Somatheeram Ayurveda Village - Kovalam

Award-winning Ayurveda resort on a private beach in Kovalam

Accommodation

Somatheeram Ayurveda Village offers traditional Kerala-style cottages, each with a balcony overlooking the garden or the Arabian Sea. All cottages include bathroom toiletries and are surrounded by 6 hectares of tropical greenery. The rooms are housed in little wooden huts, providing a sense of seclusion while remaining close to the private beach area at Chowara Beach.

Dining

The resort's restaurant features over 250 Ayurvedic vegetarian dishes, all prepared according to Ayurvedic principles and guest dosha requirements. Guests can also dine at two sister properties - Manaltheeram and AyurSoma - within a 5-minute walk, each offering different menus. Breakfast in the room and 24-hour room service are available for those following a strict treatment schedule.

Wellness & Treatments

Somatheeram Ayurveda Village houses an on-site Ayurveda hospital staffed by experienced doctors who design personalised treatment programs after a consultation. Each guest receives a structured daily schedule that includes two hours of treatments such as herbal oil massages, steam baths, and milk baths. The resort also offers daily yoga sessions, meditation classes, and access to an outdoor swimming pool with sea views.

Grounds & Activities

The property spans 6 hectares of tropical greenery and includes a herbal garden where Ayurvedic plants are labelled for educational walks. Cultural programmes such as henna-tattoo workshops, cooking demonstrations, and Kathakali dance performances are held regularly. Guests can take a canoe ride to explore the coastline or join a free day trip to the Kerala backwaters organised by the resort.

Location & Access

Somatheeram Ayurveda Village lies along a private beach area on Chowara Beach, 9 km from Kovalam Beach and 24 km from Thiruvananthapuram Airport. The resort offers a free shuttle service within the three-property complex, as well as airport transfers and car hire. Nearby attractions include the Vizhinjam Lighthouse and Adimalathura Beach, both within a short drive.

• Awards: Hall of Fame - India's Best Ayurvedic Resort & National Tourism Award Winner
• Treatments: On-site Ayurveda hospital with personalised programs designed by doctors
• Dining: Over 250 Ayurvedic vegetarian dishes across three resort restaurants
• Rooms: Traditional Kerala-style cottages with garden or sea-view balconies
• Location: Private beach at Chowara Beach, 9 km from Kovalam Beach
• Grounds: 6 hectares of tropical greenery with herbal garden and outdoor pool