Title: Talalla Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Talalla Retreat Beachfront resort with full-service spa and outdoor pool ![On the beach, beach towels, beach yoga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7088500/7088443/2ffe92b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7088500/7088443/e3d4b63f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bamboo Hut | Bathroom | Shower, bathrobes, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7088500/7088443/f08eb6f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7088500/7088443/a6fe549a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bamboo Hut | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7088500/7088443/d00cf46a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Talalla Retreat offers beachfront yoga classes and restorative spa treatments along the shoreline. Guests cool off in the outdoor pool, savor international cuisine at the open-air Main Restaurant, and have the option to explore the surrounding area on rental bikes. 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Spa - Pool - Breakfast available - Room service - Laundry £90 includes taxes & fees 14 Nov - 15 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 4 - Nov 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=7088443&PinnedHotelID=7088443&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=7088443&PinnedHotelID=7088443&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 5 - Nov 6](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=7088443&PinnedHotelID=7088443&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=7088443&PinnedHotelID=7088443&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=7088443&PinnedHotelID=7088443&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=7088443&PinnedHotelID=7088443&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=7088443&PinnedHotelID=7088443&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=7088443&PinnedHotelID=7088443&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7088500/7088443/5dbfd5fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Villa Ground Floor ### Highlights Garden Patio Separate sitting area Ceiling fan Separate bedroom Bathrobes Private bathroom In-room safe - 248 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Bamboo Hut | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7088500/7088443/d00cf46a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bamboo Hut ### Highlights Garden Patio Separate sitting area Ceiling fan Separate bedroom Bathrobes Private bathroom Desk - 194 sq ft - Beach view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7088500/7088443/191a47b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Sea View First Floor ### Highlights Garden Patio Separate sitting area Separate bedroom Ceiling fan Bathrobes Private bathroom Desk - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Ocean view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7088500/7088443/191a47b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Sea View Ground Floor ### Highlights Garden Patio Separate sitting area Air conditioning Ceiling fan Separate bedroom Bathrobes In-room safe - 248 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Deluxe Villa First Floor | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7088500/7088443/9c10d76e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Villa First Floor ### Highlights Garden Patio Separate sitting area Ceiling fan Separate bedroom Bathrobes Private bathroom Desk - 248 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beach yoga. Indulge in aromatherapy, a deep-tissue massage and a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Main Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and motorhome/coach/lorry parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in Room features All 83 rooms boast comforts such as separate sitting areas and bathrobes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. 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check-in end time: 10:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours This is a designated quarantine resort. The property can only accept bookings from travellers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travellers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival. This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property from December to January; the rest of the year they are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 1 - Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 1 (from 1 to 2 years old) - Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50 - Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 6 to 10 years old) - New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 65 - New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 40 (from 6 to 10 years old) We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 8 per person - Airport shuttle fee: USD 110 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted from December to January Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Talalla Retreat Talalla Retreat Hotel Talalla Retreat Resort Devinuwara Talalla Retreat Devinuwara Resort Talalla Retreat Devinuwara Devinuwara Talalla Retreat Resort Talalla Retreat Resort Resort Talalla Retreat Talalla Retreat Devinuwara Talalla Retreat Resort Talalla Retreat Talalla Talalla Retreat Resort Talalla ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Talalla Retreat have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Talalla Retreat? > As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Talalla Retreat on 14 Nov 2025 start from £89.