Sanatha Suwaya

Location: 112/1, Sanatha Suwaya Mawatha, Kandy, lk

Star Rating: 9.7 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking rooms
• Terrace
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Tour desk
• Ironing service
• Car hire
• Chapel/shrine
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Adult only
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Television in common areas
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  The single room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The single room features a balcony with outdoor furniture and garden views for your convenience. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Hair dryer
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Shared toilet
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Mosquito net
  • Bidet
  • Additional bathroom
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter

• Deluxe Double Room

  This double room has a balcony and seating area.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dining area
  • Mosquito net
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Window

• Standard Twin Room

  This room has a window and large balcony with seating.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Mosquito net
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Window

• Single Room with Balcony

  This comfortable room offers a balcony with seating where guests can enjoy views of the horizon, forest, and garden fish pond.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Mosquito net
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Window

• Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  The twin rooms offer a balcony with views. Adjacent rooms offer an option for families with children.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Hair dryer
  • Fan
  • Shared toilet
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Mosquito net
  • Bidet
  • Additional bathroom
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Window

• Standard Double Room

  The spacious double room features a seating area, a dining area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bidet. The double room offers an electric kettle and garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Window

Guest Reviews

• Wendy (9/5): -
• Chrissi (10/5): Magnifique - Wunderschön mit Aussicht auf Kandy gelegen. Leider etwas kurzer Aufenthalt, etwas länger hier mit täglichen Yoga und super Frühstück, viiiel Obst, und Knuckles Wandern wäre fantatstisch gewesen. Sonst ruhig, sauber und freundlich hilfsbereites Personal. Mit Auto etwas tricky zu erreichen
• dana (10/5): Refreshing - Beautiful details and care put into everything. So lovely..my room snd the plants…the yoga shala on the roof with an amazing view as well as the meditation area one floor down..everywhere you look is beauty. Nothing
• Annelien (10/5): -
• Allaart (8/5): - Michael, the proprietor is extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms are a bit small, but that may be due to the minimalistic view of yoga.
• Zoltan (10/5): Exceptional host and facility - Everything was first class. The host, Michael, is amazing. He took excellent care.of us. His thoughtful recommendations made.our stay in Kandy hustle less. Besides everything, he is an excellent yoga teacher :-). Location; it is close to Kandy city center, but since it is at a bit higher altitude, there is no pollution (light, noise or air). Facility; it is carefully planned and built mansion. Every detail is sophisticated. The garden is full of spectacular birds. It was definitely our best place we stayed in Sri Lanka. Not applicable.
• Adriana (9/5): - L' hotel è immerso nella natura lussureggiante dello Sri Lanka, la camera è molto accogliente e pulita, lo staff è molto gentile la colazione abbondante Purtroppo la strada che porta all' hotel è scomoda ci vuole un mezzo di trasporto
• Myrtha (10/5): Wonderful mindful escape from Kandy-Buzz. - Beautifully nestled in the hills around Kandy. Non of the noise and buzz from the city. Stunning views, especially from the shala. Very helpfull staff, free hatha and meditation practice in the morning, good breakfast. Excellent choice for a solo traveller. Due to its beautiful location it is about 20mim tuktuk ride from the center and good food options. However you can easily order food from uber eats or pick me.
• Gert Jan (9/5): -
• Lucy (10/5): Really good place and would stay again. - The rooms are lovely and the breakfast was great. The people working here are so lovely and helpful. Its a bit further out from Kandy but thats a nice thing too cause its lovely and quiet
• Elizabeth (10/5): Lovely place to stay - Amazing place to stay. Super friendly staff and owner. Clean rooms and bathrooms with provided shampoo and soap (which is a rarity!) Yoga and mediation every morning was the perfect way to start the day. Breakfast was lovely and the grounds are very beautiful. Wifi works great and there is bottled water to refill personal bottles, which is super nice. Overall, great place to relax and get away from the chaos of Kandy a bit.
