Booking your retreat is simple. You can reserve your place directly by contacting our friendly team via email at reservations@srimal.com or via WhatsApp on +44 7457 417832

If your booking is made more than 30 days before arrival, a small 16% deposit will secure your place. Once your payment is received, we’ll send a warm confirmation email with everything you need to prepare for your retreat.

If you have any questions before booking — such as choosing the right package, arranging travel, or requesting dietary or room preferences — our team will be happy to guide you through every step.

We understand that plans can change — that’s why we keep our cancellation policy simple and transparent.

Simple & Fair Cancellation Policy:
● Cancel 30 or more days before arrival: Full refund.
● Cancel within 30 days of arrival: Non-refundable.

This way, you can secure your stay with peace of mind, knowing your booking is risk-free if your plans change more than 30 days before arrival.

Absolutely. You can make a Safe & Secure Payment — your personal and payment details are fully protected.

Trusted by 5,000+ guests worldwide, Plantation Villa has proudly received Tripadvisor’s Certificate of Excellence (2014–2024) and was named Sri Lanka’s Best Wellness Retreat by the World Spa Awards 2023 — so you can book with complete confidence.

We’ll only use your details to confirm your stay and ensure your experience is smooth and worry-free.

Each of our retreats is designed to meet you exactly where you are on your personal journey toward wellbeing. People come to us for many different reasons — and whatever your intention, we are here to support you.

People come to our Sri Lanka centre for many different reasons — and whatever your intention, we’re here to support you.

If you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, and simply wish to pause, breathe, and reconnect through yoga and meditation, our standard yoga and meditation package is the perfect choice to restore calm and clarity.

If you’d like to lose weight, re-establish a healthy lifestyle, or bring more balance and vitality into your daily routine, our Weight-Loss Package offers a holistic approach combining Ayurveda, 1:1 fitness sessions, and nourishing meals.

For those seeking healing and recovery — whether from physical imbalances, acute injuries, or long-term health conditions — our Detox and Full Ayurveda Panchakarma Packages provide deeply personalised treatments and wellness programs designed to meet your unique needs and budget.

Whichever path you choose, each package is guided by the same intention: to help you
reconnect with your natural state of health, happiness, and peace.

If you’re unsure which retreat is right for you, we are always happy to help. You can reach our friendly team via WhatsApp or email, and if you would like, we can arrange an online consultation with our Ayurvedic doctor before your arrival (additional charges apply). This helps us create a personalised plan and recommend the retreat package that best supports your goals and wellbeing.

You can choose from a range of activities to complement your retreat. Our friendly drivers can take you on guided Sri Lanka tours, helping you discover the island’s hidden gems and local culture. You may wish to visit nearby villages, beaches, temples, and nature sites, or venture further afield to explore Udawalawe National Park — home to wild elephants and diverse wildlife — or take day trips to Galle, Hikkaduwa, and other beautiful coastal destinations.

For more information about our guided Sri Lanka tours, simply contact us at reservations@srimal.com to start planning your perfect trip. We can help you create a combined retreat and sightseeing experience, allowing you to relax, rejuvenate, and explore the beauty of Sri Lanka — all in one journey.

This retreat offers an experience closer to an ashram-style stay rather than a luxury hotel getaway. It is a spiritual and homely environment — simple, comfortable, and deeply nurturing. There is a quiet luxury in its simplicity, where everything is designed to support your healing, learning, and inner peace.

This is not a place to indulge in material comforts, but a space to discover how to create a truly happy life through mindfulness, Ayurveda, yoga, and connecting to nature.

If you are used to visiting many retreats, we encourage you to arrive with an open heart and no comparisons. Plantation Villa offers something a little different — a place where care, authenticity, and thoughtfulness are woven into every detail of your stay.

Our meals are Ayurvedic in nature, thoughtfully designed by Ayurvedic doctors to bring balance and nourishment to the body and mind. Every dish is 100% plant-based, vegan, and gluten-free, prepared without refined sugars or preservatives to support gentle cleansing and wellbeing.

We cook with fresh, locally sourced ingredients — many of which come directly from our own gardens. From handpicked rice to homegrown spices and vegetables, every meal celebrates the authentic flavours of traditional Sri Lankan cuisine.

Our daily menu follows Ayurvedic principles — starting the day with a light breakfast, enjoying a wholesome and satisfying lunch, and ending with a gentle, lighter dinner to support good digestion and restful sleep.

If you have specific dietary needs, we’re happy to accommodate them — simply let us know in advance.

Our yoga classes are suitable for all levels — from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. Each session is tailored to meet you where you are, with guidance to support your personal pace and ability.

The main style we teach is Vinyasa Krama, a mindful, breath-based approach rooted in the Krishnamacharya tradition. Unlike the fast-paced flow often associated with Vinyasa, our

practice focuses on gentle, therapeutic movements coordinated with smooth, steady breathing to create balance and ease in the body.

Some of our teachers also bring experience in modern Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga, offering a well-rounded approach that combines mindful awareness, strength, and relaxation. Every class concludes with calming meditation, helping you to integrate the practice and return to stillness.

Our retreat offers a range of comfortable and peaceful rooms designed to help you relax and unwind.

You can choose from a variety of room types, from suites with private bathrooms and air conditioning to more modest deluxe rooms, or standard rooms with fans.

The villa and lodge are colonial in style, surrounded by gardens, tropical foliage, and peaceful spaces for relaxation.

The retreat is located in Nehinna, Dodangoda, Kalutara, Western Province — in a tranquil village amidst plantations and tropical greenery.

By air / transfer:
● The nearest major airport is Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), about 73 km away. (approx 1 hour drive to/from Plantation Villa)
● You can request an airport transfer with one of our drivers for USD 65 per person.

By train / local transit:
● Alternatively, you can take a train to Kalutara South and complete your journey by tuk-tuk to the villa.

Here is a gentle outline of what your retreat may look like:

● Day 1 – Arrive from 2:00 pm and settle into your peaceful surroundings. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon activity, followed by evening yoga and a guided meditation to help you unwind. The day closes with a wholesome dinner and a calming evening activity.

● Day 2 – Begin the morning with yoga and meditation to centre your mind and body. The rest of the morning offers time for treatments, quiet reflection, or simple rest. After a nourishing lunch, enjoy some leisure time before the afternoon activity, evening sessions of yoga and meditation, and close the day with dinner and evening activity.

● Last Day – Start with morning yoga, and meditation. After breakfast, take a moment to reflect before checking out at 11:00 am, feeling refreshed and renewed.

Please note: Treatment times may vary slightly.

Yes, you will likely be asked to communicate any dietary preferences, health concerns, or special needs in advance.
It’s also helpful to arrange your flights, visa, and insurance ahead of time.
If arriving by plane and needing a transfer, you can request the airport car service when booking.