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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 mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and a TV with satellite channels. Guests can rent water sports facilities, or exercise at the fitness center. 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Avani Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Avani Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

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 center

Fishing

Spa


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
8.9
High score for Kalutara
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ravish
    India India
    staff was friendly proximity to the beach access to neighbor property
  • Dumidu
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    The location is great.. The staff is also very good, especially Sachini and Wathsala gave us a good service.. The food is great, there is a free, peaceful and clean environment everywhere.
  • Prasad
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Low varieties in both Breakfast & dinner comparing to others. Pool, Room, staff was excellent
  • Zumla
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    It was one of our best stay. 1st of all the welcome was extraordinary and enjoyed it ❤️. All the Staffs played their roles well (Specially Mr. Maheesha And Mr. Husni Ahmadh was very helpful) We felt the view, comfort, luxury & the relaxation to...
  • Ganeshbabu
    India India
    The food was excellent. The spread was very good too.
  • Lars
    Norway Norway
    Our stay at Avani hotel was quite enjoyable. Impressed by the exceptional staff service and gym facilities. The food was really good and we appreciated the unlimited water access. Additionally, the spa service was great and of course the beautiful...
  • Jasmine
    United States of America United States of America
    Big spread for breakfast catering to every taste, though a little variation each day would have been nice. The staff were very pleasant gentle and helpful, the hotel is well-designed for the price.
  • Tonya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    beautiful location about 1 hour and 30mins from the airport. The beach and pool are well maintained with staff attending to you poolside serving drinks and food. rooms are a reasonable size with free wifi and tv. Room service is fast and the food...
  • Farokh
    Iran Iran
    mr lahiro and mr nimesh very friendly and good. food and pool is very good. deluxe room is very good
  • Rayed
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    well organized. Facilities are clean and maintained. Anantara facilities can be used.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Mangrove
    • Cuisine
      American • Local • Asian • International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Resort facilities at Avani Kalutara Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Pool 2 – outdoor (kids)Free!
  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Massage chair
  • Full-body massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
Avani Kalutara Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
6 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
$38.90 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$77.80 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

FESTIVE SEASON STAYS:

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

31st December | New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner | USD 175 per adult

GALA DINNER CONDITIONS:

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 bed & breakfast basis. Those on Half board or full board basis will have a different price, respectively.

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

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

FAQs about Avani Kalutara Resort

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Avani Kalutara Resort is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Avani Kalutara Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Avani Kalutara Resort include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Suite
  • Yes, Avani Kalutara Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Avani Kalutara Resort is 1.1 miles from the center of Kalutara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Avani Kalutara Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Mangrove
  • Avani Kalutara Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Ping-pong
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Kids' club
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Bike tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Locker rooms
    • Beauty services
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Facial treatments
    • Cooking class
    • Manicure
    • Movie nights
    • Pedicure
    • Archery
    • Body treatments
    • Themed dinners
    • Body scrub
    • Live music/Performance
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Massage chair
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
  • Guests staying at Avani Kalutara Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet