Everyone was super lovely and welcoming! The retreat location was super peaceful and beautiful and especially Aparna’s yoga in a beautiful lake & mountain view yoga shala was the highlight of our stay!

Stayed in May 2024

Welikande is a great place. Great yoga teachers, wonderful additional activities.

Stayed in March 2024

Although the vegetarian dishes were delicious i often wasn't satisfied by the lack of protein. Having fish, meat or egg options would be better. Breakfast was basically carbohydrate only.

The views are amazing. The pool and yoga spaces are great. The hosts and staff and very welcoming and kind. Good value for money for what you get. The meals are very tasty and well thought out. You will meet a variety of people form all walks of life - good for solo traveler's.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing could have been better I look forward to going back soon

We visit here three times a year and love it do not wish to go anywhere else !

Stayed in March 2024

I didn’t have enough curtains on the window in the shower, I want more privacy when I take a shower. And it would be great to have Wi-Fi not only in the lobby, but also in the room, but as far as I understand, this is not in the hotel concept

thank you for your hospitality! it was an incredible week that I spent at your hotel. very nice room, amazing views, delicious food and yoga! and also kind, pleasant people who are attracted to this place! I recommend you to my friends, so expect more guests

Stayed in February 2024

The view is absolutely stunning! The staff and the guests are lovely, there’s such a nice vibe and the food is to die for. The morning and evening yoga studios overlook the valley and you see the sun set. I wish I could have stayed longer.

Stayed in January 2024

Very helpful staff. Amazing food. The place feels like home. We loved the family breakfast and dinner. Yoga classes were great. The owners supported us in all matters. We will for sure come back!

Stayed in December 2023

Sometimes the weather left us without power/water or restricted for certain activities, however obviously the weather is beyond anyone’s control :)

The property is set in a stunning location with beautiful views of the forest. The staff were super friendly and helpful. At breakfast and dinner we were served the most delicious and bountiful meals - everything tasted fresh and flavourful.

Stayed in December 2023

I loved the scenaric view from the room and breakfast area. As well as the ashram. Food was ok and room was comfy

Stayed in November 2023

I came to this wonderful place at the beginning of my journey and it turns out that it was an excellent decision. ...Hospitality that warms the heart The place was a bit far but if you are looking for a quiet and peaceful place that has a beautiful view you have come to the right place Michael and the team were wonderful hosts The breakfast was so delicious that everything is made from natural ingredients. It is highly recommended to stay

Stayed in May 2023

Amazing location a home away from home. communal areas are superb. A great way to get to know people that are in to yoga and tracking. The yoga instructor is fab. The vegetarian menu was ever surprising and delicious. I recommend this especially to solo travelers.

Stayed in March 2022

-nothing to note in the property -came here for trekking and this place in converting to a yoga retreat center so it’s all very focused towards that. staff was really accommodating though so for example we were able to leave earlier one more for a longer hike when usually they wouldn’t leave until 9/930. -should probably remove trekking in name; however, I’d suggest they have two options “yoga and “trekking”. they could build up trekking options and kind of make it a separate amazing thing!

-location -owners and staff - trekking options - clean and comfortable

Stayed in February 2022

Very nice place with delicious food and an amazing view. The hosts were very helpful and made us feel like home.

Stayed in November 2021

We didn’t know that the accommodation is also open to kids and families which was a bit irritating to have kids at a yoga / wellness retreat. The food is ok but not spiced like usual Sri Lanka food and a bit overpriced compared to other hotels/ guesthouses in the country. Our bathroom door didn’t close at all and despite attempts being made to repair it, it wasn’t done in the 4 days we stayed there. Overall the property is a bit outdated for the money they ask for.

The views are amazing and the surrounding are extremely beautiful and a great entry point for hikes in the Knuckles Range. The yoga teachers did a fantastic job and we enjoyed the morning and afternoon classes a lot. We also enjoyed the pool and the other areas to relax on the property and had a super relaxing massage.

Stayed in April 2024

My room smelled strongly of mould. I have stayed at other places with mould in Sri Lanka. It is a hot wet country. Welikande was the only one where the smell was obvious in the room. The lunch and some of the activities were not up to the standard I expected.

The views all around the property were amazing. The breakfast and dinners were excellent, fresh and full of flavour. All of the staff were friendly, professional and helpful. The yoga classes twice daily were taught by brilliant teachers. They gave excellent instructions and advice. The Helloya trek activity was wonderful and I would highly recommend it.

Stayed in December 2023

There were definitely times when the owner over-shared the challenges of being a small hotelier - Beyond the normal issues with Covid bookings being down. As the guest on retreat, you don’t really want to be brought into the drama of the owners’ construction and management. I would have loved little bit more division between what I think should stay at the back of the house. That, coupled with a few sexist remarks from the British owner, was a bit off, even though he was otherwise helpful, inquisitive, and cheerful. Also lunches could be much improved.

Gorgeous setting with clean comfortable rooms, and fabulous breakfast and dinner. I was a guest while a yoga retreat was happening and had the chance to join in morning and evening classes which were fantastic.

Stayed in March 2022

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Stayed in March 2024

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Stayed in September 2023