Kandy District, Sri Lanka

Santani Wellness
Resort

Breathe deeper. Sleep sounder. Return to yourself, in a mountain-top sanctuary where healing is woven into every moment.

Kandy District, Sri Lanka

Your Mountain Sanctuary Awaits

Set on a former tea estate in the lush mountain terrain of Sri Lanka’s Kandy District, Santani Wellness Resort is a purpose-built sanctuary where nature, minimalist architecture and restorative practices converge. This is the ideal destination for wellness-seeking travellers who prioritise calm, premium design and meaningful reset.

Created specifically for wellness, not adapted from a standard resort, Santani is designed from the ground up to support health, renewal and deep nature connection, with every detail intentionally crafted to restore balance.

What's Included

  • Wellness consultation and personalised programme design as part of your stay.
  • Accommodation in villa-style or chalet-villas set among nature with views of jungle, rice paddies or valley.
  • Healthy, in-house curated cuisine aligning with wellness goals (e.g., cleansing, balanced nutrition), Santani places focus on cuisine as part of wellness.
  • Use of spa, movement & yoga studios, nature trails, and daily wellness schedules (yoga, meditation, walks) integrated into the stay.

(Note: The number of treatments, length of programme and inclusions will depend on the chosen wellness package.)

  • A rare wellness destination conceived with intention, every architectural detail, treatment space and communal area exists to nurture your wellbeing.
  • The design and setting are exceptional, open-air architecture that invites calm, perched in a valley high above the jungle, offering real escape from the everyday.
  • Surrounded by the natural beauty of Sri Lanka’s hill country, panoramic views of rice paddies, jungle canopy and sweeping valley panoramas at every turn.
  • Personalised wellness programmes tailored to individual goals, from detox and cleansing to yoga immersion and lifestyle renewal.

📍 Address: Aratenna Estate Road, Werapitiya 20908, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka.

Transfer: Approximately 4–5 hours from Colombo by road through scenic mountain terrain. The resort can arrange private transfers for guests.

The mountain climate ensures comfortable stays year-round. We recommend allowing sufficient travel time and arriving with a wellness mindset.

Pack comfortable active-wear, layered clothing for cooler mountain nights, walking shoes or trail shoes, and swimwear for the spa and pool.

At a Glance

  • Location: Aratenna Estate Road, Werapitiya 20908, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka.

  • Wellness Focus: Full-scale wellness resort — detox, yoga, spa, healthy cuisine, nature immersion with personalised programme design.

  • Travel Season: Year-round; mountain climate means comfortable stays throughout all seasons.

  • Grading: Luxury Boutique Wellness Resort

  • Unique Environment Note: Nestled on a heritage tea estate in Sri Lanka’s central highlands — where open-air architecture and untouched nature create a truly immersive sanctuary.

Experience

The Santani Experience

Discover what makes this Sri Lankan mountain-top wellness sanctuary truly transformative.

Mountain-Top Setting

Perched high above the jungle with panoramic views of rice paddies, valleys and rolling green terrain, a rare and deeply restorative environment that envelops you in stillness.

Purpose-Built Wellness

Every element of architecture, cuisine and programming exists to support restoration and renewal, a sanctuary conceived with singular wellness intention from the very first stone.

Nature Immersion

Open-air spaces dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, nature trails, jungle sounds and mountain air become integral to the healing experience.

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Personalised Wellness Programmes

Every stay begins with a wellness consultation to design a personalised programme aligned with your individual goals. Whether you seek detox and cleansing, yoga immersion, or lifestyle renewal, Santani’s expert practitioners curate a journey that nourishes mind, body and spirit.

Villa & Chalet Living

Accommodation is offered in villa-style and chalet-villas set among nature, with views spanning jungle canopy, rice paddies and sweeping valley panoramas. The minimalist design uses natural materials and open architecture to ensure you feel immersed in the landscape from the moment you arrive.

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Cuisine as Wellness

At Santani, cuisine is an integral part of the wellness experience. Healthy, in-house curated meals are designed to align with your wellness goals, whether cleansing, balanced nutrition or nourishing recovery. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients form the foundation of every dish, thoughtfully prepared to support your body’s restoration.

