Talalla Retreat

3.5 star property

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On the beach, beach towels, beach yoga
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
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Bamboo Hut
Bamboo Hut | Bathroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Sampaya House, Talalla South, Gandara, Talalla
  • Place, Talalla Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dondra Lighthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hiriketiya Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Villa Ground Floor

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Sea View Ground Floor

  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Sea View First Floor

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bamboo Hut

  • 18 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Villa First Floor

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Talalla

With a stay at Talalla Retreat in Talalla, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Talalla Beach and a 3-minute drive from Gandara Beach. .This beach resort is 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from Mirissa Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Noonnawella Beach.

What's nearby

  • Talalla Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dondra Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Our Lady of Matara Shrine - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Hiriketiya Beach - 15 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Polhena Beach - 21 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Smeralda - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Dutchman's Street - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Talalla Juices & Curry - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Florence Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Good Kitchen - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Talalla Retreat

Beachfront resort with full-service spa
Talalla Retreat offers 83 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 83 guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and bathrobes.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Main Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Talalla? This resort has facilities measuring 495 square feet (46 square meters), including conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Main Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco 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

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

Restaurants on site

  • Main Restaurant

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 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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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.

Optional extras

  • 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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted from December to January
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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