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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kalutara

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Kalutara

Visiting Kalutara, Sri Lanka for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Kalutara, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Kalutara based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Kalutara for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Kalutara before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Kalutara for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Kalutara for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Mermaid Hotel & Club

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Kalutara
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
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Located at Mahawaskaduwa, Mermaid Hotel & Club has great rooms from $73 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 5.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, cooking classes, a spa and wellness center, a game room, and a spa at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Playground
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A-Prima Hotel

Guest House with prices starting at $40 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach
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A great place to stay is A-Prima Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $40. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 173-A, St.Sebastian Road, Katukurunda. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, laundry services, city views, and cooking classes which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.4 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Breakfast in the room
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AVANI Kalutara Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Kalutara
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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We found AVANI Kalutara Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $120. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at St Sebastian's Road. You'll also find a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, and cooking classes which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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FEEL Homestay

Guest House with prices starting at $25 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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With terrific rooms from $25, FEEL Homestay, at 11 A, Philip, Nari Rd, Katukurunda provides an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just 1.7 km from the city center, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Royal Palms Beach Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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Royal Palms Beach Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $88 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Kalutara. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a spa, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
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Tangerine Beach Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $38 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Kalutara
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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The great guest rating of Tangerine Beach Hotel is 8.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $38, and it's located at Abrew Drive Waskaduwa. We also love the outdoor tennis, a spa and wellness center, a game room, a spa, and a child pool which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
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Marigold Beach House

Guest House with prices starting at $14 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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A cool place is Marigold Beach House because it has great rooms that start at $14. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at De Abrew Road, Waskaduwa Beach. Only 4.9 km from the city center, travelers will especially love pet-friendly rooms, free parking, kids meals, an indoor play area, and laundry facilities at this convenient hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Kandy, Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Colombo, and Negombo.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Kalutara, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Kalutara, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kalutara, Best Hotels for One Week in Kalutara, or Best Hotels for One Night in Kalutara.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Kalutara?

Kalutara Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$57

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Kalutara, Sri Lanka. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Kalutara, Sri Lanka based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $57. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kalutara.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $80
  • 3-star hotels: $40
  • 2-star hotels: $20


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