Somatheeram Ayurveda Beach Resort
Trivandrum, India
Overview
When to go
What we love
- The setting: the rooms are dotted around the lush grounds and the vibe is peaceful and relaxing
- The on-site Ayurveda expertise – it’s ‘medical’ and personalised so soak it up as the advice is invaluable
- The yoga classes: 3 daily for different levels and the yoga platform overlooks the beach which is very inspiraing.
Who should go
- Ayurveda fans will love how authentic it is here in terms of treatments and food at a very reasonable price
- Those who are feeling burnt-out and need a place to recover and re-set their path
- Wellness seekers who are happy in their own company and want space to think and reflect.
Offers
- Single traveller discount valid for stays until 30 September 26
- Free room upgrade for twin/doubles (subject to availability at time of booking)
- Free excursion: Backwater tour (min. 7 nights stay) or Trivandrum city tour (min. 14 night stay)
- Early booking discount 5% when booked 90 days prior
- For repeaters: 5% discount on your next stay**
- Long stay discount: 5% discount on stays 28 nights or more**
- Summer Offer 2025: - 10% discount on stays in May, June and September 25; 15% discount on stays in June and July 25
- Summer Offer 2026: - 10% discount on stays between 01 May -30 September 26
**Discounts are not combinable
Wellness
Somatheeram has been focusing on Ayurveda exclusively for three decades now. The Ayurveda centre has a team of fully trained Ayurvedic doctors. The resort has an Ayurveda academy and herb garden for producing its own medicine. The treatment rooms are cubicles lit by candles. Women have female therapists and men have male ones.
Your programme will begin with an intake consultation. The Ayurveda doctor will determine your dosha type (body type) and establish a treatment plan. For the rest of your stay, you will be treated by the same therapist / masseur as much as possible.
Facilities include 24 treatment rooms, open air yoga platform, yoga studio, a beauty salon, dental practice and medicine shop.
There are no whirlpools or saunas here – just authentic, healing Ayurveda.
- Abhyangam (ayurvedic massage with oils)
- Shirodhara
- Marma massage
- Medicated steam bath
- Panchakarma
Activities
- Beach walks
- Evening entertainment
- Cookery demonstrations
- Backwater excursion
- Trip on the famous backwaters of Kerala
- Guided tours to Kovalam, Trivandrum or Hill Station
- Go to nearby towns to experience an Indian life first hand
Typical Group Classes
- Yoga (classes for all levels)
- Meditation
Sample Weekly Class Schedule
Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustmentsRooms
There are 81 rooms dotted throughout the gardens all with views across the gardens or beach. We recommend upgrading to the Garden or Special Cottages as these are stand-alone huts and are very comfortable. TV's and air conditioning is not included but can be requested for an additional fee.
These rooms are smaller than the independent Cottages and are generally a bit darker inside.
Each has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, bathrobe, slippers and hairdryer.
Facilities include complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditionning, fan, safe, mosquito net , tea/coffee making and safe.
TVs are not included but can be requested for an additional fee.
They have either a double or twin beds.
All rooms have air-conditioning and mosquito nets.
Each has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, bathrobe, slippers and hairdryer.
Facilities include complimentary Wi-Fi, fan, safe, mosquito net , tea/coffee making and safe.
TVs are not included but can be requested for an additional fee.
They have either a double or twin beds.
All rooms have air-conditioning and mosquito nets.
Each has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, bathrobe, slippers and hairdryer.
Facilities include complimentary Wi-Fi, fan, safe, mosquito net , tea/coffee making and safe.
TVs are not included but can be requested for an additional fee.
The Kerala House Standard Rooms are 30m2. These wooded houses are independent villas with a verandah, bedroom and attached bathroom.
They have sea views and a terrace with chairs and a hammock outside.
All rooms have air-conditioning and mosquito nets.
Each has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, bathrobe, slippers and hairdryer.
Facilities include complimentary Wi-Fi, fan, safe, mosquito net , tea/coffee making and safe.
TVs are not included but can be requested for an additional fee.
The Deluxe Kerala House (A/C) are 30 m2. They are stand-alone cottages and have exclusive sea views and a terrace with chairs and a hammock outside.
They have either a double or twin beds.
These rooms have air-conditioning.
Each has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, bathrobe, slippers and hairdryer.
Facilities include complimentary Wi-Fi, fan, safe, mosquito net , tea/coffee making and safe.
TVs are not included but can be requested for an additional fee.
What’s on the menu
The food is vegetarian and wholly Aurvedic. It's grown locally and you can expect a delicious selection of curries, soups and salads. Each section of the buffet is labelled with the dosha that is it suitable for so that you can easily choose the correct ones for your dosha (a doctor will diagnose this at the start of your stay). There is also an a la carte menu.
Location
Nearest airport
The transfer time from Trivandrum (Thiruvanathapuram) International Airport is approximately 30 minutes by car. There are no direct flights from the UK. You can fly with Emirates, Quatar, Etihad, and many other flight providers. Most of them have one stop over in the Middle East. Jet Airways flies directly to Mumbai.Families, Children & Infants
Somatheeram is not suitable for children as it’s a place for serious, Ayurveda programmes.Reviews
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