Tala Beach Retreat
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Introduction
Tala Beach Retreat in Sri Lanka is a tranquil haven by the Indian Ocean, just over 2 hours from Colombo airport.
This lovely 2 km stretch of private beach offers a truly relaxing, discrete and romantic getaway. The azure, warm sea is almost always mirror-calm and welcoming from November to April.
There are no other hotels or restaurants around and the only other people you will meet on the beach will be the local fishermen.
This is a perfect spot for dolphin and whale watching, snorkeling over nearby spectacular coral formations, deep-sea fishing, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, kite and windsurfing.
Tala Beach Retreat is open all year round. However, from May to October it can be windy and rainy and most of the time the sea is too rough to take the boat out.
Lodging
Accommodation is arranged in a cluster of six garden compounds.
There are only four open-style single-roomed wattle and daub cabanas, and two double-roomed villas.Plus three beach houses a few hundred metres away.
This means the Retreat is very peaceful. However as accommodation is so limited, and to avoid disappointment, we recommend you book as early as possible.
Location
On the west coast of Sri Lanka, about 140 kms north of Colombo City.
Nearest
...airport: Colombo airport in Sri Lanka. Direct flights with Sri Lankan Airlines take about 10 hours and cost from about £500 inc tax. Stop-over flights take longer but tend to be cheaper. Please be aware that due to time difference and journey time you tend to arrive the day after your departure from Europe.
...swimming facilities: as well as at the private beach, there is a 40-metre saltwater pool.
...shops: at the local fishing villages.
...restaurants: the striking open pavilion restaurant overlooking the sea serves delicious and daily-fresh local fare, buffet-style. Fish, meat and vegetarian dishes are available.There is also a beach bar.
...other attractions: Tala Beach has kayaks, canoes, sail boats, bodyboards and beach toys available for your use. Fishing, water skiing, doughnut and water wing rides are also available at an additional cost.
Beyond the beach there is much to see and do including leopard spotting in Sri Lanka's largest wildlife sanctuary and exploring lively local fishing villages or ancient Hindu temples.
Activities and prices
The main attraction at Tala Beach is the opportunity to relax and enjoy the private beach.
You may also see dolphins and whales in their natural habitat.
On the beach there are kayaks, canoes, sail boats, bodyboards and beach toys available for your use. Fishing, water skiing, doughnut and water wing rides are also available at additional cost; enquire for prices.
A qualified therapist offers head, foot and body massages Monday-Saturday; enquire for prices.
Prices per night include full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner, soft drinks and fresh fruit juices); use of the pool; canoeing, kayaking, and sailing; one dolphin and whale watching trip per day (first come, first served); and VAT.
Peak period prices valid 18th December 2009 - 17th January 2010:
A private cabin comprises one king-size double bed with provision for a further two single beds and can comfortably sleep four (max 4 persons in total). Each cabin has its own bathroom.
$403.20/approx £247 per cabin for up to 2 guests; each additional guest $44.80/approx £27.
A private house has two ensuite double bedrooms or a double and a twin (max 4 persons in total).
$448/approx £278 per house for up to 2 guests; each additional guest $44.80/approx £27.
A private villa comprises two king-size double bedrooms with two ensuite bathrooms and is ideal for two couples. However there is provision for up to a further six single beds (max 10 persons in total).
$806.40/approx £495 per villa for up to four guests; each additional guest $44.80/approx £27.
Prices valid 18th January - 18th April 2010:
A private cabin comprises one king-size double bed with provision for a further two single beds and can comfortably sleep four (max 4 persons in total). Each cabin has its own bathroom.
$336/approx £206 per cabin for up to 2 guests; each additional guest $44.80/approx £27.
A private house has two ensuite double bedrooms or a double and a twin (max 4 persons in total).
$537.60/approx £334 per house for up to 2 guests; each additional guest $44.80/approx £27.
A private villa comprises two king-size double bedrooms with two ensuite bathrooms and is ideal for two couples. However there is provision for up to a further six single beds (max 10 persons in total).
$672/approx £412 per villa for up to four guests; each additional guest $44.80/approx £27.
Flights are not included. Airport transfers cost Rs. 10,000 (approx £59) each way.
Child policy
Children welcome; no special facilities.
Green footprint
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