The Kandy Samadhicentre

At first, I was not very happy when I arrived, but once I went inside, I was pleasantly surprised. The place is very nice, peaceful, and perfect for relaxing. I really enjoyed my stay.

La casa in stile coloniale persa nella foresta era eccezionale da un punto di vista architettonico e per la ricercatezza degli arredi. Molto bella la lezione di yoga!

Sarà che eravamo fuori stagione, ma sembrava che alcune strutture comuni fossero un po' trascurate. Ci è spiaciuto non riuscire a fare i massaggi, forse per un malinteso di comunicazione con lo staff.

המקום מהמם, בלב הג'ומגל, פראי. קולות טבע סביב, הנהר שוצף. הדירה הייתה מהממת, הצוות קשוב ויעיל.

הנקודה החלשה של המקום היא האוכל שמאוד לא מותאם לחיך המערבי.

Everything was as expected

Wi-Fi and network connections

蛍の乱舞、野生の猿を間近で見れる大自然の中のロッジは景色も良かった 施設内でのアーユルベーダがとても気持ちが良かった

三食付きで宿泊、コスパが悪く、三食ともカレーは少し残念 敷地内の管理が行き届いてなかった

The most beautiful retreat space ever.

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I spent a truly timeless moment there; this place is a genuine haven of peace, far from the chaos of the city. The rooms are spacious and full of charm and personality. You feel like you're in a painting; every detail is significant. There's a special energy, and I recommend it to anyone seeking peace and a connection with nature. Not to mention the staff, who were incredible and incredibly attentive.

As others have said, this is a special but different place. Rather like a retreat, very calm, in the forest, with excellent food and lovely helpful staff. Our huge accommodation was stunning, with the largest outside bathroom ever & spacious beds & grounds. The massage was THE best ever, 90mins plus steam box for 20 mins for $55. Out of this world. Superb oils. Very traditional and skilful. Try it! Yoga was Hatha and 1:1 for $15. Very Enjoyable but not a workout if that’s what you want! Dinner was superb. Local Waterfall and swim was fun.

It is 50minutes by taxi from Kandy. And irritating insects after midday.

If you're looking for a royal feel with artifacts? This is the place.Fully Silent. Very Cosy. Perfect Climate. Everything Perfect.

Incredibile retreat in the midst of the jungle. The decor is so researched - hands down one of the most beautiful room I have stayed in a hotel - every detail is studied and so fitting. Meals nurturing and wholesome and the ayurvedic treatment was unique.... Staying at samadhi has been the best choice of our Sri Lanka trip!

Het volledige domein maakt een geheel met de omliggende omgeving en het woud. Authentieke decoratie en filosofie van het oord.

Toegankelijkheid, zware hellingen, naar de paviljoens.

What a wonderful place to relax & recharge. The location is fabulous & the rooms are huge & comfortable. I had a sofa & a chaise in mine & made good use of them both. I had a cold whilst I was here & I couldn’t have wished for a better place to recover. I spent a lot of time resting on the sofa, looking out at the sea of green, listening to the sound of the river & the birds singing

It rained a lot whilst I was there which made the paths quite slippery

Super sejour perdu dans la jungle. Cet etablissement est un havre de paix en plein milieu de la nature sri lankaise. Si vous souhaitez vous reposer et vous faire masser je recommande pleinement. Un peu plus cher que d'habitude mais les massages sont realisés par des profesionnels.

Rien

It was a fun quirky place to stay, Very nice food and friendly staff.

Sicuramente il trattamento ayurvedico ma anche il cibo e la stanza

Sn arrivata alle 4 del pomeriggio e ho chiesto qualcosa da stuzzicare perché avevo una gran fame ma mi hanno proposto un the e gentilmente invitata ad aspettare la cena

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So peaceful. Best 1 of best places Sri Lanka ❤️🙏

Le service est parfait, le cadre est sublime, les cours de Yoga sont très complets, les soins sont d'une qualité inégalable. Nous avons tout aimé.

Rien à dire.

Het personeel was heel vriendelijk. De kamer was fantastisch groot en mooi. Door het slechte weer was alles vochtig Het eten was prima.

Bij slecht weer is er niets te doen. Wij waren de enige gasten. De yogales kost 15usd per persoon wat natuurlijk een belachelijk hoge prijs is. Ook de treatments waren extreem duur.

