Top 7 most Luxurious Ayurveda Retreats in SriLanka

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Warm hearted welcoming people, white sandy beaches, timeless ruins, beautiful elephants, budget surfing spots, trains with wide open windows that ply on the beach and inside forests, lush green tea estates and colourful food make Sri Lanka a must visit on every travellers list.

This country, like its bigger next door neighbour is also famous for the practice of Ayurveda and Yoga and many Europeans come to the beach towns of Sri Lanka to get an authentic Ayurvedic Treatment be it rejuvenation, panchakarma or weight loss. If you want to enjoy the best quality service and the best possible locations then this list of 7 best luxurious Ayurveda Resorts in Sri Lanka is where you should start, the list has been sorted in decreasing order of price.

1- Santani Luxury Ayurveda Resort Kandy, Sri Lanka

Per Day USD 551

Located an hour away from the historic city of Kandy is a minimalistic, multiple award winning Luxury Ayurveda Resort called Santani. Sitting at 2,800 feet above sea level Santani Ayurveda enjoys panoramic views of the scenic lush green hills. The weather is great all year round and ranges between 22-28 degrees. 

The whole ayurvedic retreat is built in harmony with its surroundings, the common areas like the spa and the restaurant are designed to be Wi-Fi free and this downtime is highly appreciated by the retreat seekers of today. 6 Days Personal Dosha Management Ayurveda Resort Retreat in Sri Lanka is the most popular retreat package at Santani Ayurveda Resort and it includes the following

  • 6 Days Personal Dosha Management Ayurvedic Retreat
  • 5 Nights Luxury Accommodation
  • Wellness consultation with the Ayurvedic Doctor on arrival and departure
  • Herbal medication specific to the dosha and health conditions
  • Detox with purgation and/or enema as recommended by the Ayurvedic Doctor
  • 90 mins group Yoga & Meditation session everyday
  • 90 mins of daily personalized spa treatments based on the body analysis and consultation
  • Daily use of steam sauna and thermal salt water pool
  • Guided group walks
  • Lifestyle discussions and healthy living guidance

COST: US 2,755

2- Amuna Luxury Ayurveda Resort, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Per day USD 275.2

Spread over a lush 20 acres site at Kumbukkandanwala in Sigiriya near the serene Lake Kandalama is Amuna Luxury Ayurveda Retreat. Amuna retreat has a spa, 8 dwellings, 1 villa and 3 tree houses, each elegantly designed with traditional touches. 

All Ayurveda therapies in Amuna are conducted by experienced therapists under the strict supervision of professional Ayurvedic Doctors and Physicians. Amuna offers traditional ayurveda treatments along with yoga and meditation and a strict in-house diet coupled with rest and relaxation. 

The 14 Days Rejuvenation Ayurveda Resort Retreat in Sri Lanka offered by Amuna Luxury Ayurveda Retreat is the most popular ayurveda retreat and it includes the following

  • Free Ayurvedic Consultation from doctors
  • Individual Diagnosis
  • Ayurveda Treatments
  • Free Internal Medication
  • Panchakarma Treatments
  • Herbal Body Wraps
  • Njavarakizi
  • Ksheeradhara treatment
  • Herbal Baths
  • “Amuna” special treatment
  • Acupuncture treatment
  • Meditation
  • Music Therapy
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic Diet
  • 13 night accomodation

In this Luxury Ayurveda Retreat, dozens of remarkable therapies practiced in bygone eras are integrated into a personalised plan to soothe the senses and strengthen the body from within.

COST: USD 3,578

3- Plantation Villa Luxury Ayurveda Resort Kalutara, Sri Lanka

Per day USD 259.3

Set in a rural village 15 km from Kalutara City amongst 30 acres of rainforest atmosphere surrounded by trees is Plantation Villa luxury Ayurveda retreat. The villa is a colonial home, approximately 150 yrs old consisting of only 8 rooms decorated in contemporary colonial style to meet all comforts and modern needs. 

Plantation Villa has won many international awards including Best Spa Hotel, World Luxury Hotel Awards and Best Wellness Retreat in Sri Lanka by World Spa Awards. Plantation Villa is a community centre run by the village community of Nehinna. This Ayurveda retreat also funds and maintains the Metta Trust charity which handles community development, wildlife conservation and forest preservation activities.

Plantation villa offers visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy an authentic rural Sri Lankan experience and the Ayurvedic treatments range from weight loss, preventative care, detox and rejuvenation through to intensive treatments for more serious illnesses such as skin diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, digestive issues and cancer to name a few.

The most famous 14 Day Ayurveda Healing Ayurveda Resort Retreat in Sri Lanka offered by Plantation Villa includes the following

  • All Ayurvedic Treatments according to Doctors Consultation
  • Daily Ayurvedic Meals
  • Daily guided Yoga and Meditation
  • Walks in the Plantations
  • Cookery Classes
  • Discussions/lectures with the Ayurvedic Doctor about Ayurveda
  • Ayurveda doctor consultation and prescribed medication and treatments
  • Water and herbal tea at all times
  • Dharma Discussions and Special Meditations
  • Participation in vegetable/fruit picking activities during seasons
  • Participation in rubber tapping or paddy harvesting during seasons
  • 13 night accommodation

This luxury Ayurveda retreat is for those who want to reconnect with themselves by focusing on their inner happiness.

