4/5 - Good
Lovely beach, plenty of places to eat, everyone in hotel and restaurants were extremely friendly






Unique features of Talpe include the seaside views and gardens. Make a stop by Koggala Beach or Mihiripenna Beach while you're exploring the area.

Staff at the hotel were really good.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

We stayed for 2 nights, and we both thought that the food and the public areas were amazing. We also booked the yoga classes which were great. The bungalows are very cool, they are open, so you get a pretty unique experience. The beds are a bit on the hard side, this should be improved.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2018

Everything was great! The only thing I didn't love was the internet connection. It looks like they use 4G cellular modems with data limits instead of a cable or fiber network. I occasionally had to hold Teams meetings for work, and the connection would drop and never get back. However, this seems ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Nice place, good hospitality
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Our experience was not great. First of all, we didn't get the private place that we booked (the day before). The responsible staff was not reachable and they were not responding to the messages. The wifi was too slow. We had to wait for half a day for the staff to respond. We also did not get the ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025


Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Jungle Beach during your travels in Rumassala?
You can learn about the history of Rumassala when you stop by Japanese Peace Pagoda. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mihiripenna Beach during your travels in Talpe? Wander the seaside and gardens in the area.
Lovely beach, plenty of places to eat, everyone in hotel and restaurants were extremely friendly
Lovely resort perfect balance. Lots of places to eat lovely beaches, lots to see nearby. Easy to get here by train from Colombo which is a 2 hour scenic ride for £1 with a seat.
Town is excellent full of local restaurants serving great cuisine Staff wet excellent
the place is good but the watergate resorts is not.
We have been there three times now as a couple . Love the country love the friendly people . Just a great place to go and feel great .
Further you go south the finer the beaches Unawatuna itself is really for the younger generation
