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“Recently opened this modern wellness resort is ideal for individuals, families or couples seeking relaxation. Private villas allow for ultimate privacy, whilst a popular kids club means grown ups can leave the little ones behind. Dine on Italian dishes at Il Mare or fusion cuisine on the beach.”

“Recently opened this modern wellness resort is ideal for individuals, families or couples seeking relaxation. Private villas allow for ultimate privacy, whilst a popular kids club means grown ups can leave the little ones behind. Dine on Italian dishes at Il Mare or fusion cuisine on the beach.”

Hotel Review

Anantara means ‘without end’ in Sanskrit. This hotel very much aims for this spirit of freedom, movement and harmony. As a complex it’s been thoroughly thought through and is well landscaped. Buggies take you to tennis courts or you can bicycle instead. There are three restaurants (Journeys has a mix of international and local cuisine and a fully-stocked buffet, Verele sticks to the unique local flavours, and the Italian Il Mare rests above on an ocean facing cliff top). Guests are given a theatrical welcome with traditional blessings to the sound of a conch, three girls alternately singing and drumming. The rooms have jac and teak wood and the furnishing includes rattan chairs with tweed cushions. Electric blinds break the room for privacy. Verandahs look out to sea and around the resort are little lobster basket lights creating a spiders’ web effect. Lounge chairs are actually absorbed into the two lengthy infinity pools. Out to sea fishermen brave the rocks. And it’s mercifully mosquito free. Peace haven or "piece of heaven".....whichever way you look at it, it’s assuredly pampering and tranquil.
 

Written by Adam Jacot de Boinod

Recommended For

  • Families
  • Baby sitting services, two-bed villa accommodation and a kids club they won't want to leave
  • Spa breaks
  • Providing ancient, trusted Ayurvedic therapies the wellness centre has a lot to offer
  • Wildlife Area
  • Yala National Park is the place to spot elephants and leopards
  • Hotel Entertainment
  • Billiards room, table tennis, kids club and much more
  • Beach Life
  • The property enjoys a secluded beachfront location
  • Cooking classes
  • Take home some local flavours from Spice Spoons
  • Cycling
  • Bikes can be borrowed to explore the local area
  • Other Activities
  • Spa, hammam and gym - this property has it all
  • Wine tasting
  • There's a wine cellar with degustation menu
  • Windsurfing
  • Can be arranged on the nearby beach
  • Yoga
  • And meditation classes available
  • Tennis
  • There are tennis courts on site
  • Restaurant
  • There are various dining options from international to traditional Sri Lankan or Italian
  • Kids Club
  • For all ages including teens
  • Family Suites
  • Designer
  • Wellbeing
  • Spa
  • On the beach
  • Chic
  • Gym
  • Child friendly
  • Disabled access
  • Contemporary
  • Luxury
  • Romantic
  • Free wifi
  • Views

Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • There are various dining options from international to traditional Sri Lankan or Italian
  • Kids Club
  • For all ages including teens
  • Private villas
  • With their own plunge pools
  • Parking
  • Free of charge
  • Swimming Pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Surcharge
  • Family Suites
  • Bar
  • Bicycles available
  • Outdoor dining
  • Sauna/Steam
  • Bath robes
  • Cots available
  • Massage
  • No pets
  • Library
  • Private dining room
  • Billiard/pool table
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Child friendly
  • Room service
  • Disabled access
  • Suites
  • Safe
  • Concierge
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Wifi
  • Free wifi
  • Views
  • Games room

Activities

  • Wildlife Area
  • Yala National Park is the place to spot elephants and leopards
  • Hotel Entertainment
  • Billiards room, table tennis, kids club and much more
  • Cooking classes
  • Take home some local flavours from Spice Spoons
  • Cycling
  • Bikes can be borrowed to explore the local area
  • Other Activities
  • Spa, hammam and gym - this property has it all
  • Wine tasting
  • There's a wine cellar with degustation menu
  • Windsurfing
  • Can be arranged on the nearby beach
  • Yoga
  • And meditation classes available
  • Tennis
  • There are tennis courts on site

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