COST: USD 3,372

4- Shunyata Villa Luxury Ayurveda Resort Induruwa, Sri Lanka

Per day USD 167.2

Situated 65 km south of Colombo, Shunyata Villa is located directly on the idyllic Induruwa beach. The Ayurveda village is known for its pristine environment and peaceful beaches. The Ayurveda Resort is very appealing and luxuriously designed, surrounding the main area with its 5 large, extravagant and individually decorated rooms, all facing the sea. 

Shunyata Luxury Ayurveda Retreat is an exclusive resort approved by Srilankan department of Ayurveda and tourism. When it comes to providing the ayurvedic wellness treatment which is supported by qualified and experienced therapists this luxury resort is counted in the list of bests in Sri Lanka. Shunyata Villa has 5 treatment spaces built from natural materials located in the Ayurveda Pavilion near the beach and a pool which is equipped with an ionization system provides healthy and healing water.

The most famous 14 Days Ayurveda Panchakarma Ayurveda Resort Retreat in Sri Lanka offered by Ayurveda Shunyata Luxury Ayurveda Retreat includes the following

  • Initial and final consultation with Ayurvedic Doctor
  • Ayurvedic medicine on individual prescription
  • Ayurvedic herbal teas, juices and mineral water
  • Yoga and Tai Chi
  • Weekly Ayurvedic cooking demonstration 
  • Daily head and/or facial massage
  • Medical foot massage 
  • Daily full-body massage depending on the prescription
  • Relaxing massage, deep relaxation massage, synchronous massage
  • Thermal treatment, powder treatment, herbal packs
  • Shirodhara
  • Acupuncture and acupressure
  • 13 nights accommodation

COST: USD 2,174

5- Surya Lanka Luxury Ayurveda Resort Talalla, Sri Lanka

Per day USD 165

Situated directly on the stunning Talalla bay, golden sandy beaches fringed by tropical vegetation in the deep south of Sri Lanka is Surya Lanka Luxury Ayurveda Retreat. Established in 1995 Surya Lanka is one of the first Ayurveda Centre in Sri Lanka famous for its comprehensive, authentic Ayurveda treatment mainly Panchakarma. Built upon a former coconut estate the resort has an 18-metre freshwater swimming pool, 2 Ayurveda treatment centres, a library and an Al-fresco dining area in the palm garden surrounded by Coconut, Jam, Bamboo and Kohomba trees.

Surya Lanka treatments are based on the traditional and scientific Ayurveda program – no mysticism, no ‘bits and pieces’ of Panchakarma, no ‘maybes’. Surya Lanka offers 3 Ayurveda programs. The Ayurveda ‘Intensive’ delivers complete detoxification of the body, The Ayurveda ‘Healing’ recommended for serious multiple ailments which require more intensive treatments and The Ayurveda ‘Light’ less intensive Ayurveda treatment with more time for leisure.

The 14 Days Panchakarma Ayurveda Resort Retreat in Sri Lanka offered by Surya Lanka Luxury Ayurveda Retreat is the most popular ayurveda retreat and it includes the following

  • 13 night accommodation
  • Massages includes Synchro-Massage, Head Massage, Face Massage
  • Oil & Herbal Steam Bath
  • Shirodhara
  • Virechana, Nasaya
  • Doctor Constitutional check-up
  • Consultation – Medicines / Oils / Diet
  • Includes dietary adjustments and regeneration therapies/medicines
  • Doctor recommended diet plan according to your medical needs
  • Yoga and meditation
  • A copy of the Surya Lanka medical booklet in German
  • Both ways airport transfer

COST: USD 2,145

6- Thaulle Luxury Ayurveda Resort Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka

Per day USD 157.2

Within the endless rice paddies stretch through the Hambantota district, Tissamaharama located directly at the idyllic Yoda Lake is Thaulle Luxury Ayurveda Retreat. Only a short distance away is Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s oldest nature reserve where elephants and leopards roam through the picturesque savannah one of the fascinating destinations in the vicinity. Thaulle is a certified Ayurveda Bio Resort in Sri Lanka. 

This Ayurveda Resort combines the advantages of 3 concept hotels: as an ‘Ayurveda hotel’- holistic treatments in a professional Ayurveda centre, as a ‘design hotel’- individually furnished rooms where Western comfort mixed with Sri Lankan craftsmanship, and as an ‘Eco hotel’ - commit to sustainable use of food and resources.

Thaulle Luxury Retreat has a separate treatment centre for Ayurveda guests to ensure treatments without any distraction. The Ayurveda resort services range from individual treatments to complete cure follows a holistic approach, which also includes diet and medications. The 14 Days Ayurveda Panchakarma Ayurveda Resort Retreat in Sri Lanka offered by Thaulle Luxury Ayurveda Retreat is the most popular Ayurveda retreat and it includes the following

  • Initial medical consultation 
  • Ayurveda remedies, Nutritional advice, Explanation of the Ayurveda lifestyle 
  • Yoga, meditation or Tai Chi 
  • Shirodhara, Head massage, Face massage 
  • Synchronous body massage, Intensive massage 
  • Thermo/ Choorna panda/ Jambira panda massages 
  • Powder massage, Foot massage 
  • Eye treatments, Nadisweda treatment 
  • Steam bath, Herbal bath, Flower bath 
  • Detoxifying treatments such as Nasya, Vasti, Virechana, Vamana 
  • On additional charges if required: Acupuncture, Cupping treatment 
  • 13 nights accommodation

COST: USD 2,044

7- Laluna Luxury Ayurveda Resort Aluthgama, Sri Lanka

Per day USD 122.6