We had a great stay in Talalla. Wolleys brother and his wife were fantastic hosts. The food was amazing. Also for families a perfect place to stay!

Staying at Stanleys was just amazing. The house is beautiful, the garden lush and green and all that just a stonethrow from the beach. Stanley and his family where the perfect hosts - especially our daughter was so happy to play with the kids and enjoy the warmth of the family life. Only when Wolly ( Stanleys brother) came around and acted like an agent the warm and cozy atmosphere get a short ditch. however that was just a very short check-up visit.

The grounds and bungalow are beautiful! Very short walk to the most beautiful beach with gentle waves. Stanley's wife cooks delicious food! Stanley takes great pride in his property and everything on it. He is always concerned about where his guests are going, and is willing to arrange whatever you need.

Great colonia house

I was collected by Wolley as arranged with him, he was friendly & had good english which helped. When we arrived at the Colonial House it was lovely his brother is the host there. Him & his family made me feel very welcome, they have a beautiful garden & are 100 metres from the lovely beach. Great place I would go back!

My husband and I had the most incredible stay with Stanley (Wooley's brother) at the Colonial home in Talalla. Stanley and his family welcomed us so gracefully. They were so accommodating and provided us with lovely new sheets and pillows. Wooley was also there to check us in, a great host. The home itself has just been refurbed so we had a brand new modern ensuite bathroom with hot water (a treat for the South Coast :-). The room overlooks Stanley's beautiful garden. The bed is lovely and big, and room very spacious. This beautiful home is situated opposite Talalla Beach Retreat (about 50m up the road). Here we could do yoga twice a day and have beautiful candlelit dinners on the beach. Stanley's home is just 100m from the beach where you can find more great cafes and. Stanley and his family made us dinner which was absolutely divine. The best Sri Lankan food we have ever had! Fantastic value for money for a wonderful beach holiday. Thank you Stanley and Wooley!

Hello! Thank you to Wolley and Stanley, For a very welcoming and comfortable stay in their newly renovated Colonial House. Original simple tropical designed colonial house. (The current photo's don't do the house much justice!) We thoroughly enjoyed our 3night stay with great local cooking from Nayla (Stanley's wife) - breakfasts and dinners on request. A short stroll to the great beach at Talalla, and also we were able to hire a new motorcycle from Stanley at a good rate - enabling access to all the nearby areas. Many thanks! Alex

We stayed at Stanley's house (Wolley's brother) for only one night. He and his wife were very welcoming. His house was built in 1950 but has a very nice, renovated, spacious bedroom and bathroom. For a price, his wife will cook delicious dinner and breakfast. We wanted to go see turtles nesting and he arranged a tuk tuk and he even went with us to show the driver the way and also serve as an interpreter. The beach is just a short walking distance away. All in all, it was a pleasant stay

We had a great 5 days in Talalla, staying at Subhasha cottage. The rooms were clean and modern, and the bathroom was beautiful. It was great seeing all the wildlife, as the visits from the monkeys. The beach is great, and the two surf breaks near by we pretty good. Very helpful hosts as well. We'll definitely book here again.

Beautiful summer cottage with nice setting. The host was very attentive and welcoming. Talalla is an amazing place if you're looking for peace and stunning beach.

Very nice family. Good food. End of April, the cottage was uncomfortably hot.

We were a bit confused about the price because we realized on arrival that via (URL HIDDEN) our room would have cost 30 percent less. If you go the 2 of you, you might rather book via booking. This location is not at the beach but just a 3 min walk away. The beach is terrific! Isuru organized everything for us immediately and was a nice host although the oral communication with him was not that easy. Breakfast is not included in the price. The bathroom in this accomodation is extraordinarily clean and new! The cottage contains of 2 rooms of which only one has direct access to the bathroom. The place is great and definititely worth a visit.

We had a perfect stay at Subhasha Summer Cottage. The whole family was very helpful and friendly. We would definitely book the apartment again. It's a very nice colonial style house.

This is hands down one of the best AIRBNB places I have ever stayed it. Isuru and his family go above and beyond to ensure a perfect stay for their guests. They are such lovely, hospitable, and kind hosts that took amazing care of us. The place itself is a detached private cottage with comfy beds and a brand new updated bathroom that provides good water pressure with hot water at all times. You really can't ask for more in a place. There are fans as the place didn't have AC (which was no problem). You also have complete privacy! The best part about this place is the proximity to the beach. Tallala beach is one of the best unspoilt, quiet beaches that Sri Lanka has to offer and it is literally 3 minutes walking distance. The other best part about this place is the food! The mother Padmini prepares the most unbelievable Sri Lankan food. You have to ask for the "pancakes"!! If you are looking for a place in Tallala, look no further. You would be a fool to book any other place. I can't thank Isuru and his family enough for making our stay one of the most spectacular, memorable one!