• Jackie (10/5): We wish we had been able to stay longer. The location is fab as it is away from the centre but good access. Great place - The views were spectacular. Amazing design , clean, it had great energy. The staff were amazing, very friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were really good, fab coffee. We loved everything
• Weronika (10/5): Najlepszy pobyt na Sri Lance. - Pomysł aranżacji architektonicznej hotelu wzbogacony duża ilością zieleni. Szkolenie z krojenia mango. Joga medytacja na tarasie w pięknym widokiem. Pyszne śniadania i miła obsługa dbająca o każdy szczegół.
• Weronika (10/5): Najlepszy hotel w trakcie pobytu na Sri Lance. - Lokalizacja z dala od zgiełku i szumu miejskiego. Odgłosy natury, aranżacja całej przestrzeni. Obsługa, dodatkowe zajęcia jogi i medytacji z pięknym widokiem. Dużo owoców na śniadanie. Wszystko było super.
• Tatjana (10/5): - Unser Aufenthalt hier war rundum perfekt. Michael und Krishan haben uns herzlich in Empfang genommen, waren jederzeit ansprechbar und super hilfsbereit. Wenn man dem lauten Kandy eine Zeit lang entkommen und abschalten will, ist das der perfekte Ort dafür. Unser Zimmer verfügte über eine riesige Fensterfront und einen großen Balkon mit wunderbarer Aussicht auf die umliegenden Berge. Das Bad verfügt über alles, was man sich wünschen kann: eine große Dusche, die nicht alles überflutet, warmes Wasser, genügend Handtücher sowie Shampoo, Duschgel und Seife. Das gesamte Retreat ist liebevoll, offen und in warmen Farben gestaltet und umgeben von einer grünen Pflanzenvielfalt. Zudem gibt es eine Art Küche, ohne Herd, mit Kühlschrank, Mikrowelle, Esstisch und Geschirr sowie kostenlosem Trinkwasser und eine gemütliche Sitzecke, in der man entspannen kann. Es war kein Problem, Essen von außerhalb mitzubringen oder zu bestellen. Das kontinentale Frühstück war lecker, der Ausblick wundervoll und die Mitarbeiter angenehm und freundlich. Yoga und Meditation mit Michael am Morgen sind kostenfrei, man sollte unbedingt daran teilnehmen! Wir haben das leider versäumt :/ Ein Wäscheservice wird direkt vor Ort angeboten, was wir als sehr angenehm und praktisch empfunden haben. Unser eigenes TukTuk durften wir überdacht in der Einfahrt abstellen. PickMe funktioniert hier aber ebenfalls gut. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und wären gerne länger geblieben!
• Jack (10/5): Heaven on earth - Everything went above and beyond our expectations. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful beyond our imagination. The space itself is heavenly, with the Marta room having some of the best views I could ask for. The breakfasts were very cute with mango Alfonso that I will dream about forever! The yoga classes were such a beautiful way to start the day. Very beginner friendly and if you’re looking for a getaway, I would recommend. Genuinely every review tells the same story and there’s a reason. It’s truly a gem and I couldn’t recommend more Nothing
• Adil (10/5): -
• Sabina (10/5): - Nice staff, beautiful house and great yoga sessions. It's a bit outside of kandy so it's perfect to get a bit of quiet and animal sounds away from the REALLY busy city. We enjoyed it a lot, plus everyone is super helpful with anything!
• Anahy (10/5): Excellent - Excellent sur tous les points
• Rosalind (10/5): One of our favourite experiences in Sri Lanka - This was a totally unique stay and one of our favourites in Sri Lanka. The building and gardens are really beautiful, thoughtfully designed built into the hill with greenery everywhere. The yoga and meditation each morning were a huge highlight and focus of Sunatha Suwaya. We stayed for 6 nights and it felt like a little retreat. The management and staff are wonderful, they have created a lovely warm atmosphere. Breakfasts were tasty and plentiful. In addition to our comfortable room we made use of the communal space with its beautiful views for remote working. The place is tucked away up a steep hill outside the busyness of Kandy but it was easy to order tuctucs via the Pickme app to take us to the Temple of the Tooth one day and to walk stage 1 of the Pekoe Trail (highly recommended) on another. We also relied on Pickme for food delivery in the evenings. There's a supermarket within walking distance too. Laundry facilities would have been handy.
• Yishuang (10/5): -
• Baptiste (10/5): - Établissement magnifique avec une vue à couper le souffle notamment au coucher du soleil, petit déjeuner vraiment délicieux ! De plus, l'équipe était vraiment au petit soin et de très bon conseil dès notre arrivée. Parfait que vous soyez seulement de passage ou pour un séjour plus long mais reposant et zen. Attention aux conducteurs de tuktuk, la route d'accès peut faire peur par sa raideur mais c'est parfaitement faisable, prenez votre temps ! Rien.
