We highly recommend this resort ... + you stay in the nature, havin birds singing and monkeys talking + very small and nice guest structur + wonderfull beach + Very good food, sometimes to much 'srilankan style' + very laid back area, nice people + great surf instructor and lesson package + very good yoga with the austrailian lady 'Martine'... More

My boyfriend and I stayed at Talalla whilst backpacking round the south of Sri Lanka & the retreat was one of our highlights. The beach is a 2 minute walk away and was empty every time we went down (November) also keep an eye out for the fireflys in the evening - just magical. The food is fantastic but don't... More

We staid 6 days in Talalla, and enjoyed it a lot. The staff is very friendly, but also rather unattentive at times. The rooms are very basic, the beds the hardest I´ve ever tried, but it is clean, and well maintained. The beach is beautiful and secluded, very big waves makes it good for surfing, not so much for svimming-... More

Like nothing on earth, the most relaxing sensual holiday experience I have ever had. From the early morning yoga, massage treatments, freshly squeezed juices, fresh fish caught in the early hours, open air marble bathroom with rainforest shower and the forest looking in, plus the snorkelling, surfing, relaxing by the pool and much more. I will 100% return! This is... More

A friend had recommended Tallala after staying there last year, this was the first stop in our 10 day Sri Lanka trip. We spent 3 days of bliss, however it is secluded so we couldn't stay more as we wanted to see more of the country. The staff were amazing (special thanks to Sarath in kitchen staff, Salath in room... More

The garden is very well-maintained with a beautiful lawns and a good swimming pool, all adjacent to an unspoilt beach. However, you would need to be aware of the strong under-tow and power of the crashing surf. The rooms on the first floor rooms are a bit like first floor camping with very basic furniture and holes in the mosquito... More

I stayed at Talalla Retreat for a month in January-February 2012 as part of yoga teacher training. In summary, I really enjoyed the stay. But as noted in the title, this facility is not for every one. But for anyone who understands the conditions, it is a great find. And I miss it. Pros: -I found the staff to be... More

I've spent here 1 week - full of pure joy. Location is close to Matara to get there by 3-wheel but far enough not to feel any presence of city. Close to wonderful and empty beach - close enough that you can hear the waves at night like wonderful sleeping serenade. Talalla retreat villas are simply breathtaking. Open, integrated into... More

Tallala retreat has a brilliant location, just slightly set back from the beach, in a vast space that feels remote from other resorts on the south coast. The beach was without a doubt the best beach we came across in the South Coast ( and we went to ALOT of places). Huge wide stretch of powder sound, vast area of... More