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Type: Boutique Hotel

Summary: A world-class wellness retreat in the Sri Lankan mountains

Feature: The spa combines Ayurvedic principles with modern innovation

Rooms: 20 chalets

Location: Kandy, Sri Lanka

Nearest airport: Katugastota Airport

Transfer: Approximately 1 hour from Katugastota Airport by private car.

Luxury Holidays At Santani Wellness Kandy

For a luxury Sri Lanka holiday that combines world-class wellness facilities with nutritious cuisine and naturally rejuvenating surroundings, Santani Wellness Kandy is the choice for you. Nestled within the mist shrouded mountains, the resort’s award-winning architecture is sleek and simple, designed to celebrate the views and using mostly recycled products. During your stay, embrace the incredible tri-level spa, offering cutting-edge hydrotherapy facilities and an extensive menu of Ayurvedic therapies. In keeping with the wellness philosophy, other fabulous facilities include a 16-metre infinity pool, yoga sala and elevated restaurant serving personalised menus of nutritious cuisine. Besides the media room with 15-seat theatre and computers, there is no Wi-Fi in the resort’s shared spaces, encouraging you to find your inner peace and appreciate the sacred, mountainous surroundings.

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Wellness Programmes

Truly immersive experiences for mind, body and soul

Immune Boosting Detox

Revive your immune system with Santani's holistic cleansing process. With a rejuvenating effect, this detox retreat will leave you feeling refreshed and stronger, with the added benefits of its anti-aging and stress-reducing properties. Your package will include:

  • Body Composition Analysis
  • Guided morning walks
  • Spa treatments
  • Wellness consultations
  • Ghee therapy
  • Specialist wellness sessions

Rebalancing Bliss

Designed for those who lead high-stress lifestyle or struggling with low energy, the revitalising treatments of the Rebalancing Bliss programme work alongside mindful education to lead individuals towards a more balanced way of living. Throughout this programme you will experience:

  • Consultation with the Health and Wellness Advisor
  • Group movement sessions
  • Guided Meditation
  • Spa treatments
  • Hydrotherapy facilities
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Why Santani Wellness Kandy is so special...

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Spa Breaks

As an award-winning wellness retreat, Santani’s spa is truly exceptional and, spread across three floors, is one of the largest in Sri Lanka. Following an assessment of body composition, lifestyle, emotional balance and future goals, wellness programmes are tailored to each guest’s personal requirements, blending ancient Ayurvedic practices with cutting-edge innovations. Hydrotherapy facilities include a salt bath, sauna and steam room, while complimentary yoga and meditation classes are held twice daily in the yoga sala.

Spa Breaks at Santani Wellness Kandy

Lakes & Mountains

Set on the site of an old tea plantation with 300-metres of private river frontage, the location of Santani offers not only beautiful views and relaxation, but exceptional trekking opportunities as well. Visit hanging bridges, scenic rivers and ancient temples, perhaps spotting local wildlife or stopping to meditate amid the postcard-perfect scenery.

Lakes & Mountains at Santani Wellness Kandy
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Pricing

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Accommodation and Dining Experiences

Find the best room for you, and discover the exceptional restaurants that await...

Overview

Overview

Complete with a minimalist design to enhance the mountain or garden views, chalets each boast king or twin bedrooms, along with a private terrace or balcony with recycled teakwood safari chairs, and an en suite bathroom with a rain shower. Amenities include a ceiling fan (due to the high altitude and design of the property, air conditioning and heating is not required), hair dryer, in-room safe, tea/coffee making facilities, up-cycled rubber wood lounge chairs and premium toiletries. Wi-Fi is not automatically available but can be requested and is complimentary.

Mountain View Chalet

Mountain View Chalet

Overlooking the mountains, this elevated, standalone chalet features a private balcony and plush king bed, accommodating two adults.

  • hotelRooms:16
  • crop_freeSize:500 square feet
  • visibilityRoom View:Mountains
Garden View Chalet

Garden View Chalet

This spacious chalet is designed for families with children (above 12 years old). All chalets have a glass wall that provide mesmerising views of the lush vegetation surrounding the area.

  • hotelRooms:4
  • crop_freeSize:500 square feet
  • visibilityRoom View:Gardens and vegetation
Overview

Overview

In keeping with the wellness philosophy, cuisine at Santani is nutritious and balanced, encouraging freedom of choice. In place of one menu for all guests, Santani’s experienced, internationally trained chefs will prepare your healthy natural dishes according to a custom meal plan created in co-ordination with the Head of Wellness and Santani’s in-house Ayurvedic doctor. As well as the main restaurant, an open-air pavilion lounge flaunts a biodynamic wine and fresh juice bar. Stays here are on a full board basis and include all breakfast, lunch, dinner, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Restaurant

Restaurant

An elevated restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and great views

  • restaurant_menuCuisine:Bespoke wellness fare created for you in accordance to your preferences – whether you like vegetarian, vegan, raw or more hearty cuisine
  • checkroomDress Code:No dress code
  • icecreamChildren's Menu:No
  • dinner_diningVegetarian Option:Yes
  • local_activityReservation Required:No

Amenities

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In Addition

In keeping with the restful atmosphere, and due to the mountain top location and open architecture, only children aged 12 years old and above are permitted to stay at Santani Resort & Spa.