Ayurveda wie es sich gehört. Mit einer wahnsinnig guten Yogalehrerin und Ayurveda-Ärztin (Shanika), umfassendem Service, spannender Architektur und gutem axurveda-Angebot. Sehr freundliches Personal - durchgehend - und tolle Ausstellungsstücke. Auch die Umgebung und die zwei nahegelegenen Wasserfälle sind klasse. Mitten im Nirgendwo 😊

Relativ hochpreisig, aber aus unserer Sicht sein Geld wert

Beautiful area. Food is tasty.

Heavy rain meant that most of the activities were unavailable so we left early. Also didn't enjoy getting leeches on our feet constantly. Costs of treatments is very expensive compared to other areas we've been.

Le personnel et le calme de l’emplacement, en plein dans la nature

自然の中の素晴らしい場所。 電話、テレビなど何もない。でも必要なものは全て揃っている。蝋燭やお香、蚊取り線香に蚊帳、バスタブも。 それがとても心地よく、外界から離れて本当に自然に帰る場所。 ドクターは30歳のとても素敵な女性で美しく優しい。セラピストは母のような優しさに優れた技術。最高。ここで受けたアーユルベーダに一番感動しました。全てのことが100年以上前にタイムスリップしたかのようです。 料理は大変美味しく、とても優しい味。キャベツのスープなど、優しい料理の数々に感動します。 自然に溶け込める素晴らしい場所でした。 ここにいるスタッフの方々のポスピタリティに心から感謝します。

特にありませんが、おこもりする施設なので何か欲しいものがあったら買ってから行きましょう！

The staff are nice and helpful

It’s very very far from Kandy center like very far

Very calm, amazing landscape, healing treatments and food.

10/10, if you are looking for a retreat in the middle of the nature, with delicious typical Sri Lanka food and a spiritual experience immerse in a beautiful well decorated site and rooms, you should stop by. They offered Ayurveda treatments, yoga lessons,.cookery class and there are plenty of waterfalls and beautiful spots for hikings. The staff is always very gentle and around to support. Of you are expecting best WiFi connections, not willing to connect with natures and animals and looking for western food and commodities look for something else.

Actually I loved everything. If I need to find minor suggestions, beds could have been more comfortable and shower water was only hot or cold.

overall our stay has been truly pleasant. the staff are always warm, supportive, and welcoming, with genuine smiles that make you feel at home. the property is beautifully immersed in nature, an enchanting place that’s easy to fall in love with. the yoga sessions were simply amazing and added so much value to the experience.

the cleanliness of the place is almost nonexistent, everything is covered in dust. in a way, it adds to the charm, as if the place were frozen in time, but given the amount paid, I would have expected more attention to cleanliness. what really concerned me were the pillows, which were full of mold inside. i understand that it’s difficult to manage humidity in the middle of a forest, but this is a serious health issue. please, take extra care with this!!

Plongé au milieu de la nature, ce fut une super expérience

The design and architecture are unique. Peaceful and kindness

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Location surreale sembrava essere in un film di Indiana Jones, in mezzo alla natura e circondate da scimmie simpatiche. La stanza che ci hanno riservato era grandissima con un patio sulla foresta e mobili da antiquariato.

L’acqua della doccia è sempre fredda. Si sconsiglia di fare il massaggio la sera, seppur bellissimo, perché le aree del trattamento non sono chiuse e fa freddo. Il medico adyurvetico sentito solo per telefono, non ci ha consigliato nessuna terapia ma solo lo stesso identico massaggio a 3 persone differenti con problemi differenti.

Les repas et petit déjeuner Sri Lankais sont très bons. Le personnel est adorable et à l’écoute. Très bons massages également. Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour.

Le cadre au milieu de la jungle est magique mais malheureusement pour en profiter il faut avoir une bonne météo. Pour nous c’était très pluvieux, les Sangsues étaient donc bien présentes et la pluie faisait beaucoup de bruit pour la chambre sous le toit en tôle.

Oh my gosh! It was so beautiful! Set in the forest, creeks all around The room was amazing and just made me feel at home. The staff were so kind and helpful and the Aurveydic treatments? So good Oh and the food?? The best I have eaten in forever - it’s all aurveydic - the flavours and spices, sooo amazing This place made me feel calm and relaxed - if I’d have known I would have booked longer

Everything was natural, ecological, biological. A lot of antique. The environment was jungle, jungle sounds. Só amazing. The river was was running under our house. The staff was amazingly caring. A very special place. Oh yes and we got an Ayurvedic massage, which was also great.

