The Kandy Samadhicentre, Narampanawa
About the Hotel
Rooms
The Kandy Samadhi Centre provides accommodations for 40 guests. Classic Wing rooms host up to four guests and feature large bathrooms with a full bathtub. The Triple R Pavilion accommodates six to seven guests, has three bedrooms, two outdoor bathrooms, and a balcony. River Rooms accommodate up to six guests, and guests can book a single room or the entire bungalow. All rooms include king-size beds with handwoven cotton bed linen, repurposed materials, and antique furniture.
Dining Options
The hotel features an open restaurant serving authentic Sri Lankan cuisine prepared with produce from nearby farms and the on-site organic garden. Meals are cooked in the village style on open fires by local cooks. Special meals are available based on an Ayurvedic doctor's recommendations. Herbs and spices are grown in the organic garden. All food prepared is before each meal.
Leisure & Entertainment
The Samadhi Centre offers yoga classes taught by a team of three experienced teachers, including Hatha-Iyengar classes. Maheshe Kodikara offers classes in Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong. Guests can listen to tree frogs. A jewelry and bronze casting workshop provides a chance to observe traditional artisans. The Hulu Ganga river creates spots for river bathing. Available Ayurvedic treatments include full body massage with steam bath, Sarwangadhara, and Shiro tharpana, costing $60 per treatment. Guests can request Kandy city tours, Sigiriya and Dambulla tours, and tours to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and tea plantations.
Location and Transportation
The Kandy Samadhi Centre is 15 km from Polgolla Reservoir Sea Plane and 40 minutes from Kandy city. Nearby landmarks include Rassa Ella (4.5 km) and Hatale Patana World's End (4.5 km). Narampanawa Temple and Hindu Temple are 3 km away. Peacock watching and paddy fields are located close by in the village. Jeep tours are available.
Services
The Samadhi Centre provides Ayurvedic healing with consultation from an Ayurvedic doctor. The hotel offers a one-to-one consultation with a doctor to understand personal health. A very old traditional oleation therapy is given by two therapists for one hour. Personalized Ayurvedic treatments are available, including Panchakarma, with options for 8, 14, and 21-day packages. Yoga teachers, healers, coaches, artists, and thinkers can host retreats at the center.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Aqua park
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Open-air bath
- Public Bath
Room features
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor