Siddhalepa Ayurveda Spa

Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort is a beachside Ayurveda resort at Wadduwa, on the west coast south of Colombo. It is run by Siddhalepa, a well-known Sri Lankan maker of Ayurvedic products, and it focuses on traditional treatment programmes rather than a simple spa menu.

What to expect

Stays usually begin with a consultation with an Ayurveda doctor, who assesses your health and plans treatments, diet and exercise. Programmes may include massages with herbal oils, steam baths, herbal packs and other therapies, carried out by trained therapists. Yoga and meditation are often part of the day. The resort states that its work is linked to an Ayurveda hospital; ask for details when booking.

Food

Meals follow Ayurvedic principles and are set to your programme. The resort uses vegetables from its own organic garden, with local dishes and seafood.

Other activities

Guests can join cooking demonstrations, tour the herbal garden, or visit an Ayurveda factory to see how medicines are made. The grounds cover several acres of gardens, with trees and medicinal plants, next to the beach.

How long to stay

Ayurveda programmes work best over a week or more; many guests stay two weeks. Shorter stays with a few treatments are also possible.

When to go

The west coast is driest from about November to April. Some guests prefer the quieter monsoon months for treatment programmes.

Getting there

Wadduwa is about an hour south of Colombo, and roughly 1.5 to 2 hours from the airport.

Practical tips

• Tell the doctor about any medical conditions and medicines you take.
• The sea here can be rough; swim only when it is calm.

See also yoga and Ayurveda in the south and spas in Colombo. Browse things to do in Wadduwa and Wadduwa hotels.