Kandy Samadhi Centre Hotel

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.

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 fullof 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!

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.

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!

Beautiful location in colonial style and antique forniture

Humidity

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