Anantara Kalutara 

Whats Included

Breakfast at Olu.

Upgrade Options

Half Board • Breakfast and dinner at Olu • Credit for dinner at à la carte restaurants
Full Board • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Olu • Credit for lunch and dinner at à la carte restaurants
All Inclusive • Breakfast at Olu • Lunch and dinner at any restaurant (opening hours vary) • Daily high tea • Selected drinks (11am-11pm) • Minibar refilled once per stay • 1 x spa treatment per stay (for guests staying a minimum of 7 nights).

The fabulous Anantara Spa feels like a world apart thanks to its dreamy location surrounded by water and lotus flowers. You can soak up the peace of the outdoor relaxation space and ease aching muscles in the steam rooms, or choose from a curated menu of Ayurvedic, western and Asian treatments. Our pick is the skin-and-mind-soothing Kalutara Tea Journey, a celebration of the healing power of green tea.

A yoga master is available for private lessons in your choice of location, and there are daily group classes in the spa’s yoga pavilion.

The 24-hour fitness centre overlooking the garden is well-equipped with cardio and strength-training machines and free weights, and there are regular fitness classes, morning runs on the beach and the like. For something a little different, head outside to the Adventure Tower for a spot of rock climbing and abseiling or to zipline across the lagoon. Other options include cricket lessons, bike tours and table tennis.

The resort’s dedicated water sports centre* offers jet skiing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, windsurfing, banana boat ride, snorkelling, lagoon fishing, deep-sea fishing, stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing and a range of boat rides.

The team here source as many ingredients as possible from the immediate area, including almost all of the ethically caught seafood. Any leftover food is donated to local farmers to be used as feed for their animals. Community projects include everything from regular beach cleans to food donations to a nearby orphanage. The resort is part of Anantara’s Deed for Dollars scheme, which supports Udawalawe’s transit home for orphaned elephants.

With various accommodation options and plenty to keep kids entertained, families will feel welcome. There are two large pools, both with a water-jet zone; one is just for adults while the other has a children’s section.

The dedicated Aliya kids’ and teens’ clubs provide a wide range of supervised activities for younger guests, from painting lessons to outdoor activities and tailor-made excursions.

Minimum stay: 5 nights 27 Dec-05 Jan for Suite and Villa guests; 3 nights 27 Dec-05 Jan for other guests; no departures on 31 Dec.

Compulsory Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve dinners, supplements apply.