Santani Wellness Resort & Spa | Wellbeing Escapes

Santani Wellness Resort & Spa

Kandy, Sri Lanka

Overview

Santani means ‘in harmony with’ in Sankrit and reflects and ethos here which is to restore and re-balance you. It’s located 1 hour from Kandy within 48 acres of a former tea plantation among pristine forest with views of the misty mountains. The resort offers nurturing Ayurvedic treatments, hydrotherapy, yoga, fitness and healthy cuisine. You will be wowed by the architecture as it’s been designed to blur the indoors and outdoors (all 48 acres) with the use of the floor-to-ceiling windows and minimalist design. It’s the first destination spa in Sri Lanka and has already won many awards including Best Spa (Tatler) and Best New Hotel (Conde Nast Traveller).

When to go

Santani is located 2,800 feet above sea level which means slightly cooler climate. January to May is mostly pleasant with temperatures between 22-28 degrees. There are 2 rainy seasons – from September to December and April and May.
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What we love

  • The authentic Ayurveda treatments and cuisine are truly amazing here  
  • The invigorating treks in the jungle all around you where you can reconnect to nature ans well as the fact that Santani is surrounded by ancient Buddhist meditation caves in the mountains 
  • That all social spaces are Wi-Fi free giving you the opportunity for a digital-detox.  


Who should go

  • It’s ideal for solo travellers looking to re-connect and switch-off from a stressful job 
  • Couples looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in a beautiful location
  • If you are serious about investing in your health and wellbeing.  


Offers

  • Exclusive Offers
  • Free Signature Ayurvedic Spa Ritual per person (120 minutes, worth USD $200)
  • Free return airport transfers from Polgolla for clients who arrive by seaplane (Kandy) (min 5 nights)
  • Special Price Offer *:
  • - Valid for stays between 1 May 2023 - 31 March 2024
  • - Must be booked by 31 July 2023
  • Special Offer *
  • - 25% off if you stay 7 nights and more 
  • - 20% off if you stay 6 nights and less 
  • - For stays between 1 May 2023 - 30 April 2024
  • Early Bird offer *
  • - 20% discount if you book 60 days in advance
  • - For stays between 1 May - 15 July 23 & 1 Sept - 19 Dec 23 & 1 March - 30 Apr 24
  • Free nights offer *
  • - Stay for 4/pay for 3 & Stay for 7/pay for 5
  • - For stays between 1 May - 15 July 23 & 1 Sept - 19 Dec 23 & 1 March - 30 Apr 24

*Offers are not combinable 

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Wellbeing Booster

Minimum 3 nights stay. Our signature introductory wellbeing booster programme includes a wellness consultation, selection of relaxing treatments such as full body massage, Ayurvedic ritual or reflexology, access to daily group yoga & meditation classes and the spa facilities.
The Programme
  • Wellness Consultation (30 minutes)
  • 1 Full body massage (60 minutes) 
  • 1 Reflexology OR head massage (60 minutes) 
  • 1 Private yoga class (Hatha or restorative, 60 minutes)
  • 1 FREE Body Scrub (30 minutes)
  • 1 FREE Signature Ayurvedic spa ritual (120 minutes)
  • Daily group yoga and meditation session 
  • Use of spa facilities such as sauna, steam room and thermal salt water bath
  • Lifestyle discussions and healthy living guidances
  • Full board
  • Non-alcoholic beverages


Wellbeing Exclusives and Benefits
  • Free Signature Ayurvedic Spa Ritual per person (worth USD $200)
  • Free return airport transfers from Polgolla (Kandy) (min 5 nights) 

Personal Dosha Ayurveda 5 nights retreat

If you are keen to experience the benefits of Ayurveda or intend to be treated for specific health conditions, this programme is for you.
The Programme
  • Wellness consultation upon arrival and departure with the doctor including body type analysis and setting lifestyle goals
  • Herbal medication specific to your dosha and health condition
  • Detox as needed with purgation and/or enema to cleanse the root causes of health conditions 
  • Daily personalised spa treatment for 5 days (90 minutes)
  • Daily group yoga and meditation session (90 minutes)
  • Guided group walks with naturalist
  • Use of spa facilities such as sauna, steam room and thermal salt water bath
  • Lifestyle discussions and healthy living guidance
  • Strict personalised full board meal plan
  • Non-alcoholic beverages (fresh fruit juices and herbal teas)

This programme is a 5 nights retreat. 

