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Talalla Retreat

3.5 star property

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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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)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Bamboo Hut

  • Beach view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Sea View First Floor

  • Ocean view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Sea View Ground Floor

  • Sea view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Villa First Floor | Living area

Deluxe Villa First Floor

  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

About the neighborhood

Talalla

Talalla Retreat places you next to Talalla Beach and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Devinuwara Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Dewalaya. This 71-room, 3.5-star resort has a restaurant, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.
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What's nearby

  • Talalla Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gandara Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Noonnawella Beach - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Hiriketiya Beach - 15 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Mirissa Beach - 30 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mutts - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Dutchman's Street - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Florence Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 4 U - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Talalla Retreat

Guests staying at Talalla Retreat enjoy access to a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 110 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. Other amenities at this beach resort include conference space, a library, and express check-in.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other amenities include patios, sitting areas, and private yards.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

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 elevator

More

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

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 travelers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travelers). 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 6 and younger from December to January (children are welcome to stay the rest of the year)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 8 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 110 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Talalla Retreat?

Talalla Retreat provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Talalla Retreat?

This resort is located in Talalla within a short 1-minute walk of Talalla Beach. You'll also find Dondra Lighthouse and Gandara Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Talalla Retreat?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the resort. RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Talalla Retreat?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include Swedish massages, Thai massages, aromatherapy, and reflexology.

Does Talalla Retreat feature a casino on the premises?

No, Talalla Retreat doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Talalla Retreat?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Talalla Retreat good for couples?

This beachfront resort offers plenty of amenities for couples including an al fresco restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa.

Are there hot tubs at Talalla Retreat?

No, this resort doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Talalla Retreat feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Talalla Retreat serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Talalla Retreat allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Talalla Retreat though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Talalla Retreat?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this resort.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Talalla Retreat?

Yes, every guestroom at Talalla Retreat comes with a patio and some offer ocean and garden views.

Does Talalla Retreat have a wedding venue on site?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Talalla Retreat.

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

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