Avani Kalutara Resort, Kalutara

Avani Kalutara Resort - A 5-star beachfront retreat with ocean-view suites, adventure activities, and Anantara Spa access

Avani Kalutara Resort features 105 rooms and suites, including Avani Ocean View Pool Suites and Avani Deluxe Ocean View Rooms, all with private balconies overlooking the Indian Ocean or Kalu River. Guests can dine at onsite restaurants serving international cuisine and Sri Lankan specialties like hoppers and crab curry, with options for beachfront dining or in-room service. The resort offers access to the Anantara Spa next door, featuring Ayurvedic treatments, steam rooms, and a yoga pavilion. Adventure activities include abseiling, zip-lining over a lagoon at the Glider Adventure Tower, and water sports like jet skiing. Located on a private peninsula, Avani Kalutara Resort is 3 miles from the local train station and 3.3 miles from Kalutara Bodhiya stupa. Business amenities include meeting spaces and high-speed Wi-Fi.

Pros

Private beach access with water sports and beach volleyball

Direct access to Anantara Spa's six treatment rooms and Ayurvedic therapies

Adventure activities including 165-meter zip-lining and rock climbing

Spacious suites (645.5 ft²) with ocean-view pools and hot tubs

Proximity to Geoffrey Bawa-designed Lunuganga Estate (12.5 miles away)

Cons

Some dining options require visiting the adjacent Anantara Resort

Non-vaccinated teens (12-18 years) must undergo on-arrival PCR testing