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.
Revive and rejuvenate yourself on our exclusive Fusion Fitness™ holiday at Santani. Indulge with soul-lifting treatments for a transformative re-boot and build internal strength with a range of activities to combat weight loss, boost fitness levels and enhance physical endurance. From boot camp training and boxercise to yoga and meditation, enjoy mountain bike tours and guided walks as you get close to nature. This mind and body boosting programme will focus on an array of activities and treatments to make you feel much healthier and fitter upon departing. Reconnect with yourself and reach a new level of consciousness for a truly bespoke wellness experience.
Key Information
What's included
4 nights accommodation (alternative durations allowed) | |
Full board (Healthy gourmet cuisine) | |
Return private transfers (included, but optional) | |
Flights available on request |
- 1 x Personal fitness evaluation (30 min)
- Choose 4 x 1-on-1 activities/ lessons or spa treatments. Choose from the options below:
Cardio
- Bootcamp training
- Bicycle tour
- Boxercise
- Cardio run
- Guided hiking
- Mountain bike tour
- Nature walk
- Outdoor fitness circuit
- Personal fitness training
- Power hiking
- Power walk
Strength & Sport
- Bootcamp
- Bums and thighs workout
- High-speed hiking
- High-speed walking
- Legs, abs and glutes
- Strength training
- Stretching
- TRX training
Mind & Body
- Assisted stretching
- Guided meditation
- Meditation
- Moving meditation
- Pranayama
- Relaxation techniques
- Yoga
Renewal
- Abhyanga massage
- Anti-Cellulite massage
- Back, neck and shoulder massage
- Body scrub
- Classic face massage
- Deep cleansing back treatment
- Deep tissue massage
- Facial
- Foot massage
- Herbal compress massage
- Indian head massage
- Lymphatic drainage massage
- Reflexology
- Relaxing and rejuvenating Ayurvedic eye treatment
- Rejuvenation massage
- Spine care therapy
- Herbal rice massage
- Joint care therapy
- Therapies to strengthen ligaments
- Slimming detox wrap
- Sports massage
- Swedish massage
- Thai stretch
- Therapeutic massage
*(Please note only 1 item can be selected from the renewal element for a 4 day programme, 2 items for a 7 day programme and 3 for a 10 day programme)
Added Value
Exclusive for Health and Fitness Travel guests
- Private Yoga Nidra or mediation session (30 min)
- 20% discount on all additional treatments
DEPARTING BETWEEN | 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 | USD4,110 | USD5,230 |
01 May 2024 - 20 Dec 2024 | USD2,740 | USD3,860 |
21 Dec - 10 Jan 2025 | USD4,530 | USD6,210 |
21 Dec 2024 - 10 Jan 2025 | USD3,310 | USD4,990 |
11 Jan - 30 Apr 2025 | USD4,850 | USD6,200 |
11 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 | USD2,980 | USD4,330 |
Enquire with us to include flights from your preferred airport
7 nights accommodation (alternative durations allowed) | |
Full board (Healthy gourmet cuisine) | |
Return private transfers (included, but optional) | |
Flights available on request |
- 1 x Personal fitness evaluation (30 min)
- Choose 7 x 1-on-1 activities/ lessons or spa treatments. Choose from the options below:
Cardio
- Bootcamp training
- Bicycle tour
- Boxercise
- Cardio run
- Guided hiking
- Mountain bike tour
- Nature walk
- Outdoor fitness circuit
- Personal fitness training
- Power hiking
- Power walk
Strength & Sport
- Bootcamp
- Bums and thighs workout
- High-speed hiking
- High-speed walking
- Legs, abs and glutes
- Strength training
- Stretching
- TRX training
Mind & Body
- Assisted stretching
- Guided meditation
- Meditation
- Moving meditation
- Pranayama
- Relaxation techniques
- Yoga
Renewal
- Abhyanga massage
- Anti-Cellulite massage
- Back, neck and shoulder massage
- Body scrub
- Classic face massage
- Deep cleansing back treatment
- Deep tissue massage
- Facial
- Foot massage
- Herbal compress massage
- Indian head massage
- Lymphatic drainage massage
- Reflexology
- Relaxing and rejuvenating Ayurvedic eye treatment
- Rejuvenation massage
- Spine care therapy
