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Avani Kalutara Resort

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Free WiFi

9.2
  • Superb breakfast
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free on-site parking
  • Restaurant
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Sea view
  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony

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Experience world-class service at Avani Kalutara 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Avani Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Avani Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Vegan, Halal, Asian, American, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Fitness centre

  • Fishing

  • Spa and wellness centre

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Availability

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2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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1 large double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Growth 2050
Green Growth 2050

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Guests who stayed here loved

Castro
Palestinian Territory Palestinian Territory
“Comfy rooms includes the bed, best food you can eat in any hotel specially beef, special thanks for Nimesh for getting us whatever we need and making us feel like home, special thanks to Tharindi for taking an extra measure to make the chef...”
Tharindu
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Everything was great. Room was clean and comfy. Staff were exceptional. Specially Achini, Oshan and shashini at the restaurant were extremely helpful and caring. Kids Club was a great experience for our kid as well. Definitely visit again soon”
Chemaou
New Zealand New Zealand
“The staff was amazing ! The view was beautiful. My 1 year old loved the paintings along the corridor and all the friendly people giving her attention.”
Majumudeen
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Wonderful experience over all. Beautiful location Very exceptionally friendly staff Delicious food and drinks Very comfy room Marvellous experience”
Prabath
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Wonderful place with wonderful staff and really enjoyed the vacation.”
Dilshan
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“The Rooms were very spacious, clean, and comfortable. The check-in process was excellent, and the front desk staff were very attentive. The housekeeping and restaurant staff were very helpful. Had a nice variety of food at the breakfast buffet.”
Alagarajh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast and. Dinner had a great variety of food,especially breakfast. The pool area was clean and well kept .”
Nisansala
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“The breakfast was nicely presented and offered a pleasant start to the day, with a good balance of local and international options, though a bit more variety would make it even better.”
Rakhesh
Australia Australia
“Perfect location for what we needed. We went to a wedding at Anantara and this was the best way to experience it.”
Jeremy
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Quite simply the staff. They all did whatever they could to make our stay better especially regarding food options. The chef’s personally came over for every meal time and also to prepare baby food for our 10 month baby. Good value for money and...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Mangrove
  • Cuisine
    American • Local • Asian • International
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian

House rules

Avani Kalutara Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
6 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$60 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$72 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

FESTIVE SEASON STAYS

Stays on New Year’s Eve will incur compulsory charges for our special gala events,

31 December 2025 | New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner | USD 190 per adult

GALA DINNER CONDITIONS

The Gala dinner and extra person charges will be invoiced separately, as indicated above.

Children up to 5 years will have no additional charge. A 50% discount is applicable for children between 6-11 years on the meal plan and gala dinner charges.

This supplement is applicable for bookings made on a bed & breakfast basis. Those on Half board or will have a different price, respectively.

All the above prices are inclusive of the prevailing government taxes and service charges and are added to the final invoice sent by our Reservation Team.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Avani Kalutara Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.