Santani Wellness Resort & Spa Kandy – Ultimate Relaxation

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location icon 77 Galle Road, Colombo 00300 Sri Lanka
Santani Wellness Resort & Spa Kandy
Santani Wellness Resort & Spa Kandy
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
Santani Resort & Spa, a wellness retreat in Kandy, Sri Lanka, known for its focus on Ayurveda and natural healing. This is one of the best 5 star hotels in Sri Lanka. The resort's tranquil atmosphere is designed to help guests disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with nature. Read this article to find more on accommodation options, wellness programs, and luxurious facilities, such as a hydrotherapy spa, infinity pool, and yoga pavilion.
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1. What to Expect?

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2. Chalets

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3. Location

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4. Rates

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5. Attractions near the hotel

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6. How to get here?

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What to Expect?

The beautiful resort is located amidst the lavish landscape of Kandy. This is the first and only purpose -built wellness resort in Sri Lanka. The Ayurveda wellness programs offered here will bring both mind and body peace. Restoring nature within this architectural haven has been one of their main goals. The resort has ample exposure to nature. However, it is very secluded from the outside world as well. This experience offers everyone the best of both worlds. The beauty of wildlife and nature will elevate your experience at the Santani Resort and Spa.

All the chalets are air-conditioned free. Natural ventilation has been used to give these chalets enough air supply. Inside these chalets, you will experience another level of peace and serenity. The chalets offer stunning garden and mountain views. The resort is also WIFI free. It invites all its guests to break free from the outside world and its distractions. Through this, you will be able to emerge well with the Ayurveda wellness programs.

The Santani Spa is another feature of the resort. This tri-level spa offers you many treatments according to your needs. This has the first ever hydrotherapy facilities in the country as well. The ground level has the reception desk and consultation rooms. Through these, you can descend to the hydrotherapy level. You will get an experience as if you are walking to the core of the earth. The second level includes a steam room, cedar wood sauna and open-air thermal salt pool. The deepest and last level includes four treatment rooms. You will be able to have a holistic experience at the Santani Resort and Spa.

Aerial Shot of the Santani Wellness Resort

The resort is well equipped with a Lounge & Bar, 16 M infinity lap pool, Media room, Yoga pavilion, outdoor sitting area and an elevated restaurant. They offer both wellness and leisure packages. All of this can be customized to suit your personal needs. The silence and peacefulness will make your stay worthwhile and leave you coming back again.

Chalet Types

There are 20 chalets inside the resort. 16 of them are mountain chalets while 4 are garden chalets. These are built around the concept of an “ambalama”. It is the Sri Lankan word for a place to stay and rest. Back in the day each city, village consisted of one for the ease of passengers. With this concept in mind Santani has built the chalets like private sanctuaries for its guests. You can have wifi access to your rooms. This is complimentary on request.

The beautiful mountain chalets

Mountain View Chalets

This is a single bedroom with a balcony overlooking the mountains. It is approximately 500 square feet. Some of the amenities included are,

  • Single or Twin bed
  • Private balcony
  • Ceiling fans
  • Wood lounge chairs
  • Coffee and tea making facilities
  • Personal safe
  • Two closets
  • Rain shower with hot water

Garden View Chalets

These are primarily designed for families with children (above 12 years). Two of the rooms do not have balconies considering the safety of children. These overlook a lush green landscape and vegetation. The rooms are approximately 360-560 square feet. These are situated a bit far from the main lounge. It’s roughly a 10 min walk. Tuk Tuks can be arranged for the ease of the guests. Some of the amenities included are,

  • King or twin beds
  • Private terrace
  • Ceiling fans
  • Safari chairs on balcony
  • Wood lounge chairs
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Two closets
  • Personal safe
  • Rain shower with hot water

Location

location icon 77 Galle Road, Colombo 00300 Sri Lanka

Located 40 km away from Kandy, the Santani Wellness is located in the hill country of Sri Lanka. From Kandy, it will take around 1 hour for you to reach the resort. The road is well- maintained and will provide for a smooth ride. Kandy is known for its cool and calming atmosphere. It has warm and humid conditions from May to September, and cooler temperatures from December to February. We remind you to always check the weather and road conditions before you start out your journey. You can get to know the latest updates through the resort staff. You can enjoy stunning mountain views, lush green landscapes and cool weather as you make your way from Kandy to the resort.

Distance from airport to Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Rates

The rates depend on the package you select. It also varies according to the duration of your stay with Santani.Garden view chalet is priced at 106,736 LKR+10,674 LKR. Mountain View chalet is priced at 125,697 LKR+ 12,570 LKR. You can checkout their website for offers and discounts

Attractions near the Hotel

Located close to the beautiful city of Kandy, some of the attractions near the hotel are the temple of the tooth and the Kandy Lake. The temple of the tooth is a Buddhist temple that is located in the Royal Palace Complex. This is the sacred grounds where the ancient tooth relic of Lord Buddha is placed. It is one of the most popular landmarks in Kandy. The temple has some unique architecture. The museum inside this ancient ground will tell you more details about the religious importance behind this temple.

The Kandy lake also has great historic value. Also known as the sea of milk, this was converted to a lake by the last king of Sri Lanka. You can get an amazing view of the temple of tooth from here while admiring the beauty of the Kandy city.

Activities at Santani

Santani Photography Tour

Santani also offers its guests many action packed activities. You can step into nature as you enjoy breathtaking landscapes of Kandy and the Knuckles mountain range. The activities available are as below.
Santani Safari
You can experience exotic bird sightings, and the beauty of nature through this. It also includes a thrilling journey across a hanging bridge. The itinerary includes hikes and birdwatching sessions. The resort offers you a complimentary 5-course dinner and Ayurveda massage for this.
Santani Challenge
If you are ready to conquer the five peaks of the Knuckles mountain range, this adventure is for you. It is a 3 night’s package. You will also get to talk with the tour leaders before embarking on this adventure. A five-course dinner and complimentary massage awaits for you as well.
Santani Escape
Explore the beauty of the Knuckles Mountain Range, traverse the legendary Corbett’s Gap and seek out hidden waterfalls with this 7 nights adventure. The package also includes a Santani signature 7 Course Dinner ,2 complimentary Ayurveda Massage per stay and 2 Personalized Yoga Session per stay.

How to get to the Hotel?

Santani is located in beautiful Kandy in the hill country. It will take 4 and 27 minutes to come to Kandy from Colombo by road. Arabiers luxury transfers will provide you with a seamless travel experience. Arabiers offers comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles with professional drivers .Their luxury transfer service ensures that you travel in style and comfort.With this you can relax and take in the scenic beauty without the stress of navigating unfamiliar roads. There are various vehicle options to choose from. You can also enjoy complimentary refreshments upon request. This will allow you to arrive at the Ceylon Tea Trails and enjoy the beauty of Sri Lanka’s tea country.

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Wellness

Harmonizing health science innovations from around the world with thousands of years of Sri Lankan Vedic philosophies and practices, Santani offers a thoughtful, sustainable approach to wellness, that we like to call Wellness 2.0, which forms the basis for everything we do here.

yoga session