Villa Velmarie Yoga and Ayurveda House All Inclusive

We stayed at Villa Velmarie for three weeks between January 25 and February 15, 2025. We were at an ayurveda retreat for the first time, so we have nothing to compare it to, but we are delighted and definitely plan to return next year. The whole program is very well organized, consultations with the doctor are every three days. The doctor is professional and kind, and doctor Ishara, who replaced him because he was away due to illness during our stay, is a wonderful and professional lady. The program includes a daily yoga class and two massage therapies per day. Medicines prescribed by the doctor are given with breakfast and dinner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are self-service and the lovely and friendly chef Milton prepares very tasty Ayurvedic meals. The villa itself is not the newest, so don't expect luxurious accommodation, but you have everything you need, and the most important thing is that everything is clean because the roomboy does an excellent job. What I liked most was the large, beautiful and very well maintained (thanks to gardenboy) garden with a large swimming pool. Basically, all in all, an excellent price-quality ratio. In the end, I must say that our stay would not have been so nice and pleasant without our wonderful housekeeper Chandrika, who fulfilled all our wishes, and without my therapist Lakna, the dearest creature in the world, and a young therapist whose name, unfortunately, I did not remember. Basically, thank you all for an unforgettable stay and see you next year, Sanja and family

I am 4 days into my 7 day stay at this little gem of a retreat. I love the simplicity of everything. The tranquility amazing healthy foods and the beautiful kind and caring staff. The staff go out of their way to ensure everything is perfect. They make the place feel like home. Many people come back year after year after trying other centres, they love this one the best, and I can see why. It’s February and still very hot. Bring mosquito spray and sunscreen. There is air conditioning in the rooms and a swimming pool. the cool breeze is a treat. The people who come here are from all over the world, some come for the treatments, some to learn the Ayurvedic ways. It’s an ancient medicine with incredible results from the massages and treatments, botanical medications for your particular needs, the excellent cuisine. I can hear the sea crashing close-by but wouldn’t swim there, just lovely for sunset on the beach and beautiful beach walks. One could dip near the rocks, but it’s not a swimming beach which means no unwanted tourists, just the locals and those who want to enjoy tranquility and beauty. I’ve learned a lot already about Ayurvedic healing, but there is so much to learn. 2 treatments per day. Forced relaxation, zero stress, options to take tuk tuk to see other things if you want to. We did a meditation and yoga on another beach while the sun set. So beautiful. Once again - All the staff are exceptional, the gardener is also fix it man. Wifi, bathroom - you name it, he can do it. The chef also take on other roles to ensure everything runs smoothly. Don’t expect fancy, it’s homely.

This retreat had been recommended to me by friends from Australia who had stayed there three times. I am very glad I took their advice. I spent 12 days here annd enjoyed every minute. It is an intimate resort of just six spacious rooms set within beautiful manicured gardens with an outdoor pool. The days start with a yoga session followed by breakfast and then a health check by the wonderful Ayurvedic doctor who visits every third day to do a check up and modify medications / treatments as necessary. Next is a one hour treatment which varies daily from full body massages to flower steam baths and all are amazing. A special mention goes to the wonderful Chatu who I was lucky enough to have. She was fantastic and about the loveliest the person ever. Next is lunch and then another treatment in the afternoon. The food was a real highlight of my stay. Milton, the chef created amazing meals, varying daily and full of flavour and deliciousness. I mentioned I’d love to learn some of his recipes and next thing he’d organised a coking demonstration for all of us. By the end of my stay I felt healthy, relaxed and strong. Do yourself a favour and book it!

Very good polite and I will go back and refer to my friends hospitable nice people nice place relaxing and will definitely go back Place is good and nice Hospitable people Nice ambiance Worth it and cost effective my stay is really worth it I will go back here

I stayed in the Vila for 10 days with the goal to experience Ayurveda treatment. Overall, I am quite satisfied with everything I have received. The location is in a village which close to the beach, 5 mins walking distance. I went to the beach to do Yoga and meditation every morning and that was the best part of my holiday. Otherwise, the village has a few supermarkets and you can buy all the daily necessities. In the Vila, all the staffs are very friendly and helpful. Food is good with difference menu every day. The treatment starts with doctor consultation. You have to do a questionnaire and all the check ups first, and after that the doctor gives you the treatment plan. Normally, the first few days are to get your dosha in balance. After that it is the treatment for your specific issue. I only had a bit rhinitis and I got Nasya treatment. The treatment is quite effective and I felt much easier when I am breathing. So I am quite happy about it. Overall my experience is quite positive. There is also a small island nearby you can visit. It is auite cute place with a monk living there. You can go there and do meditation in the morning and evening.

We have just spent 5 days at Villa Velmarie and highly recommended the place for its caring staff, beautiful local vegetation food, daily hatha yoga, soothing massage treatments and personalised Ayurvedic consultations. It is a small intimate place with only 6 rooms available so it has a family atmosphere and staff are all accomodating at all times. It has a lovely garden setting with a nice pool. Located in a rural area south of Colombo