   

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Capital

Colombo

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Time Difference

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Currency

Sri Lankan Rupee

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Voltage

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Climate

The Indian Ocean island of Sri Lanka has a tropical climate, which is tempered by two monsoon seasons. These affect the island at different times of the year. Although this means that there may be a high chance of rain in Sri Lanka, you can also be sure that there is always a place on the island that is sunny and dry. Evenings can be very warm and humid. Along the coast, sea breezes help to cool temperatures down, while in the mountains and around tea country, the altitude moderates the temperature, which is usually very pleasant and comfortably warm. Rainfall is frequent but seasonal, and usually falls as afternoon showers, with thunder possible during the off-season.

Getting There

Flight Information
Sri Lankan Airlines direct from London Heathrow to Colombo.
Via Malé with British Airways from London Gatwick.
Via Dubai with Emirates from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow.
Via Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways from London Heathrow and Manchester.
Via Doha with Qatar Airways from London Heathrow and Manchester.

Flight Time
From London Heathrow to Colombo: 10 hours, 35 minutes. London Gatwick to Malé: 10 hours.
London Heathrow to Dubai and Abu Dhabi: 7 hours. London Heathrow to Doha: 6 hours, 45 minutes.
Onward connecting flight from Malé to Colombo: 1 hour, 25 minutes.
From Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Colombo: 4 hours, 20 minutes.
From Doha to Colombo: 4 hours, 45 minutes. .

Cuisine

Sri Lankan cuisine incorporates spices to great effect to produce mouthwatering curries, rice dishes, pickles and chutneys. Experiencing a traditional Sri Lankan ‘rice and curry’ for the first time is a joy to behold, as more and more bowls of steaming flavoursome treats are delivered to your table! Try one of our favourites, succulent black pork, made with a bewildering array of local spices and marinated to perfection. Prepare your tastebuds for an explosion of flavours and spices that will simply leave you wanting more and more!

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Shopping

Colombo offers plenty of fascinating shopping opportunities, including street markets and modern shopping centres, perfect to buy keepsakes and souvenirs. Our favourites are the interior design havens of Barefoot Road and Paradise Road for an array of gorgeous artisan home decor items and knick-knacks. Good buys whilst in the country include Ceylon tea, spices, hand loomed fabrics and jewellery, including indigenous blue sapphires.

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Cultural Highlights

In addition to the main attractions, there is a vast array of sites to discover across the country. Just outside Tangalle is Mulkirigala Temple – a series of natural caves filled with wall paintings and statues of Buddha. It was here, in 1862, that a British Administrator discovered some palm-leaf manuscripts that contained the key to translating the Mahawamsa, the Great Chronicle of Sri Lanka. The climb to the summit is challenging, but well worth it for its magnificent views. Meanwhile, in the dry zone known as ‘The Cultural Triangle’ you will find ancient cities such as Anuradhapura and Polonaruwa, rock fortresses including Sigiriya and the Dambulla Rock Temples, some of Sri Lanka’s oldest relics and famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Further inland, towards Kandy, you will find a temple that reputedly houses Buddha’s tooth, while the vibrant arts scene has survived colonisation and remains true to its millennia-old roots.

Cultural Highlights
UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Travel north to see the amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. Marvel at Sigiriya Rock, built in the 5th century AD by King Kasyapa as a great fortress in the sky, to protect himself from the rightful heir, his brother, who had sworn revenge and returned from India to fight an epic battle with armies of warrior elephants. The nearby ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa will also wow with their hidden monasteries, cave temples and sacred rocks. The scattered ruins of one of the ancient world’s greatest civilisations await!

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Wildlife

Sri Lanka is amongst the most bio-diverse countries in the world, and a little-known fact is that it has the world’s largest density of leopards in Yala National Park. Monkeys, crocodiles, elephants, innumerable species of birds, lizards, deer and rare bears can all be spotted, if you are lucky, on game-drives around the park. Close by is one of Sri Lanka’s finest parks, Uda Walawe National Park and one of the best locations for elephant-watching, surpassing many of East Africa’s famous national parks. With low-lying vegetation, enjoy interrupted views of wild buffalo, herds of elephants, sambar and spotted deer, the occasional leopard and much, much more!

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