• Antonio (10/5): Tutto molto bello. - Ottima struttura! Accogliente e con belle camere. Colazione buona! Possibilità di fare yoga e meditazione al mattino con istruttore. Vista mozzafiato.
• Abdelmoti (9/5): Superb -
• Linda (9/5): Superb - I liked my room and all the common areas. Everything was kept nicely with many plants. There is also an amazing meditation room and a yoga area on top of the roof with amazing views! Another detail was the water dispenser and the possibility to keep food in the fridge. Michael and all his team were amazing, thank you for letting me stay one night longer when I was feeling a little unwell. Breakfast was also amazing as served with lots of fruit and Sri Lanka food. Thanks for the amazing stay! In my room I missed a little wardrobe or the possibility to keep my clothes outside my backpack.
• Natalia (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing hotel with a great view outside of a city buzz. Every morning we enjoyed yoga and meditation session to start the day. Very nice breakfast, comfortable rooms and super helpful staff
• Jen (10/5): Perfect and relaxing stay - Gorgeous property, amazing view, such a wonderful place for yoga and meditation nestled high in the hills. Breakfast was delicious. The owner Michael and the manager Krishan are so kind and unbelievably helpful. Definitely recommend, and I'd come back anytime if I'm on a proper vacation! The wifi is limited and very spotty, and so was my cell signal (Hutch) - it's a Sri Lankan problem in general, but just FYI in case you need to do work/calls. The location of course is both a plus and a minus, depending on what you are looking for -- it's far up in the hills so the view is amazing and it's quiet, and of course that also means it's not walkable if that's important to you; there's not much in the immediate vicinity. PickMe will be your best friend for food delivery and tuk tuks!
• Zaneta (10/5): A beautiful place - A beautiful property, with beautiful views, in a good location, clean, the staff were super friendly and helpful The beds were a little bit hard 🙈
• Andrea (9/5): Superb -
• Nina (10/5): Exceptional - Gorgeous and well kept. Micheal was great to talk to and the morning yoga was amazing! They also provide drinking water and yummy breakfast
• Fnu (9/5): Superb -
• Valentina (10/5): Wonderful staying in peaceful nature - The property is a little gem in the middle of the forest, its architecture is something extremely special and we loved the staying and the experience (you can’t miss the early morning yoga and meditation with Michael). We’ll definitely come back!! /
• ´leonore (10/5): Highly recommended - Amazing stay in a unique resort. Open meditation and yoga space and free classes every day. Super helpful and friendly owner and staff - would definitely recommend! /
• Tangqin (10/5): Flawless, a little paradise uphill - The view is stunning, The bed was so comfortable (there’s an extra layer on the mattress?) I like the design of the property, makes it one of the kind in Kandy.Morning yoga on the top of the hill was refreshing. Nothing
• Wong (10/5): A Heart Warming Stay - This place is more than just a place for overnights. It is a platform for meeting interesting travelers and exchanging thoughts. Michael the owner himself is book full of inspiring stories, and Krishan his right hand man, a compassionate and knowledgeable man who can handle all situations. I had my ankle sprained while in Dambulla and the help I got from Michael, Krishan and their staff was extraordinary. I was even taken to an ayurvedic doctor the following day. I spent a full day staying in but had the chance to finally slow down and appreciate the beautiful and scenic envronment of Sanatha Suwaya, and talked to many beautiful souls as well. Though injured physically, my heart was open and my mind refreshed again!
• Anoushka (10/5): Perfect :) - A beautiful property in a stunning location. The views from the yoga area were amazing, especially at sunset! Michael and the team made me feel so welcome. I even went back for an extra night on my way back through Kandy!
• Anaïs (10/5): Exceptional - We loved our stay at Sanatha Suwaya ! The place is wonderful - super peaceful, intimate, and beautifully located in the hills. The architecture is refined, the rooms are very comfortable and clean, with stunning views of the vegetation. Michael was super welcoming, and we had great yoga and meditation sessions. An amazing place to rest & reconnect!
• Tahir (9/5): Superb -
• Mehrdad (10/5): If I go back to Kandy, I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended. - This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed in. It’s located on top of a hill which gives you an amazing view and the architecture of this hotel makes it even more awesome. I was too lazy to attend the morning yoga and meditation but if I had more time, I would definitely go. Breakfast was nice, too. Super healthy with mostly tropical fruits, egg, butter, and jelly. Krishan and Michael, were super duper helpful and nice. Not a big deal because Tuk TuKs exist. But the walk back to the hotel is a little difficult. Just grab a TUK !!!
