AMARA AYURVEDA RETREAT- OVERLOOKING EVERGREEN WESTERN GHATS AN ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE LIVING SPACE IN KOVALAM, Kovalam
About the Hotel
Amara Ayurveda Retreat: Eco-Living Overlooking Western Ghats - A 4-star eco-friendly resort with an Ayurvedic spa, saltwater pool, and panoramic mountain views
Perched on a quiet hilltop overlooking the Western Ghats, Amara Ayurveda Retreat: Eco-Living Overlooking Western Ghats is a 4-star eco-friendly resort in Kovalam with a dedicated Ayurvedic spa, a saltwater pool, and panoramic mountain views. Accommodations include Ayur Earth Villa Premium and Ayur Earth Ananta rooms, each with a balcony, air conditioning, a smart TV, and free WiFi. On-site dining serves Indian, local, Asian, and international cuisines, with a daily buffet breakfast and à la carte options. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Amara Ayurveda Retreat- Overlooking Evergreen Western Ghats An Ecologically Sustainable Living Space In Kovalam. The outdoor saltwater pool is open year-round and offers a shallow end, pool toys, and sun loungers. The Ayurvedic spa at Amara Ayurveda Retreat provides massages, steam room, yoga classes, and beauty services. Samudra Beach is 3 km away, and Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is 14 km. The resort is 12 km from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, with a paid airport shuttle and car rental. Business facilities include a business centre and free WiFi throughout. Family amenities include family rooms, children's menus, board games, and strollers.
Pros
Free yoga sessions twice daily on an open-air rooftop with mountain views.
Personalized Ayurvedic treatments with a knowledgeable doctor and skilled therapists (e.g., Satish, Shibindas, Sadish).
The saltwater pool is well-maintained, uncrowded, and has a shallow end for children.
Staff accommodate early check-in, late check-out, and special dietary requests.
Cons
No refrigerator in the rooms, making it difficult to keep drinks cool.
Buffet breakfast has limited variety, especially for non-vegetarian preferences.
Must-do experiences
- Visit the serene Anjengattukonam Beach at sunset for stunning views.
- Try the traditional Kerala Sadya meal at Hotel Udaya during lunch.
- Explore the Vizhinjam Fishing Harbour for a taste of local life.
- Join a yoga session at the nearby Sivagiri Ashram for inner peace.
- Shop for local spices at the LVM Organic Market on Saturdays.
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Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Currency exchange
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Yoga class
Guest Parking
- Public parking is possible at a location nearby for free.
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Baby pushchair
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Toys
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Saltwater pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Steam room
- Beauty treatment
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock