Anantara Kalutara Resort

5.0 star property
Elegant beach resort and outdoor pool
VIP Access

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4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
One Bedroom Ocean View Suite | Balcony
Reception
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
St Sebastian Rd Katukurunda, Kalutara
  • Kalutara Bodhiya
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kalatura Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Bentota Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
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Room options

Deluxe Lagoon View Room

  • 700 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Ocean View Room

  • 700 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Garden View Room

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Anantara Suite

  • 1184 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Ocean View Suite

  • 1615 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Poolside Room

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Pool Villa

  • 2045 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

Royal Bawa Suite

  • 1184 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Pool Villa

  • 1830 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Ocean View Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Ocean View Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Royal Bawa Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Two-Bedroom Pool Villa

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Premier Garden View Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

One Bedroom Pool Villa

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Anantara River View Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Poolside Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Lagoon View Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Kalutara

Located 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Kalutara Bodhiya, Anantara Kalutara Resort is within a 15-minute drive of Richmond Castle. This 141-room, 5-star resort welcomes guests with 4 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Kalutara Bodhiya - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Kalatura Beach - 10 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Richmond Castle - 11 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Pothupitiya Beach - 13 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Bentota Beach - 22 min drive - 10.2 miles

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

Elegant beach resort and outdoor pool
Guests of Anantara Kalutara Resort enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. If you decide to drive, there's free valet parking. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and concierge services. Other amenities at this beach resort include a 24-hour gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer free toiletries and slippers, and beds sport premium bedding. Balconies or patios, sitting areas, and minibars are also standard.
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.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 40 for adults and USD 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Acquolina
  • Olu
  • Spice Traders
  • Upper Deck

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

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 at the property
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 300
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 150 (from 6 to 11 years old)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 40 for adults and USD 20 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 45.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Anantara Kalutara Resort?

Anantara Kalutara Resort offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around Anantara Kalutara Resort?

This resort is located in Kalutara, close to Kalatura Beach, Kalutara Bodhiya, and Richmond Castle. You'll also find Pothupitiya Beach nearby.

Is there parking available at Anantara Kalutara Resort?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the resort.

Is there a spa at Anantara Kalutara Resort?

Anantara Spa is the resort's spa and services include Ayurvedic treatments, massages, and mani/pedis.

Does Anantara Kalutara Resort have a casino on the premises?

No, Anantara Kalutara Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Anantara Kalutara Resort?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Anantara Kalutara Resort a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this resort, including an outdoor pool and a poolside bar plus some guestrooms feature private pools.

Are there hot tubs at Anantara Kalutara Resort?

No, but this resort does have a steam room.

Does Anantara Kalutara Resort have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Anantara Kalutara Resort has 4 restaurants, and serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Anantara Kalutara Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Anantara Kalutara Resort.

Does Anantara Kalutara Resort have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this resort for your group or family vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies at Anantara Kalutara Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at Anantara Kalutara Resort comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Does Anantara Kalutara Resort have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Anantara Kalutara Resort if that's in your vacation plans.

Anantara Kalutara Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 54 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, a little dated in its interior quality, staff very attentive, food was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yee Ho, Cheras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and beautiful environment
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

NIKIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manjula

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

h

Traveled 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