• Peter (10/5): Exceptional -
• Bryony (8/5): Used it as a quick stop over in kandy avoiding the hustle and bustle of the city. - Great location and lovely staff
• Aleksandra (10/5): Eco-friendly retreat - The hotel is unique due to is stunning location and breathtaking view from every window. The co-owner Michel and manager Krishan were very friendly and helpful with arranging and advising for our further trip. We were positively surprised by the yoga and meditation classes that only added to our stay. Every staff member was welcoming and friendly, even when met outside of the hotel. Additional point has to be added for being eco-friendly and living in consonance with nature. That was really an amazing stay, thank you :)
• Dani (10/5): Exceptional - Paradise 🙏🏼🌴
• Nadine (10/5): Exceptional - Beautifully located in the green, so comfortable and safe. Perfect stay if you like to recharge!
• Matthew (10/5): Quiet location a short distance from the hustle of Kandy. - Beautiful and quiet location. Hosts Krishan and Michael were friendly and very helpful with organising my onward travel. I loved the start to each day and appreciated the opportunity to participate in yoga and meditation sessions with Michael.
• Elina (10/5): Exceptional - Staff and the owner was super friendly and fun and nice, they helped us with anything we needed. They even offered free yoga and meditation programs in the morning, which was amazing. The breakfast is top and the few breathtaking
• Erika (10/5): Exceptional - This was the most beautiful and peaceful place in Sri Lanka. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable, the views are phenomenal, but the best part is the yoga and meditation in the morning. It is a little bit far from the center, making it very quiet I should have stayed longer!
• Katharina (10/5): Exceptional - Wonderful place - no words can describe it adequately. It is just beautiful. From the first moment I have been in awe. Michael, Krishan and the whole staff have always been helpful. Thank you. I will be back.
• David (10/5): Stay in this wonderful place! - Everything good! Nice Yoga and Meditation Sessions and atmosfere. The owner and manager, Michael, was extremely helpful and nice. Mindful and positive person who you want to be hosted by. Room with balcony, very nice too! Big place with not so many rooms leaves a lot of outer and inner space to enjoy. It is all good, really.
• Klaudia (10/5): A hidden paradise in Kandy - We just simply loved every corner of this beutiful place. It's even more beautiful than in the pictures. It was like heaven for a yoga fan like me. I loved the morning yoga class in the beautiful open air classroom and then the meditation with Michael, he is a really nice person, who pays you so much attention. Krishan was also extremely friendly and helpful with all our requests and questions. The room was very spacious, nicely decorated and well equipped. It was great to have such a nice experience for a few days during our holiday in Sri Lanka & we would like to say thank you for that❤️
• Jake (10/5): Incredible stay in a really special location hosted by great people. - From start to finish we felt so looked after. Our train was delayed but the communication with Michael really put us at ease. He went above and beyond to make sure we had some great food, and even gave us some great tips for the rest of our stay. The place is breath taking and the yoga and meditation rooms are incredibly special. An amazing place to stay to feel connected with nature. Nothing
• Maria (9/5): Perfect place to reset within the city - We had an amazing stay at Sanatha Suwaya! The staff is great, the view is beautiful, the breakfast is delicious, the rooms are tidy and the entire place itself is so peaceful. In the mornings, you can join yoga and meditation sessions, free of charge. And there are several nice spots to enjoy the view while drinking a cup of tea or reading one of the many great books laying around. Michael, Krishan and the other staff members were super friendly and very helpful in thinking along about our travel itenary. Thanks for the great care! :) The location is a bit outside the city centre, but there’s no problem in getting a tuk-tuk (for which the staff is more than willing to provide assistance with) and you’ll get some peace in return!
• Li (10/5): I spent a few days of calm and concentration - This is a comfortable place in the mountains. I like to meditate and read here. The natural ability is very strong and i can hear concerts of various animals
• Christophe (9/5): Superb - Very friendly team. Try the swing at the upper deck, view is great and peace factor is high.
