Perched amid the mist-shrouded hills of Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands, Santani Wellness Resort & Spa, Kandy is a boutique wellness retreat designed for transformative stays as much as tranquil escapes. Across 48 acres overlooking the Knuckles Mountain Range and lush valleys, guests embark on a personalised wellness journey that balances activity, rest and mindful nourishment. Every stay features bespoke programmes, full-board gourmet wellness cuisine and world-class spa facilities in an intimate, nature-immersed setting.
| Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Central Highlands, near Kandy, Sri Lanka |
| Setting | Mountain and valley views across a former tea estate |
| Rooms | Mountain View & Garden View Chalets |
| Dining | Main restaurant with wellness-focused cuisine |
| Wellness | Spa with thermal saltwater pool, sauna, steam room; yoga; tailored programmes |
| Wellness Philosophy | Personalised, holistic wellness journeys |
| Board Basis | Full board (wellness nutrition focused) |
| Child Policy | Children 12+ only |
| Check-in/out | From 14:00 hrs |
| Airport Access | 1.5–2 hours from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) |
| Note: Specific environment policy confirms children must be at least 12 years old when staying |
Accommodations at Santani are standalone chalets designed to frame the surrounding landscapes while encouraging rest, reflection, and immersion in nature. Interiors blend minimalist simplicity with thoughtful materials, large glass walls and private terraces.
Mountain View Chalets are Santani’s signature hillside retreats, offering uninterrupted views of the Knuckles Mountain Range, minimalist design and a serene sense of privacy immersed in nature.
Size: 500 sqft
Occupancy : 2 adults
View : Mountain view
Garden View Chalets sit amid lush gardens and paddies, blending open-air tranquillity with easy access to nature trails. Designed for comfort and connection, they offer peaceful views and a relaxed, private setting within the resort’s green enclave.
Size : 360-560 sqft
Occupancy : 3 adults
View : Garden view
Santani Villas offer expansive, secluded hillside living with contemporary design, panoramic mountain views and exceptional privacy ideal for families, small groups or longer wellness stays.
Size : Two-Bedroom Villa: 2,000 sqft / Three-Bedroom Villa: 2,500 sqft
Occupancy : Two-Bedroom Villa: 4 adults / Three-Bedroom Villa: 6 adults
View : Mountain view
Santani’s dining experience is anchored in wellness cuisine that honours Ayurvedic principles of taste balance and seasonal nutrition. Meals are full-board and crafted daily based on guest preferences and health goals, with abundant fresh produce often sourced from the property’s organic gardens.
Seasonal menus tailored to dietary needs, chef-led tasting experiences, panoramic views from pavilion setting.
Operating Hours: Breakfast 7:00 am – 10:00 am | Lunch 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Dinner 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Santani’s signature gourmet wellness restaurant, rooted in the Ayurvedic principle of the Six Tastes sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent and astringent and designed to nourish both body and mind through mindful, personalised dining.
Santani’s wellness Centre is an integral part of the guest experience. With a hydrotherapy complex that includes a large thermal saltwater pool, steam room and sauna, daily guided yoga, and personalised wellness consultations, the resort blends movement, restorative therapies and nature immersion. Wellness packages range from stress reduction and detox to weight management and mindfulness retreats all tailored personally to guest needs.
£2859pp
