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Stone buildings among the rainforest as the sun sets in the sky above
Sunset at the beach, with bronze sands lapped by gentle waves and tall palm trees sloping just behind
Group in a light-filled studio, with yoga mats and a large gong as the sun rises in the distance
Cobbled stone buildings with triangular thatched rooftops among tropical greenery under a blue sky
White circular building with stairs and a thatched triangular roof
Group of women sitting around a colourful table eating as a staff member pours a drink at the end
Woman in a white dress and headscarf playing a gong, sitting in an open-air pavilion
Two storeys in a white building with wooden doors and potted plants
White plate with colourful food, including green vegetables and potatoes coated in a red spice
Woman in a white dress and headscarf sitting on a cushion on the beach, gazing out to sea as the sun rises
A bowl of shells next to three coconuts with straws
Stone buildings with thatched roofs next to a forest and a footbridge
Cabana interior with an intricately carved dark-wood headboard, a wardrobe and white bedding overlooking patio doors with rattan blinds
Swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and bushes under a blue sky with white clouds
Circular pond in a central courtyard, surrounded by a tree and wooden doors over two levels
Airy, bohemian-style lobby area, with tiled floors, hanging lightbulb-style ceiling lights, rattan-style blinds and patterned cushions
Communal table laid up for a meal, with a line of white bowls filled with food, and each plate next to a glass with green juice inside
Circular stone-walled building with a triangular thatched roof, surrounded by a forest
Lowered communal seating area, with green cushions and a central fire pit ringed by flowers
Rustic bathroom with stone walls, a wooden door and window, and a vanity unit with a large gold sink and mirror
Balcony with a cushioned sofa, and paintings depicting Sri Lankan people
Stone buildings among the rainforest as the sun sets in the sky above
Sunset at the beach, with bronze sands lapped by gentle waves and tall palm trees sloping just behind
Group in a light-filled studio, with yoga mats and a large gong as the sun rises in the distance
Cobbled stone buildings with triangular thatched rooftops among tropical greenery under a blue sky
White circular building with stairs and a thatched triangular roof
Group of women sitting around a colourful table eating as a staff member pours a drink at the end
Woman in a white dress and headscarf playing a gong, sitting in an open-air pavilion
Two storeys in a white building with wooden doors and potted plants
White plate with colourful food, including green vegetables and potatoes coated in a red spice
Woman in a white dress and headscarf sitting on a cushion on the beach, gazing out to sea as the sun rises
A bowl of shells next to three coconuts with straws
Stone buildings with thatched roofs next to a forest and a footbridge
Cabana interior with an intricately carved dark-wood headboard, a wardrobe and white bedding overlooking patio doors with rattan blinds
Swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and bushes under a blue sky with white clouds
Circular pond in a central courtyard, surrounded by a tree and wooden doors over two levels
Airy, bohemian-style lobby area, with tiled floors, hanging lightbulb-style ceiling lights, rattan-style blinds and patterned cushions
Communal table laid up for a meal, with a line of white bowls filled with food, and each plate next to a glass with green juice inside
Circular stone-walled building with a triangular thatched roof, surrounded by a forest
Lowered communal seating area, with green cushions and a central fire pit ringed by flowers
Rustic bathroom with stone walls, a wooden door and window, and a vanity unit with a large gold sink and mirror
Balcony with a cushioned sofa, and paintings depicting Sri Lankan people

Sen Wellness Sanctuary

Tangalle, Sri Lanka

Looking for a restorative, adults-only escape in exotic surrounds? Sen Wellness Sanctuary is just the place. This intimate, eco-conscious retreat is nestled in the rainforest, close to caramel sands on Sri Lanka’s southern coast. Guests can look forward to personalised Ayurveda, yoga, meditation and delicious vegetarian cuisine, with an authentic cabana as a base.

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RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Small, boutique retreat with a maximum of 16 guests, on Sri Lanka’s unspoilt southern coastline in rainforest surroundings
  • Daily yoga, meditation, breathwork and vegetarian cuisine using seasonal local ingredients
  • Personalised Ayurvedic programmes designed by a resident Ayurvedic doctor
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Exclusive & Special Offers

Free Aiport transfer
worth £120
  • Free one-way airport transfer – private or shared – from Colombo Airport 
  • minimum stay of 10 nights
Repeat client
For those who visited the retreat with us in the past
Stay 7 / pay 6 OR stay 10 / pay 8 

About Sen Wellness Sanctuary

Sen Wellness Sanctuary is an intimate, eco-conscious retreat tucked between the Indian Ocean and the Rekawa Nature Reserve on Sri Lanka’s southern coast. You can walk through the grounds to a caramel-coloured beach in just a couple of minutes. Designed in harmony with its wild surroundings, it’s a quiet, boutique sanctuary that welcomes a maximum of 16 guests at a time, and has an adults-only policy.

Each stay begins with a private consultation with a resident Ayurvedic doctor, who tailors your daily rhythm of treatments, herbal medicines and mindful practices. Daily yoga – from sunrise beach sessions to classes in the treetop shala – is at the heart of the experience, supported by sound healing, breathwork and meditation. Simple treatment rooms and a palm-fringed pool offer restful spaces between sessions, along with airy, authentic cabanas decked out in dark woods. Meals, meanwhile, are seasonal and vegetarian, served communally so you can connect with other guests.

