Chowara, Trivandrum - 695 501
What can one expect from the world’s first Ayurveda resort? But of course a tranquil retreat where one can enjoy the benefits of a 100 year old healing therapy and also feast on Ayurvedic recipes. However, Somatheeram Ayurvedic Beach Resort is about all this and lots more. Located just about 9 km from the beach town of Kovalam, this ethnic resort houses in its midst several surprises. Tranquillity, peace, and rejuvenation are just a few of them to name here. As an Ayurvedic Hospital and Research Centre, Somatheeram houses 24 massage rooms, 5 treatment rooms, a fleet of experienced professionals and a medicine manufacturing unit as well.
Guests in the Somatheeram Ayurvedic Beach Resort can take delight in an ‘eco-friendly’ holiday in the true sense. Eco friendly because, the natural beauty of the place has been retained in their origins and the vast stretches of greenery only add to the beauty and tranquillity of the place. Each of the 50 independent cottages housed within this resort have been set with eco friendly products, eco friendly materials, and wonderful views of the lush green gardens and cool blue waters of the sea.
The standard rooms housed here are simply but gracefully adorned with traditional essence flowing through them all. There are also a few standard Kerala houses that are located in this wing which is locally known as Arappura. These accommodation alternatives surely offer a never before holiday experience. Guests staying here can also relax in the private hammocks, placed just outside their rooms.
The centrally air conditioned interiors of the suites have been designed keeping in mind the spirit of Kerala. The wood work, the luxurious king size beds and the spectacular sea views; all contribute towards making your stay in the suites memorable and fun. Guests may also opt to stay in the Kerala house deluxe suites that offer better space and services as compared to the deluxe suites. A stay in any of these suites will definitely invite you to come back to it, times and again.
To take delight in a private and homely holiday alternative, choose being a guest in any of the luxury cottages that are available here. Set with a host of modern amenities, the garden cottages facilitate guests to enjoy a comfortable vacation. A rejuvenating experience is what one can expect from here, in the least. Guests also have the option of selecting the special cottages to spend the holidays in Kovalam in the most serene manner.
Somatheeram offers a range of delectables, tastefully prepared and served in the in house restaurant of the resort. Time-honoured recipes of Kerala are served here in the most traditional way. Plantain leaves are used in the place of plates to add that distinct local flavour. A variety of rice delicacies and curries prepared using traditional herbs and spices are some of the most fondly ordered options here.
Being an Ayurvedic resort, this restaurant specializes in serving Ayurvedic recipes as well. Over 250 varieties of salads, juices, and other preparation wait to surprise your taste buds here. Besides the aforesaid, non vegetarian guests in the hotel can also enjoy from an assorted platter of non vegetarian dishes that are prepared and served here.