This place is in a perfect position. Comfortable. The hosts are very helpful.

Great place to stay, very clean and comfortable. Super close to the beach and just what we wanted. Amazing bathroom!

Chameera ist außerordentlich freundlich und kümmert sich gut um das Wohl seiner Gäste. Er hat uns die interessanten Pflanzen in seinem Garten ausführlich erklärt und zur Begrüßung gab es eine erfrischende Kokosnuss. Wir waren im neuen Anbau untergebracht. Die Zimmer sind sehr spartanisch ausgestattet und es war extrem warm im Zimmer, mit Ventilator aber erträglich. Kleiner Tipp: Wer nicht in den Touristenfallen am Strand zu Abend essen möchte, sollte die Straße nach Gampara (1km) laufen. Dort gibt es Streetfood für 100LKR pro Portion.

Wir waren 2 Tage Gäste im Jasmins guesthouse. Chameera ist ein netter und sympathischer Host, wir haben uns wohl gefühlt! Lage 5 min vom Strand, ruhige Wohngegend, echtes Dorfleben.

Very comfortable and relaxing place . Chameera will warm your heart, and uncle will melt it with his attention to your comfort.

Most of the things the other reviewers say are totally true: Chameera and his uncle are incredibly good hosts. You really feel comfortable around them and they try to help you as good as they can. The place isn't totally finished yet. Our room was spacious and modern furnitured, but just superficially clean: there were spider webs in the corners and the furniture was all dusty. Furthermore our room was incredibly hot and the fan was too weak. The major point of criticism were the couple of living cockroaches we found in the bathroom, but when we told Chameera, his uncle helped us immediately with insecticide. Also the breakfast was not included, which we had in all the other places, we stayed in srilanka, but for 500rp p. P. you can have a standard breakfast with tea/coffee, eggs, bread, butter, jam and fruits, which was mire than enough. The beach is just a two minutes walk away and really beautiful. There are only few tourists and the waves are not as high as in many other bays in the south. There are not many restaurants but all of them are quite good. The ones on the beach are more expensive, of course. All in all, we found, that the place has really high potential, because of the nice rooms, the quiet beautiful garden and the proximity to the beach, but there have to be done a few things to make it complete: First of all a better fan is a must (if not, there will be mold very soon) and the rooms have to be more clean. Some chill out areas in the garden with hammocks and sun loungers would be nice. In the future they can serve juices and drinks, too, but that's only a proposal. For now, we found it a little bit overpriced, but if it,s all finished, it's worth the money. However we enjoyed staying there. So if you search for a quiet, simple place with really nice hosts near the beach, it's the perfect place for you.

Perfect place to stay! We have a great time there with Chameera, his lovely uncle and we met there many nice young people as well. The place is just 2 mins from the most beautiful beach (almost without tourists), there are some small shops and cute local restaurants with delicious meals. Chameera is not only a great host, he is just like really good friend. We spend there few nights and enjoyed with him and other friends lot of fun. He arranged for us amazing trips to national park Uda Walawe and to Sinharaya. He organized everything..the transport, perfect guides, absolutely amazing places for the breakfast, lunch and coffee break :) He would help us with every single thing, we needed. It was really a pleasure to met a nice person like him, we hope to stay in touch. Absolutelly recommending staying in this place.

Had a fabulous stay with chameera. We were given a choice of rooms and greeted with a fresh coconut to drink. The room was lovely and chameera and his father were very welcoming. A great breakfast was provided in the beautiful garden.

Chameera was a great host and we loved staying at his place. :) He and his uncle did everything they could to make us feel comfortable. We would definitely recommend staying at his place!

Le logement de Chameera est très bien placé, à 2 min à pieds de la plage. Il propose un petit déjeuner à 5$: tout de même un budget! Mais nous avons eu droit à la clim gratuitement... Chameera est très gentil, serviable. Le super point positif de ce logement en dehors de sa situation c'est le jardin: les arbres, les hamaks, les oiseaux, les écureuils... n'hésitez pas à vous faire une petite sieste dans ce super jardin!

