Cookie Policy
Last updated April 10, 2026
The specific types of first- and third-party cookies served through our Website and the purposes they perform are described in the table below (please note that the specific cookies served may vary depending on the specific Online Properties you visit):
Essential website cookies:
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| Purpose: | Fraud prevention and detection |
| Provider: | .www.senwellnesssanctuary.com |
| Service: | Stripe View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | http_cookie |
| Expires in: | 29 minutes |
| Name: | __stripe_mid |
| Purpose: | Fraud prevention and detection |
| Provider: | .www.senwellnesssanctuary.com |
| Service: | Stripe View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | http_cookie |
| Expires in: | 11 months 30 days |
| Name: | m |
| Purpose: | Tracks the user’s session for Stripe |
| Provider: | m.stripe.com |
| Service: | Stripe View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | server_cookie |
| Expires in: | 1 year 11 months 29 days |
| Name: | _GRECAPTCHA |
| Purpose: | Stores a value used to verify that the user is not a bot |
| Provider: | www.google.com |
| Service: | reCAPTCHA View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | http_cookie |
| Expires in: | 5 months 27 days |
| Name: | rc::f |
| Purpose: | Used to track and analyze user behavior to distinguish humans from bots or automated software. |
| Provider: | www.google.com |
| Service: | reCAPTCHA View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | html_local_storage |
| Expires in: | persistent |
| Name: | rc::a |
| Purpose: | Used to track and analyze user behavior to distinguish humans from bots or automated software. |
| Provider: | www.google.com |
| Service: | reCAPTCHA View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | html_local_storage |
| Expires in: | persistent |
Performance and functionality cookies:
These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our Website but are non-essential to their use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality (like videos) may become unavailable.
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| Purpose: | Stores a list of YouTube requests made by the user |
| Provider: | www.youtube-nocookie.com |
| Service: | YouTube View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
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| Name: | ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY |
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| Provider: | www.youtube-nocookie.com |
| Service: | YouTube View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | html_local_storage |
| Expires in: | persistent |
| Name: | yt.innertube::requests |
| Purpose: | Stores a list of YouTube requests made by the user |
| Provider: | www.youtube-nocookie.com |
| Service: | YouTube View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | html_local_storage |
| Expires in: | persistent |
| Name: | yt-remote-device-id |
| Purpose: | Stores a unique ID for the user’s device for YouTube |
| Provider: | www.youtube-nocookie.com |
| Service: | YouTube View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | html_local_storage |
| Expires in: | persistent |
| Name: | yt-remote-connected-devices |
| Purpose: | Stores a list of connected devices for YouTube |
| Provider: | www.youtube-nocookie.com |
| Service: | YouTube View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | html_local_storage |
| Expires in: | persistent |
Analytics and customization cookies:
These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our Website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our Website for you.
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| Purpose: | Records a particular ID used to come up with data about website usage by the user |
| Provider: | .senwellnesssanctuary.com |
| Service: | Google Analytics View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | http_cookie |
| Expires in: | 1 year 1 month 4 days |
| Name: | _gat# |
| Purpose: | Enables Google Analytics regulate the rate of requesting. It is a HTTP cookie type that lasts for a session. |
| Provider: | .senwellnesssanctuary.com |
| Service: | Google Analytics View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | http_cookie |
| Expires in: | less than 1 minute |
| Name: | _gid |
| Purpose: | Keeps an entry of unique ID which is then used to come up with statistical data on website usage by visitors. It is a HTTP cookie type and expires after a browsing session. |
| Provider: | .senwellnesssanctuary.com |
| Service: | Google Analytics View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | http_cookie |
| Expires in: | 23 hours 59 minutes |
| Name: | #collect |
| Purpose: | Sends data such as visitor’s behavior and device to Google Analytics. It is able to keep track of the visitor across marketing channels and devices. It is a pixel tracker type cookie whose activity lasts within the browsing session. |
| Provider: | www.google-analytics.com |
| Service: | Google Analytics View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | pixel_tracker |
| Expires in: | session |
| Name: | NID |
| Purpose: | Set by Google to set a unique user ID to remember user preferences. Persistent cookie that stays for 182 days |
| Provider: | .google.com |
| Service: | Google View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | server_cookie |
| Expires in: | 6 months |
| Name: | _ga_# |
| Purpose: | Used to distinguish individual users by means of designation of a randomly generated number as client identifier, which allows calculation of visits and sessions |
| Provider: | .senwellnesssanctuary.com |
| Service: | Google Analytics View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | http_cookie |
| Expires in: | 1 year 1 month 4 days |
Advertising cookies:
These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed for advertisers, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests.
