Santani Wellness Kandy
Hotel in Central Province
5-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hotel
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and free valet parking
This hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Valet parking is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a sauna, and massage/treatment rooms.
Santani Wellness Kandy offers 20 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a sauna.
This hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Valet parking is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a sauna, and massage/treatment rooms.
Santani Wellness Kandy offers 20 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
Garden
Map of Central Province
Available Rooms
Mountain View Chalet
1 King • 495 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Garden View Chalet
1 Double • 495 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
10.0
best food in the world, amazing spa, relax, cool, different
4.0
This place is really a special retreat. The Chef is excellent ! The Spa unfortunately is breathe-takingly expensive. And virtually of the activities that you go to a retreat like that for are extortionate.. it is a shame as it is truly a unique location
3.0
I found the acoustics pretty poor, the staff very friendly and well trained, what little food I had was quite nice. The location was a little more remote than I bargsained for, so not a criticisim but we aware. It peaceful and excpetionally minimalist and purposefully designed that way for the ayurvidic guests but not my vibe.
8.0
We selected this property because of its treatments. When we arrived they mentioned they were just available for the guests that had booked a package. This was shattering for us and very disappointing. The rest of our statly, food and staff was faboulous.
4.0
We selected this property because of its treatments. When we arrived they mentioned they were just available for the guests that had booked a package. This was shattering for us and very disappointing. The rest of our statly, food and staff was faboulous.
2.5
Beautiful peaceful resort. You can spend a day doing yoga, going to the Spa , lounge by the pool while enjoying the beautiful mountain views or you can also venture out in one of the many excursions they can organize for you!
5.0
Beautiful peaceful resort. You can spend a day doing yoga, going to the Spa , lounge by the pool while enjoying the beautiful mountain views or you can also venture out in one of the many excursions they can organize for you!
5.0
Amazing boutique resort, great food and excellent service. Spent new year’s eve and the hotel hosted a bonfire and an amazing celebratory dinner. Perfect place if you’re looking to relax, do yoga and enjoy the quiet area.
0.0
Thats the amazing spa hotel incredible envirementwith very professionnal service
4.0
The hotel concept is very nice, and fits to honeymoon vacation.
The food was great, the best food I eat in Sri Lanka, the chef, and the restaurant team where helpful, and fit themself to us.
The uncomfortable thing is that there is no a/c system in the room, and it’s really hard to sleep with the bugs and mosquitoes that gets into the room.
Although it’s hotel that promote wellness, choosing a/c should be the customer choose.
Thanks for the all Santani team, made wonderful job.
2.0
The hotel concept is very nice, and fits to honeymoon vacation. The food was great, the best food I eat in Sri Lanka, the chef, and the restaurant team where helpful, and fit themself to us. The uncomfortable thing is that there is no a/c system in the room, and it’s really hard to sleep with the bugs and mosquitoes that gets into the room. Although it’s hotel that promote wellness, choosing a/c should be the customer choose. Thanks for the all Santani team, made wonderful job.
5.0
I loved everything--EVERYTHING--about my stay. The service was outstanding, the view was amazing, and the food was delicious. The staff bent over backwards to make sure I was comfortable and happy. I had some spa treatments, which were fabulous, and the morning and evening yoga sessions were enjoyable, too. The design of the hotel is incredible. Its simple and unpretentious but elegant. Design-wise, its one of the most beautiful hotels Ive ever seen. I cant wait to return.
10.0
I loved everything--EVERYTHING--about my stay. The service was outstanding, the view was amazing, and the food was delicious. The staff bent over backwards to make sure I was comfortable and happy. I had some spa treatments, which were fabulous, and the morning and evening yoga sessions were enjoyable, too. The design of the hotel is incredible. It's simple and unpretentious but elegant. Design-wise, it's one of the most beautiful hotels I've ever seen. I can't wait to return.
10.0
The whole experience at this hotel is unbelievable! From the moment you arrive you are treated like royalty. A cold towel is given to you upon arrival. Then you are given tea while you wait a moment to talk to the chef about your personalized meals. Yoga, spa services and hiking are readily available. The rooms are amazing and the views are priceless! Worth every dollar. Looking to return soon.
