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Talalla Retreat

3.5 star property

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On the beach, beach towels, beach yoga
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Bamboo Hut | Beach/ocean view
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Bamboo Hut | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

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Sampaya House, Talalla South, Gandara, Talalla
  • Place, Talalla Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gandara Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Noonnawella Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Villa Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bamboo Hut | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Bamboo Hut

  • Beach view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Sea View First Floor

  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Sea View Ground Floor

  • Sea view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Villa First Floor | Living area

Deluxe Villa First Floor

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Sea View Open Plan | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Sea View Open Plan

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Talalla Retreat

At Talalla Retreat, catch some rays at the beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa or enjoy yoga.
Talalla Retreat offers 71 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. 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.
Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
During your stay at Talalla Retreat, you're just a quick walk from Talalla Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a full-service spa are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with manicures and pedicures, body scrubs or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes yoga classes and bicycles to rent
  • Steps from Talalla Beach and a 3-minute drive from Gandara Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 25 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

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.

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 1
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 1 (from 1 to 2 years old)
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (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 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: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Talalla Retreat offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. 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.

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

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Talalla Retreat Hotel

Talalla Retreat Resort Devinuwara

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Devinuwara Talalla Retreat Resort

Talalla Retreat Resort

Resort Talalla Retreat

Talalla Retreat Devinuwara

Talalla Retreat Resort

Talalla Retreat Talalla

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Talalla Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Imogen

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Tania

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

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.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Victoria

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

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Trevlig personal, bra rum med utsikt mot stranden
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Steffen

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

Sehr schöne Anlage aber zuviel Fokus aus Yoga

Das Retreat an sich ist super. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Die Bungalows sind schlicht eingericht. Hier fehlt etwas der Charme. Die offene Bauweise lädt besonders im Sanitärbereich Mücken ein. Was nervt waren drei teilweise große Surf und/ oder Yogareisegruppen. Teilweise gab es Streit zwischen den Yogaklassen wegen den Locations. Doppelt oder Falschbelegung. Weiterhin sind solche Gruppen meist eine geschlossene Einheit. Als Individualreisender kommt sich da mitunter verloren vor, weil man kaum Gelegenheit hat, andere Menschen kennenzulernen. Die Yogazeiten der Privatklassen sollten eingeschränkt werden. Man muss nicht unbedingt halb sechs mit Yoga starten und andere Gäste durch Weckerklingeln oder das Singen von Liedern mit aus dem Schlaf reißen.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Schöne gepflegt Anlage Zimmerausstattung rechtfertigt nicht den Preis
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Helene

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

Talalla

Superbra tripp!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

josh

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Ambiance

Dommage qu'il n'y ait pas à certains moments de la journée une ambiance musicale plus marquée, type à l'heure de l'apéro
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

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!
Verified

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel with extraordinary rooms

Very nice hotel with extraordinary rooms. The upper rooms have no walls, only bamboo blinds so it's like sleeping outside. Nice bed and bathroom. Very clean. Would definitely stay there again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Bra hotell med dålig wi-fi

Bra hotell och läge, mycket dålig Wi-fi.