Hotels in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka

Kalutara District sits on Sri Lanka's southwest coast, just 40 km from Colombo, with a tropical climate that stays warm year-round (75-85°F or 24-29°C). It's famous for the sacred Kalutara Bodhiya, a giant bodhi tree believed to be over 2,000 years old, and the Kalu Ganga river that flows into the Indian Ocean. During the dry season from December to March, you can hit the beaches for snorkeling or windsurfing in the calm ocean, while the wetter months from May to August are perfect for a river safari along the Kalu Ganga to spot monitor lizards and water birds, plus cheaper hotel rates.