# 4 of 12 hotels in Kalutara

Avani Kalutara Resort(4 stars)

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  • Very satisfied (15)
    "Very satisfied" found in 17 reviews
    • " we had the hotel at the end of a tour booked. We were with the room, food, pool, etc. were very satisfied . Unfortunately, the bathing in the sea was because of the bans, which we already knew before. ... " 
      5.236111111111112
      February 2012
    • " Great holiday ! - with small defects " 
      5.291666666666667
      March 2012
    • " We were with the hotel up to small faults very satisfied , the rooms need to be renovated. Not good we found that despite all inclusive several food and ... " 
      5.291666666666667
      March 2012
    • " Were of 27 march 2011 to 09 April 2011 in this wonderful hotel . We have 2 great marvelous weeks here. But we must give a negative but; we had to twelve hours ... " 
      5.238888888888889
      April 2011
    • " Super nice hotel to relax " 
      5.2
      May 2011
    • " Very beautiful hotel = really great vacation " 
      4.75
      April 2012
    • " Very beautiful hotel = really great vacation " 
      4.75
      April 2012
    • " We had a very nice vacation in this hotel. Excursions we have at the beach with sunny booked, this is absolutely ... " 
      4.75
      April 2012
    • " Super nice holiday, wonderful hotel " 
      5.416666666666667
      April 2011
    • " Very nice hotel ! Staff was very helpful! Especially the room-boys! The Spa area was a dream!Two disadvantages: ... " 
      5.097222222222222
      September 2011
    • " For the conditions of Sri Lanka a very nice and spacious hotel area. Stylish with great atmosphere . Saturday is served outside around to the pool and palm trees, the food is oriented to the ... " 
      4.847222222222222
      April 2011
    • " ... no entertainment and mass amounts. Crowd is mixed, children are more likely to stay alone, playgrounds, etc. also missing. Negative reviews I can not really understand, the hotel is its four star hotel , especially the location is very beautiful (if you like peace). If you over trash on the beach ... " 
      4.847222222222222
      April 2011
    • " We had a very nice vacation , it is a great service and all were very friendly. For excursions we have taken a beach boy and ... " 
      5.763888888888889
      September 2011
    • " ... trips with the Tuk-Tuk and has its own capacity in which he Ayurveda or medical Ayurvedamassagen performs, wherein this expressly recommendable are. So don't hesitate to mention, we was always very satisfied . " 
      5
      December 2011
    • " '- rooms are large enough with bathroom, air conditioning, tv, balcony or terrace, mini bar, safe, telephone, kettle equipped - cleanliness is good , but like I said, renovation is urgently necessary " 
      5.333333333333333
      November 2011
  • The food is just great (10)
    "The food is just great" found in 10 reviews
    • " We have a beautiful holiday, the hotel was suitable to relax and unwind. Unfortunately we could not swim in the sea as the waves and the current were to busy (red flag)! The food is just great it is great curry dishes and also EUROP. Kitchen for each something, the staff is always ... " 
      5.2
      May 2011
    • " ... say that, the hotel as well as his staff for the conditions in such a country (you have to know where you come before you at the end of a bad review is low) and to our complete satisfaction were. The food is great , the room clean and the whole hotel with love to detail! The SPA is really excellent! The ... " 
      5.416666666666667
      April 2011
    • " ... spacious hotel area. Stylish with great atmosphere. Saturday is served outside around to the pool and palm trees, the food is oriented to the local cuisine, is varied, always of high quality and very tasty . Here everyone should find something! The staff could be friendlier sometimes something, tip ... " 
      4.847222222222222
      April 2011
    • " The food is very tastefully, very good and diverse. The staff always friendly and courteous. Only one I totally ... " 
      4.949999999999999
      March 2012
    • " ... better used. Before all mind, the each a despite all Inn, taking what you wanted. The bar staff was, when time, very bored and rude. Keep all on the hand, but it is also with a tip not better. The food was good and varied . All in all not the money worth what we have paid " 
      3.5666666666666664
      July 2011
    • " The food is great , the service was great and pure relaxation. All wishes were fulfilled. Massages from Nilantha ... " 
      5.347222222222222
      October 2011
    • " the hotel is very getting old. A renovation would be urgently necessary! Service staff perpetrates his work rather listless and indifferent (without tips is nothing at all ). Food was good . Spa offer professional but very expensive! Beach partly very dirty. For children and older ... " 
      3.3333333333333335
      February 2012
    • " In Avani kalutara there is a large restaurant and 2 bars. the quality and quantity the food is very good . Next to the already finished dishes there was also for every meal time Food, the fresh in ... " 
      5
      December 2011
    • " Food was good . Cocktails were very strong. Wine was not good. Hadhalf boardbut onlybreakfastin fact, themost ... " 
      5
      January 2012
    • " the food was delicious , right varied and for those who do not like spicy food, there was always something. On the ... " 
      4.333333333333333
      January 2012
  • Staff is friendly and helpful (7)
    "Staff is friendly and helpful" found in 7 reviews
    • " We felt all around in good hands. Criticism of the all inclusive offer we cannot nachvollziehenen. On the menu was something there for everyone. Staff is friendly and helpful . It was constantly cleaned and very clean. Only Defect were the many crow with your pushiness ... " 
      4.675
      April 2012
    • " ... Unfortunately we could not swim in the sea as the waves and the current were to busy (red flag)! The food is just great it is great curry dishes and also EUROP. Kitchen for each something, the staff is always friendly and helpful! The beach Boys must always CABs outside again but apart from that, everything was ... " 
      5.2
      May 2011
    • " We had a very nice vacation, it is a great service and all were very friendly. For excursions we have taken a beach boy and had so much more than ... " 
      5.763888888888889
      September 2011
    • " We had a very nice vacation, it is a great service and all were very friendly . For excursions we have taken a beach boy and had so much more than the tour guide on site. We ... " 
      5.763888888888889
      September 2011
    • " ... out it was not the hotel's fault, but of the tour operator FTI. These had, although the hotel had reported that they are full away, therefore we fly never again with FTI. To the hotel itself. The staff are very friendly and interested in the culture the vacationer. Complex is clean and the food tastes. We can only ... " 
      4.625
      July 2012
    • " '- the staff are very friendly and accommodating - in the hotel one can inform oneself with English good (sometimes also understood ... " 
      5.333333333333333
      November 2011
    • " everybody was very friendly and helpful. Some languages German and were especially also quite besotted in the children. " 
      5.166666666666667
      January 2012

