Wake to the First Rays of the Sun

Aarunya means the first rays of the sun, and the name earns itself every morning. Light comes over the Knuckles, moves down through the spice gardens, and reaches your plunge pool before you have finished your first cup of tea.

Set across a ten-acre estate of thriving spice gardens and tea plantations in the misty hills of Kandy, Aarunya is an award-winning boutique retreat of just ten private pool villas. Ten acres, ten villas. Every villa has its own plunge pool and an outdoor bathtub or jacuzzi, and every one looks out at the UNESCO-listed Knuckles Mountain Range.

This is our local escape, created for guests travelling from within Sri Lanka. A quieter kind of getaway, with time to reconnect with nature, with wellness, and with yourself.

• A private pool villa – your own plunge pool, an outdoor bathtub or jacuzzi, and uninterrupted views over the Knuckles.
• Full Board dining – breakfast, lunch and dinner across The Verandah Restaurant and Aahaara, our Sri Lankan specialty restaurant, or served poolside or in your villa.
• Direct booking benefits – handmade chocolates and locally inspired snacks on arrival in villa, a complimentary minibar, a local fruit basket, sundown tea at the Aahana Signature Bar daily from 5 to 6pm, a guided nature or village walk, and a departure gift.
• Spa credit on longer stays – USD 50 per person on three nights, USD 75 per person on four nights, when booking direct.
• Access to Aarogya – our wellness center and spa, with Ayurvedic and Balinese-inspired therapies available throughout your stay.

• Ten acres, ten villas. The only five-star boutique resort in the Kandy region offering exclusively private pool villas.
• Panoramic Knuckles views. The UNESCO-listed mountain range, seen from your own terrace rather than a viewing platform.
• Award-winning hospitality. Recognised by Conde Nast Johansens, the World Travel Awards and TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026.
• Wellness that is actually personalised. Spa rituals, yoga, meditation and tailored wellness cuisine at the Aarogya Wellness Centre.
• Sri Lankan cuisine, done properly. Contemporary Sri Lankan cooking at Aahaara, built on organic and locally sourced ingredients.
• Close to home. 30 to 45 minutes from Kandy, and an easy base for the Cultural Triangle, Knuckles trails and tea country.

Quiet mornings, spice garden walks, and a floating breakfast in your own pool. Or venture out: Aarunya sits between Kandy and the Cultural Triangle, close to waterfalls, temples, hiking trails and tea country.

• Guided nature and village walks through the spice and tea gardens
• Floating breakfast and High Tea experiences
• Aarogya spa rituals, private yoga, meditation and wellness retreats
• Knuckles hiking trails and nearby waterfalls
• Kandy, the Temple of the Tooth, and the Cultural Triangle including Sigiriya

Experiences & Excursions | Spa & Wellness

Ten villas is not many, and this rate is available on a limited allocation. Book by 30 September 2026 for stays until 30 November 2026.

• Reservations: +94 77 729 7861
• reservations@aarunyaresort.com
• www.aarunyaresort.com

• Rate is quoted in Sri Lankan Rupees, per villa, per night, on Full Board basis, and is inclusive of all applicable taxes.
• Offer is valid for Sri Lankan residents only. Valid NIC or proof of residency is required at check-in.
• Full Board covers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Beverages are not included unless stated.
• Occupancy and extra person supplement as per resort policy.
• Applicable all for all villa categories
• Bookings must be made on or before 30 September 2026 for stays until 30 November 2026.
• Offer is subject to availability and applies to a limited allocation per date.
• Blackout dates may apply over public holidays, long weekends and peak periods.
• A 50% deposit is required at the time of reservation. Reservations are non-cancellable. One complimentary date amendment is permitted, subject to availability and any applicable rate adjustments.
• Cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion, package or promotional code.
• The resort reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time.