Anantaya Resort & Spa in Chilaw is tucked away along the sun soaked beach, 66 km North of Colombo International Airport.
A 20 minutes’ drive from the city, will take you to the resort to embark on a leisure excursion in the region, exploring prominent attractions such as Muthurajawela March, Cultural Triangle, Anavilundawa Ramsar Wetland and the scenic coastal town of Negombo.
Found 65 km from the Bandaranaike International Airport and 100 km away from the commercial capital of Colombo, the coastal city of Chilaw ranks as one of the more peaceful getaways in the Puttalam District. Known for its diverse cultural background, the main livelihood of the area is fishing.
Views
Bearing features of the European influence, Chilaw remains as one of the leading towns that boast of a large Roman Catholic community. Those entering the city limits will be greeted by a beautiful statuette of Mother Mary built as a means of warding off all evil.
Built on a lush terrain of 15 acres, Anantaya Resort & Spa Chilaw boasts of 87 stylishly appointed rooms and suites. The range of rooms include the categories of 19 superior rooms, 48 deluxe rooms, 16 premium rooms and four suites of very best of modern living, encased in coastal tranquillity.
The guests can experience the setting of sea accompanied by spectacular views of the Indian Ocean or lounge about the pool snacking on delightful tidbits while sipping a dexterous cocktail prepared. Luxury and indulgence are steps away at the resort’s fine dining restaurant, ever ready to woo the traveller’s senses with exotic tastes and aromas that are sure to transport to a gastronomic paradise. The resort has Ocean as the main restaurant, River as a fine dining restaurant, lounge bar and mangrove beach bar. Set amidst tranquil waters, one can discover a blissful retreat at the Spa. The guests can align their body, mind and spirit with yoga, meditation or aromatherapy sessions.
Activities
The activities offered by the resort include fully equipped gymnasium, horse riding and horse carriage, butterfly garden, kayaking, cycling, beach sports, badminton, pool table, water polo, beach cricket and boat rides.
Anantaya Resort & Spa plans to open a floating restaurant shortly to attract more tourists.
The excursions the resort offer include Anawilundawa sactuary, Wilpattu national park, Muthurajawela wetland, dolphin and whale watching in Kalpitiya, Negombo town, Talawila and Madu Churches, Chilaw lagoon, Chilaw fish market and there is also the possibility of exploring ancient cities of Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Ritigala, Mihintale and Dambulla. - SJ