Anantara Kalutara Resort
6.56721801, 79.96031145Overview
5-star resort on a rare peninsula where river meets ocean
Accommodations
Anantara Kalutara Resort houses 141 rooms, suites, and private pool villas with views of the lagoon, gardens, or ocean. The architecture is inspired by Geoffrey Bawa, integrating Sri Lankan heritage with clean lines and open spaces. Pool villas include a private pool and an outdoor seating area with fruit trees such as papaya and passion fruit, as noted by guests.
Dining
The resort operates three restaurants: Olu, Spice Traders, and Acquolina, serving Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, Chinese, and Italian cuisines. Guests can book private dining on the lagoon or at a treehouse for a romantic evening. Cooking classes include a chef-led market trip and hands-on preparation of local dishes.
Wellness
The Anantara Spa offers Ayurvedic healing and holistic wellness journeys, with treatments rooted in ancient Sri Lankan traditions. Daily yoga classes and a steam room are available, along with a personal trainer at the fitness center. The resort's wellness programs include spa packages and guided meditation sessions.
Family & Activities
A supervised kids' club keeps children engaged with pizza-making, art, and outdoor games like zip line and a climbing wall. Water sports include canoeing, windsurfing, and paddleboarding on the lagoon, while the beachfront offers direct access to swimming and sunbathing. Evening entertainment features live music, themed dinner nights, and a movie area.
Location & Architecture
Anantara Kalutara Resort sits on a peninsula where the Kalu Ganga River flows into the Indian Ocean, a 90-minute drive from Bandaranaike International Airport. The design is the last work of Geoffrey Bawa, blending tropical modernism with the natural surroundings. Nearby attractions include Kalutara Bodhiya, Richmond Castle, and Galle Fort, accessible via car hire or tours.
- Location: Peninsula at the confluence of river and ocean
- Rooms: 141 rooms, suites, and private pool villas with lagoon/ocean views
- Dining: 3 restaurants, private lagoon dining, cooking classes
- Wellness: Ayurvedic spa, yoga, personal trainer
- Family: Kids' club, zip line, water sports included
- Unique: Only Sri Lankan luxury resort with panoramic ocean & lagoon views
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
650 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed and 2 Single beds
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Room size:
715 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed and 2 Single beds
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Room size:
1295 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Babysitting/Child services
Outdoor swimming pool
Game room
Children's play area
Kids club
Children's buffet
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Pool tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Archery
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- All inclusive
- 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
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- 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 center
- 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
Essential information about Anantara Kalutara Resort
| 💵 Lowest room price | 275 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 200 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 11.4 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Bentota River Seaplane Base, BJT |
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