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Talalla Retreat

3.5 star property
Beachfront resort with full-service spa

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

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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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Villa Ground Floor

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bamboo Hut

Bamboo Hut

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Sea View First Floor

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Sea View Ground Floor

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
In-room safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Villa First Floor | Living area

Deluxe Villa First Floor

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Talalla

At Talalla Retreat, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Talalla Beach and 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Gandara Beach. Highlights at this beachfront resort include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages and body wraps along with aromatherapy and reflexology. The restaurant, Main Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the resort's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find yoga, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Talalla resort you'll find Mirissa Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Talalla Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gandara Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Noonnawella Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mirissa Beach - 30 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Tangalle Beach - 33 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Smeralda - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Talalla Juices & Curry - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Good Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Florence Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Talalla Retreat

Beachfront resort with full-service spa
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.

  • 83 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 25 buildings
  • 495 sq ft of conference space
  • 46 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2004
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Talalla Retreat offers 83 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.
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 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

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.
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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Talalla Retreat?

Talalla Retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Talalla Retreat?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Talalla Retreat on 22 Nov 2025 start from NZ$212.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Talalla Retreat?

Yep, Talalla Retreat has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Talalla Retreat?

Yep, Talalla Retreat is a short 1-minute walk from Talalla Beach. Fun beach activities include yoga, snorkelling and scuba diving.

Is there a spa on site at Talalla Retreat?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Talalla Retreat. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Thai massages.

Does Talalla Retreat have a pool?

Talalla Retreat has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Talalla Retreat a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as private patios in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Talalla Retreat.

Does Talalla Retreat serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Talalla Retreat?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Talalla Retreat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Talalla Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Talalla Retreat?

No, only service animals are allowed.