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Talalla-Hotels-Talalla-Retreat.h7088443.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Talalla Retreat pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Talalla Retreat? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Talalla Retreat? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Talalla Retreat? > Checkout is at noon. ### Does Talalla Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 110 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Talalla Retreat located? > This Talalla resort is on the beach, steps from Talalla Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Gandara Beach and Noonnawella Beach. Devinuwara Beach and Maaliyadda Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Talalla Retreat Reviews 8.2 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 7.8 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 9.0 Eco-friendliness ### 8.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 31 8 - Good 37 6 - Okay 10 4 - Poor 7 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren 3 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I left my heart in Talalla Retreat. Incredible staff who were so welcoming and hard working, the Retreat itself is stunning. I had an upstairs bedroom so was able to fully enjoy the surroundings. The food was incredible. I felt super safe. I didn’t want to leave. A must visit - and please do as the Sri Lankan people need visitors right now. ##### Lauren ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark 5 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fabulous retreat! Will definitely return. A beautiful retreat that really feels like a hidden oasis. Very friendly staff and the food was actually delicious. Wifi very patchy. ##### Mark Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 19 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Nice property, simple rooms. Overall a very nice property with a great location and a relaxed feel. Good and varied food. However, room standards even for the most expensive villas are extremely simple and has seen its best days regarding maintenance. In sum it seems a bit overpriced. The open air floors are very special and are not for every one's taste and comfort. Activities like surfing is extremely overpriced compared to what you pay elsewhere in the area. A specific negative to our stay: Just outside our bedroom window, for large portions of the day, the cleaners seem to locate their cleaning central for the sea view villas, "hanging out", storing cleaning appliances, gathering dirty towels and empty bottles and glasses etc on the ground. Visually not a nice sight and definitely compromising our privacy. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 21 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Thank you Talalla, we had a fantastic time. Also a big thank you to Wasantawe, our housekeeper, who always made sure our bed was lined with flowers, you made us feel very special. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Genevieve 14 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Peaceful and beautiful grounds We loved the grounds of talalla retreat - absolutely beautiful and peaceful. The breakfast was fantastic and the spa facilities good, although a little on the pricey side. I was initially a little disappointed with the room itself as it was a little basic, but actually grew to like its simplistic style and open-air bathroom ##### Genevieve Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica 12 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely stay! Beautiful property-great massages and service. Talalla is a nice lovely clean long beach to stroll down. Stayed in an oceanfront bungalow which was fabulous but the mosquitos are NO JOKE so make sure to tuck your net in tight use repellent and light the coil! My only complaint was my fan like barely worked so was super hot at night as the wind died down but asked the staff for an extra floor fan which they happily provided. Food and drinks were excellent as well. Would highly recommend! ##### Jessica Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Rachel 10 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Talalla Retreat Beautiful, serene location to relax, swim and practice yoga in a secluded retreat environment. The buffet breakfast offers fresh fruits and Sri Lankan options. We did not eat any other meal in the restaurant as it was fairly Westernized, however if you need a change up from curries etc, I'm sure this food would be fantastic. Expect to pay about $10 for drinks and $5 for coffee. Overall, a comfortable stay with the beach right on the back doorstep. ##### Rachel Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jinx 11 Feb 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Special place. Wonderful relaxing beautiful retreat feeling. The grounds and pool are magnificent. Our room was up near the trees so no breeze and had to close shutters in case of monkeys...made for a very warm night. Also one of the shared bathrooms needed attention. Food and staff excellent. Beach is exquisite with local fishermen offering boat rides for $25 US....well worth. Would recommend but try for room near beach for breeze. ##### jinx Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Steffen 11 Nov 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Sehr schöne Anlage aber zuviel Fokus aus Yoga Das Retreat an sich ist super. