tangallaroad,talalla,gandara, 81170 Talalla, Sri Lanka
#10 of 19 hotels in Talalla
Guests' ChoiceBased on 67 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Anita
CanadaWhilst these weren't negatives for us, it is worth noting this is not a resort in the way westerners would imagine a resort might be and was more rustic. Given the location of the resort in a forest you will encounter ants and bugs and monkeys and birds but these only added to the excitement of the resort.
Talalla Freedom Resort was a fantastic place for our family to stay. We were there for 2 weeks with our two tween kids and we loved so much about the property. We were in the 3 bedroom bungalow which was situated right near the pool. The beach was just a few minute walk from the resort and it was a great surf beach and also quiet and clean. The staff at the resort were kind and patient and lovely. I highly recommend Talalla Freedom Resort for a relaxing great family holiday.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Annika
GermanyThere could have been more signs on the bumpy road to the resort, since it is hard to find with google maps.
Amazing view. The restaurant is really good for seafood, prawn curry and tuna steak were delicious. The beach was calm by the end of march. The owners sister tailors clothing that she sells on the beach.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Kate
United KingdomTalalla Freedom Resort exceeded our expectations. Wonderful location looking down on beautiful Talalla Bay, everything was a treat, from the great breakfast, to the pool, to the veranda views over the beach.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Richard
CanadaThe resort is situated above the beach with many steps to take you down to the beach level. And then many steps to get back up to the restaurant and the room.
Good food. A nice freshwat pool near the rooms.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Travellers
United KingdomI liked everything.
Talalla freedom resort is an amazing place to stay. The views are brilliant and the pool is lovely too.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Dominika
Czech Republicmaybe the interior could be better, but for the money it was great
nice host amazing cuisine, we tried a few restaurants in the area but the hotel restaurant was the best the possibility of renting a scooter great surroundings, ideal for scooter trips
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Jamie
United KingdomBeautifully located overlooking the beach, surrounded by so much wildlife amongst the trees. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We liked it so much we came back at the end of our trip. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Nikolay
QatarQuiet place, nice beach, beautiful nature and friendly staff. The view from the restaurant is amazing.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Lucie
United KingdomThere’s a mixture of units, some with air con, some without - it wasn’t easy to work this out when booking. We were fine with just fan and cooled the room by letting in the breeze. The rooms are basic, but not a problem to us as this place is about the location.
The location is amazing and the staff kind and helpful. The view from the restaurant is unbeatable and enjoys the sea breeze. The pool is great - clean and refreshing and also has an incredible view of the bay, along with a visiting monitor lizard and monkeys to watch while swimming. The food - delicious and fairly priced. The nearby Ayurvedic massage was excellent - go on…treat yourself!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Wmelant
Sri LankaMy stay in Talalla Freedom Resort was the best! Perfect view from their tree house. Affordable and really tasty food. The prices were fair too. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Ana
MoldovaIt is not very clear how to access the place by car. The owner did send us the instructions through WhatsApp
- the view from the restaurant - the pool - location of the resort
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Arjen
NetherlandsBreathtaking beach. Fantastic view. Great pool. Good food.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Constance
United KingdomMy room was a little dark with no sea facing windows - I paid for the slightly nicer room but actually think the standard rooms were better
The sensational view, the generous breakfast, the lovely and accommodating staff, the monkeys swinging through the trees, the peace and tranquility.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Tobin
CanadaThe kitchen had a bad smell but we only used it for the fridge. Two men who took care of the grounds seemed to live on site and were not as friendly as the other people. We sometimes felt like we were in their space. They also carried a rifle to scare the monkeys, but that made us very uneasy with our kids around. We don't know if they were going to shoot the monkeys as we didn't hear any shots. We would recommend creating an information page for future guests with information about the pool, the restaurant, any rules or advice, and info about the neighbourhood. We felt like after check in we weren't told anything and had to ask a lot of questions. The beach is lovely but has a strong current and undertow, and large waves. We heard from a local that tourists occasionally drown. With the number of young kids at the resort we feel like advice about keeping safe in the water is a good idea. Kids with swimming experience could still swim safely.
We stayed in a large three bedroom bungalow that had a lot of space for our family of five! We really enjoyed the location of this resort, with amazing views from the restaurant, and a short walk on stairs to the beach. The food we had for breakfast and dinner was wonderful. The kids really enjoyed the pool, and watching the many monkeys who live on the property. We also saw large bats, monitor lizards, and snakes (from a safe distance). We appreciated access to a washing machine and three drying lines under the porch roof. The restaurant staff and host were polite, helpful, and friendly. The bungalow was rustic but comfortable. We had a lot of rain and could sit on the porch and stay dry. We had AC in the main bedroom only, with space for 3, but the fan in the second bedroom was enough to have a comfortable sleep. Two of the three showers had hot water. The insects in the building were expected and not unmanageable. The mosquito nets worked well.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Francois
BelgiumMosquito nets could be replaced, repaired
Astonishing view
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Carlson-moeller
United StatesWe liked a everything.
It is owned by a Sri Lankan family who are fantastic chefs. The location is phenomenal with birds eye view of the entire bay. The lovely beach is easily accessible and the guesthouses are quaint and unique.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Vivek
IndiaView is amazing along with perfect beach access. Loved the hospitality & breakfast was exceptional
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 June 2023
Macdonell
United KingdomNothing
Lovely location with a gorgeous view over the ocean and surrounded by jungle. Lovely family who looked after me very well.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Andrea
Sri LankaVery peaceful place. No turistic place, you can relax on the beach all day or swim in the pool.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 7 April 2023
Jordan
United KingdomNothing.
Incredible location in nature. Great views of the beach. Staff were very friendly. Would of liked to have stayed longer.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 27 March 2023
Steve
United KingdomIt was a little hard to find so might need more sign posts on the roads.
Great location overlooking the beach from the hilltop. Added bonus having the pool. Breakfast was good.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Julia
GermanyAmazing place, idyllic, very calm, great food and peaceful beach
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 11 March 2023
Emma
MexicoThe food was amazing, and the portions of breakfast were very generous. The view from the restaurant is the best I've seen in Sri Lanka so far and the family that run the place are very friendly. The pool was clean and has a sea view, I would highly recommend for anyone looking for some quiet time.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 23 February 2023
Jean-françois
CanadaBe prepared to climb quite a few stairs to the restaurant, and then your room. It’s worth the view, but with big bags, it’s worth mentioning.
Super nice location overseeing the great Talalla beach. The staff was nice and the restaurant was very good (try their cashew curry !). It also comes with a beach access, right down the stairs from the restaurant/resort. The pool was clean and enjoyable.
Stayed in February 2023
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