Talalla Leisure

Beautiful breakfast...the best we have had so far in Sri Lanka. The kids loved the swimming pool and playing with Lucy the dog. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The room was clean and very spacious.

Good breakfast, friendly staff

Way too noisy. Construction everywhere. Difficult to reach the beach. No restaurants nearby

Vederea spre ocean.

Fără frigider. Fără apa caldă curenta; au un dispozitiv de încălzire care nu merge prea bine și are debit mic.

We had a wonderful stay here. The pool was perfect for cooling down at the end of the day, and the short walk to the beach made the location ideal. The hosts were truly lovely—attentive and welcoming throughout our visit. The food was outstanding, with the pineapple curry and parathas among the very best meals we enjoyed in Sri Lanka. Highly recommended for anyone looking for comfort and great hospitality

All good

Posizione ottima, colazione abbondante e buona, proprietari cordiali e disponibili. Consigliato!

I had a really great stay at Talalla Leisure. The welcome was perfect and the staff were extremely attentive throughout my stay. The owner even helped me look for my keys on the beach at night, which I really appreciated — that kind of care makes a big difference. The food was excellent, always fresh and very tasty. The accommodation itself is simple, but that’s exactly what you expect from a guesthouse. The bed was comfortable, even if it’s not a luxury setup. The place is also very calm and peaceful, which made it easy to relax. I would definitely recommend this place if you’re looking for a simple, authentic, and welcoming stay.

Calm place on the hill, cozy small pool In front of the hotel. Good views from some rooms of hotel and we had on of the best room in this regard. The room is big enough and clean. Good breakfast.

To be honest didn't appreciate the fish dish in the hotel restaurant for dinner, although many people praise it in the reviews. There are a lot of constructions nearby - I hope the locals will be more careful with this - they can spoil the enviroment.

Absolutely everything. The best place we stayed in Sri Lanka. The owners are absolutely gorgeous and so accommodating. They are incredible cooks as well. The food was just delicious - we ate there every night. The pool was amazing and bigger than the pictures make it seem. The rooms were very comfortable and we had a lovely balcony and view of the ocean. The location was great, Talalla beach is gorgeous and very quiet. There was a couple little beach bars where we had cocktails at night. Just be careful of sandlfies - wear repellent! Dickwella beach is a short Tuktuk ride. I would absolutely recommend anyone to go to Talalla Leisure - we will be back!!!

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Ми зупинилися у Талаллі на 5 ночей, і це було одне з найкращих місць перебування на Шрі-Ланці. Саме ця місцевість ще не дуже популярна серед росіян, тому для тих, хто надає перевагу спокійному відпочинку, для європейців це стане чудовим місцем. Готель розташований на схилі, за декілька хвилин до пляжу. Пляж досить чистий, доступний для плавання і купання через невеликі хвилі, тут немає туристів, які займаються серфінгом і взагалі у сезон пляж був майже пустий у порівнянні з іншими пляжами у сусідніх провінціях. Поруч є велика кількість ресторанів і магазинів. Новий готель, без грибка на стінах від вологості. Кімнати з балконами досить просторі і чисті, велика ванна у якій була гаряча вода. Чудовий вид з балкону на океан, з іншого боку густий сад, де живуть місцеві мавпи. В нашій кімнаті був кондиціонер та чайник з приладдям, воду ми купували самі, і також був відсутній холодильник, але для нас це не було проблемою. Сніданки були смачними проте одноманітними, багато фруктів, але хотілося більше традиційних ланкійських сніданків. Також ми замовляли на вечерю свіжу морську рибу, яку готував власник цього неймовірного місця, що було дуже смачним. До цього місця легко дісталися, а також було без проблем викликати таксі.

A beautiful family run hotel only 5 mins walk to Talalla beach which is so quiet, we almost hall the beach to ourselves! The hotel is quiet and the family are really kind and do everything to make your stay enjoyable. We ate dinner on both nights as the food was some of the best we had in Sri Lanka, the owner is an exceptional cook. Highly recommend the fresh cuttle fish, cooked in a banana leaf! Thank you to the family for helping us enjoy our holiday and escape from Irish winter!

La gentillesse du personnel

La chambre vue mer était totalement obstruée par des travaux.

