Santani Wellness Resort & Spa

Prepare for an experience that will never be matched ! As a travel agent , I had very good clients of mine here the year before, they still talk about Santani now, so I was incredibly excited to stay for myself. Santani is a wellness centre like no other , it really is something that will stay with you forever. The architecture & design beautiful and totally in keeping with the stunning views & location. Some of the most top notch staff I have come across in the industry from the onsite naturalist to the chefs , it’s like Santani has found the best of the best to ensure you are well looked after. The location is serene , the perfect place to unwind & de stress. Spa treatments are out of this world, possibly the best treatment I have ever had, I continue to keep trying to find another as good , but each time I am met with disappointment. Santani offer a great range of activities, I booked one of their walks down to the river. I have saved the best until last … the food! I still day dream about the food , it’s out of this world ! I have eaten in some really amazing restaurants & hotels over the years but again Santani had raised the bar once more. If you are looking for a stay that is truly unique, whether you are looking to destress, detox or just take life at a slower pace in luxury surroundings you need to stay at Santani , a truly transformative experience.

Be careful booking here! They advertised A/C when we booked, but then they don’t actually have A/C in the rooms. And there are bugs that come into the room in the evening. The Garden View Chalets are a complete waste of money since there’s no view and it’s far from the main area. They also don’t tell you to book a spa booking in advance if you don’t book direct, so it’s fully booked when you show up.

I arrived at Santani as a mere mortal—a bundle of stress held together by coffee, emails, and existential dread. By the time I left, I had shed my physical form and was floating above the valley as a sentient, mindful cloud. Let me explain. From the moment I checked in, I felt like I’d stumbled into the set of a spiritual sci-fi epic. The hills whispered secrets older than time. My room was so minimalist that I feared disturbing its zen-like harmony by blinking. The silence was so profound I could hear my soul doing yoga stretches. The food? It wasn’t just a meal; it was a culinary cleanse. One bite of the beetroot salad, and I swear my chakras aligned like planets in a solar eclipse. Each dish was prepared with such precision and subtlety that I considered enrolling in a monastery to learn the art of soup meditation. The spa. Oh, the spa. A therapist touched my back and unknotted problems that began in my past life. At one point, I may or may not have met a Yogi Goat who told me to “let go of my earthly worries.” I did. I released them into the mountains like confetti. On my final day, as I stood in a bathrobe staring dramatically into the mist, I swear the clouds winked at me. A bird landed nearby and gave me a knowing nod, as if to say, “You get it now.” In summary: Santani is not a hotel. It is an enlightenment factory. A place where stress dissolves, gravity becomes optional, and even the furniture feels more self-actualized than you. I now live on air, vibes, and the occasional memory of that quinoa bowl. 11/10—book now if you’re ready to question reality and become a sentient, blissful cumulus.

I have visited Santani Wellness Kandy for a second time this year. I went for a sleeping retreat and it was really amazing. The hotel and all the facilities are amazingly linked with nature and this is an important part of healing there. The villa (you hear the nature around), the SPA is open to nature. When you are having a massage, you hear wind, leaves on the trees moving, monkeys jumping around... The programs there (distress, antiaging, sleeping) are really well prepared. My difficulties with sleep got better already in the week I spent there. I also had an amazing yoga, meditation and relaxation teacher Saman. He taught me techniques for relaxing before sleep but most importantly helped me with his advice hot to deal with negative thoughts, overcome sadness and heal. I will definetly request having sessions with Saman again when I return next year and would greatly recommend him.

Our experience at Hotel Santani Wellness in Kandy was absolutely unforgettable. Nestled in a breathtaking location with exquisite architectural design and a tranquil atmosphere, the hotel left us truly amazed. What made our stay even more remarkable was the exceptional team – from the very skilled Ayurveda therapists to the attentive and friendly staff, every detail was handled to perfection. A heartfelt thank you to Corporate Executive Chef Indika Bandara and his outstanding kitchen team, who treated us to a culinary journey worthy of Michelin-star accolades. Thank you for crafting such a remarkable retreat of luxury and wellness – we can’t wait to return! Warm regards from Switzerland.