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Anantara Kalutara Resort

5.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Aerial view
Aerial view
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Deluxe Ocean View Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa

Explore the area

Map
St Sebastian Rd Katukurunda, Kalutara
  • Kalutara Bodhiya
    7 min drive
  • Richmond Castle
    11 min drive
  • Pothupitiya Beach
    27 min drive
  • Colombo International Airport (RML)
    74 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Lagoon View Room

Deluxe Lagoon View Room

  • 65 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Ocean View Room

Deluxe Ocean View Room

  • 65 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Premier Garden View Room

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

One Bedroom Anantara Suite

  • 110 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Ocean View Suite | Bathroom

One Bedroom Ocean View Suite

  • 150.0 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Poolside Room

Deluxe Poolside Room

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Pool Villa

Two Bedroom Pool Villa

  • 190 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, dressing gowns, slippers

Royal Bawa Suite

  • 110 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Pool Villa

One Bedroom Pool Villa

  • 170 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kalutara

When you stay at Anantara Kalutara Resort in Kalutara, you'll be near the beach and 7 minutes by car from Kalutara Bodhiya. .This beach resort is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Bentota Beach and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Kalatura Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Kalutara Bodhiya - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Richmond Castle - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Kalatura Beach - 23 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Pothupitiya Beach - 27 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Bentota Beach - 36 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Aluthgama Railway Station - 39 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aqualina Italian Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spice Traders - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fresh Lobster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panorama Hotel - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Anantara Kalutara Resort

Beach resort with a business center and a poolside bar
Anantara Kalutara Resort offers 141 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Kalutara resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Anantara Spa has 12 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 141 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and free babysitting.
All-inclusive rates are available at this resort. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Grab a bite at Olu, one of the resort's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Olu - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Acquolina - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Spice Traders - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Upper Deck - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Anantara Kalutara Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

Afrikaans, Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 30 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 4 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Olu
  • Acquolina
  • Spice Traders
  • Upper Deck

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/games room
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free bike hire
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Free babysitting
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This is a designated quarantine resort. The property can only accept bookings from travelers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travelers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 116.7 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 250
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 125 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 30 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 116.7 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Anantara Kalutara
Anantara Kalutara Resort Sri Lanka
Anantara Kalutara Sri Lanka
Anantara Kalutara Resort Resort
Anantara Kalutara Resort Kalutara
Anantara Kalutara Resort Sri Lanka
Anantara Kalutara Resort Resort Kalutara

Anantara Kalutara Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manjula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food, friendly staff, beautiful property, private beach access.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bhupinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fantastic resort..
A nice clean hotel, the staff service was exceptional. The position of the hotel was in a secluded island and the buildings were newish. My main worry was that i wouldn't have an internet at times, but again, i was pleased that it was an always on. The food was of a very high standard, the two restaurants both served meals for their respective cuisines. The buffet restaurant did a bit of everything.. Had a ace time, very much having to leave the place.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good and bad. It’s a beautiful property with beautiful pools. But there’s nothing to do in or around. Food and drink is grossly overpriced, and I speak as someone who had just spent 5 days at the best hotel in Colombo, which was cheap in comparison. Service which is meant to be friendly becomes intrusive and formulaic. Expect several calls a day to the room. This is what I come on holiday to get away from. For instance, order room service and 5 minutes later a call to see how it is - which means interrupting your meal and answering the phone. In the end I ignored all calls. Unfortunately I could not find a way to silence the room phone, or I would have done. This was exacerbated by the fact that I was added to the WhatsApp of a manager without warning on the day before arrival, and then sent numerous messages trying to upsell services. There are some security issues. The pool villas cannot be locked. Yes the garden is surrounded by a wall, but it would only take a ladder. I did not like the idea of sleeping in an unlocked room. It would not be an issue but for the fact that a public road bisects the resort by the villas and therefore practically anyone can gain access, as is evidenced by the touts that congregate daily.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
We had a very disappointing experience with expedia and the resort. After booking the travel , we realized that there is going to be a rain storm during our stay, so we rushed to cancel half a hour after our booking . Expedia and Anantara failed to return our money. This experience will stop us from booking through expedia let alone stay at Anantara in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It rained heavily all the time I was there.. beautiful property but no real beach to speak of. Spa area & treatment was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service at an amazing venue, with good food and relaxing conditions
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rua, Kw

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reaort is amazing , the staff is excelenet they try thier best to make you satisfid and happy , the facilities , the spa was great specially the female lady nadeka she is talented overall i will recomend this resort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Mandy, Australia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
An average hotel pretending to be a luxury hotel, during the hot days hotel smells like a cesspit, avoid the expensive rooms next to the cesspit. Very unprofessional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nikki, California