• Seri (10/5): Exceptional - Mike and Krishnan were very accommodating and helpful right from the start and gave me tips on getting around too. Mike sorted out my transfers from and to the train station even though he was supposed to conduct the morning yoga session so I really appreciate his effort. There’s a yoga and meditation hall and you can use it anytime you want. The stay here was the highlight of my trip to Sri Lanka and I really hope to come back soon.
• Ugo (8/5): Very good - The staff is super nice, the room is clean with a view just incredible. Their breakfast is really nice.
• Conor (10/5): Exceptional - Waking up to yoga and meditation with the view was simply amazing. Michael and the team are all very friendly and as helpful as can be. The rooms are lovely and the view from our balcony was breathtaking.
• Sarah (10/5): A magical surprise - more than half the people who were staying wanted to extend our stay and stay longer! Consider stay - Beautifully build, nestled in the hills. Rooms are very modern, with lovely decor. Super great condition (new). Yoga and meditation in the morning was amazing. Michael is beyond helpful; this place is a gem
• Daniel (10/5): Exceptional - This place is wonderfuly situated in the forest and away from the buzz of the city - yet its a short drive to all the sights of Kandy. We highly recommend the daily yoga and meditation clases. They are profound and high quality, and the yoga shala offers amazing views. Rooms were clean, beds comfy, breakfast was good. The staff is a living example of loving kindness. We'd come back any time and also for retreats! It was one of the best places we stayed during our travels. -
• Joan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Natan (9/5): Amazing Place - Everyone was amazing. Fantastic Yoga and Meditation Session with Michael. The View is great. No Restaurant in the Place, but ordering food worked.
• Yumna (10/5): Great view, excellent customer service and great ambiance throughout the property. - I loved the view and the friendly staff. The customer service was exceptional. Whenever we needed any help they were more than happy to assist us even if it was outside of the hotel.
• Riccardo (10/5): Exceptional -
• Angelika (10/5): Magical meditation moments in the mountains - with kindest, modt inspiring host Michael who makes you feel like you are -
• Adrian (10/5): Exceptional - a peaceful place. great architecture! everything works fine (shower and so on...). Very clean. I can also highly recommend yoga and meditation in the morning! The project is not just a hotel. It is a place where peace and mindfulness are lived without dogmas and taught for those who want to.
• Dana (8/5): Very nice meditation center to stay at - The place is very beautiful and peaceful.. far from all the noise of kandy . Lots of plants everywhere. Great staff. Very suitable for people who want to combine meditation, yoga and traveling . The beds were not comfortable. The first room I got was terrible, facing a wall. After requesting to move I was transferred to a much better one and enjoyed my stay.. What bothered me though was that I asked to stay In one of the nicer rooms, facing the view, and was declined, even though they were empty and I paid almost the same.
• Hind (10/5): Exceptional -
• Angela (8/5): Beautiful premises, but not everyday meditation classes - Very nice premises and under normal weather circumstances for sure breathtaking views. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We booked the accommodation with the expectation to attend mediation and yoga classes here as we‘ve read there are in the mornings. Unfortunately at the time we were there the person who‘s holding the classes wasn’t there. We would have expected to be informed about this beforehand. But the manager was very accommodating, surprised us with a great breakfast and let us change our booking to check out earlier. As the weather was very bad when we were there and there were frightening barking dogs in front of the entrance, we didn’t feel super comfortable and checked out after one night. One other thing we didn’t like much was the chemical smell of the blankets.
• Katharina (10/5): Exceptional - We had a lovely stay at Sanatha Suwaya. The staff was extremely accommodating, our room was super comfy and clean, with a fantastic view. The whole property is very beautiful and serene. After I told the staff about my gluten intolerance, they went out of their way to prepare a breakfast suited for me. We loved talking to them about the retreat and the charity work they do - we found our stay very inspiring and peaceful. Unfortunately we came at a time when the meditation and yoga instructor wasn't present. We definitely want to come back to get the full experience next time!
• Ozebek (10/5): Exceptional - Very nice relaxing place, friendly staff which helped us with the transportation and tips to get around Kandy.