Hotel review overview

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rating

Rating by categories

  • Hotel in general
    4.8
  • Room
    5.1
  • Service
    4.9
  • Location
    4.3
  • Gastronomy
    5.1
  • Sport
    4.3

Rating breakdown

  • Excellent
    36
  • Very Good
    16
  • Acceptable
    11
  • Poor
    4
  • Terrible
    0
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The most helpful favorable review

5.333333333333333
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

The hotel is good broken down-on 2-3 floors. That is the size or the number of rooms well distributed. The rooms are modern decorated and large. This are cleaned thoroughly every day and the bathroom was also very clean. We had 'all inclusive' - the food was always very good. There was a wide selection, also changed daily. Besides there were offers, such as fitness, Tennis, canoe/kayak and a free foot massage included. The location between sea and the ri …  read more

The most helpful critical review

2.9416666666666664
1 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Inconvenient location of the hotel. The place about six/seven kilometer. There only with Tuk-Tuk possible. But in that dirt nest (kalutara) was really lost nothing. Pool area too small. Around 50% IGER capacity of the hotel is it closely with beach chairs and umbrellas. Then-as elsewhere, morning from seven o'clock. To the meal: depending on occupancy of the hotel even better-or worse (selection/quality) with less guests: food quality and selection and po …  read more

Summary of guest reviews by categories

  • " we had the hotel at the end of a tour booked. We were with the room, food, pool, etc. were very satisfied. Unfortunately, the bathing in the sea was because of the bans, which we already knew before. ... "  Read more
    5.236111111111112
    February 2012
  • " Great holiday! - with small defects "  Read more
    5.291666666666667
    March 2012
  • " We were with the hotel up to small faults very satisfied, the rooms need to be renovated. Not good we found that despite all inclusive several food and ... "  Read more
    5.291666666666667
    March 2012
  • " Were of 27 march 2011 to 09 April 2011 in this wonderful hotel. We have 2 great marvelous weeks here. But we must give a negative but; we had to twelve hours ... "  Read more
    5.238888888888889
    April 2011
  • " Super nice hotel to relax "  Read more
    5.2
    May 2011
  • " Very beautiful hotel = really great vacation "  Read more
    4.75
    April 2012
  • " Very beautiful hotel = really great vacation "  Read more
    4.75
    April 2012
  • " We had a very nice vacation in this hotel. Excursions we have at the beach with sunny booked, this is absolutely ... "  Read more
    4.75
    April 2012
  • " Super nice holiday, wonderful hotel "  Read more
    5.416666666666667
    April 2011
  • " For the conditions of Sri Lanka a very nice and spacious hotel area. Stylish with great atmosphere. Saturday is served outside around to the pool and palm trees, the food is oriented to the ... "  Read more
    4.847222222222222
    April 2011
  • " ... no entertainment and mass amounts. Crowd is mixed, children are more likely to stay alone, playgrounds, etc. also missing. Negative reviews I can not really understand, the hotel is its four star hotel, especially the location is very beautiful (if you like peace). If you over trash on the beach ... "  Read more
    4.847222222222222
    April 2011
  • " We had a very nice vacation, it is a great service and all were very friendly. For excursions we have taken a beach boy and ... "  Read more
    5.763888888888889
    September 2011
  • " ... trips with the Tuk-Tuk and has its own capacity in which he Ayurveda or medical Ayurvedamassagen performs, wherein this expressly recommendable are. So don't hesitate to mention, we was always very satisfied. "  Read more
    5
    December 2011
  • " '- rooms are large enough with bathroom, air conditioning, tv, balcony or terrace, mini bar, safe, telephone, kettle equipped - cleanliness is good, but like I said, renovation is urgently necessary "  Read more
    5.333333333333333
    November 2011
  • " In pleasant atmosphere everyone could find something for his taste. in Egypt I had immediately diarrhea-i could even ... "  Read more
    5.166666666666667
    January 2012
  • " ... mangrove forest. Great! The guide spoke German and we saw a baby crocodiles, kingfishers, Paradiesvögel, monkeys and much more. It was often the boat stopped and turned us, so that we all saw! very recommendable for families with children. 7 and 9 are our and have fun. "  Read more
    5.166666666666667
    January 2012
  • " the location is quiet, because there was no through traffic mind. the beach is customary 'clean'. The sea is very ... "  Read more
    5.166666666666667
    January 2012
  • " The hotel complex is very quiet location with the beach directly connected. Who however a beach vacation want to do, should extensively ... "  Read more
    5
    December 2011
  • " We felt all around in good hands. Criticism of the all inclusive offer we cannot nachvollziehenen. On the menu was something there for everyone. Staff is friendly and helpful. It was constantly cleaned and very clean. Only Defect were the many crow with your pushiness ... "  Read more
    4.675
    April 2012
  • " ... Unfortunately we could not swim in the sea as the waves and the current were to busy (red flag)! The food is just great it is great curry dishes and also EUROP. Kitchen for each something, the staff is always friendly and helpful! The beach Boys must always CABs outside again but apart from that, everything was ... "  Read more
    5.2
    May 2011
  • " We had a very nice vacation, it is a great service and all were very friendly. For excursions we have taken a beach boy and had so much more than ... "  Read more
    5.763888888888889
    September 2011
  • " We had a very nice vacation, it is a great service and all were very friendly. For excursions we have taken a beach boy and had so much more than the tour guide on site. We ... "  Read more
    5.763888888888889
    September 2011
  • " ... out it was not the hotel's fault, but of the tour operator FTI. These had, although the hotel had reported that they are full away, therefore we fly never again with FTI. To the hotel itself. The staff are very friendly and interested in the culture the vacationer. Complex is clean and the food tastes. We can only ... "  Read more
    4.625
    July 2012
  • " '- the staff are very friendly and accommodating - in the hotel one can inform oneself with English good (sometimes also understood ... "  Read more
    5.333333333333333
    November 2011
  • " everybody was very friendly and helpful. Some languages German and were especially also quite besotted in the children. "  Read more
    5.166666666666667
    January 2012
  • " We have a beautiful holiday, the hotel was suitable to relax and unwind. Unfortunately we could not swim in the sea as the waves and the current were to busy (red flag)! The food is just great it is great curry dishes and also EUROP. Kitchen for each something, the staff is always ... "  Read more
    5.2
    May 2011
  • " ... say that, the hotel as well as his staff for the conditions in such a country (you have to know where you come before you at the end of a bad review is low) and to our complete satisfaction were. The food is great, the room clean and the whole hotel with love to detail! The SPA is really excellent! The ... "  Read more
    5.416666666666667
    April 2011
  • " ... spacious hotel area. Stylish with great atmosphere. Saturday is served outside around to the pool and palm trees, the food is oriented to the local cuisine, is varied, always of high quality and very tasty. Here everyone should find something! The staff could be friendlier sometimes something, tip ... "  Read more
    4.847222222222222
    April 2011
  • " The food is very tastefully, very good and diverse. The staff always friendly and courteous. Only one I totally ... "  Read more
    4.95
    March 2012
  • " ... better used. Before all mind, the each a despite all Inn, taking what you wanted. The bar staff was, when time, very bored and rude. Keep all on the hand, but it is also with a tip not better. The food was good and varied. All in all not the money worth what we have paid "  Read more
    3.5666666666666664
    July 2011
  • " The food is great, the service was great and pure relaxation. All wishes were fulfilled. Massages from Nilantha ... "  Read more
    5.347222222222222
    October 2011
  • " the hotel is very getting old. A renovation would be urgently necessary! Service staff perpetrates his work rather listless and indifferent (without tips is nothing at all ). Food was good. Spa offer professional but very expensive! Beach partly very dirty. For children and older ... "  Read more
    3.3333333333333335
    February 2012
  • " In Avani kalutara there is a large restaurant and 2 bars. the quality and quantity the food is very good. Next to the already finished dishes there was also for every meal time Food, the fresh in ... "  Read more
    5
    December 2011
  • " Food was good. Cocktails were very strong. Wine was not good. Hadhalf boardbut onlybreakfastin fact, themost ... "  Read more
    5
    January 2012
  • " the food was delicious, right varied and for those who do not like spicy food, there was always something. On the ... "  Read more
    4.333333333333333
    January 2012
  • " Kani Lanka is the very scenic between the sea and the lagoon, and therefore away from noise from the street. The rooms are commodious and everything, what used is. the food is diverse and delicious - the service friendly and mostly rapid. complaints were of small pool and ... "  Read more
    4.083333333333333
    February 2012
  • " '-there is enough sunbeds with cushions - the beach is free for all accessible, the area in front of the hotel is kept ... "  Read more
    5.333333333333333
    November 2011
  • " '-there is enough sunbeds with cushions - the beach is free for all accessible, the area in front of the hotel is kept clean - the pool is clean and has a good quality of the water, it is umbrellas and showers There are also sporting ... "  Read more
    5.333333333333333
    November 2011
  • " definitely recommendable is a full-body massage in the SPA! for the children there was no entertainment but you could prima in the pool pleasure. the pool is clean and enough for the complex. "  Read more
    5.166666666666667
    January 2012
  • " the hotel has changed absolutely positive, the rooms are clean, the rooms well maintained, the complex is always cleaned, there were hardly any dirt. please ... "  Read more
    4.833333333333333
    January 2012
  • " '-nice laid out complex, however also very renovation needy, which in May 2012 should be done. - the rooms are cleaned daily, cleanliness is satisfactory -for the hotel is all inclusive recommendable nonetheless, since ... "  Read more
    5.333333333333333
    November 2011
  • " The room was good with most amenities provided. Air conditioning was excellent, with quiet operation so that it ... "  Read more
    3.6666666666666665
    March 2012
Helmut
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 61-65
1 Other hotel reviews
5.0
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
Highlights include beautiful rooms with very good furnishing, as well as the staff with good service and discreet friendliness. Everything was renovated and in a clean condition. For those who love action, entertainment, sauna, bars etc. Needs, this is totally wrong. That is the hotel not in the most expensive price range. Unfortunately was to our holiday the sea surprisingly wild, so that bathing in the sea hardly was possible-here there are further south better places. … read more
Karin
Switzerland
  • Family
  • Age 46-50
1 Other hotel reviews
5.9
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
We were for the first time in Sri Lanka. In the Avani it was really enjoyed. The staff is very friendly, without being pushy. The beach we really liked, although it sometimes a bit greater waves had. Also the natives are very pleasant, we have private various excursions, it was perfect. We have all of us in this country and the very beautiful hotel in love. :-) … read more
Gaby
Switzerland
  • Couple
  • Age 51-55
1 Other hotel reviews
2.2
Rated:  
  • 3 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel not recommended
As mentioned they wanted to at the check-in a standard room at the lagoon give, traded but immediately to a superior room with sea view for. This lay on the ground floor with rather view of the pool, as on the sea, but so we could always over the terrace run, if we into the room wanted. The roomboy we had, was extremely annoying and only on money from. Luckily changed it quickly. 'lal' called our new, the at the end had. He was reliable, efficient and friendly without being pushy. Thank you very much lol. The large crowd the waiter … read more
Martin
Austria
  • Family
  • Age 46-50
1 Other hotel reviews
5.7
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
perfect!Excellent food, could be a little more Sri Lankan Specialitiesnice, free WLAN in all romms A really great resort, dont't beleive other travellers maybe telling the contrary. Service is excellent, the beach is fantastic (no people at!!), the sea is always in motion with very nice waves (don't be afraid swimming, it's definitly no problem!) Food is excellent, almoust the Sri Lankan specialities (Currys etc.). We have been here for one week and had a perfect guide for our full day trips, his name is Sunny. He's always on the beach, you will meet him as he is always looking for … read more
Katrin
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 46-50
1 Other hotel reviews
4.1
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel not recommended
All together the vacation was reasonable. What was lacking was, was the service of the restaurant staff. One chatters rather, as guests to operate. To repeated shout one was also served. To christmas were in the hotel about 200 people, when we at 20:30 hours for dinner went, were the cornucopias empty and it took a long time until it is again spears was, the unfortunately only in small quantities were presented. A day later we just 7:30 p. m. and the chef has just the grill fuelled, so again nothing. Furthermore were for dinner many pots cold and if, … read more
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Information about Avani Kalutara Resort

25/05/2012:

Dear Guests, We are pleased to inform you that Avani Kalutara Resort is closed for a complete upgrade and renovation from 1st May 2012 onwards. We are excited about the changes we are doing at the property, and we look forward to welcoming you in the near future. The Management

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Hotel description *

  • Location
    Situated on the tip of the mouth of the Kalu Ganga River along the west coast of Sri Lanka, the club resort truly has a spectacular setting, where two opposite forces of nature, Karadiya and Miridiya, meet. The Konaya is a place where the Great River meets the Indian Ocean, where the soul encounters the spirit and where dreams become reality.
  • Facilities
    Blending unlimited comfort with exceptional services, the air-conditioned spa complex promises a wonderful holiday in its friendly and hospitable environment. The spa is a perfect circle for guests to experience peace, harmony, balance and well-being. Guests are offered 105 rooms in total and facilities include a lobby with hotel safe, a restaurant, WLAN Internet access and a car park.
  • Rooms
    All the rooms are stylishly furnished with contemporary design providing modern comforts. Most of the rooms offer spectacular views of the Indian Ocean and the tranquil Kalu Ganga River. Each room features an en suite bathroom with shower and hairdryer, a double bed, direct dial telephone, TV, Internet access, an in-room safe, tea and coffee making facilities and individually regulated air conditioning.
  • Sports/Entertainment
    Guests may take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool or choose from a range of spa treatments.
  • Meals
    Overlooking the sea and river, the 2 restaurants offer a variety of cuisine that focus on international buffets featuring traditional Asian cooking with a modern twist.
  • Payment
    American Express, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.
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Hotel amenities

  • Luggage room
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Business centre
  • Play rooms
  • Hotel safe
  • Internet
  • Lift
  • Central heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Car park

Room amenities

  • Writing bureau
  • CD Player
  • Satellite TV
  • Fan
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Coffee and tea
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Electronic room keys
  • Private entrance
  • Wake up call/Alarm clock
  • Fire alarm

Gastronomy

  • Restaurant
  • Hotel bar
  • Breakfast buffet

A choice of sports

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Tennis court
  • Volleyball

Spa offers

  • Spa centre
  • Sauna
  • Whirlpool

Other hotel information

  • City hotel
  • 24 hour reception
  • Eurocard/Mastercard
  • Information desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi access included
  • Newspaper
  • Laundry service
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