아난타야 리조트 & 스파 칠리우

The room was nice and big but didn't get why they opted for see-through glass walls (some blinds covering it!) for bathroom?

Disappointed with the Experience – Lost Item Not Recovered I recently stayed at Anantaya Resort in Chilaw and, unfortunately, had a disappointing experience that I feel compelled to share. Upon checking out, I mistakenly left behind my Apple hands-free in the hotel room. I realized this shortly after leaving and immediately contacted the hotel, assuming that the staff would locate the item and keep it safely for me to collect later. However, to my dismay, the hotel management informed me that the item was not found. I'm certain I left it in the room, and I genuinely expected better accountability and assistance from a hotel of this caliber. From a reputed star-class hotel, one would expect a higher standard of integrity and guest service, especially in situations like this. This experience has left me disappointed and has unfortunately affected my overall impression of the hotel. I hope the management takes incidents like this seriously and improves their lost-and-found protocols to ensure future guests don't face similar issues

Our stay at the hotel in Sri Lanka was truly exceptional. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and always willing to help with a smile. From the moment we arrived, we felt warmly welcomed and well cared for. A special mention goes to Viraj, the organizer, who went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. His professionalism, local knowledge, and genuine kindness made a big difference in our experience. We highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable and memorable stay in Sri Lanka.

We spent a couple nights at the Anantaya in Chilaw at the end of our SriLankan tour as it’s a stop prior to going to the airport. It’s located about 15-20 mins out of town and there is absolutely nothing in walking distance. The town is very much local with little western influence but worth a visit and walk around for an hour or two. We have stayed in 7 different hotels over two weeks and this is the least impressive. The approach is not very welcoming, it’s quite desolate and even the car park on entry looks like a desert. This was supposed to be a 5 star, but it’s somewhere between a 3 and 4 star. The place is fairly run down and dated throughout with an absolute need for some quality maintenance. Having said that, the rooms are spacious, comfortable (apart from the wierd lumpy quilt) and mostly clean. Just daggy décor. The rooms also look out to the ocean with all rooms having a view. The beach is not really a swimmers beach as its very rough and sandy waters. The beach can be walked on but it has lots of rubbish, not sure why the don't invest a couple hours and clean it up ? The complex is quite large, with two large swimming pools that look out to the beach. They were nice and warm the first day we were there but there was a constant wind and it cooled them on our second day. We had a ground floor room which was great as we could pretty much just walk out to the pool and sit on comfy chairs outside our room. The restaurant is also large and lacks any real ambiance, but does the job and there was some ‘entertainment’ on the Saturday night. We had buffet meals as part of our package and there is a good range of local food/curries etc for breakfast and dinner. We didn’t think service or the food was that great, we almost had to chase down a waiter for service in the restaurant and had to call reception for pool towels. Overall our stay was a bit of a downer after a fantastic couple weeks, but its price point and was a stopover place for the next run to the airport. Negambo would be a better stopover but the distance was too great for one days driving.

“Sorry ma’am we don’t have any foreign liquor” when I asked for a Jonnie Walker (which was clearly listed on the drinks menu) - was our first sign, and everything went down hill from there! The resort was a ghost town - few guests, pool bar not open, fancy restaurant not open, main restaurant looked like an empty cafeteria, 2 food choices for dinner, limited breakfast choices, power dropped out around 20 times. Resort is isolated. Room was tired, mattress was old & lumpy, sheets were matted, door locks problematic, house keeping slow. And the clincher - i slipped on the slippery tiles ( build up of slim & mould) in the shower - lucky not to crack my head. At that point we decided we wanted to leave - no matter what the cost. Luckily our tour company able to move us to Negombo for our other two night. One star for the soothing sounds of the waves crashing against the shore. Tip- if your tour company places you here - ask to be moved to Negombo.

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.