Santani Wellness Resort & Spa

Unfortunately the worst luxury hotel I have been in. The views, surroundings and facilities are beautiful. The chef’s food is exceptional. The service is kind but management operations need to improve.

Now, the cabins/rooms are open and built in a certain way in which bugs can come in as they please. We could not turn on the lights at night because the room would get filled with bugs.
The first night we had a cockroach in our room, the second day, a spider the size of my hand was on our bathroom wall and on the last day, my partner got 3 leeches on him at the spa. We could not relax, we were scared to walk in the room at night because we never knew what could come up. Very sad for this, I understand it’s in the wild and it’s part of nature but for the luxury price, this situation is not OK.

We spent our honeymoon here and our stay was absolutely amazing. The food they served here was just out of this world. I'd highly recommend this beautiful place for a romantic getaway.

In the hills, beautiful views & nice location. Great for wellness, nature, treks or just relaxation.

Three friends and I stayed at Santani for an amazing weekend here. The drive from Colombo was a bit longer than we had expected, and with the feeling that we all wanted one more night, a 3-day weekend will be our next choice. The 4-course meals were absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. The chef took extreme care for my friends with allergies. The staff all over the resort was welcoming, friendly, and invited relaxation. I had two massages, and both were very well done. We enjoyed the yoga in the morning and the nature walk was unforgettable. This is a place for a romantic getaway, a place to recharge and reset from work/life stress, and a place to heal. Highly recommend.

We stayed at Santani for 3 nights in mid July. The room had a gorgeous view, food was excellent, staff were all very nice, but my purse was stolen from our bungalow while we were having dinner. I know Sri Lanka is in a bad situation right now but having something stolen out of our room clearly indicates there was a safety issue.
All I have to say is lock up anything valuable if you do plan to visit!
Update: The management has been very helpful even after our departure. They got the police involved and are making progress with the theft. They also refunded us. Unexpected but we really appreciate their kind gesture.

Where do I even begin? Santani was the much-needed vacation in such a magical location. The hospitality, the food, the spa treatments, falling in love with nature all over again. Everything about this place sets you up for exactly what you need and are there for. I underwent the re-balance which included an all-star vegetarian menu, spa treatments, meditation, alone time to reflect and read, all in the beauty of that of Sri Lanka. The staff and their owner make you feel like a superstar and you’re their number one priority. I can’t wait to go back again and I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking to detox, de-stress or just simply an escape to jumpstart their life.

Santani isn't one of the best places I've visited simply because it's truly the best place I've ever visited, the services, the smiling staff, and the warmth in that place is like nothing else I've experienced in my life.it's a life changing experience. I cannot describe the taste and the quality of food because nothing can define how natural, delicious, and tasty it is. I would like to thank all of those working there with that much passion, especially Vickum who made this trip so memorable. We are definitely coming back soon, so wait for us guys!

A stay like no other! Being one with nature, tasting amazing foods from a top chef or winding down with a yoga session or massage, whatever you experience there, is good for the soul! More than anything the amazing staff make the stay even more memorable. We had a wonderful stay we will never forget and took home a lot of learnings and memories. Would recommend to anyone who want to take a jouney inwards and fully want to spoil yourself for a few days!

We have been stolen in this luxury hotel. This is completely UNACCEPTABLE in an accomodation of this category. The took money from three of our wallets in two different rooms, various currencies, pounds, dollars, euros, sri lanka rupees and Kenian chelin, 1000 dollar as a whole. We have to share this information since they are not giving us any solution or option, be careful and be aware

We stayed there for two days and at the beginning everything was perfect. However, the second night, two of the people in our group were stolen 800 euros from their rooms. We told the manager of the hotel about the situation but they were not willing to assume any responsibility. This is not acceptable for an accomodation of this category.

We initially booked one night at Santani and extended again and again. In the end we stayed for 3 nights in total. BEST DECISION! We loved every minute there. Beautiful serene nature, minimalistic architecture, amazing food and the friendliest staff and host. Special thanks to Vicum, Ripula for the Cheese plate and Rahul for the legendary Hatha Yoga morning session!

Had a great time here, wonderful setting and food. I would certainly come back again if I was in SL

A magical hidden
The staff and the service is one of the best for us being in the hospitality business.
The few negative reviews as I can see they choose the wrong product.
This is a unique opportunity to be here.
Thank you Santani we enjoyed every moment.
Food was amazing
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Spent 5 nights at Santani to follow the Ayurveda treatment package and it was wonderful. The place is very calm, serene and luxurious too. The Ayurveda programme include daily check ins with the doctor, an individual meal plan (5 star cuisine), daily yoga sessions (5 stars for the best yoga teacher, Rahul, and the beautiful yogashala), and 3 hours in the wellness resort every day (6 stars for the beautiful architecture, indoor salt pool, sauna, steam, and the 2 hour massage treatments - different every time). The nature walks/hikes were nice too and the naturalists were skillful at spotting and telling about the wildlife. I underwent the cleansing and felt very relaxed and happy to spend the hefty price tag. 5 stars, highly recommended, top notch.

One of best Hotels i have ever stayed in. The staff was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable. The food was delicious and catered to all tastes and dietary restrictions. The spa was amazing and serene. The steam bath/sauna combination as well as the subsequent massage were world class. The architecture of the hotel guarantees tranquility and privacy throughout. The rooms were always clean and offered an amazing mountain view. After five days at the hotel, I feel relaxed and reenergized:)
Santani is not the cheapest, but definitely the best option in Sri Lanka!

Great location and fantastic food.
I love the food and how it served.
Only thing is it's getting bit dull when comes to the evening time. It becase the units are distance from the restaurant and you have to walk.
You get sauna and steam bath. Great experience.

This is by far the best resort experience I’ve ever had in Sri Lanka. There are 4 things that makes Santani a world class wellness experience

1. Breathtaking, secluded views to soothe your mind
2. Amazing amazing amazing food experience
3. Excellent service
4. A SPA providing authentic Ayurvedic treatments

Absolutely amazing place. One of the most relaxing spaces that I have ever stayed in. Excellent service as well.

Absolutely amazing place. The location, the quality of everything, the amazing staff and the food.oh the food! Everything is done to such a high quality, I can't speak highly enough of Santani. My only advice would be to make sure you get the rooms that really look down the valley rather than the ones looking at the hillside as the views of those are really amazing.

You wake up in the wilderness with a million of birds singing, mountains, river and tea plantation around, food is amazing.