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Talalla Retreat is a boutique hotel settled next to a pristine, unexplored Talalla Beach at the southern tip of Sri Lanka. It consists of 32 spacious rooms that are located in small villas located on the 4-acre estate, overlooking the beach - one mile of golden sand where the only footprints will be yours. The accommodation is stylish - it features open-air marble bathrooms and private patios to go with beautiful views. The resort also boasts a 20-meter freshwater lap pool, their own yoga studio, spa facilities and a gourmet open-air restaurant.
Talalla Retreat is located near some of Sri Lanka's best beaches for surfing and the resort offers surf transfers to surrounding beaches and further afield (Matara, Dikwella, Weligama) and private surf lessons with their resident surf guide and instructor Jack. Besides accommodation-only package, they offer attractive special surf packages that include in-water sessions to practice your surfing, dry sessions for theory and photo/video coaching and professional surf photography, along with accommodation, water, meals, massage and airport transfers.
Talalla also attracts international yoga teachers throughout the year who host retreats and if desired, the resort offers a wide range of activities which will help you along the way a journey to total relaxation.
This beautiful and stylish resort has been featured in the Sunday Times (UK) Travel section as one of the world's "best beach escapes". Talalla - a hidden secret.
- Accommodation
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The resort has eight two-floor villas that contain 4 spacious bedrooms each - all are bright and airy, cooled by natural sea breezes and ceiling fans. Private balconies or patios and open-air marble bathrooms add to the style and character of the place.
Their aim is for you to leave with a feeling of peace and serenity, so the resort does not provide in-room TV or entertainment centres. Rather, your senses will be treated by the tranquil sights and sounds of Sri Lanka's magical natural environment.
Talalla Resort accommodation is serviced every day, and amenities like laundry and ironing are also available at the resort.
RestaurantTalalla Retreat is passionate about food thanks to the gourmet influence of successful Australian restaurant owner and Talalla founder, Laurie Rose. Sip on a king coconut and enjoy the gentle sea breeze as you savour gourmet Talalla flavours in their stunning open-air restaurant pavilion.
Vibrant tropical fruit, crisp seasonal fresh vegetables and fresh local seafood feature prominently as traditional Sri Lankan delicacies and international favourites. Festive occasions like Christmas and New Year are celebrated with spectacular buffet feasts... The resort staff will create an outdoor buffet hut from palm fronds, and present an array of exotic dishes in traditional clay pots. Experience fragrant Sri Lankan curries and whole sear fish (Spanish mackerel) BBQ'd on flaming coconut shells.
Much of the resort's herbs and spices are grown organically on the property, while other seasonal ingredients are sourced fresh daily from local markets and fishermen.
Pool
The resort's fresh water swimming pool features at the centre of Talalla's lush gardens and is conveniently close to the restaurant in the event of a poolside craving. It is 20m long and 9m wide, ideal for lap swimmers or lazy days just floating around.
Tallala Spa
The resort Spa offers a variety of massages, therapies and signature treatments designed to pamper the body and soothe the soul. Many treatments feature fresh, local ingredients for a truly exotic spa experience. The resort therapists are happy to discuss your requirements before transporting you to a state of utter bliss.
- Activities
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Surfing
Thanks to being positioned in the Indian Ocean that is most consistent for swells, the south coast of Sri Lanka is considered to be one of the best surf destinations on the planet. Talalla Retreat is a perfect base to explore abundant surf breaks along Sri Lanka's south coast - from mellow beachies for beginners to massive reef breaks for the advanced... let their resident surf guide acquaint you with what the area has to offer.
The peak surfing season for Sri Lanka's west/ south coast runs from November through to April. This is considered the high season for this region of Sri Lanka, when winds are offshore, swells are consistent and rain is at a minimum. This is undoubtedly the ultimate time of year to surf the southern region. However, when the SE swells hit during the main season, which is from April through to November there is still plenty of secret, wind-protected beaches which are going off during this period.
