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About this property
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 8.4 for a two-person trip.
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Top pick by families with children
Breakfast Info
Vegan, Halal, Asian, American, Buffet
Options with:
Sea view
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Activities:
Fitness center
Fishing
Spa
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Availability
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Growth 2050
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Kalutara
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Uda
Sri Lanka
“Location is absolutely stunning. Staff is super helpful and kind. We stayed at the ocean view pool suite– it was lovely– private pool with a beautiful view (and privacy)! 10/10.”
Mohsen
Iran
“Everything was great scenery staff location access cleanness ammentities vibe
Heavenlyyyyyyyyyyy”
M
Mario
United Arab Emirates
“Everything about the hotel and its surroundings are nice. Food is exceptionally good. Beach is amazing. The staff were very nice and accommodating.”
Sakeena
Canada
“Great location, pool and beach was lovely, food was good and staff friendly❤️”
R
Ravish
India
“staff was friendly
proximity to the beach access to neighbor property”
Prasad
Sri Lanka
“Low varieties in both Breakfast & dinner comparing to others.
Pool, Room, staff was excellent”
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Zumla
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...”
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Jasmine
United States
“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.”
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Tharindu
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”
Majumudeen
Sri Lanka
“Wonderful experience over all.
Beautiful location
Very exceptionally friendly staff
Delicious food and drinks
Very comfy room
Marvellous experience”
Area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
Mangrove
Cuisine
American • Local • Asian • International
Ambience
Family-friendly • Modern
Dietary options
Halal • Vegetarian
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
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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
$60 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$72 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
Cash
The fine print
Must-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 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
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