My girlfriend and I just came back from Talalla Retreat and had a great time there.
The hotel is lovely - simple yet chic and tasteful with lush, tranquil grounds and a nice pool. Half the rooms are open to the elements on 3 sides, although one can use shutters/blinds for more privacy. Even the lovely bathrooms are semi-open air. This took a day of getting used to but by day 2, we thoroughly enjoyed the ';one with nature'; feeling.
The staff are uber friendly and helpful. The food was delicious - the cooks can make excellent western as well as sri lankan food.
The large crescent-shaped beach was lovely - we were often the only ones on it, apart from a few fishermen in the evening. When the sea isn%26#39;t too rough, the water is a fantastic clear turquoise color. Went to Unawatuna one day and we were quite disappointed in comparison with our beach!
The downside? No air conditioning but we didn%26#39;t need it at all as the rooms are naturally well-ventilated as a result of the unique design and there is a fan - I usually get hot very easily and was quite comfortable.
In short, we would go back in a heartbeat.
Glad your enjoyed your stay Luke!
ReplyDeleteI loved it there as well. Cheers Manuel