Beaucoup de charme mais trop isolé pour une personne seule

Le site, la cuisine et la gentillesse du personnel.

The hosts were super nice, served us very tasty local food. The room facing the sea is very spacious and comfortable. One of our best stay of our entire trip in Sri Lanka. Great location if you like quietness. Sumptuous Tallala beach only 5mn away.

There are many things we liked about this place. The room was wide and clean, and the terrace on the garden was great. You could also see the seaside from the side. Position is great: you can easily reach Talalla beach in 5 minutes walk, and it's absolutely worthwhile. The are some waves almost all the time, but the beach is huge and without many people, it is peaceful and nice. The family owning the place is wonderful, warmly welcoming the guests, and trying to support all the time. Food is great, one of the best breakfast we had in Sri Lanka. They also serve dinner. A swimming pool is also available, good size and well kept.

It seems there was an issue with water pressure and hot water: there was not much flow in the washroom, and hot water was discontinuous. There is unfortunately some construction work just in front of it, blocking the seaside view from the terrace at the second floor (eating area).

Super emplacement ! Vue sur mer et on peu aller à une très belle plage (propre, loin de la route, pas d’immeubles) en seulement 10-15min à pied par un petit sentier. Très agréable endroit pour des journées Repos détente plage!!

Das Hotel hat einen wunderschönen Blick aufs Meer. Es war direkt am Strand und trotzdem ruhig gelegen. Das Personal war extrem freundlich und als unsere Klimaanlage nicht funktionierte, kümmerten sie sich direkt darum. Das Essen war mit das Beste was wir in ganz Sri Lanka hatten und wurde wunderbar frisch gekocht.

Leider war unsere Matratze so durchgelegen dass wir kaum schlafen konnten. Man hat jede einzelne Feder gespürt. Wir konnten eine Nacht unten schlafen, hier war die Matratze viel besser, nur wurde uns hier ab 6 Uhr morgens von einer Baustelle gegenüber der Schlaf geraubt. Leider alles nicht so ganz optimal und ich musste auf mehreren Kissen schlafen, da die Matratze leider überhaupt nicht ging. Wenn diese getauscht werden, wird es bestimmt besser!

The property was beautifully maintained. Clean and luxurious

Très bon accueil, propriétaire et personnel très sympathique, nous avons mangé un soir le poisson frais du jour, c'était délicieux.

La gentillesse de nos hôtes, la piscine ainsi que les petits déjeuners, copieux et qui changeaient tous les jours. La propreté de la chambre.

Le lit (sommier) très dur. Place de parking juste pour 1 tuktuk, route d accès en très mauvais état.

L’emplacement au calme

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Todo genial! Muy buen servicio, todo muy limpio y bien ubicado. No está exactamente en la playa, pero muy cerca y el corto paseo es bonito

Todo bien! Lo único que les están construyendo una casa justo enfrente y le quita un poco de vista de la playa, pero todo genial😊

Owners and staff were fabulous and helpful in all ways. The pool was larger than expected. Food was great with massive served

There is a two story building being built right in front of the hotel. There is no longer a sea view from the sea view rooms that cost extra and the noise is intolerable. Luckily I could change rooms.

Das Personal war überaus freundlich und hat sich um meine besonderen Bedürfnisse bezüglich Weizen Allergie gekümmert und mir köstliches Weizenfreies Frühstück gebracht.

Im Moment ist direkt davor eine Baustelle

Хороший отель Вкусный завтрак Удобный бассейн Приятные сотрудники Спасибо

Super hôtel, les hôtes sont charmants ! Vue sur l’océan depuis le balcon de la chambre. Nous y avons également dîner le soir un poisson frais du jour, excellent. Et que dire sur le petit-déjeuner qui était incroyable !!!! L’emplacement est parfait au calme et la plage est à 5 min à pied. Notre coup de cœur du Sri- Lanka !

Przesympatyczni, pomocni i zaangażowani właściciele. Na każdym kroku było czuć ich troskę, żeby niczego nam nie zabrakło. Pokoje czyste i schludne, z podstawowym wyposażeniem. Lokalizacja 5 minut spacerem od plaży. Plaża bardzo ładna jednakże jeszcze nie tak rozwnięta jak pozostałe w tej części wyspy. Można uznać to za duży plus, jeśli ktoś poszukuje ciszy i spokoju. Przepyszne, zróżnicowane i obfite śniadania!

