Kalutara

Travel Guide

Photo by David Holroyd
Photo by David Holroyd

Where to stay in Kalutara

Boy with king coconuts at roadside, Kalutara, Sri Lanka. King coconuts or thembili are sweeter than normal coconuts and can also be used in ayurveda. We visited the island of Sri Lanka in 2017.

Kalutara South

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kalutara South and surrounding area, you can visit Kalutara Bodhiya and Kalatura Beach.

Kalutara South
Anantara Kalutara Resort
Anantara Kalutara Resort
5 out of 5
St Sebastian Rd Katukurunda, Kalutara
The price is SAR 566 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
SAR 566
SAR 754 total
9 Jun - 10 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kalutara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kalatura Beach and Kalutara Bodhiya ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (54 reviews)
"A bit late but we had a great stay. Highlight was Kumara the yoga teacher who adjusted the level as i was the only one that turned up. Guys around the resturant pool were good. And the office lady who helped me off site when she was walking hone and i had an issue."

Reviewed on 29 March 2025

Anantara Kalutara Resort
Avani Kalutara Resort
Avani Kalutara Resort
4.5 out of 5
St. Sebastian's Road, Katukurunda, Kalutara
The price is SAR 383 per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
SAR 383
SAR 510 total
17 Jun - 18 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Kalutara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the room service in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (85 reviews)
"Best coustomer service ever"

Reviewed on 6 November 2024

Avani Kalutara Resort
Seagate Hotel
Seagate Hotel
3.5 out of 5
St Sebastian Rd, Kalutara, WP
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kalutara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Kalatura Beach and Kalutara Bodhiya are ...
great for the price
"Fast efficient Check in. Room Decent for the price for SL. Would recommend if you’re on a budget and want to be closer to the airport. Pool great and as is in the picture. Beach side a little dirty."

Reviewed on 2 January 2020

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Seagate Hotel
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Beachside Villa. Private Chef. Swimming Pool and Tennis court. 3 bedrooms. AC
Beachside Villa. Private Chef. Swimming Pool and Tennis court. 3 bedrooms. AC
Pothupitiya
Book a stay at this beach villa in Wadduwa. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wadduwa Beach and Pothupitiya Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
A very Tropical setting...
"Fantastic staff onsite to help you with anything, whenever. Such lovely people. The villa and grounds are fabulous and very scenic. You will relax without any trouble here. We went at the beginning of the Monsoon season, and although the weather was up and down (rain and thunderstorms), the views ..."

Reviewed on 2 June 2025

Beachside Villa. Private Chef. Swimming Pool and Tennis court. 3 bedrooms. AC
Bungalow On 53
Bungalow On 53
3.5 out of 5
No 53 Mangala Rd, Beruwala
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly villa in Beruwala. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Bentota Beach and Beruwela ...
Friendly hosts and good quality accomodation
"We stayed here twice in a week. The rooms were very nice and clean, and the location as well. One of the few good quality accommodations near beruwala. This villa is owned by a very nice family, who were so accommodative, and helped us and we're very flexible. They also prepared good breakfast and ..."

Reviewed on 16 March 2025

Bungalow On 53
The Residence Bentota
The Residence Bentota
3 out of 5
106 Pitaramba Road, Bentota, SP
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Bentota. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Bentota Beach and Kaluwamodara Bridge are located ...
The Residence Bentota
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Popular places to visit

Kalutara Bodhiya

3.5/5(2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Kalutara when you stop by Kalutara Bodhiya. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Kalutara Bodhiya

Richmond Castle

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Kalutara with a stop at Richmond Castle. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Richmond Castle

Reviews of Kalutara

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Top Destination
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3/5 - Okay

Paul

It was a regular Sri Lankan city, not touristy.