• Venelin (10/5): Amazing place to relax, do yoga, meditate and enjoy the beautiful nature of Sri Lanka! - The location is amazing, the views are breathtaking! Stuff are lovely! Inside is well maintained, clean, full with flowers and really beautiful! I stayed only two days, but I bet will be amazing to do a yoga retreat there! Yoga and meditation classes with Michael were 10/10 too and definitely suitable for all , no matter if you done yoga before or you want to try something new while on holiday! I stayed in Sri Lanka for two weeks and this was probably my favorite place I truly recommend it. I can’t say anything negative about my stay I really enjoyed myself. If you are solo traveller and you are looking for a place to just be with yourself, go back to balance and chill, this is your place :) And even if you are doing a tour around Sri Lanka and visiting a lot of places Kandy is always like a middle point, so don’t doubt to give yourself a little bit of time off in between and recharge your batteries:)
• Jessica (10/5): Gorgeous, peaceful, friendly staff. Highly recommend! - I absolutely loved everything about my stay! What a gorgeous place tucked in the mountains. The staff was incredible! They helped with airport transfer and transportation throughout the area. The staff around the retreat center was also so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was incredible! Fresh and so tasty. Local ingredients right from the area around the center! My room was comfortable and had everything I needed for my stay. The meditation center and yoga room were so calming. They offered yoga in the morning and it was the perfect place for it. I can't say enough great things about my stay. I highly recommend!
• Safa (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing! Thanks to Michael and his team, my stay was wonderful! The view , morning meditation and yoga with Michael was perfect. I highly recommend it
• Don (10/5): A place to relax your mind and soul! - Very green surroundings and the platforms for asana and meditation are just fantastic! The team were very friendly and Michael was just the kindest host! We loved staying here! Thank you so much!
• Martin (9/5): Super friendly and helpful owner and staff. Very tasty breakfast with a stunning view. Great location. - Stunning view. Exciting architecture. Everywhere is beautiful plants and decorations. Maybe we could have needed to make the room a little darker, the curtains were not covering all the window areas. But ofc if you are waking up early it’s not a problem 😉
• Nadine (10/5): If I think of a place to recharge, it will be Sanatha Suwaya - The property is truly beautiful and the hosts blessed us with their care and really contributed to our wellbeing on this trip. The place felt calm and peaceful and we enjoyed our meditation with Michael in the morning. The breakfast was a perfect start with nice conversation and good recommendations from Krishan.
• Federica (10/5): 100% suggested - The structure is beautiful, placed in the middle of the jungle but still quite closed to city center. The guy who managed Sanatha Suwaya is really lovely, he gave us lots of suggestions, always available for any doubt/request. Everything is really clean, breakfast was superb and the terrace is amazing, such a good view! We stayed there only one night but I wish i can come back soon!
• Andres (10/5): We enjoyed our stay very much. It was the perfect place to end our trip before heading back home. The staff is extremely - Located in nature, and only 10 minutes away from the city. The yoga shala and meditation space are amazing ! After my morning practice it was very convenient to go the stairs down and meditate.
• Tarin (10/5): Relax and unwind to a peaceful view at Sanatha Suwaya - This was the most relaxing magical place! Of you are looking to wake up to a view and have a cup of coffee with a view this place is for you. If your feeling adventurous you can take a short walk to stores and explore the streets and get a real feel of the living in Kandy. I have nothing to report that I didnt like it exceeded all my expectations.
• Jenna (10/5): Tranquil hillside oasis - This place is a true oasis! Not only is it away from town in a beautiful location in the hills, but the atmosphere is as tranquil as it comes. The staff is super-friendly and helpful, and there are room options for just about every budget. Before you arrive, let them know if you want to take some yoga classes or learn how to meditate. And their breakfast is some of the best around with TONS of fresh fruit. Definitely don't oversleep! Lots of steps but, hey, I walked off all that great food!
• Pearce (10/5): Meditative tranquility overlooking mountains- perfect to escape the bustle of Kandy - The overall design conception of Sanatha Suwaya is stunning and only furthers the deep, meditative experience of staying here. The place is absolutely beautiful with stunning views of the mountains. I liked it so much I didn’t leave during my two nights stay! Michael is an amazing yoga/meditation teacher and so helpful, as were all the staff. A really beautiful and tranquil place at a very affordable price. Thank you! Nothing- everything was perfect.

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