Find Hotels in Kalutara, Sri Lanka

This is the perfect get away with everything you need! It has it all! Calmness, Spa, pool and beach. It was the perfect end of our trip after a 3 week backpacker honeymoon. If you get tired of sitting by the pool you can always get a personalized trip by the locals hanging out by the beach like we did. Our driver Sampath took us to a turtle hatchery, a gigantic Buddha, a beach we wanted to see and a huge store with wooden statues. Don’t be afraid to explore while in Sri Lanka. The thing we had overlooked was that this hotel mainly had “all inclusive” guests. We haven’t had better food or more choices of breakfast anywhere in our life!! Perfect buffet! The restaurant by the beach was also very good. Many locals take there wedding pictures in the hotel because of its beautiful atmosphere.

My family and I (me, my husband and 2 kids aged 2 and 5) spend a very nice weekend at The Plantation Villa. From the first step out of the car till we waved goodbye to all(!) the staff we felt welcome and were cared for in any way. The place is an old and charming victorian bungalow with big bright common areas and the suite, where we stayed, was big and beautifully decorated. Around the house there are big gardens with pool, grass areas for playing and a playground with swings and seasaws. The grounds also consist of a big plantation with rubber and fruittrees, and we enjoyed some nice walks, where we could see the rubber-collection process and spot animals like butterflies, monkeys, birds and monitor lizards. The staff also took us hiking to a cave with a small waterfall, where we could play in the water. The Plantation Villa grows it's own organic vegetables, rice and fruits, and we could order all meals of the day. It was fresh, tasty and genuine Sri Lankan food that left no one in the family hungry! :) My husband and I also enjoyed some effective and nice ayurvedic treatments in the hotels spa. We also heard, that the hotel offers yoga lessons, but that must be another time. This is definitely not the last time we go there - in fact, we already ordered out next weekend in this wonderful nature paradise.

We were treated like lady and lord of the manor. A stunning old colonial home sympathetically restored in to 4 huge rooms with ensuite bathrooms. Beautifully furnished communal areas. Although there was a menu, the onsite chefs were more than happy to cook to order and their Sri Lankan specialities such as curry and rice were exceptional. A beautiful old house in a stunning setting with amazing views. Monkeys, chameleons, eagles and other amazing wildlife on your doorstep and occasionally running over your roof at night! We will be back!

We just spent a fantastic 5 nights with the Victoy family, who were so welcoming, happy,friendly and most helpful with our holiday plans. Our ensuite room was comfortable and clean with Air conditioning. The breakfasts were sensational local cuisine, and was always different. Deepika is a beauty therapist and hairdresser, and I had a wonderful massage from her. Victor suggested a boat ride at Bentota, which he fully organized and drove us to meet the boat owner, was a lovely experience with an English couple who were also staying at Feel Homestay. We had not experienced such enthusiasm, and eagerness to please before on our tour. We would highly recommend Feel homestay, great value for money. His 2 children were delightful and also spoke very good English, as did the whole family. Thanks again for a wonderful stay

Anantara is known for luxury resort but Kalutara is just average in terms of resort design, atmosphere , dining options and it’s natural setting Room is spacious but nothin surprising Facilities r ok with 24/7 gym Adult pool is nicer and the other main pool is just very standard Resort claims to be positioned with ocean and lagoon view but resort is not exactly beaxh front so no ocean view unless walk out to the beach front. Lagoon view is boring and seeing the other side of lagoon with local residents and torn down houses is not very pleasant Overall it’s ok. It’s marketing buzz is more than what it actual is