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Avani Kalutara Resort

4.5 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Located on a white sand beach, Avani Kalutara Resort offers a rejuvenating retreat with an outdoor pool, children's pool, and waterslide. Unwind at the beach bar or indulge in international cuisine at one of the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy designer stores, Anantara Spa treatments like facials and manicures/pedicures, kayaking activities and fitness classes.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
Beach

On the beach

This traditional-style resort is located on the waterfront and on the beach. Take advantage of the beach towels at the white sand beach. Experience the magic of beachfront dining with a special meal at the restaurant. Unwind and sip on a chilled cocktail at the beach bar. Several on-site activities to enjoy during your visit include windsurfing, water skiing, and boat tours. Hiking/biking trails are a popular activity to check out nearby.

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Beach

Room options

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Lagoon View Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Ocean View Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Pool Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Ocean View Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Ocean View Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Lagoon View Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 38 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Ocean View Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Courtyard View Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room With Lagoon View

  • Sleeps 3

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Superior Room With Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 3

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Ocean View Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Deluxe Room With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3

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Deluxe Room With Lagoon View

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Superior Room With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3

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Ocean View Pool Suite

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Located in Kalutara, Avani Kalutara Resort is on the beach. Richmond Castle is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bentota Beach and Kalatura Beach. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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St. Sebastian's Road, Katukurunda, Kalutara, 12000

What's nearby

  • Kalutara Bodhiya - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Kalatura Beach - 11 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Richmond Castle - 12 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Moragalla Beach - 22 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Bentota Beach - 22 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

  • Aluthgama Railway Station - 40 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Olu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aqualina Italian Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paruwa Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Avani Kalutara Resort

Luxury family-friendly resort by the ocean, remodeled in 2020
You can look forward to a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Avani Kalutara Resort. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining, and fishing. Indulge in a body treatment, a manicure/pedicure, and a body scrub at Anantara Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and international cuisine. The gym offers fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include ziplining, boat tours, and archery. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as designer stores on site and a garden.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a reception hall, and concierge services
Room features
All 105 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, separate dining areas, and free tea bags/instant coffee

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Avani Kalutara Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: LKR 4,000 for adults and LKR 2,000 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Karadiya
  • Mangrove Restaurant
  • Miridiya
  • Spice Traders

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Water skiing
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2020
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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.
This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 13185 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: LKR 55670
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: LKR 27835 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately LKR 4000 for adults and LKR 2000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 17000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: LKR 17000 (one-way), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 13185 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

AVANI Kalutara
AVANI Kalutara Resort
Avani Kalutara Resort Resort
AVANI Resort Kalutara
Kalutara AVANI
Kalutara Resort
AVANI Kalutara Resort Sri Lanka
Avani Kalutara Resort Kalutara
Avani Kalutara Resort Resort Kalutara

Frequently asked questions

Does Avani Kalutara Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Avani Kalutara Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Avani Kalutara Resort?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Avani Kalutara Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Avani Kalutara Resort?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Avani Kalutara Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of LKR 17000 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Avani Kalutara Resort?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Avani Kalutara Resort located?

This Kalutara resort is on the beach, 3 mi (4.9 km) from Kalutara Bodhiya, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kalatura Beach and Pothupitiya Beach. Wadduwa Beach and Moragalla Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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