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Spas, Ayurveda and Wellness in Sri Lanka

Hotel spas, retreats and Ayurveda, described factually.

Our 3 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Sri Lanka.

  1. A city-centre spa

    CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Colombo

    Galle Face·Hotel spa·$$$$

    Shangri-La’s spa brand, with treatment rooms at the Colombo hotel.

    1 Galle Face, Colombo 2Explore View on map

  2. A wellness resort in the hills

    Santani Wellness Kandy

    Near Kandy·Wellness retreat·$$$$

    A wellness resort on a former estate in the hills outside Kandy, built around stays with yoga, treatments and set menus.

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The full list: Spas & Wellness, A–Z

Neighbourhood

Hotel spas 2

Treatments and baths.

  1. Bathing rituals in the Fort

    Amangalla, The Baths

    Galle Fort·Resort spa·$$$$

    The bathhouse and spa at Amangalla, inside the walls of Galle Fort.

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  2. A city-centre spa

    CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Colombo

    Galle Face·Hotel spa·$$$$

    Shangri-La’s spa brand, with treatment rooms at the Colombo hotel.

    1 Galle Face, Colombo 2Explore View on map

Retreats 1

Stays built around wellbeing.

  1. A wellness resort in the hills

    Santani Wellness Kandy

    Near Kandy·Wellness retreat·$$$$

    A wellness resort on a former estate in the hills outside Kandy, built around stays with yoga, treatments and set menus.

    Explore View on map

We describe what each place offers, not health outcomes. Talk to your doctor before any Ayurveda or wellness programme.

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