Aratenna Estate, Werapitiya Kandy
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1 night, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
1 night, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
“Rooms and communal areas with breathtaking views, great staff and superb food”
“Nothing special and very slow service”
“Incredible food experience, very authentic yoga and Ayurvedic treatments, immers…”
“The cabana rooms are very nicely designed and comfortable, with gorgeous views”
“The hotel’s location, set in the middle of nature with beautiful views, creates …”
“The location”
“The room was amazing and worth the price”
“Once in a lifetime bliss for us and worth event penny”
“Our stay here was exceptional, the food is second to none, literally michelin st…”
Santani Wellness Kandy, having opened in 2016 has received a number of international accolades highlighting the level of service, the cuisine and the spa. Located in the mountains of Sri Lanka, 1.5 hours from the Kandy city, the resort is on a former tea estate surrounded by paddy fields. This 48 acre unique property opens out to the Hunnasgiriya Mountain range, and the Knuckles Mountain Range, a Unesco world heritage side. All rooms have a glass wall that provides unhindered views of the lush vegetation surrounding the area. Free Wi-Fi is also offered at the resort. Each meal at Santani is an experience, and with no printed menus, the chefs propose a menu to each guest based on the dietary preferences and utilizing the fresh organic vegetables grown on site. All room categories are available on a full-board basis. The property has a world-class 6000 sq ft spa with a thermal saltwater pool, sauna, steamroom treatments as well as morning and evening yoga sessions. A number of wellness packages can be added on separately for guests staying 5 nights and above, and these include detox, weight loss and more. Spa access and Hatha yoga is provided free of charge. A number of excursions including river walks, tea factory visits, tea estate walks and more can be arranged on request.
Bakr
solo_traveller
June 3, 2026
Everything
Jacqueline
couple
May 1, 2026
“Mountain View Getaway”
There isn’t anything to dislike. One of our best stays in Sri Lanka
Bal
couple
March 9, 2026
“An amazing place to relax and reset.”
An amazing place to relax and reset. Rooms and communal areas with breathtaking views, great staff and superb food! A fantastic spa facility with a wide range of treatments, delivered in the most beautiful of settings.
ali
couple
March 4, 2026
“Not impressed either the food”
Nothing special and very slow service
David
couple
February 27, 2026
“Nice concept with a high price and potential for improvement”
Santani Wellness Kandy offers a unique concept focused on disconnecting from everyday distractions and reconnecting with your senses. The limited phone use policy is a refreshing idea and aligns well with the overall wellness philosophy. The hotel’s location, set in the middle of nature with beautiful views, creates a peaceful and calming atmosphere. The architecture blends nicely with the surroundings, and the food was consistently good and thoughtfully prepared.
Anna
solo_traveller
February 25, 2026
“incredible best place ever”
stunning property, incredible wellness and treatments, amazing staff. 💯recommend
Suhasini
solo_traveller
February 23, 2026
“As a local i would say it is over priced. It is completly catered for foreign guests.”
Nice location. Very efficient and friendly staff. Western food prep was very good i enjoyed.
Finola
couple
February 4, 2026
“Amazing experience! Food, spa and yoga were incredible. All staff were very helpful especially Shashi - he was good fun!”
Patricia
couple
February 2, 2026
“Such a shame - they need to invest in the fabric / infrastructure - no hot water not acceptable”
Fab food - almost Michelin star
Sadia
family_with_children
January 9, 2026
“This property is sumptuous, natural and simply amazing. We loved feeling healthy in a luxurious nature setting! The chef”
The service, the beautiful food, the relaxing setting.
Yoana
couple
December 30, 2025
“Go for the luxury in silence, stay for the food and wellness”
Incredible food experience, very authentic yoga and Ayurvedic treatments, immersed in nature, super attentive and kind staff, comfy beds and stunning views
George
couple
December 13, 2025
“Generally exquisite with a few small things to improve”
Wonderful luxurious experience in an architectural marvel, perched on a hilltop, with extensive grounds. Top notch food and a good pace. Very good traditional yoga classes and spa. The cabana rooms are very nicely designed and comfortable, with gorgeous views.
Sima
solo_traveller
November 13, 2025
“Perfection!!”
The staff! The location. The silence
Ryan
couple
August 28, 2025
“An incredible stay”
Our stay here was exceptional, the food is second to none, literally michelin star level food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The views of the mountain range from the restaurant is spectacular, we stayed in a Garden View room so were properly nestled in the tress and surrounded by nature. The staff were always ready to help with anything we needed. We did the one free excursion, a walk down to the nearby river where we could swim, we were guided by two very experienced guides who told us all about the nature and animals around. We found a lot of peace staying here, everything was calm, surrounded by nature.
Giovanni
couple
August 23, 2025
Great place, great service, wonderful experience. The design is terrific, and they managed to keep the facilities to the essential, offering the highest level of service nonetheless. The staff will assist in everything you could possibly need and the food is simply what the best Sri Lanka can offer, including western dishes if requested.
Matthew
couple
August 16, 2025
“A memorable nature retreat for 1-2 nights”
The room was amazing and worth the price. The nature was truly amazing and stunning views of the mountains. The food was very good also.
Hetherington
couple
July 13, 2025
“Once in a lifetime”
The staff made my boyfriend’s birthday so special. We arrived by tuk tuk (after a few breakdowns) and they even fixed it for us. Turn down service was luxury and the massage was the best I’ve ever had. Once in a lifetime bliss for us and worth event penny. We also loved our waiter who loved rugby and cricket just like us, and took the time to really chat to us.
Rebecca
extended_group
June 18, 2025
“There are very few hotels I have found in the world that understand the guest is there to relax, they couldn’t do enough”
The staff were amazing, my friend got food poisoning from the hotel before, they found me another room, had the doctor see her, nothing was an issue at all. The property is in the middle of nowhere in the jungle a chance to unwind. The food was exceptional Treatments and the protocol before and after treatments is taken seriously so you get to most out of it
bullen
couple
May 4, 2025
Exceptional. One of the best places we've ever stayed. Would recommend to anyone.
Jimmy
family_with_children
April 26, 2025
“Beautiful setting, but a disappointing and poorly handled experience.”
The setting at Santani is stunning, surrounded by beautiful nature. The restaurant staff were truly outstanding — warm, attentive, and professional. The yoga sessions and nature experiences, when uninterrupted, showed real potential to be memorable and restorative.
Sauna, Golf course (within 3 km), Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Hiking, Hammam, Hot spring bath, Spa facilities, Steam room, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Spa/wellness packages, Massage chair, Fitness, Yoga classes, Fitness classes, Fitness/spa locker rooms, Movie nights, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture, Live sport events (broadcast)
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Adult only, Bicycle parking, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Swimming Pool, Pool with view, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool
24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Daily housekeeping, 24-hour front desk, Express check-in/check-out, Currency exchange, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Ironing service, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shared lounge/TV area, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Packed lunches, Car hire
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