Hotels claiming to provide spa and ayurveda facilities are common in Sri Lanka, but standards vary enormously. It is important, too, to decide your priorities - these may vary from prolonged Ayurvedic treatment from a qualified practitioner - a full two-week detox to regenerate mind and body - or just a hankering for a nice massage or two in restful surroundings. Red Dot's list of spa and Ayurveda accommodation in Sri Lanka is a good place to start. The accommodation listed offers traditional treatments, often in luxurious settings.
Fort Bazaar
Galle Fort, Galle Coast
Fort Bazaar is an 18-room luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of Galle Fort, its beautiful architecture and décor inspired by Portuguese heritage and contemporary design. The addition of a great restaurant makes this a must-visit place in the Fort.
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Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara
Beruwela, West Coast
The Heritance Maha Gedera is a wellness retreat on Sri Lanka’s west-coast resort of Beruwela and offers an ideal setting for those wanting to destress, detox and rejuvenate within a nurturing environment that promotes Ayurvedic wellness, yoga and guided meditation
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions
Negombo, North-West
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions is a luxurious and tranquil health resort located just minutes away from Negombo’s beautiful beaches. This hotel, which has won many accolades for its range of treatments, is an ideal last stop on a holiday in Sri Lanka where the ancient healing wisdom of Ayurveda will fill your being with renewed energy and inspiration.
Jetwing Kandy Gallery
Kandy
Built on the shores of a winding river with rolling green hills beyond, Jetwing Kandy Gallery enjoys a peaceful and scenic setting barely 30 minutes from Kandy’s city centre. As with all the Jetwing hotels, the service and facilities provided are exceptional.
Jetwing Lighthouse
Galle, Galle Coast
Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel is an inspired creation from Sri Lanka’s foremost architect, the late Geoffrey Bawa. This five-star boutique hotel is a stylish haven built tight to the coastline just outside of historic Galle Fort. The 85 rooms and suites have elegant, understated interiors showing Moroccan, Chinese and Dutch influences.
Reef Villa & Spa
Wadduwa, West Coast
Reef Villa & Spa is a seven-bedroom luxurious boutique hotel that is perfect for families as well as couples looking for a romantic escape.
Samadhi Centre
Knuckles, Kandy
The Samadhi Centre is a wellness retreat located an hour away from Kandy focusing on the Buddhist philosophy of meditation. Created from an abandoned tea plantation on the edge of the Dumbara valley by Waruna Jayasinghe, antique dealer and organic farmer, the retreat provides Ayurveda treatments as well.
Santani Wellness Resort & Spa
Digana, Kandy
Offering 18 rooms in the verdant mountains in Digana, Santani Wellness Resort & Spa specialises in Ayurveda treatments and is a great place to relax and connect with nature.
Sir John's Bungalow
Knuckles, Kandy
Sir John’s bungalow is a century-old planter’s bungalow that was opened for guests in May 2011 following a complete refurbishment by caring Sri Lankan owners. Nestled into the north face of the Knuckles, the bungalow is surrounded by picturesque mountains and the Knuckles wilderness
