Talalla Retreat is a boutique resort on the beach at Talalla, west of Dickwella. It had barely been built when the 2004 tsunami struck, and was rebuilt with funds raised and the help of local people, many of whom were then employed there. It has close ties with the neighbouring villages and focuses on yoga, surfing, pilates and boxilates.
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Why stay here
It suits solo travellers, friends and couples who want a structured yoga or surf holiday. Ask us for help choosing a package to suit your level.
Planning your stay
Tangalle is on the deep south coast, about three hours from Colombo by expressway. Its beaches are quieter than those further west, and the best season is from about November to April. Some beaches here shelve steeply and have strong currents, so check with locals before swimming.
Accommodation runs from budget to luxury: Deluxe Rooms, Bungalow Rooms, the Big House Room, Sea View Villas, Luxury Bamboo Huts and The Dorm. Rooms have minimalist decor, and some are open air, with private or outdoor bathrooms facing the ocean, coconut palms or garden.
Deluxe Rooms
The first category at Talalla is a 30 sqm room with a king size bed and a terrace facing the pool. It has a fan, Wi-Fi and a safe.
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Bungalow Rooms
A 20 sqm room with a king size bed and a terrace with garden views. It has a fan, a shower and Wi-Fi.
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Big House Room
This 25 sqm room in the Big House has a king size bed and a terrace looking over the garden. It has a fan and free Wi-Fi.
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Sea View Villas
The first villa category is 30 sqm, with a king size bed and a terrace facing the sea. It has air conditioning and a fan.
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Luxury Bamboo Huts
A 20 sqm glamping hut with a king size bed and a balcony looking out to the sea. It has a fan, a shower and free Wi-Fi.
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The Dorm
The dorm is 20 sqm with a balcony looking out over the palm trees. It has a fan, a shower and free Wi-Fi.
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Facilities
Four open air yoga shalas with multi day programmes.
Surf camp with coaching for beginners to advanced surfers.
Spa with Ayurveda, shirodhara and Swedish massage.
Weddings and events.
Swimming pool
Beachfront
Wi-Fi
Spa
Free parking
Garden
Private check-in and check-out
Food and drink
The open air pavilion restaurant serves local and international food made with fresh produce and seafood from nearby markets and fishing villages.
A la carte dining
Sri Lankan
Local and international cuisine
How to Get There
Talalla Retreat sits at Talalla bay, between Dickwella and Matara. The airport at Katunayake is around 195 km away, about 3 hours by car, travelling via the Southern Expressway past Matara, then the coast road.
From central Colombo the journey is about 170 km and takes about 2 hours 45 minutes.
We can book a private air conditioned transfer from the airport or anywhere in Colombo, and the driver can stay with you for the rest of your holiday if you wish. Allow extra time at weekends and on public holidays, when the roads out of Colombo are busier.
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