The Kandy Samadhicentre

Great place to unwind and disconnect from loud city and the heat. The center is practically in the jungle, reachable by tuktuk or taxi from Kandy and is beautifully decorated (the owner is in antiques business). Beautiful surroundings and great facilities. I took some ayurvedic treatments and they were great (there's also ayurvedic doctor). I can also recommend yoga classes in the morning in their yoga space overlooking the trees. I took full board and all the food was delicious. Very friendly staff - they helped with any special request and always provided very detailed explanations, there are also options to organize day trips. My room was huge and air conditioning was not needed since it did not get hot at all in the jungle. Planning to go back for a full ayurvedic detox program. Big plus - 3 friendly dogs and couple of cats :)

Not a minus for me but be aware that this place is really in the jungle so there are no restaurants or bars close. Full board is possible with great Sri Lankan food, otherwise other options are in driving distance.

A very special place in the middle of nature, close to a beautiful waterfall. Amazing room with an open bathroom, good food and helpful staff.

Amazing setting with the greenery surrounding you and humming of the river and singing of birds creating all the noises you hear. Having a bath and shower outdoors but still with full privacy and enjoying the morning coffee on the terrace was fabulous. The tastefully run down design and upkeep of the buildings and the interior further makes you to disconnect from the normal life. We also very much enjoyed the breakfast and dinner buffets full of Srilankan flavours, in particular when the food was well heated up before serving. Swimming in the river was great and my wife loved the long massage and a yoga session she had. Everyone in the staff team were really professional and helpful. It was nice also have the opportunity to meet the owner and hear the unique place’s story first hand.

While we loved the character of the old furniture and the rustic charm of the place, some practical aspects such as toilet seats could be renewed and the toilets themselves thoroughly cleaned. I maybe wrong but I think the description of the room made a reference to a kitchenette, when in reality there was just an electric kettle there.

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This is a little oasis about a 50min drive from Kandy It’s so peaceful There is nowhere nearby so we opted for half board The lodgings are set over several acres on a hillside - you can hear the river below 😊 The staff are very friendly especially ViMutday ( !!! Not sure how to spell but this is how it sounded to me ) who speaks excellent English 👍- he is full of very useful information too 👍👍😊 Food was very good We particularly loved the buffalo curd and palm sugar treacle 😋😋- dal excellent too There is no alcohol available as it hasnt got a license - some other guests had brought their own ! We went to the waterfall - 20 min walk away with the 3 house dogs who are so gorgeous - they were our guides there and back !! - the water fall was beautiful and we swam in the pool there - glorious it was We also had a massage ( amazing ) and had a really good early morning yoga class with a lovely doctor The rooms are massive too and when you suss out the hot water the shower is great It’s a very tranquil place out in the jungle - beds are massive and are very comfortable - staff are super friendly too Body wash and moisturiser is provided too

The place has many antiques as the owner ( who built the place ) is an antiques dealer in Kandy - they could do with a dust ! Maybe a fridge in the room would be helpful The towels are adhoc - all different - would be good if towels were a set !!

We really loved this location! I felt very peaceful while staying at The Kandy Samadhicentre- we stayed here for one full day while it was raining very hard. No better place to just chill and watch the rain :). it’s a very big terrain with a pleasant atmosphere. I had a yoga session with the doctor- she is very nice and she showed me some positions I never knew about! Very grateful for that! I also booked a consult with her, which I recommend!

The other treatments (massages etc) were nice, but a bit overpriced. Same for the food, nice, but a bit overpriced.

This is an amazing place! It's set on a hillside in the forest, and the surroundings are really peaceful. I only stayed one night, and had an excellent Ayurvedic massage ($55 for 1.5 hours) and did a yoga session ($15). I wished I'd stayed longer! My room was in one of the many outbuildings, each with their own character. It was huge and in fact more like an apartment with its own seating area and little kitchen. The bed was pretty comfy, and my only complaint was that there was no hot water. I went for half board. Both dinner and breakfast were buffets, which were excellent and plentiful. The staff were extremely professional and helpful, and I really enjoyed my stay there. I took a tuktuk there from Kandy, which cost 2000 Rs. It's also possible to take a bus from Kandy to Orutotha, and from there it's about a 15min tuktuk ride up to the hotel (I did this on the way back). Overall, highly recommended as a relaxing retreat!

Beautiful environment

It is a remote & calm place with an interesting architecture. The Ayurvedic treatments were very good. The rooms were clean(ish) It has a lot of potential, if the staff improves the food taste and service. + We had the chance to meet the owner - a great and very interesting persona. You will be lucky if you catch him while your stay there.

> The food was the worst we have had by so far in Sri Lanka. It was very blunt, not much variety and it was served cold. We had to ask each and every time to heat it up and the personnel did not care to improve it. It was also overpriced - we paid for the lunch buffet 3x more than in other places (much tastier). > There is a bathtub in your room but there is not enough water to take a bath - it takes ages to fill and is lukewarm, not hot at all. > Forget about a working WiFi during the day. We used our own hostpot, which also wasnt reliable (Apart from the night so be mindful if you plan to do some work) > The staff was nice but inefficient - mainly because of the food service described above. We weren't really introduced to the place, the ingredients they use in the kitchen (there are some leaflets but we accidentally stumbled upon). Comparing to much cheaper and basic places we stayed in Sri Lanka - our expectations were missed a lot. > And the cherry on top. We were having our birthday during our stay and the team surprised us with a cake (which you don’t wanna necessarily stuff yourself with when you are coming for an Ayurvedic weekend…). Just for the team to calculate it in our bill in the end. We didn't pay for it obviously but it was odd and spoiled the whole experience. The cleanliness of the place was okay, but there was dust at some places, also on the mattress. Definitely not coming back but a beautiful place, worth seeing and visiting.

The Kandy Samadhi Center is a wonderful place to immerse yourself in local culture and food. Every detail has been carefully and thoughtfully crafted, from the unique decor to the antique furniture that gives the space an authentic charm. The serene atmosphere, combined with the opportunity to enjoy traditional Sri Lankan cuisine, makes this a truly enriching experience. A perfect retreat for those seeking peace, beauty, and a deeper connection to the local heritage.

A bit away from Kandy. Approx one hour by car. At the same time thats the beauty of it. Make sure you stay at least two nights