| Name: | _gcl_au |
| Purpose: | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. |
| Provider: | .senwellnesssanctuary.com |
| Service: | Google AdSense View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | http_cookie |
| Expires in: | 2 months 29 days |
| Name: | YSC |
| Purpose: | YouTube is a Google-owned platform for hosting and sharing videos. YouTube collects user data through videos embedded in websites, which is aggregated with profile data from other Google services in order to display targeted advertising to web visitors across a broad range of their own and other websites. Used by Google in combination with SID to verify Google user account and most recent login time. |
| Provider: | .youtube.com |
| Service: | YouTube View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | server_cookie |
| Expires in: | session |
| Name: | VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE |
| Purpose: | YouTube is a Google-owned platform for hosting and sharing videos. YouTube collects user data through videos embedded in websites, which is aggregated with profile data from other Google services in order to display targeted advertising to web visitors across a broad range of their own and other websites. Used by Google in combination with SID to verify Google user account and most recent login time. |
| Provider: | .youtube.com |
| Service: | YouTube View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | server_cookie |
| Expires in: | 5 months 27 days |
| Name: | ga-audiences |
| Purpose: | Used by Google AdWords to re-engage visitors that are likely to convert to customers based on the visitor’s online behaviour across websites |
| Provider: | www.google.com |
| Service: | AdWords View Service Privacy Policy |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | pixel_tracker |
| Expires in: | session |
Unclassified cookies:
These are cookies that have not yet been categorized. We are in the process of classifying these cookies with the help of their providers.
| Name: | VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA |
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| Provider: | .youtube.com |
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| Country: | United States |
| Type: | server_cookie |
| Expires in: | 5 months 27 days |
| Name: | elementor |
| Purpose: | __________ |
| Provider: | www.senwellnesssanctuary.com |
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| Country: | United States |
| Type: | html_local_storage |
| Expires in: | persistent |
| Name: | Session |
| Purpose: | __________ |
| Provider: | www.instagram.com |
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| Country: | United States |
| Type: | html_local_storage |
| Expires in: | persistent |
| Name: | wpEmojiSettingsSupports |
| Purpose: | __________ |
| Provider: | www.senwellnesssanctuary.com |
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| Country: | United States |
| Type: | html_session_storage |
| Expires in: | session |
| Name: | pll_language |
| Purpose: | __________ |
| Provider: | www.senwellnesssanctuary.com |
| Service: | __________ |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | http_cookie |
| Expires in: | 11 months 30 days |
| Name: | Priority |
| Purpose: | __________ |
| Provider: | www.google.com |
| Service: | __________ |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | server_cookie |
| Expires in: | session |
| Name: | yt-player-headers-readable |
| Purpose: | __________ |
| Provider: | www.youtube-nocookie.com |
| Service: | __________ |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | html_local_storage |
| Expires in: | persistent |
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Oh, but please be prepped with insect repellent!
Location & Surroundings:
The location is absolutely beautiful and surrounded by nature. There is a stunning, almost completely deserted beach right next to the sanctuary. While the sea is not really suitable for swimming, the beach itself is incredibly beautiful and peaceful, perfect for long walks, watching the sunset or simply enjoying the feeling of having the place almost entirely to yourself. The nearby lagoon is another highlight and makes the surroundings feel very special and untouched.
Food & Nutrition:
The food was beautifully presented every day, incredibly varied, organic, and clearly prepared with a lot of love. I especially enjoyed having a fresh coconut every morning. The Ayurvedic doctor also gave interesting explanations about nutrition, although I personally would have loved to learn a little more about which foods and habits are specifically suited to my own dosha.
Room:
I was lucky enough to receive a complimentary upgrade and had a really beautiful room. The open-air shower, where you could see the sky above you, was such a special touch. The room service was excellent, with fresh towels, sheets and everything else always taken care of. Some areas of the property could benefit from small renovations, but overall I felt very comfortable.
Staff:
The entire staff was incredibly friendly, warm and helpful. We spontaneously had the idea of doing a photoshoot during our stay, and the team even helped us with the organisation. Their willingness to support us and make things possible was something I really appreciated.
Ayurveda:
The Ayurvedic programme was one of the highlights of my stay. We had four treatments every day, and they were both very professional and wonderfully varied. From different types of massages and herbal baths to steam baths, acupuncture and oil treatments on the forehead, every treatment felt special and was carried out with great care and attention.
Activities:
The daily activities were also incredibly diverse. There was yoga and meditation every day, temple visits, a cooking class, turtle watching, a visit from a monk, a lagoon boat trip, as well as beautiful ceremonies involving cacao and blue lotus. Everything was conducted in a very intentional, heartfelt and almost ceremonial way.
Community:
One of the things I loved most was the sense of community. Because everyone eats together and participates in activities together, it is very easy to connect with other guests. I met so many wonderful people during my stay and even made friendships that I hope will last beyond the retreat. This sense of community made the experience even more special.
Overall, Sen Wellness Sanctuary is a beautiful place to slow down, reconnect with yourself, explore Ayurveda and meet wonderful people. It is a place filled with love, intention and heart, surrounded by breathtaking nature, a peaceful beach and the beautiful lagoon. I would absolutely come back.
