Anantaya Passikudah Resort & Spa
Sri Lanka is the land of coastlines, colour and culture. And as the most affordable destination in an Indian Ocean quartet that also includes Maldives, Mauritius and Seychelles, this most-eastern of the islands can justifiably add value-for-money to its long list of attributes. Discerning travellers discover such affordable luxury at Anantaya Passikudah Resort & Spa on Sri Lanka’s sun-soaked east coast.
Luxury holidays at Anantaya Passikudah Resort & Spa
Anantaya Passikudah Resort & Spa is a tranquil beach hideaway in the classic sense. Seclusion, shallow blue waters and spellbinding scenery await. A coral kingdom greets divers and snorkelers in the resort’s exotic house reef, while the untouched beauty of the surrounding bay is also ready to be explored. Anantaya Passikudah Resort & Spa enjoys a prime position on the best stretch of Pasikuda beach, making it the envy of neighbouring properties, and a real gem for sunseekers looking for some old fashioned fly & flop. And you can take relaxation even further at the resort’s luxurious Balinese spa, where holistic practices from the ‘Islands of the Gods’ are a balm for body and soul.
Dining and accommodation at Anantaya Passikudah
Service and facilities exceed expectations, and as an all-inclusive resort, Anantaya Passikudah Resort & Spa includes it all into the cost of your booking. With their solid wood four-poster beds, textured wall features and plush furnishings in subtle earth-tone colours, rooms at Anantaya Passikudah are at once contemporary and traditional. From stylish abodes with horizon views over the Indian Ocean to spacious villas with private plunge pools, there’s a first-rate accommodation to match every personality. Away from your room, the resort provides everything you need for an unforgettable holiday in Sri Lanka. An inviting pool, beach volley, badminton and banana boating are just a few of the many resort activities on offer. And with appetites suitably stirred, it’s time to see what’s on the menu. From swim up bars and all-day dining to cocktail hours and fusion cuisine, the food and drinks available at Anantaya Passikudah Resort are eclectic and authentic.
Full Service All Inclusive Package at Anantaya Resorts & Spas
Breakfast - (buffet / set menu / a la carte – Eastern & Western) served at Main Restaurant from 7:30hrs to 10:00hrs. Lunch - (buffet / set menu / a la carte – Eastern & Western) served at Main Restaurant on Saturdays 12:30hrs to 14:30hrs; Saturdays and Sundays from 12:30hrs to 15:00hrs at Anantaya Resort & Spa – Chilaw. Dinner - (international buffet / theme nights / set menu / a la carte) served at Main Restaurant from 19:30hrs to 22:00hrs. Mid-morning snacks - (from the snack counter) served at Pool Bar / Beach Bar from 11:00hrs to15:00hrs. Evening snacks - (from the snack counter) served at Pool Bar / Beach Bar from 16:00hrs to 17:30hrs. Midnight snacks (from the snack counter) served at Main Bar / Lobby Lounge Bar from 23:00hrs till midnight. Tea/coffee served at Pool Bar / Beach Bar from 10:00hrs to 18:00hrs, and from Main Bar – 18:00hrs till midnight. (Tea/coffee making facility also available in room). Beverages - all local alcoholic beverages such as arrack, whisky, rum, vodka, gin, brandy, local beer, wines, cocktails and mocktails, (wines only available during lunch and dinner service at the Main restaurant), aerated water, cordials, King Coconut (on availability) and bottled drinking water are included in your package (served by the glass); Venues: Anantaya Resort & Spa – Chilaw, Estuary (Main Bar), served from 11:00hrs till midnight (last order 23:30hrs) at Mangrove (Pool Bar); from 10:00hrs to 18:00hrs at Ocean (Main Restaurant); during lunch & dinner service at Anantaya Resort & Spa – Pasikudah Bay View (Lobby Lounge Bar); from 11:00hrs till midnight (last order 23:30hrs) at Splash (Pool Bar); from 10:00hrs to 18:00hrs at Sands (Beach Bar) and from 10:00hrs to 18:00hrs at Sea Board Deck (Main Restaurant). Restrictions apply to the serving of alcohol during ‘Poya’ religious holidays. Sports & entertainment - Soft animation programmes, table tennis, beach volleyball and beach cricket are available daily and for your entertainment. Live entertainment will be featured at the Main restaurant periodically. A fully equipped gym is also available with instructors. Free wifi - In the rooms and public areas. In-room mini bar - Not included in the all-inclusive package.
A Healthy Stay at Anantaya Passikudah
Anantaya is dedicated to the health and happiness of both guests and staff as a number one priority and this will never change. Given the recent circumstances, to ensure the safeguarding of everyone that enters the resort - be they customer or employee - there have been some new preventative protocols introduced to an already tight housekeeping programme. Just some of these include: mandatory temperature screening on entry with a temporary ban on walk-in visitors; advanced deep-cleaning of rooms, public areas, and staff areas; hand sanitiser provided in rooms and throughout the resort; seating arrangements to facilitate social distancing; new regulations regarding the preparation and serving of food; and keeping the spa and gym non-operation for the time being. For more details, please enquire with Kenwood Travel.