The property was incredibly relaxing and enjoyable for my first time at a retreat centre of this kind. The river and the jungle surrounding the property were both very soothing. The room’s decoration was also very special and unique.

The food was delicious, but it was a bit pricey. It was traditional Sri Lankan food, which is great.

It's a jungle paradise and by far the most special place I have visited in Sri Lanka. I enjoyed wonderful yoga classes and very delicious meals. It's perfect for everyone who wants to escape from stress and busy days for a while 😊

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

The Samadhi centre is a beautiful peaceful accommodation. The rooms are huge and well equipped, located next to a river and in the middle of nature. We stayed here when we arrived and it was perfect to rest for a few days. The super tasty local food is cooked everyday on request, the staff is super friendly and available to accommodate your needs.

Not much we didn't like. As there is always room for improvement maybe a little booklet in room to explain how things work and what to do within the center and maybe in the surroundings. A map of the place (quite big) would be good too.

Wonderful experience of being in the forest. The houses immersed in nature and the design of all the spaces are beautiful. We constantly discovered new terraces and rooms. The guests are fun as it attracts interesting people who like yoga and isolated retreats.

While the location architecture and design are incredible, the organisation is rather confused. We only found out when receiving the bill that yoga classes were not included for instance. The rooms and houses can be quite isolated and are reached by dark steep paths and stairs which are very slippery when it rains so it is really important to ask where you will be staying if you are a solo traveller or have any even minor mobility issues. It probably should be experienced as a retreat

It's without doubt a beautiful place. The dining hall has some Harry Potter ambience, specially in the evening when the oil lamps are lit. Staff is very friendly and food very good and authentic Srilankan. If you want something else for a change, it's a good place. This place could be like an ashram. It has the perfect location, quietness and solitude. Nature is very abundant and the river inside compound is lovely.

Though the place is remote, it's still close to a road with cars, tuktuks, ,... So at some houses in the compound you can still hear the traffic. I could stay in the highest room on the mountain and it was very peaceful. This place could be like an ashram. It's a pity they still serve/ provide/ allow alcohol (and smokes!). This has an impact on the atmosphere and for that reason I wouldn't go there anymore.

The environment & design of this place gives an experience not easily found elsewhere... Stayed just one night but a longer stay could transport you to a world apart.

The fact that most other places / (and tourists) are still using single-use plastic.

I loved everything!! It’s a paradise. You’re in the middle of the jungle, in a big and comfortable house, with delicious food and a super service. The staff is absolutely perfect, nice, helpful. The center has some pets, like adorable dogs, very friendly and nice, I miss them! If you don’t like dogs, don’t worry, the place is big enough :) I miss the time I soent there and I recommend everybody to go there!

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Beautiful location in colonial style and antique forniture

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The best place we have stayed in!

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Very special rooms. Beautifully decorated with antiques.

Long waiting time for meals (including breakfast).

If you are a nature lover, there's no better place to be! Mystic, rustic place in the heart of the jungle - I am very happy I came across. We had the opportunity to meet the owner of this masterpiece who seems to take pride in what he does. Staff is very friendly and nice, always there to help. My massage treatment was out of this world... Lastly, the food is also very nice. We got the full board option and didn't regret it.

Although the architecture and the aesthetic concept of the place are fantastic and unique, there are parts of the property that could use a revamp. Also, you should expect many insects in the room because you are in the jungle.

Step through the ornate antique doors of Samadhi Centre and enter a peaceful jungle paradise, a place to reconnect with yourself. A pretty stream runs through the property, where rooms, dining hall and treatment centre are set on a steep hillside, Beautifully designed and furnished with antique pieces. the rooms are lovely. The food is absolutely incredible and i had the best massage of my entire life. The staff took such great care of us and it was a blissful stay. A special spot where all you need to do is be.

Beautiful location in the forest of Candy, but a long way from the city. That is I guess what you really want. Lovely 20 minute walk to idyllic, waterfalls, and very quiet.

I think it is overpriced. Because the vast majority of people won’t have transport and will be well away from any other options. They have inflated the prices. The cost of a massage is about the same price as London. The cost of food is more than almost anything else we paid. Even when trying to organise transport, it was over 2 1/2 times more expensive than the Uber/PickMe we ended up getting. The whole place is actually quite rundown as well. More rundown than the pictures suggest. They love talking about how the area was designed by a failed architect, whilst it’s nice it’s not particularly architecturally significant. Some nice older pieces and antiques are around, but nothing, particularly special. food was fine. Again, nothing like everyone else seems to think, and if this is the most amazing meal you have in Sri Lanka, then I feel disappointed for you. Not much variety either, we basically had the same thing three days in a row for lunch and dinner.

