The Future of Travel is Sleep: Spa Ceylon & Shangri-La Colombo Pioneer SleepCation in Sri Lanka

Spa Ceylon has partnered with Shangri-La Colombo to introduce SleepCation, a groundbreaking luxury wellness experience designed for deep, restful sleep, responding to the rising demand for wellness-focused travel. SleepCation combines Spa Ceylon’s international award-winning Sleep Intense wellness range, guided sleep meditation, and the comfort of a world-class hotel stay; carefully curated to help guests relax, recharge, and enjoy restorative sleep.

SleepCation is an ideal wellness escape for tourists, business professionals, corporate teams, or individuals seeking uninterrupted rest. At the heart of the experience is Spa Ceylon’s globally acclaimed Sleep Intense range, renowned for its calming natural actives, and Ayurveda formulations. Designed around mind and body wellness rituals of bathing, relaxation, and sleep, the range helps soothe the body, quieten the mind, and support deep, rejuvenating rest.

At SleepCation, the journey of rest begins even before guests arrive. Once the booking is confirmed, Shangri-La Colombo’s guest experience team personally reaches out to understand each guest’s individual preferences; from ideal air-conditioning temperature and pillow firmness to interests such as guided yoga or meditation, to personalise every element of the stay, ensuring a hassle-free, serene, and deeply restorative guest experience.

On arrival, check-in is designed to be swift and seamless, allowing guests to immediately settle into their specially appointed quiet rooms, thoughtfully located away from areas that may have higher foot traffic or noise. A dedicated Guest Relations Ambassador is available via WhatsApp throughout the stay, ensuring zero disturbance while offering discreet, on-demand assistance. 

Rooms are enhanced with Spa Ceylon Sleep Intense amenities and soothing aromas, complemented by guided sleep meditation and Spa Ceylon sleep therapy music to elevate the sense of calm. Shangri-La Colombo complements the SleepCation experience with a curated pillow menu, fine linens, blackout curtains, and meals delivered directly to rooms. Guests can also choose to enjoy breakfast in the privacy of their room or at the exclusive Horizon Lounge, offering both tranquillity and elevated service, throughout their stay.

“Everywhere I travel, people across the world tell me they don’t get enough sleep. In today’s fast-paced world, rest is increasingly rare, yet it remains one of the most essential pillars of well-being. With SleepCation, we are creating a fully immersive journey into deep, restorative sleep, combining the proven wellness benefits of Ayurveda with the luxury and comfort of a world-class hotel. Beyond personal recharge, we believe SleepCation will promote wellness tourism in Sri Lanka, offering a chance to prioritise rest, recovery and holistic well-being,” said Spa Ceylon, Co-Founder & Group Director, Shalin Balasuriya.

“At Shangri-La Colombo, we are proud to pioneer a new chapter in Sri Lanka’s wellness journey with the country’s first-ever sleep tourism experience. In a world that never slows down, the simple act of rest has become a rare luxury. SleepCation is our invitation to pause; to create space for silence, stillness, and renewal. In partnership with Spa Ceylon, we’ve carefully crafted a sanctuary where every detail is designed to help guests truly let go, rest deeply, and wake up restored,” said Shangri-La Colombo, General Manager, Hervé Duboscq.

SleepCation officially launches this week at Shangri-La Colombo, with bookings available from 20th October 2025. Guests can enjoy a two-night stay (single occupancy) or a one-night stay (single occupancy), on Bed & Breakfast basis, inclusive of a complimentary Spa Ceylon Sleep Intense Home Spa Set, allowing guests to extend the wellness experience beyond their stay.

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About Spa Ceylon

Spa Ceylon, the world’s largest Luxury Ayurveda chain, founded in May 2009 by brothers Shiwantha Dias and Shalin Balasuriya, has rapidly become a dynamic force in the global luxury wellness sector. Carving out an expansive footprint of more than 140 stores in more than 30 countries, Spa Ceylon brings the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda to the world. The brand captures the romance of old Ceylon, combining it with ancient wellness traditions to create majestic spa rituals and Royal wellness formulae designed to soothe, calm, and relax the body, mind, and soul. All Spa Ceylon products are ethically sourced and cruelty-free, reflecting the brand’s continued commitment to sustainable business practices and the well-being of communities.

https://lk.spaceylon.com/