Niraamaya Wellness Retreats, Surya Samudra, Kovalam

We stayed in this retreat with a sea view room and I must say it's the most beautiful and gorgeous view. On arrival the ritual of welcoming the guests by the staff makes you feel so special. Everything is so natural and well maintained. Staff are so respectful and quick to attend to your needs. It has its own private beach. The restaurant inside the resort is awesome with delicious food and have a great view. If you want something to be made outside the menu, staff is always helpful to provide it for you. They customize the food accordingly. They go to great lengths, to provide you what you want. The only one drawback in the room we stayed is the open to sky bathroom. In normal weather it's great but when it rains, it's a mess in the bathroom. The floor gets all wet which I am not a fan of personally. If you are a nature lover, want great view and the best staff then go to Niraamaya Surya Samudra retreat!! But overall I will give 4.5 out of 5 rating.(I wish I could give 5 star rating, but open to sky restroom was a little bummer because of heavy rains when we went) One of the best resorts or hotels that I stayed at and I would always choose this whenever I go to this place.

Beautiful location and lovely property. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend. The setting is incredible, with many styles of authentic cottages amongst the forest and most overlooking the ocean. A nice pool area, although could do with a few more sun loungers. We were a bit worried about the photos of the port in the pictures we’d seen, but it genuinely didn’t impact us or affect the hotel’s ambience.

I went to Mauritius a few months back and I can say with full confidence that Niraamaya experience in Kerala was better or at par with my Maldivian and Mauritius stay. You can go for both leisure and detox as it has one of the best ayurvedic tharepies in India.

A beautiful place with a magical energy. Old trees, birds and flowers. Lovely, friendly staff, good food and healing ayurvedic treatment. The Yoga Classes by the sea are the perfect start for the day - they connect you with the nature around you and your inner self.

Location is wonderful. But not a place for long vacation. You can stay there for a night or two. Stayed in Heritage Premium Cottage in June 2022. Rooms are good. By chance the location of my cottage was nice as it was next to Octogan villa. Don't know about the location of rest. Manager at that time (Don't remember his name) was quite smart as he makes it sure you don't give anything less than four stars in review. Food is okay at lunch & dinner. Breakfast is pathetic. The worst I ever had at this kind of property. There is hardly anything to do. You can visit beach in early morning hours then in evening till dusk. Otherwise nothing until you plan to go out of property means this property is not a destination itself. Then not all rooms are ocean facing. While strolling there noticed dampness & bad odour of water around basic category rooms. They are not very well located.

I stayed at Niraamaya Retreats - Kovalam Beach Resort from 27th February to 10th March 2025 and had an incredible 14-day experience. Known for its world-class Ayurvedic treatments, I chose a wellness package that included personalized therapies, therapeutic massages, and a specially curated vegetarian diet. The meals, prepared with fresh spices, were an absolute delight. Set on a scenic hillside surrounded by lush greenery, the resort offers stunning views with the beach just 50 meters away. However, some paths are uneven with multiple steps, so walking carefully is advised. The resort is committed to eco-conscious living, promoting sustainability among guests. A highlight of my stay was sunrise yoga by the seaside, where the soothing sound of waves enhanced the meditation experience. The staff were exceptional, ensuring every guest felt welcome and cared for. Housekeeping maintained impeccable cleanliness, sweeping daily for mosquitoes and providing nets for a peaceful, bite-free sleep. A special thank you to the team for their warm hospitality and the thoughtful gift—a beautifully engraved wooden box with my name and authentic Kerala spices, which I will cherish. This retreat has been life-changing, helping me with weight loss and overall well-being through Ayurveda, especially when Western medicine had failed me.