Avani Kalutara Resort
In a scenic setting with fantastic views, this charming hotel puts just a palm-dotted terrace between you and the sea. Enjoy tasteful rooms and an excellent All Inclusive option at the former Kani Lanka Resort.
Take a dip in the swimming pool and children’s pool with views of the sparkling Indian Ocean, and book yourself an indulgent spa treatment. Dine on delicious themed buffets in the main restaurant or head to the à la carte restaurant and two bars before enjoying evening entertainment.
Other hotel facilities include fitness centre, tennis, table tennis, snooker, windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and a library with complimentary internet facilities.
Accommodation
105 rooms, each with ai-rconditioning, telephone, television, DVD player, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar (at extra cost), shower and a balcony or terrace.
Standard rooms face a courtyard.
Superior rooms look out towards the lagoon or boast a sea view.
Junior suites have a bath and separate shower, sitting area and large terrace. Most also have sea views.
Restaurants
• Palm – An airconditioned buffet restaurant that overlooks the sea and river. • Saffron Café – Offering an à la carte menu, this restaurant opens out onto a terrace overlooking the sea. • There are also two bars.
All Inclusive
- All meals, selected local drinks, local wine (served by the glass during meal times).
- Free use of tennis, indoor games and non-motorised watersports.
Avani Kalutara Resort
In a scenic setting with fantastic views, this charming hotel puts just a palm-dotted terrace between you and the sea. Enjoy tasteful rooms and an excellent All Inclusive option at the former Kani Lanka Resort.
Facilities
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Swimming pool and children’s pool
- Library with complimentary internet facilities
Swimming Pools
Two swimming pools set in terraces looking out towards the Indian Ocean.
Spa and Beauty
Kani Lanka Spa by Amaan:
Visit this peaceful sanctuary for blissful treatments using all-natural ingredients including aromatic essential oils.
Therapies at the spa: - Massages
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Body wraps, scrubs and polishes
- Hand and foot treatments
- Facials and hair treatments
- Slimming treatments and Immune System Booster
- Honeymoon packages
Location
On the southwest coast of Sri Lanka at Kalutara and set in a unique habitat of lush greenery by the Kalu Ganga River, approx. 2½ hours drive from the airport.
Avani Kalutara Resort
Explore the surroundings
Destination introduction
Sri Lanka’s scenic southwest coast is dotted with luxurious Kuoni resorts where you can unwind on sandy palm-fringed beaches, such as sun-drenched Bentota. While away the days trying thrilling watersports, diving in azure waters and sampling delicious cuisine.
Active types can book a range of exciting excursions to attractions such as Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery or Muthurajawela Bird Sanctuary, or take advantage of the land sports on offer at your resort.
Southwest Coast Holiday Highlights - Bentota is famous for its watersports – dive into an underwater wonderland and try jet-skiing, windsurfing and parasailing.
- Stay at Club Bentota, an excellent value all inclusive resort.
- Many of our Sri Lanka Southwest Coast resorts boast pampering spas where you can indulge in blissful treatments.
- Indulge at the wonderful LIME Spa at Koggala’s five-star Fortress.
Sports
Diving
Many of our resorts have PADI centres. Sri Lanka’s waters are home to historic sunken shipwrecks and vibrant coral reef teeming with tropical fish.
Watersports
Hit the azure ocean and try scuba diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, waterskiing, jetskiing, banana boating, catamaran sailing and kayaking.
Shopping
- In Bentota, browse the colourful bazaar and pick up souvenirs, batik and brassware.
- Negombo is home to jewellers and gift shops selling local handicrafts.
- In Colombo you can barter at Pettah Bazaar, buy an exquisite sari and famous Ceylon tea, and admire local artists’ work. You’ll also find gem-studded jewellery (only buy from shops licensed by the National Gem & Jewellery Authority).
- Galle is famous for its antique shops selling colonial furniture and ornaments, porcelain and pottery.
- A short drive up from Galle is Ambalangoda, selling antiques and intricately carved ‘devil masks’ traditionally worn to banish demons.
- Further south in Koggala, purchase delicious cinnamon from the local plantation.