Santani Wellness Kandy, a luxurious five-star retreat opened in 2016 on a former tea estate in Sri Lanka's mountains, offers an unparalleled wellness escape across 48 acres, surrounded by paddy fields and the UNESCO-listed Knuckles Mountain Range.
Each of the 20 spacious rooms and chalets exudes modern elegance, featuring glass walls that frame unspoiled views of the Hunnasgiriya and Knuckles Mountain Ranges. Equipped with plush bedding, air conditioning, and private bathrooms with premium toiletries, every accommodation ensures serene comfort, blending seamlessly with the lush vegetation. Private balconies enhance the tranquil connection to the natural surroundings.
Dining at Santani Wellness Kandy is a bespoke experience, with chefs crafting personalized full-board menus using fresh, organic vegetables grown on-site, tailored to individual dietary preferences and served in an open-air setting with mountain vistas. The bar offers refreshing beverages, complementing the wellness focus. The 6,000-square-foot spa, a haven of tranquility, features a thermal saltwater pool, sauna, steam room, and complimentary Hatha yoga sessions, with optional detox or weight-loss programs for stays of five nights or more. Guests can explore curated excursions, including river walks, tea factory visits, or strolls through tea estates, immersing in Sri Lanka's rich landscapes.
Located 90 minutes from Kandy city, Santani Wellness Kandy is 150 kilometers from Bandaranaike International Airport, offering seamless access to the Cultural Triangle's heritage sites and the serene beauty of Sri Lanka's hill country.
Wonderfull experience at Santani !
Beautiful and peaceful place.
Team so nice, especially Shashi who give lots of advices for the rest of our trip !
Will recommend it !!
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Location is lovely. Its a wellness resort and it lives up to its name. Our chalet was spacious and had a fabulous view, I.e. the main reason for the rating ;) You could could just sit in the varenda...
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Santani Wellness Retreat was incredible.
From the moment I arrived, everything felt calm and intentional. The food, treatments, and setting worked perfectly together and within days, my bloating and...
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We spent the weekend at Santani, which was amazingly peaceful and rejuvenating.
The resort is between the clouds in the misty hills not very far from Kandy, with a breathtaking view and silent...
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