- Herbal rice massage
- Joint care therapy
- Therapies to strengthen ligaments
- Slimming detox wrap
- Sports massage
- Swedish massage
- Thai stretch
- Therapeutic massage
*(Please note only 1 item can be selected from the renewal element for a 4 day programme, 2 items for a 7 day programme and 3 for a 10 day programme)
Added Value
Exclusive for Health and Fitness Travel guests
- Private Yoga Nidra or mediation session (30 min)
- 20% discount on all additional treatments
DEPARTING BETWEEN | 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 | USD5,990 | USD7,960 |
01 May 2024 - 20 Dec 2024 | USD4,620 | USD6,590 |
21 Dec - 10 Jan 2025 | USD6,820 | USD9,780 |
21 Dec 2024 - 10 Jan 2025 | USD5,600 | USD8,560 |
11 Jan - 30 Apr 2025 | USD6,900 | USD9,280 |
11 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 | USD5,030 | USD7,410 |
Enquire with us to include flights from your preferred airport
10 nights accommodation (alternative durations allowed) | |
Full board (Healthy gourmet cuisine) | |
Return private transfers (included, but optional) | |
Flights available on request |
- 1 x Personal fitness evaluation
- Choose 10 x 1-on-1 activities/ lessons or spa treatments. Choose from the options below:
Cardio
- Bootcamp training
- Bicycle tour
- Boxercise
- Cardio run
- Guided hiking
- Mountain bike tour
- Nature walk
- Outdoor fitness circuit
- Personal fitness training
- Power hiking
- Power walk
Strength & Sport
- Bootcamp
- Bums and thighs workout
- High-speed hiking
- High-speed walking
- Legs, abs and glutes
- Strength training
- Stretching
- TRX training
Mind & Body
- Assisted stretching
- Guided meditation
- Meditation
- Moving meditation
- Pranayama
- Relaxation techniques
- Yoga
Renewal
- Abhyanga massage
- Anti-Cellulite massage
- Back, neck and shoulder massage
- Body scrub
- Classic face massage
- Deep cleansing back treatment
- Deep tissue massage
- Facial
- Foot massage
- Herbal compress massage
- Indian head massage
- Lymphatic drainage massage
- Reflexology
- Relaxing and rejuvenating Ayurvedic eye treatment
- Rejuvenation massage
- Spine care therapy
- Herbal rice massage
- Joint care therapy
- Therapies to strengthen ligaments
- Slimming detox wrap
- Sports massage
- Swedish massage
- Thai stretch
- Therapeutic massage
*(Please note only 1 item can be selected from the renewal element for a 4 day programme, 2 items for a 7 day programme and 3 for a 10 day programme)
Added Value
Exclusive for Health and Fitness Travel guests
- Private Yoga Nidra or mediation session (30 min)
- 20% discount on all additional treatments
DEPARTING BETWEEN | 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 | USD7,870 | USD10,680 |
01 May 2024 - 20 Dec 2024 | USD6,500 | USD9,310 |
21 Dec - 10 Jan 2025 | USD9,130 | USD13,340 |
21 Dec 2024 - 10 Jan 2025 | USD7,910 | USD12,120 |
11 Jan - 30 Apr 2025 | USD8,960 | USD12,350 |
11 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 | USD7,090 | USD10,480 |
Enquire with us to include flights from your preferred airport
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 |
Services Self-serve laundry |
Resort Address
Aratenna Estate
Werapitiya
Kandy
00013
Sri Lanka
Good to Know
- Check-in time starts at 2pm
- Check-out time is noon
Activities
- Jungle boot camp
- Wildlife safaris in Wasgamuwa
- Explorative hiking
- River swimming
- Excursions
- Golfing
- Cooking classes
Wellness Facilities
The Spa
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.
Mountain View Chalet
Garden View Chalet
All Rooms Include
- 2 x Lounge chairs
- Extra large pillows
- 100% cotton high-thread count sheets
- Coffee and tea making facilities
- Minibar
- Personal safe
- Two closets
- Mini bar
- Balcony
- Two recycled teakwood safari chairs
- Complimentary bathrobes
Added Value
Exclusive for Health and Fitness Travel guests
- Private Yoga Nidra or mediation session (30 min)
- 20% discount on all additional treatments
Our Reviews
Highs
- 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
- The retreat is very secluded.
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