10.0
Stunning, tranquil location. Perfect for disconnecting and relaxing. Excellent spa facilities and treatments. Very attentive staff and delicious food using a range of fresh ingredients.
10.0
Just amazing view - like a moving painting - and minimalist architecture. Food is very good and very peaceful.
10.0
This was a truly relaxing experience. The surrounding nature was beautiful and serene, the treatments were very good, the food was amazing and the staff were lovely, helpful and always smiling. I will definitely go back.
5.0
Perfect service - kind employees - stunning views - do the walk down to the river!
10.0
Good check in experience. The Staffs ask your preference for dinner, lunch, breakfast and the check out time, they also show you around before go to the room. The room is clean, and with fresh air.
5.0
This place is truly a miracle. The resort is an integral part of the nature on the top of the hill. The air, the sound of the nature makes it an ideal place to stay for 1 day or for a year. You can't get enough of it. It is a real treasure.
8.0
The hotel is a stunning space. The manager is clearly very hands on and staff is very friendly and attentive. The food was excellent as well. The yoga teacher is very experienced and attentive. It’s rare to find so many things be up to such a good standard in one hotel. I must say the punctuality and service at the spa was not the best, although the rituals and therapists are incredible. Despite some hiccups re, I would recommend and would go again.
5.0
Santani was an incredible experience. The service was impeccable and the staff went out of their way to create bespoke menus for us and to look after us during the entire stay. Nothing was too much for them and they really have been trained exceptionally. All the rooms have wonderful views and allow you to soak in the nature and the unbeatable views. It is a great place to relax although not a fantastic base for sight seeing. We stayed for a few nights to break up the hustle and bustle of the tourist spots so it was perfect for us.
4.0
Lotsa bugs at night, close to nature kinda place.
2.5
This hotel is simply amazing.The setting and views are incredible, rooms are very modern and minimalist in style. The Mountain View rooms are so worth it with lovely balconies for the amazing views. Restaurant is great all round and the spa is totally unique.If you want to unplug and chill out this is one of the most relaxing hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Just don’t waste your stay here by going off the resort!!! It’s not cheap, but is well worth the money for what you get and experience
5.0
This hotel is simply amazing.
The setting and views are incredible, rooms are very modern and minimalist in style. The Mountain View rooms are so worth it with lovely balconies for the amazing views. Restaurant is great all round and the spa is totally unique.
If you want to unplug and chill out this is one of the most relaxing hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Just don’t waste your stay here by going off the resort!!!
It’s not cheap, but is well worth the money for what you get and experience
1.0
We paid a lot of money but very upset to have this kind of environment (noize monk pray and hard rock music from other side of mountain till midnight. It drived us crazy.
2.5
We stayed for two nights at this lovely retreat and had an amazing time. Service was top notch and the food was excellent. The setting is stunning - on a hilllside with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. The villas were lovely. The only downside of the rooms were that there isn't any soundproofing between villas. We enjoyed the yoga classes that we took, as well as the spa treatments we had. Go before word gets out!
2.5
We stayed for two nights at this lovely retreat and had an amazing time. Service was top notch and the food was excellent. The setting is stunning - on a hilllside with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. The villas were lovely. The only downside of the rooms were that there isnt any soundproofing between villas. We enjoyed the yoga classes that we took, as well as the spa treatments we had. Go before word gets out!
2.5
Hard to think of words to sum up Santani... the pictures certainly paint a picture for what to expect and the views are the key reason why most people would flock to this fantastic resort but the photos do not tell the full story.
The staff, the spa and the amazing food are the other stand out features. While I wouldn't recommend this resort if you're looking for an action packed stay it's the perfect location to escape the crowds. Wake up to yoga, followed by breakfast and then take a stroll down to the river for a quick dip. We were lucky enough to see a pack of monkeys on one of our visits to the river who took it in turns to jump in and cross to the other side.