The location is stunning, a retreat hidden in the jungle!! The staff were the kindest and most accommodating, always smiling and eager to help!! Amazing people

Beautiful accommodation with incredible food and wonderful staff, I arrived very late and they made sure I had something to eat when I arrived as I had been trekking in the knuckles and was exhausted! I can highly recommend this place for anyone looking for some peace and reconnection in nature, especially after a demanding hike in the mountains. I had a great yoga session and Ayurvedic treatment, and the room was stunning - such a treat!

The Samadhicentre is so unique, unlike anywhere I’ve ever been, it was quite an experience. I loved the location, nestled in the mountain jungle the centre has a very peaceful and tranquil feel. Wandering around is a delight, the decor is so unusual and cool, the yoga shala and meditation area is particularly special, very powerful. The staff were amazing so friendly, kind and attentive. The food was delicious! The aryuvedic treatment was incredible. Just outside of the centre there is a glorious waterfall, the hotel dogs walked me there and kept guard for me as I swam lol it was so special. I highly recommend this place! It’s a little bit of out of Kandy and when you first arrive you may be unsure, but after settling in you won’t want to leave.

What an amazing place, the property is so unique. You have to be there to experience it, very nice to wind down and relax. The staff was so friendly and always went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable. Delicious food and nice ayurvedic treatments available. I loved being around the property to do yoga, swim in the river and just chill.

everything was great!

Fascinating mountain retreat where you can unwind, enjoy an amazing wellness program, eat delicious garden to table cuisine and indulge in hikes, yoga and interesting conversations.

Samadhi Center is a unique place to relax, explore and be inspired. The staff was very friendly and the food excellent. We went hiking in the waterfalls. This place is magical!

very unique, beautiful location

very stylish, ayurveda spa

Everything was excellent, it was like a magical fairytale. I did not expect to enjoy it like that, I found the most beautiful place with amazing people. If you are looking for treatment then this is the place where you should go, it is in the forest with very nice waterfalls and with amazing accommodations. Near the complex is also the hill with the temple where you can go for a walk. I had a body massage and it was the best massage that I had, I was also in yoga class and it was also super nice. All people who I met there were so friendly and nice that I did not believe that is possible to find a place like this. The staff did me a tour around and they showed me some hidden spots like waterfalls etc. The food was delicious and for sure in the future, I will want to come back there again and I hope that I will have the chance to see them again.

I really loved the Samadhicentre. As I kept traveling, this is what I would recommend to others. The repurposed antiques make it a really special place, the owners are so open, and I had an aryuveda full body massage that was amazing. I was looking for introspection and rest and found it here.

Remote jungle with outstanding views framed in authentic style of the sustainable living in the nature. Amazing staff, hospitable hosts and friendly atmosphere.

It was the best decision to visit this beautiful, unique, and antique place before the New Year. The place where you can totally reconnect with nature and your true self. The peace you feel at Samadhi brings you to total rest and rejuvenation. The staff is incredibly friendly and treats you like family. I'm grateful to all these amazing people who did really take care of me and provided me with interesting experiences and sightseeing. The food, which is cooked on real fire, is so authentic and delicious. I did Ayurvedic treatment at Samadhi, and it was my first experience. It was not easy for me, I must say 🤣. But the support I was given from all the team members definitely made me go through this easier. The Ayurvedic doctor is real professional with a great sense of humor, which made me laugh, and at the same time, I knew I was in good hands. You must meet the owner of this hotel, Mr. Waruna. You won't regret it. Those deep conversations we had, I will never forget. I will definitely be coming back, and I highly recommend this place to all the travelers who are looking for rejuvenation.

There is nothing I didn't like. I left only with one comment, which I gave to the owner. I suggested providing the disposable underwear for Ayurvedic treatments for the guests, and I'm sure it will be considered.

If you want to relax & rejuvenate yourself, this is the only place in Sri Lanka. We traveled intensively in Sri Lanka but we got amazingly surprised at the Kandy Samadhi center. We got treated like royalty. The environment is very calm and mind-blowing. The staff was amazing & super friendly. Ayurveda treatments & Yoga were the best in the world & highly recommended. The food made from organic vegetables grown in the resort's garden creates special interest. After two years of waiting without traveling Because of the covid-19, this was the best happened to us. Thank you Samadhi team!