Santani is Sri Lanka's first dedicated spa resort which has brought luxury wellness to Sri Lanka. Set in the tranquil hills just over an hour from Kandy, Santani provides a relaxing and rejuvenating environment, and a variety of spa and wellness packages.
Highlights
Sri Lanka's first dedicated spa and wellness resort
Located an hour north east of Kandy, you are the heart of the Sri Lankan hill country
Get back to nature in this rejuvenating setting
Santani's modern and environmentally friendly design fits in with its serene setting
Spanning 48 acres, the Aratenna Estate is home to Sri Lanka's most exciting spa retreat, Santani. With views over the misty emerald mountains of The Hill County and found just one hour's drive from cultural Kandy, Santani provides a perfect place to escape from it all on your journey through Sri Lanka.
The concept of this boutique resort is in finding peace and harmony with your surroundings, your body and most importantly your mind. Using Ayurvedic therapies your stay will leave you feeling truly revived. Choose from one of five wellness packages that focus on different goals from sleep enhancement to post baby bliss or even to learn the correct steps to effective detox and cleansing.
The property is home to just sixteen stand-alone bedroom suites which stand elevated on stilts and have unparalleled views. Two double bedroom suites are also available with private living area, perfect for those wanting more space. Relax on the main pavilion with its open to air design or by the outdoor campfire and enjoy the local wildlife.
Guests can enjoy the more active side of Santani, swimming and practicing yoga, enjoying more outdoors pursuits trekking through the area's tea plantations, following the local hiking trails or even taking a dip in a secluded forest river. Whatever guests' intentions or goals, Santani will leave you feeling refreshed, both in mind and soul.
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Enquire NowSantani is located on the Aratenna Estate, spanning 48-acres that make it a perfect secluded spot. Just 50-minutes north east of Kandy's town centre, Santani can be found The Hill Country of Sri Lanka.
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