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Anantara Kalutara ResortvsThe Blue Water Hotel and Spa

Anantara Kalutara Resort
Anantara Kalutara Resort
Five-Star·★ 4.8
The Blue Water Hotel and Spa
The Blue Water Hotel and Spa
Five-Star·★ 4.4

Scores at a Glance

Anantara Kalutara ResortThe Blue Water Hotel and Spa
Overall
8.4
8.1
Beach
7.6
7.4
Food
7.8
7.9
Service
8.3
8.4
Rooms
8.8
8.3
Value
·
7.8
Romance
·
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Anantara Kalutara ResortMeasureThe Blue Water Hotel and Spa
(better)8.4Overall Score8.1
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.8 (4,281)Google Rating4.4 (5,756)
(better)From $86Price / Night (pp)From $87
NoAdults OnlyNo
ListedKids' ClubUnverified
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
(better)90 minAirport Transfer120 min

Anantara Kalutara Resort

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Official FAQ confirms kids’ and teens’ club, children’s menus, and babysitting for an additional charge with 24-hour advance booking. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 6 people in one accommodation. Two Bedroom Pool Villa Residence. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Anantara Kalutara Resort

The Blue Water Hotel and Spa

Kids' club & childcare
Unverified
Room service
Costs extra. All-inclusive package document lists room service as not included.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 3 people in one accommodation. Club Suite. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at The Blue Water Hotel and Spa

Anantara Kalutara Resort

Highlights

  • 2 pools
  • Full-service spa
  • 90 min from CMB

Why choose it

  • Large room and villa inventory with private-pool options.
  • Strong family setup with kids’ and teens’ club.
  • Distinctive lagoon-and-ocean location.
  • Good fit for remote work compared with many beach resorts.

Keep in mind

  • All-inclusive status is rate-plan specific and needs manual confirmation.
  • Public review volume is thinner than mature Caribbean all-inclusives.

The Blue Water Hotel and Spa

Highlights

  • 3 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 120 min from CMB

Why choose it

  • Iconic Geoffrey Bawa design
  • Large pool and beachfront setting
  • Optional all-inclusive package
  • Spacious room categories
  • Strong quiet-romance feel

Keep in mind

  • All-inclusive exclusions are significant
  • Beach swimming can vary
  • Exact main entrance should be manually verified

All Scores

Anantara Kalutara ResortMeasureThe Blue Water Hotel and Spa
(better)7.6Beach7.4
7.8Food7.9 (better)
8.3Service8.4 (better)
(better)8.8Rooms8.3
8.6Pools8.7 (better)
–Value7.8
8.6Family–
–Romance8.5
–Quiet8.4
8.4Adventure–
–Wellness7.7
8.0Remote work–

Of the 9 measures we call, Anantara Kalutara Resort leads on 6 and The Blue Water Hotel and Spa leads on 3.

Vibes

Anantara Kalutara ResortMeasureThe Blue Water Hotel and Spa
YesAdventure–
–RomanceYes
–QuietYes

Activities

Anantara Kalutara ResortMeasureThe Blue Water Hotel and Spa
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes
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