Give your immune system the reboot it needs on this detoxifying wellness break in the spectacular backdrop of South Sri Lanka. A personalised wellness consultation on arrival and departure will ensure you have a cleansing holiday tailored to your body’s specific needs, with the tools to continue your progress once you leave. Relax into guided group nature walks, meditation sessions and Ghee therapy on this indulgent retreat that allows you to put your physical and mental health first. Top it off with personalised treatments and therapies in the serenity of the spa, and you’re sure to leave with a brand-new lease of life.
- 1 x Personalised wellness consultation upon arrival including body type analysis - 1 x Strict personalised diet plan - Daily morning group Hatha Yoga (90 min) - 6 x Personalised spa treatments based on the body analysis and consultation (90 min) - Prescribed Ayurveda treatments to improve immunity - 1 x Ghee therapy, for internal oleation - 1 x Purgation and/or enema to cleanse the digestive tract - 2 x Guided group nature walks - 1 x Meditation or Yoga Nidra session - 1 x Pranayama session - Lifestyle discussions and healthy living guidance - Final consultation and evaluation
- Daily use of steam, sauna and thermal saltwater pool - Complimentary attendance to group classes including Yoga and River walk (subject to weekly schedule & availability)
SHARING FROM Per person, based on two guests booking together and sharing a room (unless otherwise stated)
SINGLES FROM Per person, based on private single occupancy (unless otherwise stated)
01 May - 20 Dec 2024
USD5,630
USD7,600
01 May 2024 - 20 Dec 2024
USD4,260
USD6,230
21 Dec - 10 Jan 2025
USD6,470
USD9,420
21 Dec 2024 - 10 Jan 2025
USD5,250
USD8,200
11 Jan - 30 Apr 2025
USD6,540
USD8,920
11 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025
USD4,670
USD7,050
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Location Overview
Nestled towards the south of Sri Lanka, amongst dense greenery and mountains, is the Santani resort. With lush greenery surrounding the predominantly glass complex, the sanctuary blurs the distinction between indoors and outdoors, encouraging you to be at one with nature as you rest, relax and meditate. This destination is ideal for those seeking to immerse themselves in a natural setting, as the building follows a minimalistic style throughout to encourage calmness.
Dining
Based in the heart of the Sri Lankan mountains, the Executive Chef focuses Santani’s nutritional meals on being locally and naturally sourced. Their menu has a trio of specially designed menus aimed to detoxify your body during your stay. Choose from detox, vegetarian or spa and feel uplifted on your journey to well-being.
Facilities & Services
Facilities
Pavilion with lounge area and bar 16 m Infinity lap pool Full-service spa Open-plan yoga pavilion Elevated restaurant Outdoor seating area with bonfire 15-seat theatre
Services
Self-serve laundry Designated smoking areas Parking
Santani’s spa facilities meet a high level of luxury. The beauty of simplicity is felt throughout the resort especially in the spa which includes a wealth of deluxe rooms where you can receive various treatments as well as make the most of the thermal salt baths, steam room, sauna. Many of the treatment rooms have terraces that look onto paddy fields.
Wellness Approach
Santani’s philosophy centres around becoming one with nature and simplicity to encourage a deeper connection with oneself. Each guest’s experience is a bespoke journey, catering to their needs to accomplish the release of stress and total feeling of restoration. The minimalistic approach of the sanctuary will leave you with clarity of mind and the ability to focus.
Accommodation Overview
Santani traditionally names their 20 room accommodations the ‘Ambalamas’ meaning ‘place of rest.’ The contemporary dwellings come in the form of 16 single bedrooms and 2 two-bedroom suites, and were based on the meditation caves in the surrounding mountains. They are stylishly minimalistic yet comfortable. Each room is targeted to detox your brain from distraction, however in-room WiFi is available.
Adam's Review of Santani Wellness Resort & Spa in Sri Lanka
Santani Wellness Resort & Spa in Sri Lanka is a success story for the wellness traveller. It’s a boutique wellness retreat offering minimalistic luxury in a nature-rich setting for those seeking healing through quietude, yoga and Ayurveda. Santani is not a strict health retreat and gracefully doesn’t feature a heavily-packed daily schedule. It’s a place that lends back time.
Santani prides itself on being an eco-friendly retreat
It is highly intimate, with only 16 rooms and a back-to-nature décor.
Cuisine is locally and naturally sourced, and the menus are designed to detoxify the body.
Set in the Sri Lankan mountains, you can enjoy a range of activities such as explorative hikes, jungle boot camps, wildlife safaris and river swimming.
The climate is warm all year round, averaging low 30’s between December and March, perfect for getting a bit of winter sun.
Whilst simplicity is a running theme throughout the resort, luxury is not compromised.
Yoga and meditation is widely encouraged, helping you to develop a deep connection with yourself.
An ayurvedic wellness programme is offered at this retreat.
Lows
There is no temperature control, so the rooms can get quite cool in the evenings.
The resort is a long way from the airport (4.5 hours), and the last 1.5 hours are up winding mountain roads. There is, however, an option for a 40-minute sea plane and 40-minute drive.
The retreat currently does not have the license to sell alcohol