Amara Ayurveda Retreat: Eco-Living Overlooking Western Ghats - Kovalam

4-star hilltop retreat with Ayurvedic wellness center and saltwater pool overlooking the Western Ghats

Wellness & Spa

Amara Ayurveda Retreat houses an on-site Ayurvedic spa with a doctor and therapists specializing in personalized treatments. Guests book full-body massages, steam room sessions, and yoga classes directly at the spa. The spa offers packages that include foot baths, head massages, and neck massages in dedicated treatment rooms.

Accommodations

The retreat provides Ayur Earth Villa and Ayur Earth Ananta rooms, all with balconies overlooking the gardens or the Western Ghats. Family rooms and wheelchair-accessible units with grab rails and lower bathroom sinks are available. Each room includes air conditioning and a tea/coffee maker, with some villas offering premium views.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves a daily buffet breakfast and à la carte meals with vegetarian, halal, and special diet menus. A children's buffet and kids' meals are offered, along with wine and champagne by request. Themed dinner nights and cooking classes provide additional dining experiences.

Family & Activities

Amara Ayurveda Retreat supplies board games, strollers, and swimming pool toys for children. A kid-friendly buffet and supervised play areas allow parents time for spa treatments. The outdoor saltwater pool includes a shallow end and pool/beach towels, while the sun terrace offers loungers with mountain views.

Location & Sustainability

Set on a hilltop 8 mi from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and 2 mi from Samudra Beach, the retreat integrates ecologically sustainable practices. A paid airport shuttle and car hire service connect guests to nearby Kovalam beaches and Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The property uses solar energy and maintains a picnic area with outdoor furniture.

• Location: Hilltop 2 mi from Samudra Beach, 8 mi from airport
• Rooms: Ayur Earth Villas and Ananta rooms with balcony and mountain view
• Dining: On-site restaurant with vegetarian, halal, and children's buffet
• Wellness: Ayurvedic doctor, steam room, yoga classes, full-body massages
• Spa: Treatment packages with head, foot, and neck massages
• Sustainability: Solar-powered, ecologically managed grounds
• Family: Board games, strollers, saltwater pool with shallow end