Avani Kalutara

"I stayed here for a night weekend trip with my family including a 3 month old baby.The front desk staff gave us a warm, fast check-in.Our room was quiet, and featured very comfortable bed and coat for infant plus a nice view of the lagoon.This is my second time and I would gladly stay here again."

What impressed me most was the exceptional quality of service. The entire staff was incredibly professional, welcoming, and went out of their way to ensure a perfect stay. Exceptional hospitality like this is rare—highly recommended!"

Good sea front hotel with all facilities warm welcome from front office and hassle free checkin. ThanksAmashi Bagya and Thanuja

We had an exceptional family holiday and couldn't be happier with our stay. The kids' club and babysitting service were outstanding, allowing our children to have a fantastic time while we relaxed. The managers, porters, and all the staff were friendly, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile. Their genuine hospitality and attention to detail made us feel truly welcome.

srlankan food , hospitality , location, comfert staff is very efficient (specialy people from resturent) and frendly ,

Great hospitality, although we were on a three day official workshop, the hospitality extended by the team was great. Prasad from Front Office in particular was very friendly and assisted us right throughout with a warm smile always.

The service of the staff is excellent and the food was so good. A good place for stay and to release the working stress by having some fresh air at avani kalutara. Location is good. Easy access to the beach. Interior of the hotel is mind relaxing. Cleanliness is Very good. Highly recommended.

Our stay was truly memorable. The hotel offered exceptional service, spotless rooms, and a relaxing ambiance. Every staff member was courteous, professional, and eager to assist. The meals were fresh and flavorful, and all the facilities were well maintained. Thank you for making our stay enjoyable. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable and pleasant getaway.

I recently stayed at Avani Kalutara Resort and would like to commend the hotel on its excellent location, beautiful rooms, and great service. Everything regarding the accommodation and the friendliness of the staff was absolutely fine. However, I faced a significant concern during the buffet. As a guest who follows Halal dietary practices, I was uncomfortable to see prawns being baked in the exact same stack/station as pork in the live kitchen. In standard Halal food preparation, strict segregation is required to prevent cross-contamination. Seeing this made me question whether the staff is fully trained on Halal practices, and raised concerns about whether cooking utensils or dishwashers are being shared without proper separation. Because of this, I unfortunately could not comfortably enjoy the meals. Avani Kalutara is a beautiful property with immense potential. If the resort were to implement strict cross-contamination guidelines or look into international Halal food standards (like Malaysia’s MS 1500 framework), it would give great peace of mind to Muslim travelers and make this stunning location much more attractive to Muslim families and Middle Eastern crowds.

Overall avani was a best hotel. Foods, locations, rooms and the services. So specially nimesh thank you for your service. We are highly recommended avani.

Location with greenery and sea and lagoon can watch birds who loves nature. They really care for guests

Beautiful location, delicious food by Chef Manujaya and his team , great service and a warm friendly team

The resort is beautiful. The service is amazing. Know that half board includes only food, served at one restaurant (Mangrove). There is really only one restaurant on the Avani property (Mangrove). We were told the menu at Mangrove changes depending on how many tours are staying at the hotel. Mangrove is the buffet restaurant (90% of the time). However, Avani shares space with the Anantara, which has wonderful restaurants. Make sure you are mindful of the weather, as the beach is totally unusable from late April through September. The ocean rises, becoming beautifully aggressive and strong during that period. Which also means no water sports. However, the pool is nice and clean. Our room was spacious and comfortable. The heavy-pile throw rugs could use a deep cleaning, but the rooms/bathrooms are very clean. The bed is amazing! When they tell you the minibar will be replenished, it's only soft drinks. Like most coastal resorts in Sri Lanka, it's a 10-15 minute ride from the main streets in Kalutara. There are two restaurants just outside the hotel gate. Go to Georgie's. The Avani is very nice, and the value is fair. It's big brother, the Anantara, is on the same property, and where most of the amenities and better restaurants are located. They are neighbors and a very short, easy walk, as if they are connected.

Extremely happy about the hospitality and food

We stayed at Avani Kalutara for 2 nights from May 30 to June 1 in a Standard Lagoon View Room located on the second floor. The room was comfortable and reasonably maintained, and the overall stay was pleasant. The staff were friendly, helpful, and always willing to assist whenever needed, which added positively to our experience. The food quality was good, but the variety was quite limited. During meal times, especially over the weekend, the hotel was crowded due to day-out packages, and some food items ran out quickly. While the staff did refill the dishes, there was often a noticeable delay before they became available again. One point to note is that our room was on the second floor and there was no elevator access. Guests with knee problems, mobility issues, or elderly family members may find it difficult to use the stairs. The beach is located very close to the property, which is a nice advantage. We especially enjoyed spending time near the beach during the evenings and taking in the relaxing atmosphere. Overall, our experience was satisfactory. While there are areas that could be improved, particularly the food variety and replenishment during busy periods, the friendly staff and convenient beach access made for an enjoyable stay.

Yesterday we are came to avani our family day outing.very good service gave kanishka madusanka .thank you avani.we will come again

We had an amazing time at the hotel . We were given a free room upgrade and cake in respect of our anniversary celebration. Also granted us a late check out when requested. The rooms were spacious and very clean and all facilities in place. Good variety of food and very friendly service.

Excellent service with comfortable environment with all the facilities.. safe environment..Awurudu festival was well arranged, kids enjoyed alot, we will visit Avani again..thanks..

5 out of 5. My wife, daughter and I stayed here for 2 nights (11-13 April). Really enjoyed it. Staff were genuinely helpful and warm, especially with our 2 year old — she was well looked after throughout. We had the suite which was big enough for us to actually have our own space while she slept, which was exactly what we needed. The pool was her favourite part by a mile. One thing worth knowing — the Avani shares some facilities with the Anantara next door, which is a great bonus. We used their kids club and had dinner there one evening, both were excellent. For what you pay compared to what you get, this place is hard to beat. Would definitely come back.

We had a wonderful stay at the resort and felt very welcome from the very beginning. The property is beautiful, well maintained and in great condition. Our room was spacious, very clean and comfortable.

Had an amazing day at Avani Kalutara! The front office staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay. A special thanks to Madushanka for the warm hospitality that made our experience even more memorable. Highly recommended to everyone! It was truly a wonderful and memorable day for us, and we will definitely be coming back again ❤️

We suddenly planned and stayed in Avani for two nights. This was our best stay. All staff were very friendly and ready to help always anytime. Special mention about Roshantha who helped us . Reception staff and everyone at restaurant were also great. Kids club was the most best thing I could keep praising. We were able to do so much activities this trip while kids were having some quality time at club. Thank you Avani team.