Talalla Retreat

This place was a real highlight. I was there during off season and they even generously upgraded my room! The property is beautiful, quiet and safe. The food was delicious and they are able to accommodate dietary requirements (gluten free). The staff was incredibly attentive and helpful in securing me tuk tuk drivers as needed and arranged for me to visit a beach with sea turtles in the off season. I took full advantage of their spa and yoga classes and found my time there to be very restorative.

Truly had unforgettable experience at Talalla, a place I’m dreaming to go back to.|I have done the Pilates retreat, Jane and Alison has truly been amazing, so knowledgeable about Pilates. They created such engaging retreat, I didn’t feel I was on a solo trip. The Pilates session and activities arranged was amazing. |The resort is beautiful, so relaxing.|The people are so welcoming and accommodating.|Food was delicious and so fresh.|I you considering, I highly recommend it!

We spent two days at Talalla Retreat as "drop-in" guests, and despite many others being there for the full week retreat, we felt genuinely welcomed by the friendly staff. The hotel is set in a small village, and being there during the off-season meant several local businesses were closed. Consequently, we ate all our meals at the hotel restaurant. While the food was okay (not among the best we had in Sri Lanka), the menu did become a bit repetitive after two days. The curries were too spicy for our taste, and unfortunately, the chef couldn't adjust the spice level on subsequent orders. The jackfruit tacos, however, were quite good. The property is in a beautiful setting with rooms spread across a large garden. There was some construction work ongoing, but the noise level was thankfully low and not disruptive. The hotel is located right in front of a beautiful and clean beach. The sea was a bit rough during our stay, but it was still safe for kids to play in the sand and the white water, under supervision. The swimming pool was clean and had a perfect water temperature, though it did lack shade at certain times of the day. We stayed in a Deluxe Sea View room. The room was clean but quite plain, lacking a comfortable couch or chair inside. Mosquitoes were present, making it hard to relax on the small porch couch at night, but the mosquito net around the bed was effective and kept us safe while sleeping. The AC was efficient and quiet. The open-air bathroom was a definite highlight. The main downside was the queen bed, which was made up of two twin mattresses pushed together, not comfortable, and not what was advertised. Overall, it's a place I would return to, but in the off-season, I wouldn't recommend staying for more than two days due to the limited dining options outside the hotel.

Talalla Retreat was the perfect way to end our trip. Quiet, peaceful, and surrounded by natural beauty, it truly felt like a little slice of paradise. We loved the delicious buffet meals, refreshing smoothies, and the incredibly relaxing massages. The private beach was a dream, and the stunning sunsets made our stay unforgettable. A serene spot to unwind and soak up the coastal charm.

Started off well but ended on a sour note unfortunately. The manager is extremely rude and aggressive after I expressed my clothes had been spoiled after a massage there. I had showered multiple times and the oil still ruined multiple items - the options given were not satisfactory. Location is beautiful with nice pool and yoga classes. But would only recommend staying 2 nights max as there’s not much to do in the close vicinity.

Talalla Retreat Centre is a beautiful setting with an AMAZING team. Every staff member on site is pleasant, friendly, helpful, and hard working. The atmosphere in the centre is just so lovely. I did a reformer pilates retreat for 6 nights/7 days, and I loved it so much that I extended my stay by 3 nights. They have a brand new, air-conditioned pilates studio with the most amazing sea and garden views. They also have a number of beautiful yoga shalas. I got to experience the yoga classes and sound healing sessions as well as the pilates during my 10 days. I must say the pilates and yoga teachers at Talalla are a whole other level. I had the most amazing sessions all week long. Every session was delivered with such love and attention to detail. Each person in the class was treated as an individual, and I could not compliment the teachers enough. The facilities at Talalla are great and so well kept. The centre is right on the beachfront and has a big swimming pool too. There is a spa that does a variety of treatments, so I availed of some amazing treatments over my stay. The two staff members who did my treatments were wonderful! I will definitely be returning here and recommending it to anyone who is looking for a magical experience in a place that nourishes the body and soul ✨️ 💕😁

I stayed at Talalla Retreat recently and while the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, the food was quite disappointing. I've been to Sri Lanka three times and compared to other places, it was by far the most disappointing food that I had in the country. However, the overall atmosphere and service were great, so it’s a mixed experience for me. Hopefully, the food can improve to match the excellent hospitality!

We spent two nights at the retreat which was lovely. The rooms are great and the pool is brilliant. It’s right on the beach so you can swim there too. We also did morning yoga and had a massage - a very relaxing stay.