This is a really unique place that will appeal to nature lovers who aren't afraid to 'rough it' a bit. The road to the centre is a very rough village road, so you will need to get a tuk tuk or 4WD to take you there. Cars and vans may struggle. It is realistically an hour away from Kandy. We... More

This was great. After one night in Kandy, spent somewhere a little too 'Western', we took the advice from TripAdvisor and gave Waruna a call. That day, he booked us in for three nights (Jan 4-7). We loved it (even though this was a time when it rained a lot). Everything the other reviews say is correct. And don't worry,... More

Can't rave enough about this place. It truly is a retreat. The bungalows are dotted around beautiful grounds and each one is unique - with individual furniture pieces, rustic style decor and murals created by Uncle Suri. I arrived late at night to a welcome drink and a delicious meal (the food really was fantastic and organic :)), even though... More

The 'resort' part is a little misleading, nevertheless, it's a fantastic hide-away if you're looking for some peace and quiet. The owener, Waruna, has designed Samadhi maximising it's jungle surroundings and incorpating Sri Lankan antiques - so it makes for a unique and interesting stay! The dinning hall is entirely powered by antique oil lamps at night time - loved... More

In a peaceful and secret jungle setting one hour north of the hill Capitol, Kandy, I discovered an unusual, lush, verdant retreat tucked into a dissused tea estate. Here you can meditate in a hall open to the Knuckles range of mountains, you can swim in rivers, birdwatch and discover a water-fall even before the sun rises or the first... More

A friend of me recommended this place and I must say it's really worth staying here. As a wildlife photographer it's a place that gives may opportunities. You can see nature right at your doorstep. I will visit this place again. More

Just spent another week in Samedhi - it just gets better and better - the owner has great vision and its always exciting seeing what has developed in a very lovely organic way. I have visited this property every year for the last 5 and it is wonderful for peace and beauty. The birds are amazing and the river is... More

A little heaven....simple living....lovely atmosphere..... Sounds, sights and loads of moments, thoughts of which bring back smiles and yearnings to go back... Peace, being one with nature and some lovely people to take care of you and of course the sweethearts, the dogs....Kandy Samadhi just stays with you.... More

I spent a couple of magically memorable days unwinding at Samadhi, watching fireflies dance under the roof my verandah overlooking jungly dusk hills, paddling and rock-bathing in the rushing river, enjoying some of the best home-cooked food on the island in the lamp-lit dining pavillion. It’s hard to convey in words how deeply the body relaxes when bathed only in... More