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Talalla Retreat
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8.2
/10
Very Good
84 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Lauren
10.0
/ 10
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.
Mark
10.0
/ 10
A beautiful retreat that really feels like a hidden oasis. Very friendly staff and the food was actually delicious. Wifi very patchy.
Genevieve
10.0
/ 10
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
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Sampaya House, Talalla South, Gandara, Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
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Sampaya House, Talalla South, Gandara, Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
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Staying at Talalla Retreat is a good choice when you are visiting Matara District.
About Talalla Retreat
Have an enjoyable and relaxing day at the pool, whether you’re traveling solo or with your loved ones.
Get the best deal for finest quality of spa treatment to unwind and rejuvenate yourself.
Savor your favorite dishes with special cuisines from Talalla Retreat exclusively for you.
With all facilities offered, Talalla Retreat is the right place to stay.
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Hotel Services
- Laundry service
- Express check-in
- Tours
- Wedding service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-out
- Porter
- Multilingual staff
- Front desk
- Concierge
Things to Do
- Outdoor pool
- Garden
- Spa
- Beach towel
- Library
- Pool sun loungers
General
- Banquet
- Smoking area
- Parking
- Terrace
Food and Drinks
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Snack bar
Public Facilities
- Others
- Restaurant
- Safety deposit box
Business Facilities
- Conference room
- Conference rooms
Transportation
- Bus/truck parking
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
Shuttle Service
- Airport transfer (surcharge)
Nearby Facilities
- Souvenir shop
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Talalla Retreat
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 8 per person
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 110 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 1
- Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 1 (from 1 to 2 years old)
- Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
- Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 6 to 10 years old)
- New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 65
- New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 40 (from 6 to 10 years old)
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
- 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
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. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. This is a designated quarantine resort. The property can only accept bookings from travelers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travelers). 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.
Hotel only accepts guests with minimum age of 18
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
14:00 - 22:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00
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General Information
Popular Facilities | Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Parking, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | 14:00 - 22:00 - Before 12:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Talalla Retreat | 83 |
Number of floors in Talalla Retreat | 2 |
Another facilities in Talalla Retreat | Laundry service, Express check-in, Tours, Wedding service, Luggage storage |
Frequently asked question in Talalla Retreat
What are available facilities at Talalla Retreat?
There are top facilites at Talalla Retreat such as Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Talalla Retreat?
The standard check-in time at Talalla Retreat is starting from 14:00 - 22:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 12:00
Does Talalla Retreat provide breakfast?
Yes, Talalla Retreat provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
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8.2
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8.6
Room Comfort
7.8
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8.4
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Lauren
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 144 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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Mark
10.0
/10
Reviewed 287 week(s) ago
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A beautiful retreat that really feels like a hidden oasis. Very friendly staff and the food was actually delicious. Wifi very patchy.
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 290 week(s) ago
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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.
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Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 328 week(s) ago
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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.
Genevieve
10.0
/10
Reviewed 329 week(s) ago
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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
Jessica
10.0
/10
Reviewed 330 week(s) ago
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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!
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Rachel
8.0
/10
Reviewed 335 week(s) ago
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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.
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jinx
10.0
/10
Reviewed 338 week(s) ago
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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.
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Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 378 week(s) ago
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Shared bathroom with bungalows . Rooms better but mosi nets were essential . Great massage at the spa. Buffet not so good.
Natasha
8.0
/10
Reviewed 383 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Beautiful setting and very relaxing. Bungalow rooms have a shared bathroom, which wasn't clear on the website. But overall lovely stay
josh
4.0
/10
Reviewed 412 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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Ramiz
8.0
/10
Reviewed 413 week(s) ago
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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.
Danielle
8.0
/10
Reviewed 438 week(s) ago
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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!
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Maisie
10.0
/10
Reviewed 440 week(s) ago
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Great stay in Talalla retreat, staff were very helpful and friendly.
Sylvia
8.0
/10
Reviewed 446 week(s) ago
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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!
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Verified traveler
4.0
/10
Reviewed 449 week(s) ago
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Close to beautiful beach over priced, chaotic but relaxing
Gary
10.0
/10
Reviewed 461 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
Beatriz
4.0
/10
Reviewed 466 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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Brian
4.0
/10
Reviewed 481 week(s) ago
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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.
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Mr Wogglesworth
10.0
/10
Reviewed 488 week(s) ago
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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.
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