On Sri Lanka's sun-kissed coast, Anantaya Resort and Spa Chilaw offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind with yoga classes, relax at the spa, or indulge in water sports like beach volleyball and cycling. With an outdoor pool, bar and restaurant on site plus in-room WiFi.
Reviews
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Pool
Spa
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Fitness center
Pool bar
Room service
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Arcade/game room
Front-desk safe
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Elevator
Minibar
The current price is CNY778
CNY778
CNY1,009 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
Why we love this property
Work and play retreat
This resort balances business with pleasure. A conference space for productivity meets a full-service spa and poolside bar for post-meeting relaxation.
Delicious dining options
The resort restaurant serves tasty cuisine to end an exciting day. A bar provides refreshments while a buffet breakfast energizes mornings.
Spa sanctuary
Resort with full-service spa offering aromatherapy, Ayurvedic treatments, and massages. Wellness experience includes yoga classes and a fitness room.
Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Munneswaram Temple - 32 min drive - 26.7 km
Senanayake Aramaya - 45 min drive - 38.7 km
Marawila Beach - 58 min drive - 48.5 km
Getting around
Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 129 min drive
Restaurants
Dinal Bakers - 18 min drive
PitStop Tea - 15 min drive
Sufyan Hotel - 14 min drive
Ajith hotel - 9 min drive
Siva Hotel - 19 min drive
About this property
Anantaya Resort and Spa Chilaw
At Anantaya Resort and Spa Chilaw, you can spend time at the beach playing volleyball, plus activities like snorkeling, windsurfing, and water skiing are nearby. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, and aromatherapy. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include a fitness center and a poolside bar.
At a glance
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Hotel size
87 units
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Room service
What to do
Fitness classes
Yoga classes
Beach volleyball
Racquetball/squash
Pool table
Kayaking nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Working away
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Wedding services
Bicycle rentals
Pool loungers
Facilities
6 buildings/towers
Built in 2013
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 5 to 11 years old)
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 80
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 40 (from 5 to 11 years old)
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 16 for adults and USD 8 for children
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Anantaya Resort and Spa Chilaw?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Anantaya Resort and Spa Chilaw?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Anantaya Resort and Spa Chilaw?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Anantaya Resort and Spa Chilaw and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as volleyball. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, racquetball/squash, and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Anantaya Resort and Spa Chilaw also has a fitness center and an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Anantaya Resort and Spa Chilaw?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Anantaya Resort and Spa Chilaw have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
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Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
7.4
Cleanliness
6.6
Location
7.8
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2025
One of the best resort
Enjoyed our stay amd happy with the staff, really felt relaxed
chandru
chandru, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2026
Small criticism but big bathroom blind was broken. Room stunning as were views. Food lovely . Staff lovely.
Two 60 metre pools! Great beach location.
Would love to come back
Laurence
Laurence, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 7, 2020
Relaxing stay away from the busyness
The overall experience was satisfying. Breakfast and dinner had a decent spread and to top it up the food was quite tasty. We enjoyed the breezy weather and the endless garden area which gave us ample space gaze around. Friendly staff.
Hasareli
Hasareli, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 16, 2020
Location, facing both the pool and the Indian Ocean was superb. We had an ongoing problem with the toilet which kept running - it was attended to unsuccessfully twice before being completely replaced on our third and last day which also did away with the intermittent unpleasant smell. There was no fridge until we asked and the one then provided sounded like a steam engine. But we loved the property despite this and the buffet food was excellent.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2019
loved the stay
Amazing Stay worth the money and the staff was very much helpful
Tushar
Tushar, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Oct 13, 2019
AC didn't work properlly. Washrooms was not cleaned properlly when moved in... lots of stain.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jul 18, 2019
A poor experience overall.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2019
Beautiful atmosphere, Excellent service. The Villa was breathtaking ❤ Thank you team
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 24, 2019
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Byung Ha
Byung Ha, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 23, 2019
I already mentioned my boyfriend is Vegetarian when I booked hotels through Expedia but all Sri Lanka hotels ignore Expedia request box...Especially this hotel, set dinner don't have choice in Main Course of Vegi food in dinner. It caused me had big arguments with my boyfriend and I cried to ran away from this hotel restaurant due to no staff can speak English. I will never come to this hotel again which screw up my romantic holiday.
Venus
Venus, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 26, 2019
Disappointing .
