Ayursoma Ayurveda Royal Retreat, Kovalam

Ayursoma Ayurveda Royal Retreat - A beachfront Ayurvedic retreat with traditional Kerala architecture, private treatment rooms, and herbal gardens

Ayursoma Ayurveda Royal Retreat is a beachfront property built in traditional Kerala palace-style architecture, featuring wooden columns, carved ceilings, and laterite stone construction. The retreat offers Ayurvedic treatments including Panchakarma detoxification, rejuvenation therapy, and slimming programs, with private treatment rooms available in select accommodations. Guests can stay in spacious sea-view rooms with ceramic-coated steel bathtubs for herbal baths, wooden balconies, and walk-in showers. The property includes a sea-facing swimming pool, open-air restaurant serving Kerala Sadya meals on plantain leaves, and a 24-hour coffee shop. Ayursoma arranges catamaran tours, backwater village visits, and cultural programs showcasing Kerala’s art forms. The herbal garden contains over 2000 medicinal plants used in treatments, and the retreat is located 20 km from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.

Pros

Private treatment rooms attached to select accommodations for personalized Ayurvedic therapies.

The herbal garden features 2,000+ medicinal plants used in treatments and guided educational tours.

Open-air restaurant serves traditional Kerala cuisine with sea views during meals.

Catamaran tours and backwater village visits provide immersive local experiences.

Spacious rooms include ceramic-coated bathtubs for herbal baths as prescribed by doctors.

Cons

The nearest major landmarks, such as Vizhinjam Lighthouse, require a 5 km drive.

Limited non-vegetarian dining options due to Ayurvedic dietary guidelines.