Anantaya Resort & Spa Chilaw

We had a wonderful stay at Anantaya Resort and Spa in Chilaw. Overall, it’s a very good hotel, made truly special by its super friendly and helpful staff. A big shout-out to Viray, who went above and beyond by arranging our trip to Colombo—his service was exceptional. Also, a special thanks to the taxi driver (unfortunately, we forgot his name), who was not only very friendly but also engaging and informative throughout our journey. We stayed on a half-board basis, and meals were mostly buffet-style. However, due to fewer guests during our visit, we occasionally had à la carte service, which was a nice touch. The food quality was good and offered a diverse selection of tastes. The pool area is nice, but it could use some maintenance. Our room was spacious, featuring a separate living area and bedroom (with a divider), and a large bathroom with both a shower and a big bathtub. While the room layout and size suggest that this was once a luxury property, it’s clear that some renovation is needed to restore its former glory and maintain its upscale status. Lastly, the location is a bit remote—about 8km from Chilaw town—so you’ll need transportation to get around. That said, we didn’t mind the distance and actually found it quite peaceful. In summary, Anantaya Resort and Spa offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience, made memorable by its amazing staff and generous hospitality. With a bit of refurbishment, it could truly shine again as a top luxury destination.

Stayed here at the end of a tour to wind down and relax. This place is amazing, away from the hustle and bustle set on a peninsula by the waters edge. have never had such a large room with sea views and very large swimming pools. Everything was positive, housekeeping, food and interaction with staff was great and they smile when talking to you making for a more pleasant stay. House keeping coming back in the evening checking everything ok was a nice touch. Viraj the activities manager went out of his way taking me to the village next to the resort to see the fish market and I enjoyed the games of pool with him and other staff. All in all a great place to stay.

The resort and spa is exceptional. The staff are very friendly and helpful, the rooms comfortable and clean, the swimming pools are the best. We used Athula transport with driver Dinesh, totally professional and reasonably prices. Dinesh is a truely a careful, safe, courteous and knowledgeable driver. Our stay and travels could not have been better. Thank you to everyone.

From the moment we arrived we found the service poor. Staff appeared disinterested. Our room was grubby and tired , the safety deposit box was not secured to anything and could be easily carried out of the room, sockets did not work. Our meal in the evening was poor. Slow service and waited an age to order - had to ask ! Waited over 50 minutes for food to arrive - if we hadn’t asked where it was then we may still be sat there! Food was so undercooked , seemed to have just been flashed under a grill - half ingredients were missing and it was inedible . My husband went to hotel toilets which were dirty . We are both expecting an upset stomach in the morning! We spoke to duty manager to no avail- just a shrug of the shoulders and production of the bill, a sad start to our holiday 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲

First impressions are fabulous! As you look through reception to the beautiful view of the ocean you think you’ve arrived in Paradise. The pool area is lovely as you walk to your room. The rooms are very spacious with a dressing and sitting area. The ground floor units have outdoor seating and direct access to the pool. The bed was very comfortable . The bathroom had an enormous bath which could have been overlooking the ocean but everyone passing would have been able to see you ! The bathroom floor was very uneven. This resort is far from town. Once you’re there you’re a bit stuck there. The place felt almost closed. The restaurant is open 7.30-9.30am for breakfast and 7.30-9.30 for dinner. It’s a buffet and the food is good but there are a lot of flies, some birds and the odd cat in the restaurant.You can order snacks at the bar during the day but there is nowhere you can buy a packet of chips or a cracker or anything so if you have children take them with you. There are a couple of shops selling jewellery and clothes but we never saw them open. The beach looks nice but the sea was too rough to swim in . The place felt a bit desolate….

Very nice and relaxing place. The rooms have a great view and the rooms are very comfortable. There are 2 swimming pools with great views, too. Only their menu and the food need to get better. Overall experience is very good and I highly recommend it for couples and families.