The Kandy Samadhicentre - Narampanawa

Ayurvedic wellness retreat on a former tea estate by the Hulu Ganga river

Wellness & Ayurvedic Treatments

The Kandy Samadhicentre offers traditional Ayurvedic treatments led by experienced professionals, including a 2.5-hour session that guests report induces deep relaxation. The property includes a spa and wellness centre with steam room, hot tub, and open-air bath. Yoga classes are taught by a trained Ayurvedic doctor, with sessions held in a dedicated yoga shala overlooking the rainforest.

Dining & Food

The open-air restaurant at Samadhi serves organically produced food cooked in a traditional firewood kitchen. Meals are inspired by Ayurvedic principles, with ingredients grown on-site in the hotel's own garden. Guests can request customized meal plans tailored to dietary needs, and a kid-friendly buffet is available for families.

Rooms & Accommodations

Rooms at the Kandy Samadhicentre are individually decorated with authentic Sri Lankan antiques and some feature open bathrooms with antique bathtubs. Each fan-cooled room offers river views and is fitted with clean linen sheets and a writing table. Certain room categories include a kitchenette, and all accommodations are spread across a hillside on a former tea estate.

Activities & Surroundings

The property borders the Hulu Ganga river, where guests can swim and access a nearby scenic waterfall within a 20-minute walk. Bird-watching, hiking, and walking tours are available on-site, and the hotel's three friendly dogs often guide guests to the waterfall. Themed dinner nights, cooking classes, and temporary art galleries are also organized by the staff.

Services & Amenities

The Samadhicentre provides a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and express check-in/check-out for convenience. Shuttle services to Bandaranaike International Airport (85 miles away) are available at a surcharge, and bicycle rental is offered for exploring the area. Meeting and banquet facilities are available, along with daily housekeeping, laundry, and ironing services.

• Location: Secluded on a former tea estate, 16 miles from Kandy city centre, near Hulu Ganga river
• Wellness: Traditional Ayurvedic treatments, yoga classes with an Ayurvedic doctor, steam room, hot tub
• Dining: Open-air restaurant with organically grown food cooked in a firewood kitchen, customized meal plans
• Activities: Bird-watching, hiking, waterfall visits, cooking classes, themed dinner nights, walking tours
• Rooms: Individually decorated with Sri Lankan antiques, river views, open bathrooms with antique bathtubs
• Services: 24-hour front desk, airport shuttle, bicycle rental, meeting facilities, daily housekeeping