Das Personal war sehr sehr freundlich und zum Strand sind es 5min zu Fuß. Der Strand ist sehr schön und es sind so gut wie keine Menschen dort. Das Frühstück war gut und abwechslungsreich.

Die Unterkunft scheint schon etwas älter zu sein und die Einrichtung war nicht mehr im besten Zustand. Sauberkeit ist auch teilweise nicht gegeben. Decken und Handtücher sind schmutzig.

Amazing place! The ocean view from the balcony is absolutely breathtaking. The room is clean and more spacious than I expected. The bed is wide and comfortable. The location is perfect, just 5 minutes walk to Talalla Beach - a wide, white sand, empty beach. It's also not far from Hiriketiya and Matara or Mirissa. The owners of the place go above and beyond to make your stay pleasant. Tasty and filling breakfast. You can also order food and drinks from the menu for lunch or dinner. Stable WiFi. Nice swimming pool. Adapters for electric sockets, useful if you have EU plugs. I'm more than happy with my stay at Talalla Leisure and I will definitely stay there again when in Sri Lanka!

Plutôt que Mirissa, nous souhaitions une destination calme, une plage sans trop de monde. C'est exactement ce que nous avons eu à Talalla. L'hôtel propose des balcons, des espaces communs pour profiter ensemble. La piscine et la mer sont deux lieux parfaits pour se rafraîchir! Nos hôtes étaient très arrangeants (la maladie m'ayant attrapé le jour de notre check out, on a pu partir un peu plus tard moyennant un petit supplément). Le restaurant est très bon et les petits déjeuners tantôt traditionnels tantôt américains pour éviter qu'on se lasse. Petite astuce : apéritif sur le bâtiment abandonné à une minute à pied pour admirer le coucher du soleil.

Rien. Un hôtel où on se sent bien. Nous avions une chambre deluxe au second étage du second bâtiment ce qui nous a permis d'avoir une magnifique vue. Pas embêtés par les travaux donc.

The reviews totally matched our 8 night stays at Talalla Leisure. The breakfasts were different each day and very very delicous. Pool was relaxing and the location met our needs.

We had one of the best stays of our trip. Fantastic views, really friendly staff and an epic banana leaf fish dinner!

Super Preis/Leistungsverhältnis

Sehr freundliches Personal, sehr sauber und modern, toller Pool.

Ich habe nach einer glutenfreien Frühstücksoption gefragt und mir wurde versichert, am nächsten Tag srilankische Hoppers zu bekommen. Leider hat das Personal mir stattdessen Toastbrot, Burgerbrot und eine gefüllte srilankische Teigtasche gegeben, sodass ich nur das Obst und Ei essen konnte. Schade, dass man extra fragt und etwas vereinbart und es letztendlich nicht eingehalten wird. Daher die Punkte Abzug. Für meinen Partner, der sich nicht glutenfrei ernähren muss war das Frühstück jedoch gut.

Overall a decent stay. The staff were friendly, and both breakfast and food were good. The rooms were fine and comfortable enough.

On the downside, the rooms were not ready until after the official check-in time. The bathroom lacks shelves for toiletries, and without a shower curtain the entire bathroom gets wet after showering. It was also not possible to book a taxi, only tuk-tuk, and a 3% fee was added when paying by card.

Cudowny pobyt. 5 min spacerem do pięknej plaży Tallala. Bardzo dobry standard pokoi. Przedłużyłam pobyt żeby dłużej cieszyć się okolicą. Gospodarze pomocni w każdej sytuacji.

Nette Gastgeber, die uns mit einem leckeren Willkommensgetränk begrüßt haben. Das Zimmer ist geräumig und das Bett sehr bequem. Zum Frühstück wird abwechslungsreich serviert. Der Strand ist über einen steilen Hügel in etwa 5 Minuten erreichbar. Sehr schöner gepflegter Pool. Wir können die Unterkunft sehr empfehlen!

