Bentota & West Coast

Avani Kalutara

Avani Kalutara Resort is uniquely located where the Kalu River meets the Indian ocean.

Built on 9 acres of gardens, Avani Kalutara Resort (formerly Kani Lanka Resort and Spa) is designed by Sri Lanka’s famous architect Geoffrey Bawa ensuring colonial charm seamlessly blends with contemporary design.

Nestled in an estuary, where the majestic Kalu Ganga meets the Indian Ocean, Avani Resort is a 55-minute drive from Bandaranaike International Airport through the Southern Expressway. Laze on a palm-fringed beach, immerse yourself in island idyll and Sri Lankan hospitality. Drift into evenings with sunset cocktails and feast on local flavours by the sea.

Why do we love Avani Kalutara?

We love Avani Kalutara Resort because it is perfectly designed for fun, romance and adventure. Avani Kalutara Resort blends authentic Sri Lankan culture and old colonial charm with contemporary design flair and all the ingredients that really matter.

Reset where the river meets the ocean and discover a place where your dreams of an island paradise come true. Before you, lies the ocean; behind you, the Kalu Ganga river, twisting almost 100 miles originating from Sri Pada, the sacred mountain believed to hold the footprint of the Buddha.

What can I look forward to?

Avani Kalutara Resort gives you luxurious centralised access to a number of Sri Lanka’s attractions, from Colombo to Galle. City, beach, jungle, ancient monuments, take your pick.

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Comfort

There are seven different room categories, from spacious stylish suites with private plunge pools to deluxe rooms with private balconies or terraces.

Chill out to views of Indian Ocean, serene river front or vibrant tropical gardens in one of their 72 Avani Superior Rooms, 27 Avani Deluxe Rooms, four Avani Ocean View Suites or two Avani Ocean View Pool Suites – each with a private balcony or patio for you to soak up the scenery. Each room is equipped with a minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and a TV with satellite channels.

Experiences

Apart from adventures outside the hotel you can consider games and activities like Table tennis, billiards, carom, chess and beach volleyball. Recreational facilities include a swimming pool surrounded by coconut palms, the 24-hour AvaniFit gym, the Glider Adventure Tower for ziplining and abseiling, and water sports on the lagoon. A library offers quiet reading.

Nearby is sister property Anantara Spa at Anantara Kalutara where you can rejuvenate with relaxing massages and facials or reviving aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. Fishing is another possibility at Avani Kalutara considering the river flowing nearby.

Gastronomy

At Miridiya Bar refresh with beverages and snacks while watching the gentle Kalu River flow. Guests can laze at the pool enjoying stunning beach views over tropical cocktails and local nibbles while they savour the tropical idyll that is Sri Lanka.

The Mangrove restaurant serves buffet, à la carte and set menus to impress even the most discerning tastes. Avani brings its popular deli concept, The Pantry, to Sri Lanka’s sunny shores. Perfectly brewed coffees, cold-pressed juices, artisanal sandwiches, and freshly baked pastries all tempt with fragrant aromas for guests.