At the beginning we had a little communication problem, I was the first guest through Airbnb. But through it all, the whole family of Sun Bay are great hosts and are very friendly. Location of the apartment is across the road about 200 meters. It's not just at the beach. Great breakfast, excellent restaurant. Anything we wanted, they planned and arranged. Really perfect service. The apartment is spacious, we were with 2 children, we were on the lower floor, two bedrooms plus a spacious living room with kitchenette. Thanks for everything. Matouš and his family

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Our stay in Talalla was made very pleasant thanks to the hospitality we were met with at this location. The room was slightly shaded during the afternoon which allowed for a quite pleasant temperature during the night assisted by open windows and a ceiling fan. We also enjoyed all our breakfasts and one dinner in the restaurant (the boat structure from the pictures), and were very satisfied with the fresh fish, the fruit platter and the following evening beers. Should you decide to eat here in the evening, we would definitely recommend grabbing a table on the beach for a romantic star- and candlelit dinner. The owner here is a very pleasant guy who helped us getting around both by tuk tuk and by bus, and even provided a reasonably priced laundry service which was then conveniently hung to dry just outside our room. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone planning to spend one or more nights in Talalla.

This was the first time the host - in fact, the host's parents who are hosting - had hosted on Airbnb, and so they are very much in the teething process. Firstly, the photographs of the room on the listing weren't of the actual room, they were just sourced from the internet, and so we were surprised upon arrival that the room didn't look as nice as the images portrayed it to be. Benith assures me he's going to address this. The room itself is a basic annex to the main family home, so there's a sense of privacy, whilst it was easy to ask for things that we needed. I think it's important to point out that there's no window in the room, just a grate, covered with a net curtain. Some guests may not feel comfortable with that. There is a mosquito net over the bed however, so we weren't bitten, and the room was never too cold. The highlight of the stay however was Benith's father, who made us feel very welcome. We enjoyed talking and spending time with him very much, and he helped us wherever he could. He's a great man, and deserves a great deal of credit for making our stay in Tallale enjoyable. This is a budget place, but we very much enjoyed staying here and would come again. Tallale itself is nice, but very quiet.

Our stay in Talalla was lovely thanks to this great family! They go out of their way to make you feel at home, help you out with anything you may need and answer any question you have. It is nice and quiet and you can see fireflies from the window!

Les photos qui présentent le logement proviennent de je ne sais où, mais ne correspondent pas à la réalité. C'est une espèce de gourbi crasseux sans eau à ce qui sert de douche. En guise d'articles de toilette, nous avons eu droit à un bout de savon et une brosse à dent usagés et une serviette plus que douteuse. La moustiquaire poussiéreuse ne nous a été d'aucune utilité, seul le ventilateur crasseux lui aussi a réussi à repousser les moustiques. Les abords du gîte sont jonchés de déchets. Enfin, à 7h du matin, des poubelles incinérés ont répandu dans la chambre une fumée acre et suffocante ce qui nous a fait fuir la pièce définitivement à 7h30. J'ai pris des photos que je tiens à la disposition d'Airbnb. Pour 17€, vous trouverez 10 fois mieux.

The accommodation is really nice and everything seems new. Rooms are clean and simple. You can relax in front of your room in the garden. Breakfast was delicious! It is near to the beach, little shops and restaurants. Bus station is just a 5-minute-walk away. Komi is a great host and speaks very good English. Nice and friendly family, we really enjoyed our stay. If we needes something, Komi always helped us. Perfect airbnb!

We were so happy to stay at swiss lanka!! Very special, quiet place, in the middle of a very warm and wonderful family. The area is beautiful: one of the few non-touristic beaches. The place was a few meters from the beach, a little bit up the hill. The appartment was huge and very tidy. The room was the best ever! Two personsbed for one person! And in the middle of nature sounds. The family made our stay perfect: brianca (mother) is a very good cook and she made the most tastefull sri lankan dishes! They were very helpfull and showed us around! They also arranged a driver for us, who was very good and safe. We highly recommend this authentic place! Thank you again!! Love Sam and Sabine

This is my second time staying in Swiss Lanka, it is the best homestay in Talalla, a great relaxed beach away from the hustle and noise of other busier beaches. The family is very friendly and generous and by the time I left I felt I was one of them. The rooms are very comfortable and clean and the house is only 3 minutes from the soft sands of the beach. The food is delicious as well. Highly recommended.

Lovely family place situated at the top of a little track. Brianca's coconut pancakes at breakfast were delicious and the family and neighbours all very friendly. My boys loved having other kids to watch the monkeys and play catch with. The room isn't large and it was hot at night but it was great for 2 days. The beach is just a minute away and the area is lovely and undeveloped. Volleyball games with the locals most evenings!

We were very satisfied here. Each member of the host family was very friendly and helpful. The room was nice and clean with huge double bed. We very appreciate delicious food which is served on the veranda surrounded by many kind of animals (monkeys, varans, hoppers, frogs, dogs, parrots and many more). Its a little jungle. :-) We can reccomend it for sure. This place is dedicated for those who wants quiet vacation in beautiful virgin nature.

