Santani Wellness Resort & Spa

Beautiful place, nice, modetn architecture. Great food, very friendly staff. Professional yoga lessions and winderful treatments. We enjoyed every minute of our stay!

Pure quality and tranquility. What a dream of a place! Wonderful in every single detail. The food is absolutely delicious, the best breakfast, prepared with high-quality ingredients. The service staff are amazing and truly look after you in the best possible way. Shashi is a gem: so charismatic and helpful, a perfect host who made our stay even more special.

Santani is a truly special wellness retreat. Located in the hills near Kandy and surrounded by nature, it is incredibly peaceful from the moment you arrive. I stayed for five nights on the Detox programme and found it very well structured and genuinely personalised. The Ayurvedic doctor is outstanding — attentive, knowledgeable and deeply involved in tailoring the treatments, nutrition and daily routine to your needs. The therapists and yoga sessions were equally excellent. The food deserves special mention. Every meal was beautifully prepared, full of flavour and incredibly nourishing, making the detox both enjoyable and sustainable. The mountain chalets offer stunning panoramic views and add to the overall sense of calm and restoration. Santani stands out for its quality of care, attention to detail and warmth of the team. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a meaningful wellness reset

Where to begin with this magical place. The truest definition of luxury, personalized service and remarkable service. The setting is heaven, the food was unrivalled, each and every staff member knew everything about our treatment programs and were always available to help.

Santani delivered on everything it promised—and then some. To begin with, this is not a place that loudly markets itself, nor does it need to. I discovered Santani almost by accident, and from the moment I arrived, I was quietly delighted by its philosophy: East meets West—modern, minimalist luxury executed in the most understated, tasteful way imaginable. This is not performative luxury. It is thoughtful, lived-in, and clearly designed by someone with deep experience of the world’s finest stays. There is no pretence here—only integrity in what the property sets out to be. The luxury is subtle, intelligent, and entirely unforced. The staff elevate the experience even further. Warm, intuitive, and genuinely attentive, they go out of their way to ensure every need is met. From the concierge greeting to the discreet 24/7 service, everything feels seamless. There is no excess, no intrusion—just care, done properly. I opted for the all-inclusive package, which includes three meals a day, and this deserves special mention. Every single meal was distinct, beautifully executed, and thoughtfully curated. There is no rigid menu; instead, you choose daily from a generous range of options, with careful consideration for dietary preferences and restrictions. It felt abundant without ever being indulgent for indulgence’s sake. I arrived on Christmas Eve and was treated to a stunning seven-course dinner—one of the most memorable festive meals I have had. It did not feel manufactured or excessive, but rather elegant, restrained, and deeply respectful of each ingredient. The team went out of their way to create a true sense of Christmas, complete with a gift exchange and a beautifully intimate ambience in the restaurant. The spa experience stays true to Santani’s Ayurvedic roots, offering the best of Eastern and Indian medicine without pushing guests into an intense or prescriptive detox. There is no pressure to commit to long, rigorous programmes. Instead, you leave feeling genuinely rejuvenated, calm, and restored—balanced rather than depleted. And then there is the location. Set in the hills of Kandy in Sri Lanka’s east, the surroundings are nothing short of breathtaking. The vistas are expansive and serene, unlike anything else. The landscape feels almost Amazonian in its forestry, yet alpine in its elevation—at times reminiscent of Switzerland, minus the snow. In December and January, the climate is especially magical: cool, misty mornings and evenings with gentle fog, and comfortably warm days. Other times of the year offer a softer chill, making it ideal for those who prefer warmer climates. Santani is a place that stays with you. It is restorative without being prescriptive, luxurious without being loud, and deeply grounding. This is firmly a “return” destination—one to revisit solo or to share with like-minded souls. A place for the keeps.