Santani Wellness Kandy

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Santani Wellness Kandy
Arantenna Estate Werapitiya, Kandy, Sri Lanka·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Comfort9.5
Staff9.5
Cleanliness9.3
Location9.3
Facilities9.2
Who stays here
Couples62%
Families15%
Solo12%
Groups10%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Comfort9.5
Staff9.5
Cleanliness9.3
Location9.3
Facilities9.2
Who stays here
Couples62%
Families15%
Solo12%
Groups10%

Award-winning 5-star wellness resort on a 19 hectare former tea plantation in Sri Lanka's mountain range

Amenities

Santani Wellness Kandy offers two swimming pools: an outdoor infinity saltwater pool and an indoor heated saltwater pool, both with pool bars and mountain views. The 600 m² spa includes a thermal saltwater pool, sauna, steam room, and a hammam, with complimentary Hatha yoga sessions held daily. The property provides a spa lounge, relaxation area, and a full list of massage therapies including head, neck, and foot massages, as well as couples massage options.

Rooms

Each chalet at Santani Resort Spa has a glass wall offering unhindered views of the surrounding lush vegetation and the Hunnasgiriya Mountain range. Accommodation includes Mountain View Chalets and Garden View Chalets, both with private bathrooms and access to outdoor furniture on a sun terrace. Rooms come with key card access, safety deposit boxes, and daily housekeeping, while the design intentionally omits televisions to encourage digital detox.

Dining

Dining at Santani Wellness Resort & Spa has no printed menus; chefs propose a daily menu based on each guest's dietary preferencs and use organic vegetables grown on site. All room catgories are availble on a full-board basis, with meals including breakfast, lunh, and diner served in the restaurant. The dining experince also featurse special diet menus, fresh fruits, and a selection of wine and champagne, with the option for cooking classes or happy hour.

Wellnes & Spa

Santani is the first full-fledged destination spa in Sri Lanka, offering premier hydrotherapy options in a 600 m² facility that includes a steam room, sauna, and hot spring bath. Gests staying five nights or more can add wellness packages such as detox or weight loss, which include personalized doctor consultations and Ayurvedic treatments. Daily group Hatha yoga sessions are free, and guests have access to spa packages that integrate ancient Ayurveda with modern health science.

Location & Excurions

Set 1.5 hours from Kandy city, Santani sits on a 19 hectare former tea estate with views of the Knuckles Mountain Range, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The property offers excursions including river walks, tea estate walks, and tea factory visits, all guided by knowledgeable local experts. Nearby attractions include Kandy's Temple of the Tooth and Victoria Golf Club, with shuttle service available for airport drop-off and pick-up.

  • Awards: Best New Hotels In the World & Best Wellness Retreats In the World
  • Location: 19 hectare former tea estate, 1.5 hours from Kandy city, near Knuckles Mountain Range
  • Rooms: Glass-wall chalets with mountain or garden views
  • Dining: No printed menus; chefs customize based on dietary prefrences using on-site organic vegetables
  • Wellnes: First full-fledged destination spa in Sri Lanka with 600 m² hydrotherapy facility
  • Package: Full-board basis with daily Hatha yoga, spa access, and excursions available
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 40.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:22
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Rooms and availability

Guest Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
Chalet
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Two-Bedroom Villa
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking
Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Saltwater pool

Infinity pool

Spa and relaxation

Back massage

Head massage

Full body massage

Steam room

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Yoga class

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Hot spring bath
  • Pool with view

Room view

  • Garden view
  • Pool view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Santani Wellness Kandy

💵 Lowest room price 352 £
📏 Distance to centre 14.1 km
✈️ Distance to airport 26.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport Polgolla Reservoir Sea Plane, KDZ

Location

Arantenna Estate Werapitiya, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Arantenna Estate Werapitiya, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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