Faultless! Lovely family who look after the accommodation beautifully- couldn't recommend staying here more. The hard part is leaving! Very kids friendly - my three boys-5,8,11 had a ball with the neighbouring kids.

We initially stayed here for 3 days but returned at the end of our trip with friends for a further 6 days because this is the best accommodation in Sri Lanka. The rooms are spacious and modern with huge beds. The food is delicious and Brianca introduced us to a lot of fresh authentic Sri Lankan specialities. We also had a boat and fishing trip to Dondra lighthouse. The family are extremely helpful and friendly. The beach is very secluded and a great place to relax in. If you want a quite peaceful holiday in a beautiful home we would definitely recommend Swiss Lanka. Laura and Marianne. Ireland

The Swiss Lanka is a lovely place to stay, only a couple of minutes walk from the beautiful Talalla beach. Our host family were incredibly attentive and warmly welcomed us into their home. They helped us organise tuk-tuks to get to and from train stations and other beaches, cooked us beautiful local breakfasts every morning and even gave us some spice mixes after were asked them about Sri Lankan cooking. For dinners, we also requested to have some local home cooked food, and we were not disappointed. The dinners were incredibly delicious. The room we stayed in was clean and comfortable, mosquito nets were provided and we had our own balcony and bathroom.

We had two pleasant nights at Swiss Lanka. The room was clean with a large bed. It is a short walk to the beach (Talalla is a very nice beach) and other amenities are close by. The family were welcoming and kindly provided us with everything we needed such as mosquito repellant, a surf board and extra eggs for breakfast..

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Thank you for being such a fantastic host and letting us stay in your beautiful summer cottage. It was such a lovely place to stay, very spacious and clean. It was great that we had hot water and the bathroom was brilliant - very clean and modern. You went out of your way to accommodate us and help us. All of the facilities were great and the added extra of a mini bar was a bonus. The setting is beautiful and very peaceful and just a short walk to the beach. We would highly recommend this cottage to anyone wanted a beautiful and very affordable place to stay. We would stay here again on our next visit to Talalla.

Io e mia figlia avevamo prenotato da Umesh con prenotazione immediata. Però stava facendo dei lavori a casa e così non poteva ospitarci. E' stato molto solerte e premuroso nel procurarci un'altra ottima sistemazione a 2 passi dalla sua casa. I termini di pagamento non cambiavano. E' venuto a prenderci alla fermata del bus e si è preoccupato che comunque fossimo contente del posto. Pure il nostro nuovo ospite è stato perfetto. 2 passi dal mare, stanza con privacy e gentilezza. Un bel ricordo.

We had a great stay here, located just a short stroll away from the beach, our room was well equipped, spacious and very clean. The mini bar had well priced, chilled beers which were perfect after a day at the beach. Our host was super helpful with directions to get to the property before we arrived, and organised a scooter for us. Would recommend advising then the night before if you want breakfast the next morning, or dine at a busier guesthouse. All in all would highly recommend, a great place to stay.

it is such a charming house- the bayhouse- directly situated at the seaside - incredible view and sound - some steps down and you are standing at a lovely lonely beach ... it was so amazing i had to stay even longer and spended as well some time in galle house where i felt nearly at home - thanks ranga and nalani for the exceptionally tasty food you created and emma for your always nice and friendly advices and talks and thank you eduard for this relaxed atmosphere.

What a lovely ,lovely place to stay. From the sounds of the waves crashing on the beach,lovely long walks along the sand, to the delightful cook Ranga ....all went in to making this truly a delightful and very special place to spend some time. Eduard was exceedingly helpful in ensuring all went well. Truly a wonderful find.

Talalla Beach House is all about 'location'. I know Sri Lanka well and it is rare to find a quiet, clean beach with few hotels. Talalla is not for tourists looking for other tourists and crowded cafes and shops. The Beach House is charming and just as described. It is simple. comfortable and the meals are great. We were made welcome and looked after well and unobtrusively. Loved it and recommend it to anyone looking for a real beach retreat.

We simply LOVED IT at Talalla Beach House! Needless to say that the setting is mind-blowing. But what really makes the difference is the outstanding staff and Ranga's cooking! They were very attentive and had useful tips, e.g. whale watching in Mirissa, airport transport, Ayurveda treatments. They made us condone the fact the place is rather overpriced, considering the condition of the rooms - no bathroom door, broken door lock, rickety shower, ants in the bathroom. The lock was fixed immediately after we pointed this out to Emma on the phone; the door was supposed to arrive the following day, but never did during our week there. Still, Talalla Beach House is an absolutely charming place - and would be even more so with a few touch ups.