Leider wird der Meerblick etwas getrübt, da aktuell direkt davor ein neues Hotel gebaut wird.

Wygodne łóżko, pokój dobrze wyposażony, duża łazienka z nielimitowaną ciepłą wodą. Duży balkon z krzesełkami do posiedzenia. Czysto. Spokojna okolica, do plaży 3minuty. Okolica bez naganiaczy. Pyszne posiłki gotowane przez właściciela.

The room was clean, owners are very kind people, facilities was good and the breakfast was big and tasty

przemili właściciele, pomocni w każdej chwili,sympatyczna atmosfera

Очень хороший отель. Ухоженная, красивая территория. Приветливый персонал. Просторные номера с потрясающим видом. Огромный, вкусный завтрак. Обязательно закажите рыбу на ужин. Готовят в банановом листе с чесночным соусом. Подают с салатом и картофелем фри. Очень-очень вкусно.

Owners are very friendly and helpful. Room was cleaned. Hot water for the shower. Breakfast was delicious and so much variety. So good to enjoy the pool on a warm day. There is a stunning beach 5minutes walk from the property. Need a car or tuktuk to get to the property.

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Location is amazing, beach is at 10mn walk. Breakfast was different each morning and very good. Pool is nice and large. Room was spacious, comfortable beds, mini fridge and hot water in the shower. We highly recommand

Mini ants problem in the room but swept away with a broom

Stayed for a night, owner is very helpful and supportive, breakfast was really good, highly recommended

Our stay at talalla leisure was amazing I can highly recommend this place. The owners are extremely kind and friendly. Very nice to talk to and really helpful. The room was beautiful and the view was breathtaking. Besides they also have restaurant in the hotel and I can say with confidence that it was the best food we have eaten in Sri Lanka. Fresh seafood, tasty juices and I could keep going. Breakfast here is enormous and delicious. I couldn’t imagine a better place to spend holidays at.

Very accomodating, kind and friendly hosts. Breakfast and dinner was always plentiful and delicious. Crashing waves and ocean sounds acting like a soothing lullaby to bed. Beautiful pool but unfortunately didn’t get a chance to use it!

There is construction work happening at the front of the hotel so can be annoying when trying to sleep in as they start work around 7am.

The hosts are very good and friendly. They have two different buildings. The view from room is good. Overall good option for quiet and peaceful location.

Lovely room and friendly staff. We had beautiful sea views. The bed was super comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. We stayed for dinner one evening and enjoyed a fantastic meal of perfectly spiced fish baked in a banana leaf, served with chips and salad.

The swimming pool and surrounding area needed some attention. The pool would have benefited from a clean and sunbeds were old.

It was a lovely hotel. The view of the ocean is breathtaking. We had dinner in house. The owner grilled a red snapper with chips and salad. It was excellent.

The room was a great size and quiet at the end of the corridor. The AC and fan worked well and the bathroom was great. The food cooked by the chef owner was superb, especially the fish. We were made to feel very welcome. There are terrific views to the sea all around. The pool was great - clean and warm. The sea was a bit too strong for us for swimming at the time we were there.

Had to leave!

Really nice stay. Super lovely hosts. Walking distance to the beach. And the most amazing Sri Lankan curry for dinner - everything is freshly made.

Beautiful view from the room. Nice pool. Comfy bed. Friendly staff. Good food. Regarding comments from some of the previous reviews mentioning difficulty of beach access, I think the steps must have been reconstructed since those comments because I’m in my mid-70s and the steps to the wonderful beach posed no problem whatsoever.

Air conditioning unit dripping water onto the bed. One of the beach towels provided in the room was dirty. Shower pressure really low with non-functioning ‘boost’ button.

The view is breathtaking, the staff is helpful and friendly. The rooms are simple but clean. The breakfast is tasty and special. The price was more the fair.

If you are a person who has difficulties claiming stairs or walking up steep slopes it might not be your first choice.

Comfy bed, good AC and clean. Pool is nice but unfortunately doesn't have ocean view. Tallala beach is beautiful and quiet, it is a 15 min walk over some steeper stairs and a hillside. Possibility to rent a scooter nearby, would recommend that if you stay here.

Price quality good, but it lacks some atmosphere.

