966 Matara Road, 80615 Talpe, Sri Lanka
#1 of 5 hotels in Talpe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 24 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.4
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Reviewed: March 31, 2025
Guy
AustraliaAbsolutely great
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: March 9, 2025
Stephen
AustraliaLocation and facilities excellent! Staff brilliant, all clean and tidy, great pool.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Daniele
SwitzerlandIt was all great
Great staff and great place with awesome view and great breakfast service
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Daniele
SwitzerlandIt was all great!
Awesome view and location. Great staff!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Mette
DenmarkEverything was Perfect
Everything was Perfect. The People was really friendly
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 16, 2025
Lukasz
PolandStreet noise! Bad WiFi No fridge in the room No bar/option to buy drinks (go to Shanti Shanti!) Price too high for what you get.
Our experience at this hotel was somewhat disappointing, mainly due to the price, which felt too high for what was offered. One of the biggest issues was the noise level. The hotel is located right next to a very busy road, and especially in the family room upstairs, the traffic noise was overwhelming. It seriously affected the comfort of our stay and made sleeping difficult. Several times during the night, we woke up to loud honking right outside the hotel. Another downside was the lack of a refrigerator in the room, which would have been very useful. Additionally, while there was hot water, it ran out quickly due to a small boiler, which was frustrating when the whole family needed to shower. The wifi was also very bad in the room. That being said, I must praise the hotel staff, who were friendly and helpful. The breakfast, despite offering only three choices, was the best we had during our stay in Sri Lanka and they have also kids options that our son loved. Also, for those who love wild beaches and want to experience ocean, this area is fantastic. Nearby, there is a great restaurant, Shanti Shanti, with a lovely beach where you can relax and enjoy good food. Overall, I don’t think this hotel meets the standards of a four-star accommodation. The price is simply too high for the quality provided, especially considering the constant noise from the street, which significantly affects the experience.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 16, 2025
Ian
United KingdomLooking out over beach a perfect location to relax. Pleasant helpful staff and very large room. Breakfast on lawn was a pleasure. Whilst you can not swim from the beach directly by hotel due to rock reef there are sandy bays and pools very near by
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 28, 2025
Julie
United StatesLoved it all. Only negative was lack of consistent hot water in shower.
Very beautiful property. Staff goes above and beyond. Exceptional place to stay. Included breakfast was amazing.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 23, 2025
Emma
SwedenPoor Wifi connection
Beautifully decorated and spacious rooms with all facilities needed. The food cooked by chef Dhammika was excellent! So delicious and every meal prepared with perfection. The staff looked after us very well and were so friendly. We want to say a special thanks to Gayan, Dhammika, Chalana, Sahas and Kaveesha for making our week at Nil Ralla perfect.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 10, 2025
Abdel
United Arab Emiratesnothing
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 3, 2025
Byington
United StatesIf I could give this 100 stars I would! The most beautiful place I have ever stayed! Great staff, food, and views!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 31, 2024
Gen
United StatesOptions of food nearby.
Quiet private beach front, amazing view, shared with only a few other guests. Traveled a lot of places. Never had the experience in other places.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 10, 2024
Deborah
United Arab EmiratesNothing
Luxurious villa with absolute ocean front views and pool. Newly renovated with friendly staff.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: July 12, 2024
Daniel
United StatesI loved everything
Nil Ralla was very quiet in a prestine location
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: June 5, 2024
Gunawardana
Sri LankaThere was nothing to dislike about our stay at Nil Ralla. They gave us a warm welcome and homely feeling though-out the time.
Everything about The Nil Ralla Villa was exceptional. They really did a wonderful service for us and made us feel comfortable in each and every single second. They were always on time but never disturbed our privacy at any given time. Simply it was a great vacation for us.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Elena
ItalyNothing
It is a small and cozy mini hotel. Brand new. Very clean rooms, bathroom and territory. There is a fantastic pool and sun beds. It is close to the ocean. But the most important is the staff. Very friendly and helpful, they will do everything to make you feel comfortable. Absolutely love this place and 100% we will come back.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 22, 2024
Estelle
SpainA lovely spacious villa just by the beach. The room had a lovely direct view of the beach. Loved every second spent here. Hated to leave
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Elina
FranceWish we could have stayed long
A lovely new villa by the beach. So spacious and beautifully furnished. Hands down the best property we stayed during our stay in Sri Lanka. It was just opened and there's lots of garden space and the entire villa has a lovely sea view
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 18, 2025
Billy
United KingdomNo fridge in the room No mirror in the room Proximity to noisy road Ants in the room Dusty and dirty
View Pool Balcony Proximity to ocean Communal areas
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: September 21, 2024
Sheran
Sri LankaThere was no phone signal nor did the property have WiFi. We had to keep our phones outside in the garden and use hotspot to connect to the internet. From morning there were noises from banging and thudding due to construction. There were a lot of local men loitering about on the property including the beach in front so we did not feel safe. Food was extremely overpriced. There was a kettle in the room but no cups, sugar, tea or coffee provided which is very normal in local hotels. Any tea ordered was charged extra an over priced. Overall it was a fairly unpleasant experience.
The property was nice but the service could’ve been better
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: February 8, 2025
Rachelle
AustraliaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 8, 2025
Yannis
United Arab EmiratesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: October 28, 2024
Sanukshi
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2024
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