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Die Bungalows sind schlicht eingericht. Hier fehlt etwas der Charme. Die offene Bauweise lädt besonders im Sanitärbereich Mücken ein. Was nervt waren drei teilweise große Surf und/ oder Yogareisegruppen. Teilweise gab es Streit zwischen den Yogaklassen wegen den Locations. Doppelt oder Falschbelegung. Weiterhin sind solche Gruppen meist eine geschlossene Einheit. Als Individualreisender kommt sich da mitunter verloren vor, weil man kaum Gelegenheit hat, andere Menschen kennenzulernen. Die Yogazeiten der Privatklassen sollten eingeschränkt werden. Man muss nicht unbedingt halb sechs mit Yoga starten und andere Gäste durch Weckerklingeln oder das Singen von Liedern mit aus dem Schlaf reißen. ##### Steffen Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Dolores, Berlin 1 Nov 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Schöne gepflegt Anlage Zimmerausstattung rechtfertigt nicht den Preis ##### Dolores Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 9 May 2018 Liked: Staff & service Shared bathroom with bungalows . Rooms better but mosi nets were essential . Great massage at the spa. Buffet not so good. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Natasha 8 Apr 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Beautiful setting and very relaxing. Bungalow rooms have a shared bathroom, which wasn't clear on the website. But overall lovely stay ##### Natasha ### 8/10 Good #### Helene 20 Jan 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Talalla Superbra tripp! ##### Helene Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018 ### 4/10 Poor #### josh, london, UK 12 Sept 2017 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Overpriced & extreamly pretentious Relaxing atmosphere and the staff were excellent, as is standard for the whole of Sri Lanka. However the rooms are so open to the elements that we had multiple lizards crawling along the bed frame and woke up to people peering in at us from their balcony. Along with this the food and related activities are rediculously overpriced for what they are. ##### josh Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Ramiz 4 Sept 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good food; great for singles, backpackers. All in all good; mostly caters to singles or young couples; not many activities for children, understandable. Otherwise, rather quite place with good nature, clean, spacious. Good food! Rooms are very simple, no A/C, no TV, no WIFI. ##### Ramiz Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 28 Jul 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Ambiance Dommage qu'il n'y ait pas à certains moments de la journée une ambiance musicale plus marquée, type à l'heure de l'apéro ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Danielle 18 Mar 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Chill for a couple of days here Don't come here for a week - come here for a very chilled couple of days. This is a retreat so don't expect a luxury hotel - it's a bit of a hippy vibe and quite stripped back/basic in some ways. However we had an excellent time as it was just what we needed at the end of a busy holiday - backing onto a beautiful, very quiet beach and with a lovely pool. We took advantage of the surfing, yoga and massages and left feeling very zen! ##### Danielle ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maisie 1 Mar 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect beach escape Great stay in Talalla retreat, staff were very helpful and friendly. ##### Maisie ### 8/10 Good #### Katharina 28 Feb 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very nice hotel with extraordinary rooms Very nice hotel with extraordinary rooms. The upper rooms have no walls, only bamboo blinds so it's like sleeping outside. Nice bed and bathroom. Very clean. Would definitely stay there again. ##### Katharina ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 23 Feb 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Bra hotell med dålig wi-fi Bra hotell och läge, mycket dålig Wi-fi. ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Eve, Paris 21 Feb 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Hotel superbe sur la plage ! Nous avons passez 6 jours dans cette hotel pour finir notre séjour. Nous avions réservé une chambre devant la piscine, mais celle qu'on nous à proposé était à l'extrémité au bord de la route. Il a été très difficile de changer de chambre, mais après de longues discussions, nous avons pu avoir une autre chambre. Celle -ci n'était plus devant la piscine mais dans le jardin et en haut. Nous avons passé 4 jours dans cette chambre et avons dû changer à nouveau pour deux nuits dans une chambre en bas. J'avoue que je n'ai pas bien compris l'organisation de cet hotel... Attention toutes les chambres sont en "open space", il n'est donc pas toujours facile de se reposer, car beaucoup de famille viennent séjourner avec des enfants en bas âges. ##### Eve ### 10/10 Excellent #### sophie 18 Feb 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Bonne adresse, ambiance "surfeurs", détendue. Bonne adresse, style "club vacances" ambiance décontractée, belle piscine, calme . Les bungalows côté mer semblent plus vieillots . ##### sophie ### 4/10 Poor #### Elisabeth 16 Feb 2017 Disliked: Staff & service #### Dyrt och snålt Wi-fi funkar jättedåligt. Mat och dryck är medioker och dyr. Ca 70 rum men endast 17 solsängar vid stranden (inte på stranden dock, där finns inga). Frukosten var sådär, bra om man vill ha ris och curry, enda stället i landet antagligen som tar betalt för juice till frukost, kaffe, te och vatten ingår. ##### Elisabeth ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 26 Jan 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Fantastic food and service. However the weather was not with us, and since we stayed in a bamboo hut it got pretty wet... ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Sylvia 16 Jan 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Beautiful setting, yet very premium pricing The property is beautiful and we really enjoyed the yoga - however having travelled around a lot we were quite taken aback by the premium pricing on drinks for example (double everywhere else) .also Ayurveda massage was double the usual prices around albeit the facility was more upmarket. Surfboard rental was even 3 times more expensive than right on the actual surf spots. It partly seems to rip off people a bit who stay for a whole week only at talalla and don't actually compare. However that said the property is beautifully maintained and we had overall a great time! ##### Sylvia ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Le Grand Galle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galle-Hotels-Le-Grand-Galle-By-Asia-Leisure.h24010679.Hotel-Information) > > [98 Acres Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ella-Hotels-98-Acres-Resort-Spa.h15504051.Hotel-Information) > > [Dickwella Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Batigama-Hotels-Dickwella-Resort-And-Spa.h1583293.Hotel-Information) > > [Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tangalle-Hotels-Anantara-Peace-Haven-Tangalle-Resort.h11229814.Hotel-Information) > > [Vivanta Colombo, Airport Garden](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Seeduwa-Katunayake-Hotels-Vivanta-Colombo.h526350.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kosgoda-Hotels-Sheraton-Kosgoda-Turtle-Beach-Resort.h48743974.Hotel-Information) > > [Sea World Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mirissa-Hotels-Sea-World-Boutique-Hotel.h14737453.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Wild Yala](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palatupana-Hotels-Cinnamon-Wild-Yala.h4031774.Hotel-Information) > > [Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwood-Hotels-Ceylon-Tea-Trails.h4045356.Hotel-Information) > > [Shinagawa Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Balapitiya-Hotels-Shinagawa-Beach.h7672790.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Sri Lanka - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahungalla-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Sri-Lanka-All-Inclusive.h14754284.Hotel-Information) > > [Pandanus Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Induruwa-Hotels-Pandanus-Beach-Resort-Spa.h11289546.Hotel-Information) > > [go camping](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Go-Camping.h23256271.Hotel-Information) > > [Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-Weligama-Bay-Marriott-Resort-Spa.h19413442.Hotel-Information) > > [Thaproban Pavilion Waves Unawatuna](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Unawatuna-Hotels-Thaproban-Pavilion-Waves-Unawatuna.h20583896.Hotel-Information) > > [Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-Cape-Weligama-Relais-And-Chateaux.h11470023.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bentota-Hotels-Cinnamon-Bentota-Beach.h36466861.Hotel-Information) > > [Kahanda Kanda](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Angulugaha-Hotels-Kahanda-Kanda.h11263998.Hotel-Information) > > [Shangri-La Hambantota](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hambantota-Hotels-Shangri-La-Hambantota.h15083331.Hotel-Information) > > [Taj Bentota Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bentota-Hotels-Taj-Bentota-Resort-Spa.h581365.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sandhya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahangama-Hotels-The-Sandhya.h18099343.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Habarana-Hotels-Cinnamon-Lodge.h1854476.Hotel-Information) > > [Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thissamaharama-Hotels-Chaarya-Resort-Spa-By-Chandrika.h7855822.Hotel-Information) > > [The Fortress Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Koggala-Hotels-The-Fortress-Resort-Spa.h7821441.Hotel-Information) > > [Heritance Ahungalla](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahungalla-Hotels-Heritance-Ahungalla.h1526822.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sun House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galle-Hotels-The-Sun-House.h15677263.Hotel-Information) > > [W15 Weligama](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-W15.h11560777.Hotel-Information) > > [Jetwing Yala](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palatupana-Hotels-Jetwing-Yala.h7686053.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Bey Beruwala](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Beruwala-Hotels-Cinnamon-Bey-Beruwala.h8256226.Hotel-Information) > > [Citrus Hikkaduwa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hikkaduwa-Hotels-Citrus-Hikkaduwa.h2222408.Hotel-Information)