Longer retreats are available, contact us for details. 

Wellbeing Exclusives and Benefits

  • Free return airport transfers from Polgolla (Kandy) (min 5 nights)
  • Free Signature Ayurvedic Spa Ritual per person (worth USD $200)

Re-balancing Bliss 5 nights retreat

Specifically engineered to address the needs of stressed out executives, anyone facing their mid-life crisis or grappling with low energy levels, this programme combines indulgent relaxation and de-stressing treatments with mindful education to incorporate holistic health in even the most high stress everyday life.
The Programme
  • Wellness consultation upon arrival and departure with the doctor including body type analysis and setting lifestyle goals
  • Herbal medication to address any imbalances and other needs
  • Detox with purgation to cleanse the residual toxins that cause imbalances  
  • Daily personalised spa treatment for 5 days (90 minutes)
  • Daily group yoga and meditation session (90 mutes)
  • Guided group walks with naturalist
  • Use of spa facilities such as sauna, steam room and thermal salt water bath
  • Lifestyle discussions and healthy living guidance
  • Personalised full board meal plan
  • Non-alcoholic beverages (fresh fruit juices and herbal teas)

This programme is a 5 nights retreat.

Longer retreats are available, contact us for details. 

Wellbeing Exclusives and Benefits
  • Free return airport transfers from Polgolla (Kandy) (min 5 nights)  
  • Free Signature Ayurvedic Spa Ritual per person (worth USD $200)

Santani Detox 5 nights retreat

Regular cleansing of the body is a core preventative care that will help prevent the occurrence of many diseases such as cancer, hypertension, diabetes, cardiac issues and more.
The Programme
  • Wellness consultation upon arrival and departure with the doctor including body type analysis and setting lifestyle goals
  • Panchakarma Detox with purgation and/or enema to cleanse the root causes of health conditions 
  • Daily personalised spa treatment for 5 days (90 minutes)
  • Daily group yoga and meditation session (90 minutes)
  • Guided group walks with naturalist
  • Use of spa facilities such as sauna, steam room and thermal salt water bath
  • Lifestyle discussions and healthy living guidance
  • Strict personalised detox full board meal plan
  • Non-alcoholic beverages (fresh fruit juices and herbal teas)

This programme is a 5 nights retreat.

Longer retreats are available, contact us for details. 

Wellbeing Exclusives and Benefits
  • Free return airport transfers from Polgolla (Kandy) (min 5 nights)  
  • Free Signature Ayurvedic Spa Ritual per person (worth USD $200)

Personalised Yoga 5 nights retreat

For anyone looking to take a yoga holiday, or try a yoga retreat, this flexible programme focuses on yoga in Sri Lanka as holistic development for the mind and body, and is adaptable to your level whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner. Santani offers traditional Hatha Yoga.
The Programme
  • One to one consultation with a Yoga teacher
  • 2 Spa treatments (60 minutes)
  • 1 Session of personalised yoga per day for 5 days (60 minutes)
  • 1 Guided walk 
  • Daily group yoga and meditation session (90 minutes)
  • Use of spa facilities such as sauna, steam room and thermal salt water bath
  • Lifestyle discussions and healthy living guidance
  • Full board meal plan (vegan or vegetarian available)
  • Non-alcoholic beverages (fresh fruit juices and herbal teas)

This programme is a 5 nights retreat.

Longer retreats are available, contact us for details. 

Wellbeing Exclusives and Benefits
  • Free return airport transfers from Polgolla (Kandy) (min 5 nights) 
  • Free Signature Ayurvedic Spa Ritual per person (worth USD $200)

Santani Weight Loss 5 nights treatreat

For those interested primarily in weight loss, this programme is strategically designed to eliminate excess weight while leaving you feeling energized, healthy, balanced and encouraged to continue after you leave Santani.
The Programme
  • Wellness consultation upon arrival and departure with the doctor including body type analysis and setting lifestyle goals
  • Herbal medication to correct the imbalance and increase metabolism and burn fat
  • Detox with purgation to cleanse the residual toxins that cause imbalances and reduce excessive water in the body.
  • Daily personalised spa treatment for 5 days (90 minutes)
  • Daily group yoga and meditation session (90 minutes)
  • Guided group walks with naturalist
  • Use of spa facilities such as sauna, steam room and thermal salt water bath
  • Lifestyle discussions and healthy living guidance
  • Strict personalised full board meal plan
  • Non-alcoholic beverages (fresh fruit juices and herbal teas)

This programme is a 5 nights retreat.

