Experience pure bliss at Kirana — A Santani Villa. Surrounded by breathtaking beauty, our sanctuary offers an exquisite blend of tranquility, luxury, and personalized services. Indulge in relaxation, wellness, and nature’s embrace as you create unforgettable memories. Kirana, meaning ‘ray of light’ was conceptualized as a tropically modern retreat, set right on a secluded, pristine stretch of beach on the southwestern coast of Bentota with wide-open ocean views.
Location
Kirana is located in Bentota, a popular Sri Lankan beach town with a mesmerizing coastal belt, lush green environs, and incredible marine life. The serene beauty of Bentota makes it an ideal holiday destination for anyone who wants to relax and slow it down in a tropical paradise. The property is located 110 km or just over an hour and a half from Bandaranaike International Airport.
Accomodation
Soak in the sunshine in the lush tropics of Sri Lanka from the comfort of architecturally designed suites at Kirana — A Santani Villa. The serene beauty of this paradise is perfectly suited to slowing it down and our suites are no different. Spacious, soothing spaces that let you relax, revive and reset. The Master Suite and Garden Suite have king-size beds, while the Family Suite has 2 rooms, one with a king-size bed and one with twin beds.
- Check-in at 2:00 pm
- Checkout at 12:00 pm
- No smoking
- No pets
- Children of any age are welcome
Infrastructure
Villa Facilities
Kirana offers a welcoming place to retreat and rejuvenate on the unspoilt sands of Bentota. Guests are free to roam around our tropical landscape to take in our little oasis. Enjoy a reinvigorating wellness treatment, swim a few laps in our gorgeous pool or simply find a good spot in our lounge to read a good book. As sunset approaches, grab a cocktail and head to our secluded beach, as we also happen to have front-row seats to the stunning sunsets of Sri Lanka’s southwestern coast.
- 20 m infinity pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Butler service
- Room service
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry service
- Parking facilities
- Spa treatments can be arranged with 24hr notice
Things to Do
- Bentota is a slow-paced beach town but it has plenty to do should you wish. The area has some exciting adventures, from UNESCO World Heritage Sites to whale watching, and temple visits to exploring the local market with our chef for a lesson in Sri Lankan cuisine.
- Сookery Class and Visit to Local Market. Our chef will be happy to take you to the local seafood and vegetable markets to purchase ingredients and cook some simple, easy-to-replicate, Sri Lankan cuisine with you.
- Turtle Hatchery (500m). A turtle hatchery where visitors can learn about the project to rescue and protect turtle eggs, view different species of turtles kept there for research purposes, and release baby turtles into the sea, is a short walk along the beach.
- Water Sports (2km). A wide range of water sports (canoeing, jet skiing, banana boats, parasailing, windsurfing etc.) is within easy reach.
- Lunuganga (7km). The country estate of the father of ‘tropical modernism’ architect Geoffrey Bawa’s Lunuganga is described as an experience of almost overwhelming aesthetic pleasure, and remains Bawa’s most extravagant creation and testament.
- Brief Garden (11 km). The legendary home and garden of Bevis Bawa has played host to Sir Lawrence Olivier, Vivien Leigh, Agatha Christie, and many others. Established in 1929, the garden boasts 5 acres of magical and fantastical landscaped gardens.
- Galpota Temple (11km). A 12th-century Buddhist temple with some beautiful murals and a 2500-year-old dagoba.
- Galle Fort (53 km). A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this magnificent Dutch Fort is described as a treasure trove of colonial grandeur, entertainment, and great culinary experiences. A lovely day or half-day trip from the villa.
- Richmond Castle (25 km). Richmond Castle is an Edwardian mansion, located near Kalutara. Built between 1900 and 1910, it was formally the country seat of Mudaliyar Don Arthur de Silva Wijesinghe Siriwardena.
Whale Watching in Mirissa ( 90 km )
Between the months of November to April, the waters of Mirissa become a playground for a myriad of whales and dolphin species. Some of the most spotted include blue whales, sperm whales, killer whales, Bryde whales, short-finned whales, bottlenose dolphins and striped dolphins. An ideal half-day trip for the early risers among you.
Weather
Summer All Year Round. Bentota has a tropical climate with warm temperatures throughout the year and both dry and rainy seasons. But even the wetter months tend to have plenty of sunshine and perfect sunny days, so it really is summer all year round. The temperature in Bentota averages 28°C (82°F) year-round, ranging between 25°C (77°F) and 33°C (91°F) depending on the season.
Dining
Dining at Kirana is an experience unto itself. Taking from the iconic Santani concept of intelligent eating, our meals are based on the Ayurveda philosophy of ‘Rasa Haya’, meaning six tastes. This unique concept is centred on taste-based nutrition and ensures your body receives nutrition based on its needs, bringing your body into a perfect state of balance.
Our menus also focus on the freshest of ingredients and whether it is a spread of Sri Lankan food, varied tastes of Asia or contemporary international cuisine that you crave, our talented and friendly chef is always happy to curate a meal that takes you on an adventure in our open-plan dining area. We also offer our signature dining experience where guests can indulge in a delectable BBQ right on the Bentota beach, where all you can hear are the crashing waves, and all you can see is the starry night sky.
Suitable for
a luxurious beach vacation, an escape from the mundane, exploring Sri Lanka’s culture, nature and history, and for non-smoking guests and guests with children. Not suitable for guests traveling with pets.