The Gen XY Lifestyle
Discover Sri Lanka At Anantara Kalutara Resort
Set to open this September, Anantara Kalutara Resort will offer travellers a glimpse of Sri Lanka’s rich heritage and vibrant local life.
Just 10 minutes away from the historic town of Kalutara and an hour from Colombo, Anantara Kalutara Resort is strategically located along Sri Lanka’s beautiful southwest coast, boasting a peaceful beachfront setting.
Deluxe Guest Room with lagoon view
Offering unparalleled garden, ocean and river views alongside exquisite craftsmanship, the resort offers over 140 guest rooms, suites and pool villas with private balconies and terraces.
One Bedroom Villa
Guests rooms are equipped with signature amenities including a bathtub and wine humidor, while Suites offer a comfy lounge. Guests travelling with families or larger groups may opt for the One- or Two Bedroom Villas, which are enclosed by a garden terrace to offer ultimate privacy. The villas feature a private pool and sundeck, as well as a Bose Bluetooth speaker where guests may listen to their favourite soundtracks. A Villa Host will also be present to meet any special requests.
Dining by Design
As for dining options, the resort offers three restaurants serving up international favourites and local specialties ranging from coastal Italian dining with ocean views, to Thai, Indian and Chinese cuisine. Couples looking to enjoy a private romantic dinner may head to Dining by Design, while the Upper Deck Bar is perfect for relaxing with some drinks, bites and music.
Besides food and accommodation, the resort also offers a range of facilities including a gym, a yoga pavilion, and a library where guests can enjoy a good read over coffee. The resort also features an ocean view pool and a family-friendly lagoon-side pool; as well as a Watersports Centre offering activities such as jet skiing, water skiing and banana rides.
Guests may also relax and rejuvenate at the Anantara Spa, which offers a range of holistic Ayurvedic therapies and exotic western spa rituals suitable for both the young and the old.
For those looking to venture out and explore Sri Lanka, the resort provides an SUV limousine service for journeys between the resort and Kalutara South Station. Guests may visit local treasures such as the Richmond Castle or the world’s only hollow Buddhist shrine; or embark on tea plantation tours or visit the Dutch fort in Galle to relive colonial times. To appreciate nature, some highlights range from dolphin and whale watching boat trips, to national park safaris and exploring virgin rainforests.
Anantara Kalutara Resort is Anantara’s second resort destination to open in Sri Lanka. For more information, visit kalutara.anantara.com.
