A four star property outside Thiruvananthapuram, in the wider Thiruvananthapuram district of South Kerala. It sits 9.1 km from the centre of Thiruvananthapuram and 2.6 km from Kovalam, near the coast. The spa and yoga facilities decide whether it is right for you. Guests score it 4.4 out of 5 from 371 reviews.
What the property lists
AMARA AYURVEDA RETREAT Overlooking Evergreen Western Ghats an ecologically sustainable living space in Kovalam is a four star property. The spa, massage, steam room and yoga facilities are the centre of a stay here, and the outdoor pool, garden, terrace and picnic area give the grounds several places to sit. Air conditioning, balconies and non smoking rooms cover the rooms, with family rooms for groups. A restaurant serves breakfast and special diet menus, and room service is available.
Practical support runs through the day: a 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security, express check in, luggage storage, laundry, currency exchange and car hire. Free WiFi and free parking are both provided. A business centre, shuttle service and wheelchair accessible facilities round out the list. The guest score is 4.4 out of 5 from 371 reviews.
Where it sits
The property sits outside Thiruvananthapuram, in the wider Thiruvananthapuram district, in South Kerala. It is 9.1 km from the centre of Thiruvananthapuram, the headquarters of Thiruvananthapuram district and a municipal corporation. The destination is Kovalam, 2.6 km away, a coast at 0 to 20 m.
Kovalam is three coves under a headland and a lighthouse, fifteen kilometres from the state capital and its airport. The beach that started Kerala tourism, and still the easiest sea in the state to reach from a plane. The three coves are separate beaches with separate characters, not one strip. Thiruvananthapuram, its museums and Padmanabhaswamy temple, is a half-hour away.
Who it suits
It suits guests who want spa and yoga at the centre of a coastal stay, and who value a pool and garden over a position right on the sand. It also suits families needing family rooms and a shuttle service. It does not suit anyone who wants to be in the middle of Kovalam's beach life, since the property sits outside Thiruvananthapuram and 2.6 km from Kovalam.
Planning a stay
Come between November and March, when the sea is swimmable and the season is at its best. The sea is not swimmable in the southwest monsoon and the flags mean it. The beach is nearby but not on the doorstep, so plan for car hire or the shuttle service that the property lists.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 9.1 km from the centre of thiruvananthapuram, in Thiruvananthapuram district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Vgrp 1 369 A Zion Kunnu K S Road.
Questions people ask
How far is the property from Kovalam beach?
The property is 2.6 km from Kovalam, the nearest coastal destination. The beach is listed as nearby, not on site. Guests can use car hire or the shuttle service, both listed, to reach the coves. The centre of Thiruvananthapuram is 9.1 km away.
What facilities are available for relaxation?
A spa, massage, steam room and yoga are all listed, along with an outdoor pool, garden, terrace and picnic area. The property also lists a restaurant, room service, breakfast and special diet menus. Air conditioning and balconies are provided in the rooms.
Is the property suitable for families?
Family rooms are listed, along with a shuttle service, car hire and a 24 hour front desk. The outdoor pool, garden and picnic area give children space. Breakfast and special diet menus are available. A guest score of 4.4 out of 5 from 371 reviews is on file.
When is the best time to stay?
November to March is the season for Kovalam. Outside that, the southwest monsoon makes the sea unswimmable and the flags mean it. The property itself operates year round with indoor facilities including the spa, steam room and yoga space.
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