disclaimer: Please note, classification of level-1 properties and the above information can change based on government regulation changes. Therefore, please ensure to refer to SLTDA protocols prior to making a reservation.
Please inform Talalla Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).