Luxury hotels in Kalutara

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Kalutara. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Anantara Kalutara Resort Kalutara, Sri Lanka

  

  Resort. In a secluded beachfront along Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, only an hour away from the capital, Anantara Kalutara Resort is a heavenly getaway with luxurious accommodation and inspirational experiences of the island’s wild nature and culture. Featuring family friendly private villas serviced by gracious villa hosts and 2 outdoor swimming pools with a barbecue, Anantara Kalutara Resort offers conceptualized accommodation in Kalutara inspired by wold renowned architect Geoffry Bawa, in 1993. Three world class restaurants are available with international chefs, where guests can enjoy a meal at the various Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian and Chinese restaurants available at the property. Pamper yourself at the Anantara Spa with Ayurvedic massage and reflexology treatment rooms, with an impressive outdoor swimming pool and a kids & teen club with trained child care professionals. Ten-minute in villa foot rituals can also be arranged by a spa therapist. Offering in-room check-in services, Anantara Kalutara boasts 5 star private villas, suites & rooms featuring individual plunge pools with highly trained personal butlers at your service. Choose between either villas overlooking stunning views of the beach or a private garden. These villas reflect Sri Lanka's elegant cultural beauty and are a perfect place to calm your nerves. All villas are fitted with a wine humidor, a mini bar and an espresso machine, Bose sound systems, separate rain showers, a bath tub and Themae bath products. This resort has water sports facilities and free use of bicycles and car hires. You can play table tennis, billiards and darts at this resort, and the area is popular for windsurfing. The property also features a well-equipped gym. Anantara Kalutara Resort is a 1 hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $239.

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• 2 Avani Kalutara Resort Kalutara, Sri Lanka

  

  Resort. Built on 9 acres of gardens, AVANI Kalutara Resort (formerly Kani Lanka Resort and Spa) is located by the Kalu Ganga River. It offers an outdoor pool, a luxurious spa and free Wi-Fi. Air-conditioned guestrooms feature beautiful views of the sea, river or garden. Each room is equipped with a minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and a TV with satellite channels. Guests can rent water sports facilities, or exercise at the fitness centre. A library provides an area for quiet reading. Buffet breakfast is served at the hotel. The two restaurants serve local, Western and Asian dishes. Drinks can be enjoyed at the resort's 2 bars. AVANI Kalutara Resort is a 1 hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport. The historic town of Kalutara is only a 10-minute drive from the resort and free parking is provided. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $164.

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• 3 Royal Palms Beach Hotel Kalutara, Sri Lanka

  

  Resort. Steps from beautiful Kalatura Beach, the beachfront Royal Palms Hotel features an outdoor pool, an Ayurvedic spa and 3 restaurants. Rooms are set in tropical landscapes and have private balconies. Furnished with carved wood fittings and warm colours, air-conditioned rooms feature a bathroom with a bathtub and hairdryer. A satellite TV and tea/coffee maker are provided. Guests can exercise at the gym or play a leisurely game of billiards. Staff can provide room and laundry services. Offering beach views from the open terrace, the main restaurant features international buffets and Western dishes. There is also a poolside 24-hour coffee shop and 2 bars. Royal Palms Beach Hotel is 40 km south of Colombo and a 3-hour drive from Colombo International Airport. Free parking is provided. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $153.

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• 4 Mermaid Hotel & Club Kalutara, Sri Lanka

  

  Hotel. Mermaid Hotel & Club is located at Mahawaskaduwa fishing village in Kalutara, about 39 km from Colombo. This tropical retreat features 2 outdoor pools, a health spa and free parking. Rooms at Mermaid Hotel are simply furnished and come with private balconies or terraces. Each has a CD player and satellite TV. Hot tea, coffee and snacks are available with the minibar. Sahana Spa features relaxing massage treatments, as well as yoga and aerobics classes. Guests can play a game of water polo or join water aerobics class at the swimming pool. Mermaid also provides a games room. Overlooking the ocean, Mermaid Hotel’s restaurant serves fresh seafood dishes. Drinks and cocktails can be enjoyed at any one of the 4 hotel bars. Mermaid Hotel & Club is 74 km from Colombo International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $66.

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• 5 Citrus Waskaduwa Kalutara, Sri Lanka

  

  Resort. Situated right along the beachfront in Kalutara, Citrus Waskaduwa features dining options, an outdoor pool, a spa and a fitness centre. Free Wi-Fi access is provided in its public areas. The property is 61 km from Bandaranaike Airport. Boasting sea views, the modern rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a personal safe and a telephone. The en suite bathroom offers shower facilities, toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can play a game of billiards, or make travel arrangements at the tour desk. Citrus also operates a 24-hour front desk, and can assist with luggage storage, laundry, currency exchange and transport rental services. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $68.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!