Getting there: Anantaya Passikudah hotel is approximately a seven-hour drive or one-hour flight from Colombo International Airport.
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Accommodation
Superior Room
The Superior Rooms of this hotel in Passikudah comes with a host of luxurious amenities. These 582 Sqft. rooms are stylishly furnished with King-size beds, spacious en-suite bathrooms, a well-stocked minibar, complimentary WiFi and a sizeable dressing area. The Superior Room also has an expansive balcony from where you can gaze out to your heart’s content at the absolutely stunning Indian Ocean.
Deluxe Room
Live it in style with the absolutely indulgent interiors offered at the Deluxe Room at your favourite Pasikudah beach hotel. This 582 Sqft abode allows guests to revel in a multitude of amenities such as a dressing area, tea/coffee maker, mini fridge, iron board & free WiFi. Compliment your stay with a dip in the pool to cool off or unwind in a gazebo as you take in the scintillating views of the Indian Ocean. These spacious retreats make the perfect abode for a tropical beach holiday.
Pool Suite
Experience absolute luxury at the chic and comfortable Pool Suite Rooms of the hotel in Pasikuda. These spacious rooms are a total of 1020 Sqft. in size. Among the vast number of amenities provided in the Pool Suite Rooms what stands out most is the Private Plunge Pool where you can have a refreshing dip in seclusion. Get together with your friends or family and chillout in the room’s expansive sitting area of the charming gazebo outside. And if the ocean is what you crave for, stroll a few steps from your room and the beach is yours to enjoy.
Two Bedroom Villa
Presenting a magnificent home away from home, the ultra-luxurious villas are one of the many factors that set us apart from hotels in Passikudah Sri Lanka. Designed specifically with holidaying families in mind, these villas feature 2 bedrooms including a Master Bedroom and Deluxe Rooms. From the moment you walk into the villa you encounter a fantastic blend of opulence and island living. With other amenities such as Blue Ray players, complimentary WiFi, a full-equipped pantry with an oversized fridge & microwave; the villas, a total of 5, also have a fabulous plunge pool.
Three Bedroom Villa
Presenting a magnificent home away from home, the ultra-luxurious villas are one of the many factors that set us apart from hotels in Passikudah Sri Lanka. Designed specifically with holidaying families in mind, these villas feature 3 bedrooms including a Master Bedroom and Deluxe Rooms. From the moment you walk into the villa you encounter a fantastic blend of opulence and island living. With other amenities such as Blue Ray players, complimentary WiFi, a full-equipped pantry with an oversized fridge & microwave; the villas, a total of 5, also have a fabulous plunge pool.
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Food & Drink
Sands
Beach bar & snacks. Set amidst the soothing sounds of the Indian Ocean, the Beach Bar at Anantaya Resorts & Spa Passikudah is an idyllic spot to chill out and enjoy cool cocktails by the shore. An ideal choice amongst hotels in Pasikuda where one can enjoy that laidback beach vibe, the bar serves up a delicious array of local and international beverages from 10 AM to 10 PM. The perfect place to unwind with friends and family be it day or night, it also offers a snack menu with light meals for those moments when hunger attacks.
Singing Fish
Sea food & fusion cuisine. With its idyllic location along the East Coast, Anantaya Resorts & Spa Passikudah gives guests a chance to savour some of the finest seafood dishes in the region. Seating 50 people in an intimate setting, the Seafood & Wine Bar Restaurant serves only the freshest catch, prepared to perfection in a fusion menu that combines the natural goodness of the sea with evocative flavours and spices. With wine and premium & international beverages served as well, the specialty Pasikuda restaurant is the ideal spot to wine and dine in style.
Splash
Swim up bar. What better way to relax after a long swim than with an equally refreshing drink by the water. The Pool Bar at Anantaya Resorts & Spa Passikudah gives you the chance to do just that and offers a tantalizing mix of Sri Lankan and international beverages to quench your thirst. Open from 10 AM to 6 PM, the bar is set amidst cooling ocean breezes and provide guests the convenience of being able to step back into the inviting pool waters or the cosy comforts of their luxurious accommodation in Pasikuda as soon as they please.
The Seaboard Deck
All day diner. From authentic Sri Lankan cuisine to international favourites, this dining venue is one of two restaurants in Pasikuda that let you savour exquisite culinary delights. Set amidst a laidback coastal backdrop, the 110 capacity main restaurant at Anantaya Resorts & Spa Passikudah offers all-day dining featuring eclectic buffet meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, a specially crafted set menu and 24-hour à la carte options. There is also a wine cellar, with a selection of fine wines from around the world for the true connoisseur.
