Anantaya Resort and Spa Passikudah

The hotel was beautiful, with clean and comfortable rooms. It was even better than expected ,The exceptional customer service at this hotel impressed me. They were always friendly and asked how our stay was going every time we walked in the door, perfect place for relaxation.

Pasikudah has always been a special place for us, and Ananthaya Hotel feels like home. This was our 5th stay at Ananthaya Pasikudah and our 17th visit to Pasikudah—we absolutely love the beach! One of the main reasons we keep returning is the exceptional service. The staff truly make a difference, and we have to mention Lahiru, the restaurant captain. If you’re visiting with kids, be sure to speak to him—he goes out of his way to ensure everything is perfect. Our kids adore him and the entire team! If you ever have any issues with food or service, Lahiru is the person to talk to—he will make your holiday even more special. Since meeting him, we’ve been coming back every four months! We always book the pool access room, which is ideal for families. The kids love having easy access to the pool, making their stay even more enjoyable. Another must-do when staying here is the morning beach walk. It’s the best time to see the fish and watch the fishing boats bringing in their fresh catch—a truly peaceful and beautiful experience. A huge thanks to Ranika, the General Manager, who is always available to help with anything. His personal touch and commitment to guests make a big difference. If you're looking for a relaxing, family-friendly beach getaway with excellent hospitality, Ananthaya Pasikudah is the place to be! We can’t wait for our next visit.

Here's my detailed review of Anantaya Kalkudah. Needs Improvement: The buffet selection was lacking given the price and star rating of the property. The team does try but they just don't have a premium offering and its really disappointing. The buffer is sparse for options and lacks a 5 star / premium feel. Hands down the worst spread I've seen of any 5 star hotel across the island. The beach towels offered by the property are REALLY bad, almost rags felt awful drying ourselves off with them. Good: The pool is quite spacious. The rooms are also spacious but we had a few minor issues: plug points not working, water ponding in the shower etc. Overall they need better maintainence and upkeep. Excellent: The airconditioning in the room is excellent. Its powerful and cold. The staff are generally very pleasant but they're in a complete cost cutting mode and they're trying to spend the least, price the most with the hopes that guests will be OK with what's offered. Overall, I would choose Maalu Maalu, Amaya Beacg, Uga Beach or Calm before you consider this property! It should be your last resort all things equal.

Absolutely wonderful hotel in a perfect location with a great beach ideal for families. From the moment you arrive you are looked after really well, the food is freshly cooked for each meal. Rooms extremely clean and well appointed with everything you need. We will hopefully return.

An overall positive experience, although with some disappointments. The rooms are well-kept and spacious, with very large, comfortable beds. The villas especially are very large, housing a family of 4 with great comfort. The hotel is very close to the ocean, and the beach set up is comfortable. However, the food and drinks left much to be desired. There is only one restaurant, which predominately works buffet-style (there is an a la carte option, but the choices are practically identical to the buffet) and the food it offers was not of high quality neither in terms of taste, presentation nor freshness. The freshness of desserts was especially questionable, and the quality of the fresh juices was disappointing, as they were heavily watered down. Fortunately for us, there is a string of small local restaurants nearby, where the dinner options are much better. Overall, if one is not fussy about food, or does not mind dining out, we would still recommend, although it is well to keep the above in mind.