Although most surfers visit Sri Lanka for a surfing holiday on the east coast staying near the world class break Arugam Bay, which can get crowded during the peak season of the east coast, epic undiscovered beaches and waves can still be discovered on the southern tip of the beautiful island of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's southern coast line naturally offers all different kind of waves. Beginners can enjoy their first surf lessons at beautiful sandy beaches catching the white wash near the shore. Advanced surfers will also enjoy beach breaks as they increase in size. Some of the more advanced surfers might want to challenge themselves at some of the reef breaks that can be found on the southern tip of Sri Lanka.Some of the Australians who came to Sri Lanka to invest in Talalla helped to build the place a few years ago and discovered this absolute world class surf spot on this beautiful tropical island. The wave is an A-Frame and it works best from the end of April through to September. When the conditions are right the wave reaches 6-8+ feet. In these conditions, up to 8 good turns are possible on this massive wave.Other activities
- Yoga - Daily yoga sessions will be performed in their yoga shala twice a day (every morning and evening), taught by highly esteemed international teachers. They also offer 2 in-house retreats every month (except December and January where there is just 1) for a more intensive and transformational experience. Private classes as well as personalised retreats may be arranged on request.
- Volleyball - In between its lush, palm tree planted garden, Talalla has volleyball net where guests, young and old might want to have a little volleyball competition.
- Snorkelling - Snorkel equipment can be hired for $5US at the resort. The reef on the right side of Talalla Beach has a lot of diverse and colorful fish.
- Badminton & Ultimate Frisbee - equipment is available in the resort restaurant.
Places to see around Talalla Retreat
- Within an hour's drive of Talalla Retreat there are a dozen temples of staggering and complex beauty. There are hundreds of kilometers of untouched beaches with brilliant uncrowded surf breaks. In these unpolluted turquoise waters the snorkeling and diving is easily accessible and world class.
- An hour's drive will take you to Galle Fort - a world heritage town that oozes history and mystique and is reminiscent of Ibiza old town 50 years ago.
- In the other direction, one and a half hour's drive east you are in Yala National Park or go north and you will find the Uda Walawe National Park. In both of these reserves you will find the extraordinary abundance of flora and fauna that Sri Lanka has to offer. Leopards and elephants are not uncommon.
- Closer to the resort is the Dondra Lighthouse, a stunning site for an evening drink under the full moon.
- Whale watching is also available during the year with boats leaving from Mirissa, thirty minutes from Talalla.
- Pricing / Packages
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- Price is a per person price in AUD and subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.
- These are example packages and most packages can be adjusted to cater for your requirements. Please contact us for a tailored package to meet your needs.
- Please click "Enquire Now" to email us or call us on 1300 00WAVE to speak with one of our friendly surf experience specialists.
Inclusions - 7-Days Talalla Surf Package- Return airport transfers (valued at US$210)
- Accommodation with en-suite facilities
- Full Board & filtered water at any time
- 5 x 90 minutes of water sessions- carried out at one of the nearby beaches
- 2 x 30 minutes dry sessions (Video analysis feedback/classroom theory)
- Professional surf photography & video
- 1 x 1 hour Talalla Signature massage
10-Days Talalla Surf Package- Return airport transfers (valued at US$210)
- Accomodation with en-suite facilities
- Full Board & filtered water at any time
- 8 x 90 minutes of water sessions- carried out at one of the nearby beaches
- 3 x 30 minutes dry sessions (Video analysis feedback/classroom theory)
- Professional surf photography & video
- 2 x 1 hour Talalla Signature massages
14-Days Talalla Surf Package- Return airport transfers (valued at US$210)
- Accomodation with en-suite facilities
- Full Board & filtered water at any time
- 10 x 90 minutes of water sessions- carried out at one of the nearby beaches
- 4 x 30 minutes dry sessions (Video analysis feedback/classroom theory)
- Professional surf photography & video
- 3 x 1 hour Talalla Signature massages
Disclaimer - This surf trip is an independent surf operator and is not part of or in partnership with The Perfect Wave Travel Co. The Perfect Wave acts as an agent only. We sell various travel related products on behalf of numerous transport, accommodation and other service providers, such as airlines, land based accommodation and boat charter operators. The Perfect Waves' obligation is to make travel bookings on your behalf and to arrange relevant contracts between you and travel service providers. The Perfect Wave has no responsibility for these services nor do we make or give any warranty of representation regarding their standards. All bookings are made subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by these service providers.
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