Longer retreats are available, contact us for details. 

Wellbeing Exclusives and Benefits
  • Free return airport transfers from Polgolla (Kandy) (min 5 nights)  
  • Free Signature Ayurvedic Spa Ritual per person (worth USD $200)

Santani Recovery 7 nights retreat

Santani is well suited to support anyone who has undergone emotional or physical trauma to regain a healthier balanced life. This fully customised programme is recovering from surgery, cancer, heart attack or stroke as well as those dealing with emotional losses. This retreat requires minimum stay 7 nights.
The Programme
  • Wellness consultation upon arrival and departure with the Doctor including body type analysis and setting lifestyles goals    
  • Detox as needed with purgation and/or enema to cleanse the residual toxins arising from traumatic conditions
  • 90 minutes of group Yoga and Meditation session per day (Personal yoga and/or meditation will be arranged as needed as per the consultation; Personal sessions will substitute spa treatments is used)
  • 90 minutes of spa treatment per day 
  • Guided group walks
  • Daily use of steam, sauna and thermal salt water pool
  • Lifestyle discussions and healthy living guidance
  • Strict Personalised diet plan for 7 nights
  • Herbal medication to enable specific recovery during course of stay

This programme is a 7 nights retreat.

Longer retreats are available, contact us for details. 

Wellbeing Exclusives and Benefits
  • Free return airport transfers from Polgolla (Kandy) (min 5 nights)
  • Free Signature Ayurvedic Spa Ritual per person (worth USD $200)

Immune Boosting Detox 7 nights retreat

As we age, our systems loose its efficiency. This results in some of the metabolic waste (toxins) remaining in the body. The immune system start reacting on an ongoing basis to fight against elements that should not be in the body. This weakens the immune system and it is not in the best condition to fight against external threats (such as virus) which is immune systems main function. Min stay is 7 nights on this programme.
The Programme

  • Wellness consultation upon arrival and departure with the doctor including body type analysis and setting lifestyle goals
  • Morning group Hatha Yoga per day (90 minutes)
  • 6 personalised spa treatments based on the body analysis and consultation (90 minutes)
  • Prescribed Ayurveda treatments to improve immunity - based on Doctor’s recommendation
  • Ghee therapy, for internal oleation
  • Purgation and/or enema to cleanse the digestive tract - based on Doctor’s recommendation
  • 2 Guided group nature walks
  • 1 session of meditation OR Yoga Nidra
  • 1 Session of pranayama (breathing techniques)
  • Final consultation and evaluation with the resident Doctor, prior to departure
  • Use of spa facilities such as sauna, steam room and thermal salt water bath
  • Lifestyle discussions and healthy living guidance
  • Strict personalised full board meal plan for 7 nights
  • Non-alcoholic beverages (fresh fruit juices and herbal teas)


This programme is a 7 nights retreat.

Longer retreats are available, contact us for details. 

Wellbeing Exclusives and Benefits
  • Free return airport transfers from Polgolla (Kandy) (min 5 nights)
  • Free Signature Ayurvedic Spa Ritual per person (worth USD $200)

Wellness

Harmony is the philosophy here and the wellness approach is firmly focused on serenity, relaxation and simplicity – within very luxurious and stylish surroundings. They will pamper your body in an environment that will revitalise you and they educate your mind so you can leave with healthy habits and carry on with this lifestyle after your stay. 

Santani offers a range of spa packages which are all personalised to your needs based on an assessment of body composition, lifestyle, stress, fitness, emotional state and future goals. 

There is an Ayurvedic doctor onsite and personalised spa treatments by the expertly trained and nurturing wellness team. The treatments are designed to de-stress and rejuvenate and range from holistic to Ayurvedic, including Swedish massages, wraps and Reiki. 

Facilities include 4 treatment rooms, steam room, sauna, open-air salt pool, infinity outdoor pool and yoga studio. 