Wellness at Sen Wellness Sanctuary

Sen Wellness Sanctuary has a holistic approach to wellbeing – it draws on an integrative system of healing that blends advanced scientific principles of the West and ancient wisdom of the East, and combines Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, herbal medicine, immersion in nature, and community connection. The philosophy is simple: help your body, mind, emotions, and spirit live in harmony and reset your natural rhythms.

Each stay begins with a private consultation with the resident Ayurvedic doctor, who prescribes a fully personalised programme of treatments, yoga, and herbal medicines tailored to your body constitution (dosha) and any imbalances. Yoga classes focus on Kundalini, Vinyasa, and Yin, guided by world-class instructors, alongside intuitive local therapists and talented chefs. 

While there isn’t a full spa here, there are rustic treatment rooms and a dedicated yoga shala. 

PROGRAMMES

Sen Wellness Signature Retreat
Sen Wellness Signature Retreat
Completely de-stress and just be with this wonderful package. Initial Ayurveda consultation, daily treatments, yoga classes, meditation sessions and acupuncture treatment will bring a deeper sense of wellbeing to your life. Minimum stay 7 nights.
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EXAMPLE TREATMENTS AND CLASSES

  • Osteopathy
  • Relaxing body massage
  • Ayurvedic massage
  • Sunrise and sunset yoga (Yin, Vinyasa, Kundalini)
  • Meditation
  • Wellness talks and workshops

SAMPLE WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE
Download a sample weekly class schedule at Sen Wellness Sanctuary
Please note: classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustments

What’s on the menu?

Fresh, authentic Sri Lankan cuisine plays a starring role here, with locally grown and sourced ingredients. The resort has developed its own biodynamic rainforest farm, with a goal of producing 75% of its food.

Chefs work closely with the Ayurvedic medical team, so meals can support your personalised programme. The diet is predominantly vegetarian, dairy free and low in wheat. Fish is served when freshly caught by local fishermen, but there’s no meat. Alcohol isn’t served, but vibrant mocktails are available.

Each day begins with a freshly brewed herbal tea before morning yoga, followed by coconuts to rehydrate and refresh. Three buffet-style communal meals are served daily.

Plate of curry and greens with a side of watermelon
Restaurant
All meals are served buffet-style, three times a day, in a relaxed, communal setting that encourages conversation and connection. The menu changes daily, so every meal is fresh, varied, and designed to keep your stay exciting.

Your accommodation at Sen Wellness Sanctuary

Sen Wellness Sanctuary has 10 airy thatched cabanas, made up of eight eco-cabanas and two luxury cabanas. All are crafted by local artists using traditional materials and designed for natural ventilation.

To support a restful stay, Wi-Fi is available throughout the retreat but not in bedrooms. Each cabana is stocked with simple, eco-friendly bathroom amenities.

Eco-Cabana (non A/C)
These cabanas have a king-size or twin beds, an en-suite bathroom with a shower (open to the elements so you can wash while stargazing), and a private balcony with a view of the lagoon. Facilities include daily replenished drinking water and a mosquito net. These rooms have no air-conditioning but are well ventilated. 
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Eco-Cabana (with A/C)
These cabanas have a king-size or twin beds, an en-suite bathroom with a shower (open to the elements so you can wash while stargazing), and a private balcony with a view of the lagoon. Facilities include air-conditioning, daily replenished drinking water and a mosquito net. 
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Luxury Cabana
These cabanas have a king-size four-poster bed, a bathroom with a shower and twin vanity units, and a private balcony with a view of the ocean. Facilities include air-conditioning and a fan cooler, daily replenished drinking water, a yoga mat, meditation cushion and mosquito net.
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Things to See and Do

Outdoor swimming pool
Al fresco swimming for wellbeing.
Cooking class
Learn new recipes from the experts.

What We Love

  • You’re given slices of coconuts every morning – how’s that for starting your day the local way?!
  • The high level of attention, thanks to a maximum of 16 guests at any one time 
  • The Sanctuary’s positive imprint – it has set up a local school for the blind, for example

Who Should Go

  • Single travellers who want to be surrounded by like-minded people and make connections 
  • Anyone seeking an authentic yoga retreat 
  • Those looking to disconnect from the world and go within 


LOCATION

The retreat is located in the rainforest on Sri Lanka’s south coast, on top of a beautiful sandy beach. The laid-back town of Tangalle is just a 15-minute drive away, known for its untouched beaches and bohemian cafés. Colombo Airport, meanwhile, is a two-and-a-half-hour drive from the resort.

WHEN TO GO

Weather remains warm and sunny throughout most of the year. Best time to visit is from December to March. The most rainfall is in June.
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SEASONAL PRICE GUIDE

This chart provides a guide of how room rates change by season.
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Speak with our Wellbeing Travel Experts
If you have any questions about the best time to visit Sen Wellness Sanctuary, pricing, or choosing the right programme for you, our wellness experts are at hand to help curate the perfect package for you.
Call +44 (0)20 3735 7555
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What our customers say

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The place is beautiful and very relaxing
Anonymous
2020
What an amazing experience. I was totally looked after and nothing was too much trouble. Staff were exceptional. Stunning location, came back feeling like a new woman.
Anonymous
2020
great, everything went to plan
Angela Reid
2019
I loved staying at the sanctuary. I had the most amazing time and met some amazing people during my stay there. I love telling my friends and family of my time there, some of them are even thinking of booking for themselves!
Anonymous
2019
Amazing - fantastic location, staff and well looked after
Katrina Deering
2019
Excellent in all respects
Valerie Corbett
2018
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Our Travel Review of Sen Wellness Sanctuary in Sri Lanka

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