The Best Spa Hotels to Book in Sri Lanka
A trip to Sri Lanka means getting away from the grind and really letting go. There’s no better way to loosen the stresses of daily life than with a stay at a spa resort. What could be better than being pampered beachside and then journeying inland to experience Sri Lankan culture? From Ayurvedic to Balinese, Swedish, Shiatsu and Thai treatments, there are plenty of wellness options here, including yoga retreats. Read on to find your ideal spa in Sri Lanka, bookable on Culture Trip.
1. Santani Wellness Resort & Spa
Spa Hotel, Resort
Santani Wellness Resort & Spa is all about rejuvenating your body and soul with the sacred healing powers of Sri Lankan Ayurveda. The resort offers detox programs, yoga programs and Ayurvedic wellness programs specialized to your specific body type. Hidden away in the mountains of the Kandy region, Santani is the number one spa hotel in Sri Lanka.
2. Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions
Spa Hotel
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions is a spa hotel in Negombo, Sri Lanka. There are loads of spa treatments and massage options at this beachside resort. Part of the prestigious Jetwing hotel chain, you can be sure that your stay and the services provided will be top notch.
3. Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa
Spa Hotel
Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa is located on a prime piece of land between the Bentota River and the Indian Ocean. You arrive at the hotel via boat from across the river and welcomed into complete beachside luxury. The spa in Centara Ceysands is fully equipped for complete comfort. Being a Thai chain, there are also Thai massages available here.
5. Chena Huts
Spa Hotel
Chena Huts is a spa resort on the coast of Yala National Park. A collection of beautifully built villas next to the ocean, a stay here is like a renewal for the senses. The spa at Chena Huts is just as complete as all the Uga Hotels in Sri Lanka with all sorts of treatments and therapies.
6. Lantern Beach Collection
Spa Hotel
Lantern Beach Collection is a trio of hotels along the same beach, only minutes away from Mirissa. The Lantern properties all share the Lantern Spa, easily accessible from the beach. Lantern Beach Collection consists of the Lantern Boutique Hotel, Ubuntu Boutique Hotel and Riso & Amour Beach Villas. All three properties are full of beachside comfort and you can even opt for a treatment by one of the Balinese therapists, in your room or villa.
7. Cinnamon Grand
Resort
Cinnamon Grand is one of the largest and most well-known hotels in the city of Colombo. With a large swimming pool, plenty of restaurants and a five-star spa, Cinnamon Grand has it all. The spa at this large hotel/resort has plenty of treatment options and Ayurvedic therapies.
For more spa options, discover our guide on the best wellness centres in Colombo and book now on Culture Trip.
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