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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).

** Hotel will be closed for renovation from May 27th to June 9th June **

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 car transfer from Victoria Reservoir (place in Kandy where sea plane is landing/taking off, worth USD $80), min stay 5 nights
Special Offer:
- Book 3 nights and get a complimentary 90 minute spa voucher per person per stay
- For stays until 19 Dec 24
Free Nights Offer:
- Stay for 4/pay for 3 & Stay for 7/pay for 5
- For stays between 1 April - 19 Dec 24, must be booked by 15 Dec 24

Have a question?

This hotel is not fully available from 27/05/2024 until 09/06/2024. Please email or call us on +44 (0)20 3735 7555 to find our more details about availability.

Personal Dosha Ayurveda

If you are keen to experience the benefits of Ayurveda or intend to be treated for specific health conditions, this programme is for you.

Price From

£1,300 per person if sharing Garden Chalet for 5 nights (Between Jan - April)

£2,150 per room on single use if sharing Garden Chalet for 5 nights (Between Jan - April)

The Programme

Personalized wellness consultation upon arrival with the resident doctor including body type analysis
Prescribed Ayurvedic treatments for general well-being and your specific dosha condition (90 minutes per day)
Group Hatha yoga sessions in the morning and evening (daily)
Access to spa facilities including thermal salt bath, steam, and sauna
Lifestyle discussions and healthy living guidance
Guided group nature walks
Customised vegetarian meals
Non-alcoholic beverages (fresh fruit juices and herbal teas)

Minimum stay for this programme is 5 nights.

Guest needs to be at the resort by 2.00 pm to start the wellness program

Re-balancing Bliss

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.

Price From

£1,300 per person if sharing Garden Chalet for 5 nights (Between Jan - April)

£2,150 per room on single use if sharing Garden Chalet for 5 nights (Between Jan - April)

The Programme

Personalized wellness consultation upon arrival with the resident doctor including body type analysis
Group Hatha yoga sessions in the morning and evening (daily)
Access to spa facilities including thermal salt bath, steam, and sauna
Personalized Ayurveda and spa treatments to recharge the mind, body and spirit (90 minutes per day)
Guided group nature walks
Lifestyle discussions and healthy living guidance
Customized meals for rejuvenation of the mind and body
Non-alcoholic beverages (fresh fruit juices and herbal teas)

Minimum stay for this programme is 5 nights.

Guest needs to be at the resort by 2.00 pm to start the wellness program

Santani Detox

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.

Price From

£1,300 per person if sharing Garden Chalet for 5 nights (Between Jan - April)

£2,150 per room on single use if sharing Garden Chalet for 5 nights (Between Jan - April)

The Programme

Personalised wellness consultation with Resident Doctor including body type analysis
Group Hatha yoga sessions in the morning and evening
Ayurvedic and Western cleansing and detox treatments (90 minutes per day)
Detoxifying spa treatments including thermal salt bath, steam, and sauna
Lifestyle discussions and healthy living guidance
Guided group nature walks
Customised healthy meals focused on detox
Non-alcoholic beverages (fresh fruit juices and herbal teas)

Minimum stay for this programme is 5 nights.

Guest needs to be at the resort by 2.00 pm to start the wellness program

Santani Recovery

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.

Price From

£1,820 per person if sharing Garden Chalet for 7 nights (Between Jan - April)

£3,000 per room on single use if sharing Garden Chalet for 7 nights (Between Jan - April)

The Programme

Personalized wellness consultation upon arrival with the resident doctor including body type analysis
Ayurvedic treatments/spa therapies to cleanse the body of residual pharmaceutical drugs and their side effects (90 minutes per day)
Training focused on rehabilitation
Wellness coaching to incorporate Ayurveda into your daily life through nutrition, yoga, and meditation
Group Hatha yoga, meditation and breath work for recovery (daily group activity)
Access to spa facilities including thermal salt bath, steam, and sauna
Lifestyle discussions and healthy living guidance
Guided group nature walks
Customised and primarily vegetarian and raw food menu to detox and cleanse

Minimum stay for this programme is 7 nights.

Guest needs to be at the resort by 2.00 pm to start the wellness program

Personalised Yoga

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.

Price From

£1,300 per person if sharing Garden Chalet for 5 nights (Between Jan - April)

£2,150 per room on single use if sharing Garden Chalet for 5 nights (Between Jan - April)

The Programme

Consultation with the yoga master
Personalized balancing strategy to optimize the benefits of yoga on your body and mind through supporting postures, meditation and breath work
One-on-one coaching sessions to learn or improve your yoga poses, meditation techniques and yogic breathing
Personalized 90-minute yoga sessions in the morning and evening (daily)
3 scheduled spa treatments and massages designed to enhance the mind-body connection
Access to spa facilities including thermal salt bath, steam, and sauna
Group Hatha yoga sessions daily (optional)
Guided group nature walks
Lifestyle discussions and healthy living guidance
Customized gourmet meals for the rejuvenation of the mind and body
Non-alcoholic beverages (fresh fruit juices and herbal teas)

Minimum stay for this programme is 5 nights.

Guest needs to be at the resort by 2.00 pm to start the wellness program

Santani Weight Loss

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.