Example treatments at Santani Wellness Resort & Spa
  • Shiro-dhara
  • Reflexology
  • Deep tissues massage
  • Detox facial

Activities

Activities available at resort
  • Hiking
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming

Activities available at the surrounding area
  • Explore Kandy city which is only 1 hour drive away
  • Visit tea plantations and learn about local teas and its production

Typical Group Classes

  • Yoga 
  • Meditation 


Sample Weekly Class Schedule

Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustments


Rooms

There are just 20 chalets in Santani split into 2 categories - Mountain view and Garden view. Each has a private balcony and chairs allowing you to admire the panoramic views. The design is very modern, minimalist and stylish. Each room features up-cycled rubber wood lounge chairs and recycled teakwood safari chairs on the balcony.

There is no air-conditioning but instead there is natural ventilation in the bedrooms. Guests are encouraged to have a digital detox and therefore Wi-Fi is only available upon request. 

Garden View chalets are situated about 10 minutes walk from the main building and public areas (tuk-tuk service is available) and are recommended for families with children (min age 12). These chalets do not have the mountain vistas, but provide a cosy, secluded feel among thick vegetation. 


Garden View Chalet

Garden chalet are located in the secluded area away from the main public areas and recommended mainly for families with kids. 

They offer views of the garden with thick vegetation. 

Each has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Wi-Fi is available upon request. There is natural ventilation and a fan instead of air-conditioning. 

*Walking distance from the room to the main building is about 10 minutes. Tuk-tuk is available on request. 

Mountain View Chalet

The Mountain View Chalets are stand-alone buildings. We do recommend these rooms to those clients who are travelling solo or are doing a spa programme as they are conveniently located in close approximity to all hotel's facilities. 

Each has a king-size bed, private en-suite with shower, two closets and a seating area.

There is a private balcony overlooking the mountains as well as outdoor seats.

Facilities include bathrobe, slippers, coffee and tea making facilities and safe. Wi-Fi is available upon request and there is natural ventilation and a fan instead of air-conditioning. 

What’s on the menu

Traditional, vegetarian, ketogenic (low-carb), detox and spa menus have been created by the chefs and Ayurvedic doctor, making the most of fresh, locally sourced produce (Santani has its own greenhouse too). You will follow a personalised eating plan drawn up by the wellness team, according to your goals. Balance is key here so you won’t go hungry and will be impressed by the gourmet choices. There is also an open-air pavilion lounger incorporating a fresh juice bar which also serves Biodynamic wine. 


Santani Restaurant
Santani Restaurant
The main restaurant has glass walls and has an elevated position to maximise the mountainous scenery. All meals are served here and menus are personalised accordingly to your own health goals.

Location

Santani Wellness Resort & Spa is located in Werapitiya, just an hour drive from Kandy in Sri Lanka. It's close to The Knuckles Range and sits on the top of old tea plantation.


Nearest airport

The transfer time from Colombo International Airport is approximately 4 hours by car. Or you can take a domestic flight from Colombo to Kandy and have a shorter transfer of approximately 1 hour by car. Ask us for details.

There is a direct flight from London to Colombo which takes about 11 hours and is operated by SriLankan Airlines.


Visa and entry:

You will need a visa to enter Sri Lanka. You can do apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) here

On arrival visa facilities are available, however applying for an ETA before travel is advised for ease of travel and to prevent delays on arrival.

As of December 2022 travellers are no longer required to produce COVID-19 vaccination certificates on arrival in Sri Lanka. Pre-departure COVID-19 tests are also no longer required before arrival. 

Families, Children & Infants

Children under 12 years are not allowed due to the tranquil nature of this resort. Families travelling with teenagers can stay in Garden view chalets. 

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Why Wellbeing Escapes?

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Our team of wellness travel experts have visited the retreats themselves and include trained holistic therapists and yoga teachers. Their expertise in the wellness field and the retreats allow them to match you with the best retreat and programme for your individual needs.
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As the most established specialist wellbeing travel company we are able to provide excellent added value with our exclusive benefits including reduced prices for single travellers, free spa credits, complimentary transfers plus free nights and additional benefits for our repeat clients.
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With over 15 years of experience, we have come to understand what our clients need from a wellbeing holiday. We treat each client as an individual and provide a personalised concierge service organising all aspects of your stay from spa and treatment programmes, transfers and flights with an efficient and friendly approach. Our continuous awards for customer service speak for themselves.