It is a great location!!!! Lovely beach, nice rooms, wonderful meals cooked by Ranga and a nice group of people from all over Europe. I loved it. Thanks to Eduard, Emma, Ranga.... for that wonderful time.

The location of the beach house is absolutely amazing. It's a small beach, with not too many people. Just like the pictures. Ranga, the chef, made us feel home and cooked an very tasty diner for us. He even learned us some of the tips and tricks of his cooking style. Definitely a must to visit if you are in the south of Sri Lanka!

Amazing accommodation, beautiful beach and great food. Rangas hospitality and persona are second to none. What a great experience, loved every minute of it. Thanks for making our honeymoon perfect.

Lucky's house is fantastic and was perfect for 7 of us for a week. The 2 guys that take care of the house and you when you arrive are fantastic! Their cooking and attitude is truly amazing. We'd buy seafood, fish and vegetables from the market and they'd whip up amazing meals. As we traveled w kids we asked for the food to be not spicy and give us chili on the side - we all enjoyed our meals. The rooms are comfortable and the property spacious. The property is on the ocean and has direct access to the water. I was swimming beyond the reef on a daily basis - very safe and full of fish to see. The beach is not big enough to walk along, but 5 minutes away is Tagalle Beach, which you can spend all day on and walk to your heart's content.

Everything was ready for our stay. We should have brought some shampoo. The breakfast menu was ready for each day. The staff was very receptive to our requests. The beach next to the property is accessible to the public, so please be ready to share that area. However, there is a strip of rocks at the other end, which is accessible only from the property, and we enjoyed many outings just exploring the tide pools. Do be careful on your feet.

Kottan by the Sea was a wonderful experience for our entire group. We (6 of us) spent 4 nights here and absolutely loved it. If you're considering staying here, you absolutely should. The staff and host were amazing and incredibly accommodating. The photos don't do the place justice - it's heaven! There's plenty of space to get away and read a book or have a drink on the grounds. There are 3 separate rooms (with their own bathrooms). Each room is on its own level (with its own terrace). The pool is positioned perfectly with a gorgeous view of the private cove/beach.

The place and grounds are incredibly beautiful and it's a great spot to get away and relax. The staff were amazing and we enjoyed delicious meals everyday.

Lucky was great, very professional and accommodating. The place is stunning although the beach is pretty dirty as it is in the middle of a little fishing village and Sri Lankan's throw their rubbish in the sea. Still fantastic views, ok ocean swimming, a good pool and great rooms. Better beaches are nearby and can be accessed walking or very cheap in a TukTuk. Good for a large group or family to relax, sunbath and eat great local food (their is a cook that makes fantastic food using locally bought ingredients).

The house was wonderful and worked great for our family of 6. While there was no direct beach (sand) access, our family loved exploring the rocks and corals below the house. The staff were very attentive and friendly and the food was excellent.

Lucky was an exceptional host when arranging the visit. Selva' a cooking was super, and he and Ramesh were incredibly attentive. The location is outstanding for its views of the sea - feels like you are in it. There are lots of great beaches to visit, e.g. Talalla Beach and Dickwella.

Our stay was most enjoyable. My family really loved the view and the sounds of the waves crashing against the rocks. The two helpers were great! The food was excellent and the service was top notch. The villa itself is big and there is ample amount of space for everyone. Overall it was a very memorable stay and I plan to come back someday soon.

This place is a real gem. Family owned and operated, we met lots of the family members and everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Hidden up on the hillside looking out onto Talalla Beach, it's a 1 minute walk down some steps directly onto the beach. It has just been built brand new, and the room has a bed, mosquito net and private ensuite which was very clean. The best part was the balcony looking out over the whole bay and you can see the fishermen coming in on their boats in the evening. This place was so good we decided to stay for extra nights!

La posizione di questo appartamento e meravigliosa,con una bella vista dal terrazzo,la camera non e grande,molto essenziale,se sarebbe stato messo un armadio,un frigo ed almenno un fornello elletrico al esterno migliorerebbe molto,l'host e molto gentile come i suoi famigliari che vivono di sotto,del resto la posizione vince su tutto!

We stayed two nights at Beach Corner and the location is fantastic with views of the beach! The host is very helpful and kind and helped us with taxi and recommend restaurants. You get great value for your money here although the room is simple, one bed with mosquito and a bathroom with shower and a toilet. The plus is the big terrace with a sofa and some chairs outlooking the beach! A can truly recommend to stay here for a week relaxing with a book or two.

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Small room,small bed,a little long from beach,but good family and nice balcony

Beniths parents parents are very nice! Highly recommended!