ANANTARA KALUTARA RESORT, Kalutara
About the Hotel
Anantara Kalutara Resort - A luxury beachfront retreat with lagoon and ocean views, Geoffrey Bawa-inspired architecture, and three world-class restaurants
Anantara Kalutara Resort features 141 rooms, suites, and pool villas, each offering garden, lagoon, sea, or pool views, king-sized or twin beds, and private balconies or terraces. Accommodations include wine humidors, Nespresso machines, freestanding tubs, and monsoon showers. Three onsite restaurants serve Thai, Chinese, Indian, and Sri Lankan cuisine, with Spice Traders highlighting regional flavors. The resort offers two swimming pools-a lagoon pool with a baby section and an adults-only lap pool-along with a spa featuring Ayurvedic treatments, a fitness center, and a kids' club. Located 12.5 miles from Bentota River Seaplane Base, the property provides easy access to Kalutara Temple (1 mile) and Calido Beach (1.5 miles). A continental breakfast is available each morning at Anantara Kalutara Resort.
Pros
The resort features Geoffrey Bawa-inspired architecture, including a library modeled after his personal study.
Guests can enjoy a private plunge pool in select villas, with Villa Host service available.
The spa offers signature treatments like the Kalutara King Coconut Delight and Ayurvedic therapies.
Spice Spoons cooking classes provide hands-on experience with local Sri Lankan cuisine.
Proximity to attractions like Galle Fort and Yala National Park for excursions.
Cons
The nearest major airport (Bandaranaike International) is a 60-minute drive away.
Some rooms may have limited availability for specific bed configurations upon arrival.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Barber shop
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Archery
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor