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Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort
First Class

No. 2
Ernährung & Fasten · India
Recommended Ayurveda treatment

Veronika A.

Experience authentic Ayurveda in comfort: this multi-award-winning centre combines medical expertise and its own herbal production, set amid tropical nature with spectacular views.

Most popular facilities

Pool
By the sea
Ideal for solo travellers
In a green setting
Ayurveda doctor
Ayurvedic cuisine – dosha-appropriate
Ayurvedic cuisine
24h Ayurveda doctor
Wi-Fi

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Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort in detail

Hotel

Set on a tropical hillside along the picturesque Malabar Coast, the extensive resort (approx. 5 ha) is nestled in a subtropical garden with more than 200 Ayurvedic medicinal plants. It offers direct access to the beach and wonderful panoramic views across the Indian Ocean.

As India’s first Ayurveda resort to meet Western standards, Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort has been a pioneer in Ayurveda tourism since its founding in 1990. The NABH-certified Ayurveda hospital has been named “Best Ayurvedic Centre” by the Government of Kerala ten times. Under European-Indian management, you can experience authentic Ayurveda in a welcoming, family atmosphere. The resort’s intimate scale means many guests receive personal attention and are often greeted by name after only a short time.

Location & Surroundings

Kerala, India’s southern, tropical, evergreen and fascinating state, has it all: palaces, traditional villages, nature reserves and tea plantations, as well as romantic boat trips through the backwaters.

Food & Drink

In the award-winning restaurant, decorated in a traditional Indian style and featuring a sun terrace with sea views, enjoy Ayurvedic vegetarian cuisine tailored to your dosha and treatment programme. Fresh fruit, freshly squeezed juices and aromatic spices make for light, easily digestible meals that support the cleansing benefits of your treatment programme. South Indian, European and Chinese dishes are also available at an extra charge. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, and dishes can also be ordered à la carte. In keeping with the nature of the treatment programme, alcohol is not served.

Health & Cures

At the Ayur Diamond-certified Ayurveda centre, around 15 experienced Ayurveda doctors and approximately 70 therapists look after your wellbeing. More than 30 authentic treatments are tailored to your individual needs. An Ayurveda doctor is on site around the clock.

A particular mark of quality is the in-house production facility, where around 225 Ayurvedic medicines and preparations are made to GMP standards and regularly inspected by the authorities. Guests can gain fascinating insights into the process during a production demonstration.

Your initial consultation takes place on the day you arrive. After that, you discuss your treatment progress with the Ayurveda doctor each day before your treatments begin. Treatments take place either in the morning or afternoon, leaving the other half of the day free for relaxation or excursions. The doctor decides which treatments you receive based on your individual needs, so they may vary from day to day even for guests on the same programme.

Yoga and meditation take place daily in two yoga shalas. Private sessions can be booked on site on request (approx. €28 / 90 mins). Treatment areas for women and men are separate, and the highest standards of hygiene are maintained.

Pool area

The resort is set just above the beach, which is reached via a somewhat steep flight of steps. Sun loungers, parasols and a lifeguard are available on the public stretch of beach. As currents can sometimes be strong, the beach is not suitable for a traditional beach holiday, and swimming may be restricted at times depending on the weather. The sea is generally much calmer during the winter months.

Leisure

The outdoor pool, set in a tropical garden, is a relaxing place to unwind. The open-sided lounge, with its traditional tea trolley, herb garden, books and games, is a popular meeting place, especially when it rains, as most cottages do not have a covered terrace. Traditional dance and music performances are regularly held on the open-air stage.

Depending on the length of your stay, some excursions are included. A backwater tour is included for stays of 14 nights or more, with further experiences added for stays of 21 or 28 nights. A wide range of other excursions, such as elephant tours and visits to the crocodile park, can also be booked on site.

Free activities, including tours of the resort’s own production facility, cookery classes and introductions to traditional Indian clothing, add to the choice of things to do. As places are limited, advance booking is recommended for many activities.

Arrival

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Additional information

Hotel rooms at a glance

The resort has 70 cottages in a traditional Indian style, located around 1 to 5 minutes’ walk from the beach, depending on their position. You can find a site plan under “Helpful Documents”.

The cottages are built from natural materials or brick. The Special Cottages are more spacious, freestanding and offer sea views, either directly or from the terrace in front. The Deluxe Cottages are bright, modern homes in a prime location, with bay windows and their own sun lounger. The Kerala houses, some up to 300 years old, have been carefully restored and rebuilt. Each is unique, with 2 to 4 accommodation units. While the Kerala Standard is more compact, the more spacious Kerala Deluxe has an additional living area, which is partly separate. The Sidhartha Deluxe Suite offers the highest level of comfort, with an open-air bathroom, separate living room and bedroom, and a terrace with panoramic sea views.

All cottages have air conditioning, a fan, mosquito nets and wooden shutters without glass. Free Wi-Fi is available at reception.

The resort is spread across a hillside, with numerous steps throughout. The location of your accommodation is therefore at least as important as its category: cottages further down the hillside offer more privacy and the finest views. However, the restaurant, hospital and treatment areas can only be reached by climbing several flights of steps during the day. The upper Standard and Special Cottages are centrally located and ideal for guests with limited mobility, but are somewhat livelier and less private. We recommend that guests with limited mobility seek advice before booking, to ensure the category and location suit their individual needs.

Customer reviews for Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort

77 verified reviews by travellersOnly customers who have travelled with us are allowed to leave a review

4.6 Excellent  

97% recommend this hotel

4.5
Hotel
4.7
Service
4.8
Treatments
4.6
Food
4.5
Wellness area
77 results
Everything was great except for the room

Siegrun R.

September 2026

Travelling alone | 60–69 | 17–23 days

Meditation and yoga were excellent. We had a really great teacher (James). Even with limited English skills, everything was easy to follow. My room, number 102, which was a higher category and very expensive, was dark. I always had to have the light on during the day. There were woodworms in the wardrobe, which left wood dust on my clothes (I have photos). In the bathroom, there were large gaps between the wall and ceiling, so lots of mosquitoes got in. The terrace, on the other hand, was very nice. The food and drinks were very tasty. Because of the poor room, only three stars, otherwise I would have given five.

in jeder Hinsicht gut.

Jürgen W.

February 2026

As a couple | 60–69 | 17–23 days

sehr gute Btreuung, sowohl ärztlich als auch therapeutisch und im ganzen Resort

Unbedingt empfehlenswert

Inge M.

March 2026

As a couple | 12–16 days

Unsere Erwartungen wurden übertroffen. Die Hotelanlage ist wunderschön, die Mitarbeiter sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich und die Anwendungen waren immer unseren Vorstellungen entsprechend.

Location

Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort
India, Southwest India / Kerala, Chowara-Trivandrum
Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
approx. 19 km / 32 min

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