Great value for money and splendid views from the balcony over the pool and the sea (we were on the first floor). Just a 3 minute walk away is a stunning view or Talalla beach

The family who run this hotel are extremely kind and attentive. Breakfast was different and abundant every day. The pool was a good size and sloped so great for children and adults. The hotel is a very short walk to Talalla beach.

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Lovely family run hotel . They were generous people and a lovely family . Great home cooked food .

Nothing to complain about .

Beautifully situated on a hill with a great view of the ocean

The property stands on a small bluff and looks out over the ocean offering incredible views. The owner, his wife, family and staff are exceptionally friendly and kind and the meals served are delicious. A fab choice to stay.

We stayed at the Talalla Leisure for a few nights and I have to say it was the perfect way to end our trip. We were initially considering staying around Mirissa beach but got the recommendation to visit Talalla instead. The beach is just a 3 min walk from the accommodation and is very secluded. The staff is extremely supportive and attentive. We arrived late and they were accommodating and made us a nice meal. The beach views are stunning and you can hear the waves crashing from your room. We have noticed that most hotels in Talalla are do not serve outsiders. If you are looking to have dinners outside the accommodation, you will need to have your own car to go to the next close beach.

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Very Clean, very nice owners, the "five Curry" for Dinner was amazing and enough for two, hot water and a nice view!

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Perfect breakfast and dinner . Lokation was very nice. Manju and Ann vere so friendly and helpful. Good beds and ac. Tallalla beach is amazing.

These are the nicest people in Sri Lanka. They go above and beyond for you, always going that little extra mile for no reason other than being kind. The place is amazing with it’s own pool and a short walk to a beautiful beach you will have almost all to yourself. The food they cook is also great, we highly recommend the grilled prawn or their rice and curry. My daughter had her birthday while we stayed here and they made her feel very special. We highly recommend this place to everyone, it is simply perfect. We will definitely return.

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An amazing host! The breakfast was not only delicious but also generously portioned. The large pool was perfect for children to enjoy. The location is incredibly peaceful and serene, making it an ideal spot for relaxation. 5 min walk to large sandy beach.

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Amazing room, clean and comfortable! Great location! I'm glad we booked this property for our stay in Talalla! Lovely owners, so kind and very tasty cooked local meals they prepared for us We definitely recommend it!!!

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This place is really a hidden gem. It's very beautiful & clean. The rooms are spacious & comfortable. The food there is just amazing (the breakfast is changing everey day and it's delicious). But the best thing is the very kind & lovely family which runs the place ❤️

Nothing. Everything there is just perfect :)

Would highly recommend staying here. The location is amazing, so close to the most beautiful beach, the rooms are clean and have everything you need, the food is so good and the staff couldn’t be more helpful and friendly!

The owners are very kind, always willing to help you. Dinner is tasry, even if we didn't try their curry.

We found that there are not many things to do in Tallala. Even though people are very welcoming, we think that it is not a value for money choice.

Talalla leisure is a hidden gem! We had the most wonderful stay here. The family that run it are so friendly and welcoming, and the home cooked food is exceptional! (Highly recommend the curry with all the accompanying dishes!). The room was basic but spacious and clean. A lovely pool to cool off in with the most beautiful practically empty beach just a short 5-10 mins walk away. This is incredible value for money, we stayed for 4 nights as part of a 3 week trip around sri lanka and it was definitely a standout experience. Its only a short tuk tuk ride to hiriketya and dikwela too so plenty of options for venturing out.

The bed was a little harder than we're used to

View of the ocean friendly staff and nice pool

Rooms 11 - 19 are in a block at the rear and up a steep slop no good for anyone with mobility issues the room were basic Difficult to get direct access to the sea

Food was amazing *****. Beautiful pool and great rooms. I loved the dining area upstairs. Very welcoming family, Anna speaks very good English.

The property is a little separated from the bulk of village which does makes it very peaceful but isolating for a solo traveller

Close to beautiful and quiet Talalla beach. Beautiful sea view from the room

Spacious and clean rooms. Excellent ocean views from the 2nd & 3rd floor. Food from the hotel was amazing, recommended! Friendly family run business.

