Talalla Retreat
Sampaya House, Talalla South, 81000 Talalla South, Sri Lanka – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 52 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
great place for relaxing , quiet , Live with nature , I extended one more night

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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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Talalla Retreat has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Dec 29, 2010- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Bar
- Breakfast

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- Hassan
Saudi Arabia
“great place for relaxing , quiet , Live with nature , I extended one more night” - Katharina
Germany
“Amazing atmosphere with some of the best yoga teachers I had so far, wonderful rooms, comfy beds, really good and fresh food and super friendly staff. Also nice crowd of guests coming together. The unbeatable location right on the beautiful beach...” - Antoinette
Netherlands
“The restaurant serves great options for a healthy lunch! Also the staff is very friendly and accommodating. The pool is very calming and nice, and at the seaside it is always windy which makes it a great place to relax on a sunchair.” - Siobhan
Jordan
“Talalla Retreat is a beautiful property, set on a long, quiet beach - perhaps one of the best in Sri Lanka, though I can't claim to have seen them all! The staff are kind and friendly, while giving guests the space that they need to unwind....” - Angela
United Kingdom
“Lovely location And staff we super friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again.” - Tricia
United Kingdom
“Amazing beautiful place with wonderful and kind staff.” - Beth
United Kingdom
“a beautiful retreat. Super spacious. The pool was fabulous. Definitely somewhere to come and completely relax!” - Richard
United Kingdom
“Perfectly tranquil, possibly the best undisturbed beach in the world” - Nayan
Netherlands
“The location is incredible the beach in front of the property is stunning and is being kept clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The pool is lovely. We had food at the property and it was very tasty and great quantity wise.” - Tomasz
Poland
“Great location, amazing swimming pool, very nice and attending staff, daily yoga classes, well priced menu in the restaurant. The rooms are rather basic but clean and comfortable.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
hi there, I need access to high speed wifi for my work, do you have high speed for each room? do you have a generator in case of an outage. I unfortun..
Yes we do have speed WIFI in all our rooms and public areas and also generator is available in our hotelAnswered on 14 March 2023Are you having any sort of New Year's Eve party/event?
Yes, New years eve gala dinner with Sri Lankan cultural show.Answered on 10 June 2022Hello, We are a family of four and would like to stay in one room together - is it possible to get an extra bed put into a room with a bed and sofa?
Yes, it's possible.Answered on 10 June 2022If we book 2 ground floor villas (1 double, 1 triple) that they will be right next to each other? We are a family of 5.
Yes, we can arrange two rooms next to each other 1dbl and 1Triple.Answered on 30 October 2022It is indicated that you offer yoga classes. Could you please provide me with the cost and the schedule? Many thanks
Daily drop in yoga classes available morning 07.30am and evening 05.00pm, each 90 minutes class cost 15USD per person. Just for your info. Br, Janaka.Answered on 30 December 2019When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?
any time of the yearAnswered on 30 November 2019- Still looking?
Area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant
- CuisineChinese
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern
Resort Facilities at Talalla RetreatGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Shower
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Movie nights
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Water sports facilities on siteAdditional charge
- SnorkelingAdditional charge
- Cycling
- Darts
- FishingAdditional charge
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Mosquito net
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Yoga classes
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children over 12 are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and up are allowed)
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Talalla Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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Please note that drivers' accommodations 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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Please inform Talalla Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Talalla Retreat
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The nearest beach is 150 feet from Talalla Retreat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Talalla Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Talalla Retreat has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Room options at Talalla Retreat include:
- Triple
- Double
- Tent
- Villa
- Bed in Dorm
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Talalla Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Massage
- Cycling
- Snorkeling
- Fishing
- Darts
- Beachfront
- Bike tours
- Swimming pool
- Movie nights
- Yoga classes
- Tour or class about local culture
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Water sports facilities on site
- Bicycle rental
- Happy hour
- Beauty services
- Walking tours
- Foot bath
- Cooking class
- Facial treatments
- Themed dinners
- Manicure
- Badminton equipment
- Pedicure
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Beach
- Spa facilities
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Talalla Retreat is 2,150 feet from the center of Talalla South. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Talalla Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.