We really enjoyed our 3 night stay at Taragala Place in March 2013. The bungalow is built in traditional style which very much attracted us and it was extremely interesting. It had windows and doors open to every direction to catch the slightest breeze. There is no air conditioning but a powerful electric fan maintained a reasonable cool whilst sleeping.... More

What more can you say beyond all the wonderful comments that have already been left about this place. As others have stated if you are looking for 5* luxury, room service, air conditioning etc then this is not the place for you. If however you want to go back to basics and simply immerse yourself in something other than your... More

Just a few cottages. Beautiful and quiet surroundings. Easy access to the Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary. During my stay in Sri Lanka, I have stayed in about a dozen different places. Despite the high standard in all of the country, Taragale place absolutely stands far above all the other places. Excellent service and all the meals I enjoyed at the place... More

We stayed here for two nights half board. You hardly know you've arrived as the property has no obvious signboard and just melds into the surrounding area. Traditional clay built bungalows with shady porches overlook the Kalametiya bird reserve - binoculars and spotter book provided. Layout of the bungalows is simple and the woodwork is craftsman built. But it's not... More

My wife and I stayed in Taragala Place for 2 nights in late January as part of our honeymoon. We absolutely loved our time there, especially the feeling of peace and isolation. The huts are rustic chic (if there's such a thing) and the scenery from the veranda was beautiful with the sound of wildlife from morning to night. A... More

In Taragala Place you can simply stay and live like real SriLankan. Wake up to birds songs, experience the wildlife. Watch the sunrise from Taragala Rock and enjoy the sunset at the harbor beach. It's the perfect hideaway from today's world. You could stop the time here! Thanks to Nilanti you can experience local food and Shane will make you... More

So far from the tourist trail that the guidebook simply doesn't go that far along the coast, this is the perfect getaway from the rat race. More abundant wildlife than anywhere else I've been, from Freddie the peacock to mongoose and giant lizards. Not to mention the bird life on your doorstep. Perfect, relaxing, amazing Sri Lankan food. And miles... More

The most amazing little place I've stayed at. The surroundings makes you disconnect from the rest of the world. The perfect place to spend truly relaxing holiday... Amazing Sri Lankan food, most friendly people. Over looking the bird sanctuary is great way to wake up to the sounds of birds. Thanks to Shane Gunawijeya who has just taken over Taragala... More

There is nothing like this place. Simply the most relaxing little part of heaven you'd find on earth. The people are friendly, food is truly Sri Lankan. little paradise where you get lost in the sounds of the bird's. If you are looking relaxing atmosphere this is simply it, disconnect your self from the rest of the world.