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3 reviews
100% would recommend

A stylish boutique resort set amid unique natural surroundings, with a sustainable, authentic wellness concept. Awarded the Travel+Leisure Award for “Best Wellness Resort in the World” in 2020. Ideal when preceded by a touring holiday.

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Quiet location
In the mountains
Sustainable hotel
In a green setting
Ayurveda doctor
Ayurvedic cuisine – dosha-appropriate
Ayurvedic cuisine
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Santani Resort in detail

Hotel

Inland Sri Lanka, around 32 km north-east of Kandy, Santani Resort is a luxury boutique resort set on a hill in a former tea plantation, overlooking rice fields and mountain scenery. The resort stands out for its minimalist design, which has already won several awards, and its striking panoramic views. The peaceful natural surroundings create an atmosphere that invites you to relax and unwind. Sustainability is a priority at Santani Resort. There is no air conditioning or television in the rooms. Digital Detox is built into the experience, with Wi-Fi available only on request and exclusively in the rooms. The natural construction, using recycled wood, helps keep room temperatures cooler.

Food & Drink

The restaurant offers each guest a personalised menu, discussed in advance with the head chef. This ensures a balance of the six tastes. Guests who have booked a Wellness Package receive meals tailored to their body type and complementing their treatments. Much of the produce comes from the resort’s own garden or from local farmers. Wellness cuisine includes ketogenic (low-carbohydrate) and raw food diets, as well as Detox and Ayurveda options; vegetarian meals are available on request. Private dining is also available. Lounge and bar.

Wellness & Spa

The three-storey spa features a hydrotherapy area with a sauna, steam room and salt bath. Wellness Packages focus on Ayurveda, Yoga, Detox, weight management and stress management. The programmes aim to bring body and mind into balance, while offering valuable guidance to help guests maintain a healthy lifestyle after their stay. Guests are supported by a resident yoga guru and two Ayurveda doctors who work in rotation. There is also a pavilion for Yoga and meditation. Santani regularly welcomes visiting masters from around the world, including guest therapists and healers such as Reiki masters, osteopaths, psychological coaches and yoga gurus.

Leisure

You can spend your free time unwinding by the infinity pool (approx. 16 m), with wonderful views stretching into the distance. If you would rather not embrace the resort’s Digital Detox ethos, a media room with a PC terminal is available (Wi-Fi in the room on request). The resort’s setting is also ideal for mountain biking and walks to the Hulu River, the Hanging Bridge or Narampanawa Temple (2–4 hours). Kandy, home to the world-famous Temple of the Tooth, Sri Dalada Maligawa, is approximately 1 hour away by car.

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Hotel rooms at a glance

20 chalets (approx. 46 sqm) in contemporary design, equipped with a rain shower, fan, hairdryer, coffee and tea set, safe, Wi-Fi (on request) and private balcony or terrace. 16 chalets have mountain views. 4 chalets have garden views and are ideal for families; they are located 10 minutes from the resort by tuk-tuk (on request).

  • Mountain View Chalet for 2

    46 m² · Mountain View · Balcony or terrace

  • Garden View Chalet for 2

    46 m² · Garden View · Balcony or terrace

  • Mountain View Chalet for 1

    46 m² · Mountain View · Balcony or terrace

  • Garden View Chalet for 1

    46 m² · Garden View · Balcony or terrace

Customer reviews for Santani Resort

3 verified reviews by travellersOnly customers who have travelled with us are allowed to leave a review

5.0 Exceptional  

100% recommend this hotel

5.0
Hotel
5.0
Service
5.0
Treatments
5.0
Food
4.3
Wellness area
3 results
fantastic

September 2026

As a couple | 60–69 | 4–8 days

everything at a very high level

Puristisch, hochwertig, fantastisches Ayurveda

Annick H.

September 2025

As a couple | 12–16 days

Santani ist zum Abtauchen und Kraft tanken ideal. Allerdings sehr abgelegen und Einsam. Die angebotenen Exkursionen sind gut, aber recht teuer

Es war fantastisch organisiert, wir hatten eine super gute Zeit.

Britta G.

February 2022

As a couple | 50–59 | 4–8 days

Wir haben viel über Land, Kultur und Menschen gelernt und würden jeder Zeit die Reise weiterempfehlen. uns hat das Santani Hotel unglaublich gut gefallen, leider waren wir mit 3 Nächten zu kurz da. Die unten genannte Bewertung werde ich auf das Santani Hotel beziehen.

Location

Santani Resort
Sri Lanka, Inland Sri Lanka, Werapitiya - Kandy
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
approx. 138 km / 210 min

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