Somatheeram Ayurveda Village - Kovalam

Award-winning Ayurveda resort on a private Kerala beach

Location & Grounds

Somatheeram Ayurveda Village is set on a private beach at Chowara Beach, surrounded by 6 hectares of lush tropical greenery. The resort is 9 km from Kovalam Beach and 24 km from Thiruvananthapuram Airport. Free day trips to the Kerala backwaters are organized for guests.

Accommodations

Rooms are housed in traditional Kerala-style cottages, each with a balcony overlooking the garden or sea. Bathroom toiletries are included in every cottage. The architecture uses eco-friendly natural materials, blending with the surrounding tropical landscape.

Wellness & Treatments

This property is the world's first Ayurveda hospital with a resort ambiance, featuring an on-site hospital with experienced doctors and therapists. Daily structured treatment schedules include massages, yoga sessions, and consultations with Ayurvedic doctors. The resort has received the National Tourism Award for Best Ayurvedic Wellness Center and a Hall of Fame for India's Best Ayurvedic Resort.

Dining

The resort offers over 250 Ayurvedic vegetarian dishes, with a restaurant serving traditional Kerala favorites and healthy options. Special diet menus are available, and a doctor is present in the restaurant to guide guests based on their dosha. Breakfast is included and served in the dining area, with 24-hour room service also available.

Activities & Cultural Programs

Cultural programmes include henna-tattoo workshops and traditional rituals, enhancing the holistic experience. Yoga sessions are held twice daily, and the resort has an outdoor swimming pool, gym, and library. Guests can also explore the herbal garden and the Ayurveda academy specializing in ancient therapies.

• Location: Private beach at Chowara Beach, 9 km from Kovalam Beach
• Rooms: Traditional Kerala-style cottages with sea views
• Dining: Over 250 Ayurvedic vegetarian dishes
• Wellness: On-site Ayurveda hospital with daily doctor consultations
• Awards: Hall of Fame - India's Best Ayurvedic Resort
• Unique: World's first Ayurveda hospital with resort ambiance