Santani Wellness Resort & Spa
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Overview
Santani sits 2,800 feet above sea level, occupying forty-eight acres of a former tea plantation, surrounded by pristine rainforest and overlooking mist-shrouded mountains. And the architecture is just as stunning as the surroundings. Blurring the line between indoors and out, it’s beautifully minimalist, with warm woods and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Wellness is centred around Ayurvedic treatments, hydrotherapy, yoga, fitness and wholesome cuisine. With just 20 chalets, peace and privacy is a given, too. Families are welcome, but only with over 12s due to the peaceful nature of the retreat.
When to go
What we love
- The incredible authentic Ayurveda treatments and cuisine
- Invigorating treks in the jungle that surrounds you, where you can reconnect to nature and discover ancient Buddhist meditation caves
- All social spaces are Wi-Fi-free, giving you the opportunity for a digital detox
Who should go
- Solo travellers looking to reconnect and switch-off
- Couples looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in a beautiful location
- Anyone serious about investing in their health and wellbeing
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 $110), min stay 5 nights
- - A complimentary 90 minute spa voucher per person, min stay 3 nights
- - For stays between 1 April - 31 June 26
- - Combinable with free night offer but only for non-wellness stays
Added value Offer 2 :
- - A complimentary 90 minute spa voucher per person, min stay 3 nights
- - Special 5 course dinner on the last night, min stay 5 nights
- - For stays between 1 July - 19 Dec 26
- - Stay for 4/pay for 3
- - Stay for 7/pay for 5
- - For wellness and non wellness stays
- - For stays between 1 April - 19 December 26
Wellness
Like the name suggests, at Santani, wellness is all about harmony. The resort combines sleek interiors with a focus on serenity and simplicity, helping guests feel revitalised while learning healthy habits to take home.
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. Treatments range from Ayurvedic therapies to Swedish massages, wraps and Reiki, guided by an on-site Ayurvedic doctor and the expert wellness team. Facilities include four treatment rooms, a steam room, sauna, open-air salt pool, infinity pool and yoga studio.
- Shiro-dhara
- Reflexology
- Deep tissue massage
- Detox facial
- Yoga
- Meditation
Activities
- Hiking
- Golf nearby
- Swimming
- Explore Kandy city which is only 1 hour drive away
- Visit tea plantations and learn about local teas and its production
Sample Weekly Class Schedule
Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustmentsRooms
Garden View chalets are a 10-minute walk from the main building and public areas, with a tuk-tuk service available on request. Ideal for families with children over 12, they offer a cosy, secluded feel and come with a private en-suite with shower and a balcony with a garden view. Facilities include a safe, tea and coffee making facilities and bathrobes and slippers.
These are standalone buildings, conveniently located near the hotel facilities. As such, we wouldn’t recommend them for guests travelling solo or doing a spa programme. Each has a king-size bed, a private en-suite with shower, two wardrobes and a seating area, plus a furnished balcony overlooking the mountains. Facilities include a safe, tea and coffee making facilities and bathrobes and slippers.
What’s on the menu
At Santani, the chefs and Ayurvedic doctor have crafted a range of menus (including traditional, vegetarian, low-carb, detox and spa options), using the freshest locally sourced ingredients and produce from the resort’s own greenhouse. Your personalised eating plan, created by the wellness team, is tailored to your goals, so you’ll enjoy balance without ever going hungry. Expect thoughtful, gourmet dishes served with a mountain view in the hotel restaurant. There’s also an open-air pavilion with a juice bar, serving fresh juices by day and Biodynamic wine in the evening.
Location
Santani Wellness Resort & Spa is tucked away in Werapitiya, just an hour’s drive from the cultural city of Kandy and perched on top of an old tea plantation. Nature lovers will be drawn to the nearby Knuckles Mountain Range.
It's around four hours from Colombo International Airport. For a quicker option, you can take a domestic seaplane from Colombo to Victoria Reservoir in Kandy, followed by a one-hour drive (flights operate 7am to 4pm, weather permitting). We can also arrange helicopter transfers – ask us for more information.
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
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