Programmes

Signature Retreats

Short-Stay Wellness

Restore & Renew

Short-stay wellness packages including accommodation, multiple daily wellness activities, spa treatments and healthy cuisine for a meaningful reset. Pricing varies by programme and duration — contact us for a personalised quote.

Immersive Retreat

Detox & Lifestyle Renewal

Longer immersive stays with deeper focus on reset, detox, lifestyle renewal and mind-body practices for transformative results. Pricing varies by programme and duration, contact us for a personalised quote.

Customisable Wellness

Yoga, Nature & Movement

Customisable wellness stays combining yoga and meditation, nature and movement, healthy cuisine and wellness education, tailored to your individual needs. Pricing varies by programme and duration, contact us for a personalised quote.

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Santani Wellness Resort is accessible year-round thanks to its comfortable mountain climate. Sri Lanka’s dry season in the central highlands runs roughly from January to April and again from August to September, offering ideal conditions for outdoor activities and nature walks. However, the lush green season brings its own beauty and tranquillity. The mountain setting ensures moderate temperatures throughout the year.

Santani stands apart because it was conceived solely as a wellness destination. Rather than retrofitting wellness into an existing hotel, every space — from the open-air treatment pavilions to the communal dining areas — was designed to facilitate healing. Your stay begins with a personal wellness consultation, ensuring your programme is tailored to your unique needs and aspirations.

Santani is located in the Kandy District, approximately 4–5 hours from Colombo by road through scenic mountain terrain. The resort can arrange private transfers for guests. While the journey takes time, the gradual transition from city to mountain is part of the experience — a gentle shift into wellness calm as the landscape changes around you.

Pack comfortable active-wear for yoga and movement classes, layered clothing for cooler mountain evenings, walking shoes or trail shoes for nature walks, and swimwear for the spa and pool. The resort provides yoga mats, towels and spa amenities. Light, breathable fabrics are recommended for daytime, with warmer layers for evening.

Absolutely. Santani’s kitchen works closely with the wellness team to ensure every meal supports your programme goals. Whether you require vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or other dietary accommodations, the chefs prepare fresh, locally sourced dishes tailored to your needs. Simply share your preferences during your wellness consultation.

Santani offers villa-style and chalet-villa accommodation set among nature with stunning views of jungle canopy, rice paddies and sweeping valley panoramas. Natural materials and open design ensure you feel connected to the landscape throughout your stay. Each space is thoughtfully crafted to support rest, calm and restoration.

While shorter stays offer meaningful benefits, longer immersive retreats allow deeper focus on reset, detox, lifestyle renewal and mind-body practices. We recommend a minimum of three to five nights to settle into the wellness rhythm. For transformative results — particularly detox or lifestyle renewal programmes — a stay of seven nights or more is ideal.

Santani offers a range of programmes from short-stay wellness packages to longer immersive retreats. Options include detox and cleansing, yoga and meditation immersion, nature and movement focus, and healthy cuisine combined with wellness education. All programmes are customisable based on your personal wellness consultation, ensuring every journey is deeply personal.

Yes, WiFi is available at the resort. However, many guests choose to embrace a digital detox as part of their wellness experience. The mountain setting naturally encourages disconnection, and the resort supports a balanced approach to technology use to maximise the restorative benefits of your stay.

Beyond spa treatments, Santani offers daily yoga and meditation sessions, guided nature walks through the mountain terrain, movement classes, and wellness education workshops. The surrounding landscape invites exploration — from trails winding through the heritage tea estate to mindful walks with panoramic valley views. Every activity is designed to deepen your connection with nature and self.

As part of Spencer Travel Holdings — with over 20 years of expertise and Virtuoso membership — we offer more than a simple booking. Our wellness travel specialists provide personalised curation, exclusive access to preferred rates and room upgrades, pre-arrival planning tailored to your wellness goals, and seamless logistics so you can focus entirely on your restoration. We go beyond luxury booking to create a truly transformative experience.

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Ready to Begin Your Sri Lankan Wellness Journey?

Our wellness travel specialists are here to help you plan your transformative retreat at Santani Wellness Resort. Contact us to discover the perfect blend of mountain sanctuary living and purposeful wellness renewal.