A luxe eco-friendly spa resort on 19 hectares of pristine jungle, surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, 800 meters of riverfront, is one of Time’s 100 greatest places in the world. The five-star resort is located on a former tea estate surrounded by paddy fields in the mountains of Sri Lanka, about 1.5 hours from the Kandy city. It opens out to the Hunnasgiriya Mountain range, and the Knuckles Mountain Range, a Unesco world heritage site. The open architecture that we have used provides an abundance of fresh air in the rooms. The resort is located about 2000 ft above sea level, and there is a cool breeze throughout the day; hence no air-conditioning is used; all rooms are provided with ceiling fans and no TVs as digital detox is one of the key focus elements of Santani.

Santani Resort & Spa is a recipient of international accolades for the level of service, the cuisine, and the spa. The rooms have glass walls that provide unhindered views of the lush vegetation surrounding the area. Each meal at Santani is an experience, prepared for each guest based on their dietary preferences and utilizing the fresh organic vegetables grown on-site. The world-class 6000 sq ft spa with a thermal saltwater pool, sauna, steam room treatments as well as morning and evening yoga sessions are among the hotel’s unique traits. There are few wellness packages provided separately for guests staying five nights and above, and these include detox, weight loss, and more. Spa access and Hatha yoga are provided free of charge. However, a number of excursions, including river walks, tea factory visits, tea estate walks, and more, are arranged on request.