After the your stroll it's time for lunch... you'll certainly be well fed during your stay. The unique spa is a wonderful (but expensive) place to spend the afternoon. Watch the sun go down over the mountains and prepare for a wonderful dinner.
All in all a fantastic, memorable and relaxing hotel which I'd thoroughly recommend.
2.5
Hard to think of words to sum up Santani... the pictures certainly paint a picture for what to expect and the views are the key reason why most people would flock to this fantastic resort but the photos do not tell the full story. The staff, the spa and the amazing food are the other stand out features. While I wouldnt recommend this resort if youre looking for an action packed stay its the perfect location to escape the crowds. Wake up to yoga, followed by breakfast and then take a stroll down to the river for a quick dip. We were lucky enough to see a pack of monkeys on one of our visits to the river who took it in turns to jump in and cross to the other side.After the your stroll its time for lunch... youll certainly be well fed during your stay. The unique spa is a wonderful (but expensive) place to spend the afternoon. Watch the sun go down over the mountains and prepare for a wonderful dinner.All in all a fantastic, memorable and relaxing hotel which Id thoroughly recommend.
10.0
Santani is one of the nicest and most unique resorts I've stayed in. It's incredible, the whole experience. Haven't just left after 4 blissful days there, I feel like I'll forever be comparing every other hotel to it, which will set almost all up for failure. It was the highlight of my week-long Sri Lankan trip, just book it already, you won't regret it!! Oh, and do yourself a favour, pay extra to get a mountain view room. You won't be disappointed!
5.0
Santani is one of the nicest and most unique resorts Ive stayed in. Its incredible, the whole experience. Havent just left after 4 blissful days there, I feel like Ill forever be comparing every other hotel to it, which will set almost all up for failure. It was the highlight of my week-long Sri Lankan trip, just book it already, you wont regret it!! Oh, and do yourself a favour, pay extra to get a mountain view room. You wont be disappointed!
5.0
Everything is superb but suggest they tarmac the drive, which we understand will happen next year. When complete we will return.
2.5
Had we died and gone to heaven? I had to question my senses from the moment we arrived to Santani “Santani” is the Sanskrit word meaning “in harmony with” and harmonious we felt. This heaven on earth embodies all the virtues of a spiritual ashram with the luxuries of a 5-star wellness retreat.
2.5
Our stay at the Santani was a delight in every sense. Everything was done to perfection from the architectural design of the rooms and facilities (minimalist Buddhist aesthetic) to the stunning views to the delicious and healthy meals designed for us by the chef. The service was impeccable across the board. We especially enjoyed the nature walks with the Santani’s naturalist, lovely yoga classes each morning and afternoon, rejuvenating Ayurvedic spa treatments, and an unforgettable dining experience at each meal.
2.5
Oh man, this place is SO great. Go ahead a book it now before everyone else discovers it: I am sure the rates will double.
Gorgeous sighting of the building next to a working tea plantation, amazing views of the valley and river below. Nice, minimal Scandi architecture. Lovely landscaping, great spa and yoga classes.
What blew me away, above all of this, was the food! I really wasn't expecting much, and didn't even realize the meals were included, but they were all excellent. Just tell the chef what you like, and what you can't eat, and he'll go to town. Really really excellent.
One note: this is prob not your best bet as a base of operations if you want to explore the temples in the North, or Galle to the West. Getting up and down the mountain takes an hour at least, mostly on windy one lane roads with half-crazed Sri Lankan drivers and tuk tuk traffic :) Rather, this is the perfect place to go and unplug for a few days, a week, or even a month: especially if you're into yoga and want to detox.
I expect to see this place on many 'Best of 2017' lists at the end of the year.
2.5
Wonderful property, a contemporary heaven for full relaxation in the nature. Great service, amazing chef who put the magic together for some extraordinary meals. Excellent spa, great feel of being so close to the nature in such an amazing setting
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Central Province?
The average price for a rental in Central Province is $56 per night. This rental is $1,054 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Santani Wellness Kandy. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Santani Wellness Kandy. Enjoy the water!
Is Santani Wellness Kandy pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Santani Wellness Kandy?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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