AARUNYA NATURE RESORT - KANDY, Kandy

The resort offers nine private villas, each with its own outdoor jacuzzi and private terrace. Villas include Sky Pavilion, Sky Habitat, and Sol Sanctuary - all providing direct views of the Knuckles Mountain Range. Guests receive a personal butler assigned to their villa, available through a dedicated phone for on-demand service.

AAHAARA restaurant serves a nightly rotating menu focused on local Sri Lankan ingredients. Guests can book a traditional 9-course Sri Lankan curry feast prepared in a mud house setting. The kitchen also accommodates dietary requirements such as vegan and gluten-free with advance notice.

The spa and wellness centre offers Balinese and Ayurvedic treatments in an open-air setting overlooking the valley. A resident Ayurveda practitioner conducts private yoga classes for guests daily. Facilities include a steam room, sauna, outdoor swimming pool with panoramic views, and a hot tub.

Complimentary bicycle rentals allow guests to explore the surrounding tea and spice gardens. The hotel arranges tailored excursions to Sri Dalada Maligawa, Sigiriya Lion Rock, and the Knuckles Mountain Range. On-site activities include cooking classes, nature walks with the naturalist, and themed dinner nights.

The hotel is set 13 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa and 13 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall. Airport transfers from Bandaranaike International Airport are available via shuttle service (3 to 4 hours drive). A 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and currency exchange help guests organize their stay without hassle.

Villas: 9 private villas with outdoor jacuzzi and butler service

Dining: AAHAARA restaurant with rotating local menu

Wellness: Open-air spa with resident Ayurveda practitioner

Activities: Complimentary bicycles, cooking classes, nature walks

Excursions: Access to UNESCO sites - Sigiriya, Temple of the Tooth

Services: Personal butler, airport shuttle, 24-hour concierge