A visit to the southern tip of Kerala can be enjoyed with the perfect solace and isolation under the shelter of Somatheeram Spa Resort. Located in Kerala with the stunning beauty of Kovalam beach as the backdrop this ayurvedic beach resort is one of the finest luxury resorts in Kerala and has been recognized by Luxury Travel and Style Magazine as one of the 50 Asia’s Best Spas. The pictorial vistas of its surrounding and the splendid edifice built with traditionally stylized interiors showcases the most pleasing example of architecture and Keralite life style.
Accommodation in Somatheeram Spa Resort
The hotel provides various options for accommodation to its luxury clientele. The modes of accommodation bring a choice of following options:
- Kerala Deluxe Suite: these are the palace like houses built in complete wood. These
 rooms at Somatheeram Spa Resort consists of a spacious living room, an elegant bedroom with king size bed overlooking the verdant vistas. The open sit- outs and beauteous lawns decked with palm trees enhance the tranquil ambience of the hotel.
- Arappura Deluxe Rooms: these houses are constructed in typical Keralite architecture and consist of one deluxe and one ordinary accommodation.
- Kerala Houses: these houses are constructed most beautifully with wood and are decorated with traditional interiors. The houses overlooking the ocean are the best mode of accommodation in Kerala.
- Cottages: these are the round thatched Villas built of mud, bricks and overviews the ocean.
The Somatheeram Spa Resort provides 50 well spacious rooms which are decked with state- of- the- art amenities including Doctor on call, money changer, laundry service, round the clock room service, Yoga and meditation programmes,
Dining in Somatheeram Spa Resort
Dining in Somatheeram Spa Resort provides a la- carte menu of meals at its in- house restaurant. The tranquilizing ambience of the multi- cuisine restaurant suffices every gourmet’s desires. The restaurant serves variety of regional, Indian, Tandoori, Grilled, Continental and Chinese delicacies befitting the taste of all kinds of guests.
Health and Fitness in Somatheeram Spa Resort 
The healthcare center at Somatheeram Spa Resort is the perfect place for leisure and rejuvenation. This center offers various ayurvedic treatments for rejuvenation of one’s disposition. These ayurvedic treatments include:
Pizhichil: this process is performed with lukewarm herbal oils. The process includes application of these oils all over the body by trained masseurs in about 60 to 90 minutes per day. This treatment is considered very effective for Rheumatic disease like arthritis, paralysis, nervous weakness etc.
 Njavarakizhi: in this process the whole body or any specific organ is made to perspire by the application of certain medical puddings tied up in a muslin bag. This is applied for about 60 to 90 minutes per day and aims at treating all types of rheumatism, pain in the joints, emaciation of limbs and certain kinds of skin diseases.
Vasthi: in this process certain herbal oils and herbal extracts are applied through the rectum daily for a period of 5 to 25 days the treatments aims at treating arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness, gastric and constant constipation.
Sirovasthi: it is the process of pouring lukewarm herbal oils into a cap fitted on the head for 15 to 60 minutes per day. This treatment is preferred by patients suffering from paralysis, severe headaches, burning sensation of head and other vatha originated disease.
Udvarthanam: this is a form of massage which is performed with herbal powders for about 30 minutes. The massage aims at treating diseases like hemiplegia, paralysis, obesity and certain rheumatic ailments.
Abhyangam: this is a special oil massage in which strokes are given according to the patients according to the diseases. The treatment is very effective for patients suffering from diabetic Gangrene and obesity.
Somatheeram Spa Resort provides great services to its guests. The tranquilizing ambience, trained staff and the team of experienced masseurs provide efficient services to its guests making it one of the finest five star resorts in Kerala.
Leisure and Recreation in Somatheeram Spa Resort
 Somatheeram Spa Resort is ideally situated nearby the azure waters of the ocean and thus, provides numerous leisure activities to its guests. The hotel is one of the finest luxury resorts in India and provides exclusive and customized amenities for recreation to its guests. The guests can indulge into fun activities such as indoor games, fishing, boating or enjoy several cultural programmes such as:
- Mohiniyattam: a dance form of Kerala which is considered as the dances of enchantress.
- Kalaripayattu: this is one of the oldest and most scientific martial art forms. The training of this form of martial art consists of self disciplinary training and physical culture.
- Kathakali: it is the most refined and beautifully defined dance drama of Kerala and enacts various stories from mythologies and epics.
|