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything so good , excellent service.! Perfect place for Vacation , quite but, close to every thing we need..! Can’t wait to comeback. Already missed everything..! Well come Dancer almost make my tear come out..! Fell like we are Royalty..! We have everything in Once Resort Spa, Gym. Restaurant 24 hours.! Can walk to the Ocean beautiful View can not say enough..! Love love and love ..!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Mai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had such a wonderful stay and loved everything about the facility, the rooms, and the helpful staff, especially the manager there Mr. Gihal. He made sure we were comfortable and pleased at all times and was extremely hospitable! If you end up staying there make sure to ask for him, because he will make your stay worthwhile
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

KatharinaM, Tunbridge Wells, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a most enjoyable stay at the Anantara. Beautiful and quiet location, outstanding buffets, 2 lovely swimming pools (so big!) and delicious 2 restaurants Asian and Italian with outstanding service. We will be back one day! Can highly recommend. Also stayed with baby, and they were most accommodating an helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to unwind
We stayed here after Galle. It’s quite a new property and provides a perfect way to unwind and relax. The rooms, food, pool and gym are all great. I’d definitely recommended this as a place to unwind and relax. It’s not next to anything so you will need a driver to visit Bentota or anywhere else but if you’re just looking to unwind then I’d book this over the properties at Bentota (we visited for the day and were happy with where we’d chosen)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All very good Well managed , great staff Would well recomend
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff really fantastic ,,, Big mention to our Waitor Jeeva and the chefs All round very good !!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Sathurshini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean place for relaxation but beach is not suitable for children. Strong current and high waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

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Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel was very beautiful with lots of great activities. the room was spacious and pool was a nice place to relax at. the only and main negative comment I have about this place is that the service and staff are extremely extremely slow. anything that I ordered, I would have to ask at least 3 times to finally get my order taken, the staff always seemed lost and confused when I asked a question or ordered something. every single order I made was delayed by 45 minutes to an hour. for example, I ordered a chocolate milkshake that took exactly an hour to finish. I had an amazing time at the resort but this poor service really ruined the experience. there really needs to be better management or more staff. if the staff are managed properly this shouldn't be happening
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Rahul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Average Resort and overall experience
I've stayed at several Anantara properties. This by far would be the lowest rated of the lot. Pros - great spa, good chefs / food was good, Good room sizes. Cons - Staff is clearly not trained to look at details and to the level one expects at an Anantara property - The day we checked in we tried to go for Asian food, but the staff at the restaurant turned us away saying we didnt have a reservation. While we didnt really know we needed one, looking at the reservation list we found that three tables were booked, but already almost an hour late, and there were plenty of tables available. Just disappointing when one has travelled a long day with family and is looking for a quiet meal. - We had issues with plumbing in our bathrooms - we had three rooms / two out of the three had plumbing issues and one room needed to be changed due to leakages. - The bathrooms smelled - not sure if there was a sewage issue. - Food and services were over priced. Quantities are the Asian restaurant were extremely small. - Staff at the checkin and check out need better training - Attention to detail is missing / for example we found one out of a pair of water glasses in one room missing, small things had to be asked for. While the staff tried to help, clearly the team is new and not trained to the level expected and for what is being charged. Overall was disappointed at this stay, especially after we spent three days in Colombo at a business hotel and it was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ravindra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 Stars
The resort is very well located with the river mouth on one side and the beach on the other.The facilities are great. The swimming pools are a comfortable temperature. The food is varied and high quality.The sea food is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Gee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel near Colombo
Is not as good as the tangalle anantara, but still lovely. Can not swim in the sea
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Wararat, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise Outside Of Colombo
I stayed there for two nights after attending a wedding in Colombo. The perfect city escape, paradise in Sri Lanka. I’ve stayed at a few of the Anantara resorts before and have loved every single one, this is no exception. Staff were wonderful and accommodating, resort interior and exterior blends well with local surroundings. Food is always expensive in resorts, but the Anantara has a good variety of food to choose from. Loved every moment of my stay. Wish I didn’t have to leave. Plus the spa is divine, expensive but worth every cent of pure relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service throughout the hotel
A fabulous hotel with great rooms. We booked a pool access room which was exactly as described. Service from all the staff was probably the best we have experienced. Food in all the restaurants was top quality. Location is poor, only the hotel and no beach. Be aware this hotel is expensive for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018