Price From

£1,300 per person if sharing Garden Chalet for 5 nights (Between Jan - April)

£2,150 per room on single use if sharing Garden Chalet for 5 nights (Between Jan - April)

The Programme

Personalized wellness consultation upon arrival with the resident doctor including body type analysis
Personalized Ayurvedic and spa treatments that induce detox, fat burning and increasing metabolic rate (90 minutes per day)
Group Hatha yoga sessions in the morning and evening (daily)
Access to spa facilities including thermal salt bath, steam, and sauna
Guided group nature walks
Guidance on healthy eating and cooking
Customized meals to cleanse and detox with a primary focus on correcting digestive and excretory systems
Non-alcoholic beverages (fresh fruit juices and herbal teas)

Minimum stay for this programme is 5 nights.

Guest needs to be at the resort by 2.00 pm to start the wellness program

Santani Sleep

Many of us struggle with sleep, for some this means turning to sedatives or sleeping pills. If you want to sleep well naturally, this programme is for you. Additionally, it will help anyone with anxiety, stress, depression and other related conditions.Our wellness experts incorporate relaxation therapies, healthy personalized meals, meditation and Hatha yoga to put you to sleep in the calming environment of Santani. We also assist with the understanding of how to sustain this level of rest once you are back in your daily routine.

Price From

£1,300 per person if sharing Garden Chalet for 5 nights (Between Jan - April)

£2,150 per room on single use if sharing Garden Chalet for 5 nights (Between Jan - April)

The Programme

Personalized wellness consultation upon arrival with the resident doctor including body type analysis
Access to spa facilities including thermal salt bath, steam, and sauna
Customized meals to reduce cravings, and replacing them with naturally balancing foods and liquids
Personalized Ayurvedic and spa treatments that induce better sleep and relax the body (75 minutes per day)
30-minute yoga Nidra sessions (daily)
Ayurvedic/classical therapies to de-stress and improve sleep quality
Group Hatha yoga and meditation sessions (daily)
Guided group nature walks
Lifestyle discussions and healthy living guidance

Minimum stay for this programme is 5 nights.

Guest needs to be at the resort by 2.00 pm to start the wellness program

Immune Boosting Detox

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.

Price From

£1,820 per person if sharing Garden Chalet for 5 nights (Between Jan - April)

£3,000 per room on single use if sharing Garden Chalet for 5 nights (Between Jan - April)

The Programme

Personalized wellness consultation upon arrival with the resident doctor including body type analysis
Group Hatha yoga sessions in the morning and evening (daily)
Personalized Ayurvedic and western cleansing with detox treatments (90 minutes per day)
Detoxifying spa treatments including thermal salt bath, steam and sauna
Prescribed Ayurveda treatments to improve immunity – based on Doctor’s recommendation
Guided group nature walks
1 Meditation or yoga Nidra session
1 Pranayama (breathing techniques) session
Lifestyle discussions and healthy living guidance
Strict personalized diet plan focused on cleansing and boosting immunity
Non-alcoholic beverages (fresh fruit juices and herbal teas)

Minimum stay for this programme is 7 nights.

Guest needs to be at the resort by 2.00 pm to start the wellness program

Santani De-Addiction

Any kind of addiction is a psychological and physiological dependence on any substance viz alcohol, caffeine, drugs, food, taste, etc. We believe restraining yourself from substances is not a permanent solution for any sort of vulnerability. At Santani, we strengthen your mind, restructure your thought process, enhance spirituality and rebalance your physiology to overcome any such vulnerability. This is the general description and the final protocol will depend on the severity of the addiction, age, physical and mental state etc. The programme would be carefully designed to address individual needs, after the consultation with the head of wellness.

Price From

£5,450 per person if sharing Garden Chalet for 21 nights (Between Jan - April)

£9,100 per room on single use if sharing Garden Chalet for 21 nights (Between Jan - April)

The Programme

Personalized wellness consultation upon arrival and departure with the resident doctor including body type analysis
Personalized gourmet wellness plan
Herbal medication during the course of the stay to suppress cravings
Group Hatha yoga and meditation sessions in the morning and evening (daily)
90-minute spa treatments and therapies per day or personalized yoga and meditation sessions
Access to spa facilities including thermal salt bath, steam, and sauna
1 personalized session for lifestyle class (60 minutes per week)
Guided group nature walks
Lifestyle discussions and healthy living guidance

Minimum stay for this programme is 21 nights.

Guest needs to be at the resort by 2.00 pm to start the wellness program

Exclusive 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.

Price From

£750 per person if sharing Garden Chalet for 3 nights (Between Jan - April)

£1,150 per room on single use if sharing Garden Chalet for 3 nights (Between Jan - April)

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

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

There are direct flights from London to Colombo with SriLankan Air.

The transfer time from Colombo International Airport is approximately 4 hours by car.

You can take a domestic sea plane flight from Colombo to Victoria Reservoir in Kandy and have a shorter transfer of approximately 1 hour by car. We can help you arranging these flights and transfers. Charter flight operating time is 07:00 hrs - 16:00 and is a subject to weather conditions.

Helicopter transfer is also available from Colombo International Airport to Dunhinna school grounds in Kandy and the ground transfer will be arranged from the helicopter landing point to Santani. Contact us for details.

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.

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.

Reviews

The pictures do not do the location justice. I really loved being in the middle of nowhere after a stressful city job. The food here is top-noch and the chef's really go out of their way to personalize the meals. Morning yoga was rejuvenating. I will be back and I've already recommended to my friends.

Anonymous

Why Wellbeing Escapes?

Wellness experts

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.

Value added benefits and discounts

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.

Award winning service

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.

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