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Talalla Retreat is a beachfront boutique resort on a pristine, white sandy beach in South Sri Lanka offering daily yoga and surf classes.
With the newly opened Southern Express way, Talalla Retreat is a hidden treasure just 3 hours drive from Colombo, Sri Lanka. We welcome all guests, and particularly focus on yoga and surfing.
Type of retreats we host
Surf
Health & Wellness
Personal Development
Spiritual
Yoga
Yoga Teacher Training
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Meeting Spaces
Distinctive spaces for connection
Yoga Spaces
Our yoga retreats are led by our incredible team of professional and experienced international yoga teachers in our open-air yoga shalas, to create a relaxed, tranquil and natural environment.
Talalla Retreat offers the perfect setting to conduct a retreat, training or conference. The Yoga Shala is large and can accommodate up to 45 participants, it is an open-sided studio, with a large wall along the back, ideal where wall space is needed. The studio is set in an open grassed coconut grove opposite the large swimming pool.
We offer a smaller yoga shala which is perfect for private groups and an open beachfront shala available for sunrise yoga or meditation. There is no charge for using the Talalla Yoga Shalas. It is included as part of your groups package. We provide speakers and projectors, as well as all props including mats, blankets, blocks and bolsters.
Features & equipment
Yoga Blocks
Yoga Mats
Other Yoga Props
Types of use
Yoga Space - Outdoor Uncovered
Yoga Space - Outdoor Covered (Open Air)
Spa
Cultivate calm at The Spa offering the full complement of care for body and mind the Spa is a haven to nurture your full self.
Sooth tired muscular aches after days out surfing with a deep tissue, reflexology or aromatherapy massage at the ultimate Sri Lanka Spa Experience. Pamper hands, feet or face with local preparations made of papaya, honey, coffee, milk and sandalwood. Wrap, scrub or smooth out any last remnants of stress with skillfully trained expert practitioners at their best.
Centuries-old Ayurvedic techniques inspire modern treatments, and the signature Shirodhara has been re-created at Talalla. Here, a mixture of essential oils are gently poured on your Third Eye Chakra – allowing you to release any final mental tension. Enjoy an Ayurvedic Massage, where a relaxing full body massage combines with warm ayurvedic herbal oil to cleanse and balance the internal systems and energy center of the body.
Other specialized services include Swedish massage and Ayurvedic Massage, all available at the Talalla Sri Lanka Spa.
Types of use
Spa
Pool Area
a 20-meter pool outside the Yoga Shala.
Features & equipment
Sunbeds
Types of use
Swimming Pool
Accommodation
Rest in luxurious comfort
Sea View Villas - First Floor
25 m² • 1 bedroom(s) • 1 bed(s) • 1 bath(s) • 1 double bed(s)
Located meters from the beach, the open-air pavilion of the first floor features private balcony, reading desk and ceiling fans. Switch off and read your favourite book with our WiFi free rooms (WiFi available in the restaurant).
All villas have open air bathrooms allowing natural light and providing views of the coconut palms.
Ocean views
Private balcony
Mosquito net supplied
Sleeps two
Open air bedroom
Open air bathroom
Safe provided
Desk Space
Room Amenities
Air Conditioning
Balcony - Private
Mini Bar
Private Bathroom(s)
Private Lounge Area(s)
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Sea View Villas - Ground Floor
25 m² • 1 bedroom(s) • 1 bed(s) • 1 bath(s) • 1 double bed(s)
Villas located on the ground floor feature authentic Sri Lankan furniture, fabrics and air conditioning. Located meters from the beach, the open-air pavilion of the second floor features private balcony, reading desk and ceiling fans. Switch off and read your favourite book with our WiFi free rooms (WiFi available in the restaurant).
All villas have open air bathrooms allowing natural light and providing views of the coconut palms. One Luxury Sea View Villa on the top floor offers a timber paneled ceiling and air-conditioning. This is Talalla’s most luxury Villa.
Ocean views
Aircon
Private balcony
Mosquito net supplied
Sleeps two
Open air bedroom
Open air bathroom
Child bed available
Safe provided
Desk Space
Room Amenities
Air Conditioning
Mini Bar
Private Bathroom(s)
Safe
Toiletries
Towels
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Food & dining
Indulge in culinary delights
The Restaurant
NOURISH YOUR BODY AT TALALLA’S SIGNATURE RESTAURANT, WHERE ONLY THE FINEST LOCAL AND SEASONAL PRODUCE IS SELECTED TO FOSTER THE BEST IN WELLBEING.
LOCALLY SOURCED, SEASONAL PRODUCE. GENTLE TO THE BODY, GENTLE TO THE ENVIRONMENT. Sip on a king coconut and enjoy the gentle sea breeze as you savour gourmet Talalla flavours in our stunning open-air restaurant pavilion. Vibrant tropical fruit, crisp seasonal fresh vegetables and fresh local seafood feature prominently in our traditional Sri Lankan delicacies and international favourites. We are proud of our low-mileage approach to food, sourcing local ingredients and produce from nearby markets and fishing villages. Much of the resort’s herbs and spices are grown organically on the property, while other seasonal ingredients are freshly sourced daily from local markets and fishermen.
Sit just steps from the ocean while you dine on your choice of fresh fish tacos, mahi mahi burgers, island style fried rice, and more!
Type
Restaurant Onsite
Activities
Craft and cherish unforgettable experiences
Fun things to do nearby
The perfect healthy holiday on the southern coast of Sri Lanka! Our wellness retreats balance your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. With a range of classes, treatments, and experiences, it's the perfect opportunity to hit the RESET button, in paradise.
Nearby activities
Fitness
Swimming
Beach
Yoga
Location & how to get here
Situated at the southern tip of Sri Lanka, Talalla Retreat is a 3-hour drive from the Colombo International Airport, and a 90-minute drive from Mattala Airport.