If you compare the dinner buffet with what you get at the Kingsbury , Shangri La or Cinnamon Grand in Colombo at the same price this is poor . The staff are very friendly but poorly trained .
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Dec 19, 2018
It’s good if the reservation team be more aware about the guest booking instead of getting panic when the guest checking-in, infact about this reservation I have already informed some officials (Nalika) in advance to prevent such inconvenience which I have noticed haven’t even passed through which I didn’t expect.
Other than these unhappy moments the property, its ammenities and the rest service cannot be matches with many Hotel. Superb hotel and the location. They have spent thousands and millions to make this hotel so fantastic and to make the guest happy.
Will recommend to others and will visit again.
Hishan
Hishan, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2018
Well maintained property.
The resort was amazing only bad thing is that there was a lot of flies. But besides the flies very clean and really well maintained. Defiantly recommend it.
Gershon
Gershon, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 14, 2018
It’s licated in a calm coastal location and has all the amenities for a spa hotel. Check in staff were excellent and maintained the hospitality Srilanka is well known. Rooms are a bit dated-didn’t have a fridge and the safe was movable. But this was rectified promptly. We were on half board but the first night was a ala Carte menu with minimal options.
All in all the staff are excellent and went out of the way to make our stay memorable and pleasurable. Some maintenance and updated is much needed.
Bertrum
Bertrum, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 6, 2018
The food was good. The room was excellent. However, the staff were at times not very helpful. Overall, a good stay.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 26, 2018
Pools were fabulous. Beach was pretty
Staff were friendly
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 22, 2018
The resort is located on the beach and has two great pools. The rooms need some maintenance and cleanliness could be improved the restaurant and bars could be improved a bit
Paula
Paula, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 22, 2018
Good pools. Needs maintenance. And cleanliness. Restaurant and bars need work. Expensive for external activitivities
flapper
flapper, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 14, 2018
Nice place in chelaw.beautiful hotel setting,amazing swimming pool very large. Excelent
Numal
Numal, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 11, 2018
Break at the other Anantaya
Pleasant & helpful staff but the condition could have been improved a lot. We always loved Anantaya after spending an amazing time at the Pasikuda venue but was disappointed to witness the status at the Chilaw branch with torn bed sheets on the additional bed and the aged status of the same.
The rest of the hotel looked great with a good Gym and recreation facilities. The resting chairs at the pool are a great feature and also the water villas.
Not too far from Colombo and an easy route.
Thanks
Chami
Chami, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2018
best beach property
Exclusive property , amazing very large pool, courteous staff, and a life time experience
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jul 4, 2018
Poor organisation
We booked this hotel though the Expedia app and it clearly showed we booked 2 double beds including breakfast.However when we entered the hotel they said we weren’t illegible of owning a room with 2 double beds then we payed (EXTRA) money for 1 single bed. Yet when we entered the room we realised it wasn’t cleaned properly as we spotted dead flys and stains on floors as this situation is not good enough for my kids ! The toilet paper was not refilled at all as we were left with a quarter only! And we had no soap , shampoo or conditioner as this is very poor organisation . We went to the hotels cafeteria for breakfast and the stuff member at the front showed us to the food and she told to go get our food and showed us to our table yet when we filled our plates and got to our table another member came up to us and he said we have to pay for breakfast but we booked the hotel room
including breakfast, we are completely confused and unhappy about this situation, and we are Australians and every 6 months we travel around the world and we stayed in a variety of hotels and this was our first ever experience of having a horrible day ! We are unpleasant about what had happened! (This is no at all a 5 star hotel) by the way good job editing your photos! We won’t recommend this hotel for any one ‘’ Ananthaya chillaw Srilanka “
Sudarshana
Sudarshana, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 30, 2018
Room was delightful, a large space and lovely views of the beach. The staff were disappointing, turn down service was poor and had to serve ourselves water at dinner.
Pool was really lovely as was the general setting of the hotel.
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2018
Great resort by the beach
I stayed 2 nights im march 18. Excellent resort! Great huge pool, great suit and beautiful dpgarden.
Oren
Oren, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 10, 2018
Beautiful hotel setting - lovely rustic feel and good food.
But hotel horribly understaffed (though staff are lovely) and no guards for swimming and this is potentially a treacherous sea.
Could be a superb hotel if one sorts out attention to detail.