This is a gem of a hotel, Anne and Manchu are great hosts and very kind and welcoming. I stayed here for two weeks and can't find fault in any of the amazing breakfasts or dinners I ate here- the food with the amazing views from the verandah made a very memorable stay. The rooms are kept clean and are large and spacious, I had a pool view and the pool was kept spotlessly clean during my stay. The vegetable curries were very tasty and really generous portions. Also, one of the best veggie Kottus I have had! The location on top of the hill is lovely if you are happy to be a little walk away from the main Talalla village. It took 15-20 minutes to walk there via the beach (maybe a little longer to walk back as you have to walk up very steep steps) but it's also easy to get a tuk tuk or bus along the road. I asked for a tuk tuk to be ordered on my departure to take me to the station, but I got driven by the owners! They really looked after me during my stay and gave me a lovely departure gift of a personalised tote bag. If you want chilled out bliss on the south coast, this is your spot!

I didn't want to leave! This is a great spot which I will remember for a long time.

The property is as beautiful as it is shown in the pictures, very well maintained and clean. The hosts were extremely nice and helpful. They welcomed us with a drink, got us settled up with the rooms and sorted out anything that we had an issue with immediately. The star of the stay was their breakfast platters, just lipsmacking Sri Lankan authentic food served by the host itself. The hosts helped to arrange transport and two wheeler rentals during our stay, all in all a great place to stay and unwind.

Only minor inconvenience was the A/c although it functioned really well, maybe due to the weather it wasn't compatible during the day, but worked fine at nights

The views are spectacular. Rooms large and beds comfortable. Hot water and wi Fi good. The curry and rice which we ordered by lunchtime for dinner each day was fantastic. Breakfasts very good. Family are delightful, kind and helpful. Place spotlessly clean. Recommend the king sea view double and triple rooms in the downstairs building.

For us the access was a real problem. This hotel is for the able bodied. We are fit healthy septuagenarians and we struggled with access to the beach in fact three of us found it impossible. We had to use the busy road to reach the beach. A ten minute walk. Or order a tuk tuk. And also to the pool which is up a very steep slope. If you can handle the access we thoroughly recommend this place.

Breakfast was excellent and tasty . Great Hospitality and facilities were top notch. The swimming pool was amazing.

No car parking

What a great place! Amazing helpful, kind people running the hotel, which has great facilities. Short and very scenic walk to the beach makes it ideal location. The room was big, with everything you need, and the hotel also has a great restaurant for both breakfast and dinner. Highly recommend, especially with the value!

we loved talalla leisure! the pool was amazing, the views from the room and restaurant are insane and you can see talalla beach which is stunning. so much greenery and perfect for a chill as it’s nice and quiet with no street noise. the staff are so friendly and accommodate to your needs. lovely little family run business and we can’t thank the owners enough for the perfect stay after our backpacking trip. they even made us personalised tote bags which was a perfect touch and shows that they really appreciate their guests, loved it💗

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Wonderful location listening to the waves crash. Family run hotel where nothing is to much trouble amazing food

The people who was looking after us where the best it is a bit away from things to do but we found places around to go too it was great 👍 👌

Staff was v good and co operative and the food was delicious . Location is v beautiful ⁶

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We really enjoyed our stay at Talalla Lesiure, it was close to the beach and had a lovely view. We ate dinner at the restaurant and it was lovely. Breakfast was great as there was a great range. Rooms were very large and had a nice warm shower. Thank you for having us!

The swimming pool and the terrace with the breath taking view

The bathroom mirror was transparent and it was not suitable for family members

Amazing view at the ocean and very kind hosts. We liked our stay here.

This is an absolute gem of a hotel, excellent value for money. Wonderful service provided by the whole family who welcome each guest with genuine warmth. The pool was clean and well tended, the location very near the beach (a fairly steep but manageable walk for most people) the food very good (freshly prepared breakfast every day, with an amazing variety of dishes over a few days stay) evening meals should be ordered in advance where possible.. I highly recommend ordering the kotthu, the paratha and onion sambal (really any of the local dishes). The hosts were happy to arrange tuktuks or cars when needed. I stayed for 6 nights and was sad to leave!

The door to my room was hard to lock, so could do with fixing, and a couple of other guests said the same.. so some maintenance would help.