Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra 

Wellness by the sea

Nestled under the shade of coconut palms and overlooking the Arabian Sea, Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra is a wonderful resort and a perfect place to relax at the end of your Indian explorations.

The hotel is spread over 32 acres with just one room per acre; picture banyan trees, coconut groves and cliff-front steps that lead down to a remote beach. As a member of Relais & Chateaux, you can also be assured of high standards of service and delicious cuisine.

The award-winning spa offers a range of Ayurvedic packages to ease stress and purify the body and there's a regular schedule of organised events if you wish to stay active. There’s a spectacular sunset most evenings – you might spot dolphins in the distance and fishermen pulling in their nets.

Why we love Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra

  • The Heritage Cottages have been reconstructed from 250 year-old Keralan houses

  • Early-risers can join the chef down at the harbour as the fish is selected for the resort’s restaurant

  • Unwind in the gardens where there are plenty of swings and hammocks for you to relax as you listen to the sound of the birds and waves

  • Enjoy ‘tea by the sea’ where beach butlers serve various blends accompanied by tasty tuna samosas and cardamom cashew biscotti

Kerala beach
Kovalam is reached by a 40-minute drive from Thiruvananthapuram airport which is reached by a 11¼-hour from the UK (excluding stop over times).
Niraamaya Retreats is a 20-minute drive from Vizhinjam Beach
It's a 40-minute drive from Trivandrum International Airport

Rooms

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Spas & wellness
  • Activities
  • Families

Keralan food, pan-Asian and international cuisine are the flavours served at Café Samsara. Relax poolside at Madira, the resort’s bar with wonderful views over the Arabian Sea.

Wellness is a big part of the ethos at Niraamaya. They are known as one of the top Ayurvedic spa resorts in Kerala. Many guests come for a 14-day treatment and meal plan devised by the holistic doctor. Every morning they host complimentary yoga sessions in a pavilion overlooking the sea.

There’s a weekly schedule of activities including cycling and beach volleyball. Take part in a cooking sessions with the chef where he’ll take you down to the beach to catch your own fish for dinner.

Families are welcome at Surya Samudra with a range of activities to keep children entertained including sand art on the beach and coconut leaf craft.