The entire staff was exceptionally friendly, attentive, and professional, from the waiters to the doctors, therapists and everyone else working at the sanctuary. Their kindness and genuine care made our stay truly special.
The treatments were excellent, the atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing, and we always felt in very good hands. We also enjoyed beautiful experiences with our group, including memorable excursions and activities that added a special touch to our stay.
Thank you to the whole team for an unforgettable experience. We would love to come back one day!
The consultation with the ayurvedic doctor was in-depth and I was amazed at the accuracy of the diagnosis. The treatment was personalised for my condition and not a mindless sequence of procedures. The therapists are sympathetic and have the expertise .
It was not all about ayurveda though! Yoga twice curated mindfully, community feeling with all the guests eating and sharing their journey at the dining table and common spaces, cacao ceremony, fire ceremony, the connection with one another and the eternal- all came together to make this a most memorable experience.
The staff has always been friendly, polite, accommodating and only too helpful to make our journey comfortable.
Added to all this were sightings of majestic monitor lizards, buff striped keelback, brahminy kits, friendly squirrels, the cheat crow who would regularly eat up the lamp wick and drink it's oil....to all my gratitude. The thunderous sea and the awe inspiring sunset from the rock pool, i will carry you forever in my heart.
ceremony and sound healing with the inhouse monk were among the highlights- plus fantastic yoga lessons by Tanya. With gratitude..
The place, the architecture, the interior, the location are just magical.
I initially intended to stay 4 days but ended up extending.
It‘s beautifully nestled in between wildlife, we had monkeys, chipmunks and peacocks as our neighbors.
However there are a few things I‘d like to highlight for you to judge whether this is for you:
1) the approach is more wellness centered. The doctor will ask you questions like „what would you like?“ and „do you have questions for me“, rather than a check-up when it comes to treatments and accupuncture. Perhaps I‘m coming from a TCM point of view, but the doctor usually knows what the patient needs.
2) if you come here with serious health issues and the hope to recover: it is about wellness. Staff is not trained enough to understand injury informed trauma in the body and can not take care of it.
Staff usually gets trained there and has no prior education on these matters.
3) the food is not tailored to your needs. The approach is quite beautifully freeing: a little bit of everything is ok, and all flavours should be on each plate.
4) your food preferences are not noted initally, sometimes the dinners were fish-based and vegetarian or vegan people had to let kitchen staff know the situation. Once that had been done they quickly fried up some eggs and remembered for the rest of the stay, so all is well. However I would have liked to see a thoughtfully substituted meal for all dietary requirements by the doctors.
My vegan friend got no substitute, the day after she got some steamed cabbage offered to replace the protein.
4) there are a lot of mosquitos due to the location. So if you are sensitive to this, it‘s best to bring a lot of mosquito repellent.
6) the Yoga varies. It’s young volunteer Yoga Teachers — although we had one amazing one called Gil, who took care of everyone properly.
Considering people come here with health issues and of different ages and fitness levels, a lot more props, adjustments an modifications are needed than currently offered. I witnessed a few injuries and at this price point would expect a paid Yoga Teacher with experience and suitable expertise.
7) the place itself is magical. But there is a dark side to it: some, especially young staff, appear to be paid >below< national minimum wage (which as of Jan 2026 is 30 000 LKR a month, which equals 81€). That‘s less than half of what I paid in a single day here.
Considering every guest leaves a couple of thousand dollars there at a time and there are always 10+ guests, I would expect them all to get paid very decently.
If the philosophy of the place shall be matched with it‘s reality, for energetic balance of this place, wages need to be increased urgently to an amount so all staff can suffice on one full time job.
I am expecting a throw back in the response, as I have seen for many other reviews that pointed this out. Bit I just know it‘s true.
It can be felt. And no words can undo the energetic essence of underpaid staff in a luxury wellness resort.
Any guest will feel it until it is fixed.
I want to see staff empowered. Both in salary and voice.
I think it would be a misuse of power, which doesn‘t match the philosophy of the place, to disallow staff to speak about their salaries.
8) it is luxury in the service: nicely assembled food, expensive furniture and design. But it is also at a remote beach in between nature: sometimes there is power outage, there‘s moisture, the natural elements and animals do their thing.
I can understand this and am not too fuzzy, but wanted to share that it‘s an interesting mix between glamping and a 5 star resort — so be prepared and don‘t expect everything to be neat, clean and always working.
My room for example, the cheapest one at 130$ a night was dark with no real window and moist and smelled like drain.
After all: I would stay again, but not at this price point.
I still want to thank all staff for their welcoming energy, their smiles and their service. 🌟
The staff are incredibly kind and attentive, the treatments are varied and tailored to your needs, and the Ayurvedic food is delicious. Daily yoga, meditation, breathwork, and chanting make the whole experience deeply nourishing.
An incredible retreat that I would love to return to.