AMARA AYURVEDA RETREAT

Even though I'm giving only 2 stars, I will start with the positives. The look and feel of the rooms is very good and you get a good bed, strong air-conditioning and all the necessary amenities, mostly of good quality. Lots of greenery inside the resort and good views, you get the feel as if you are on a hill. BUT, The views from the room come at the cost of your privacy. The front door and wall are all made of glass, if you keep the curtains open anyone can look inside. Only yellow lights in the room, feels weird in day time. Because of the greenery, expect all sorts of insects, frogs and lizards all around (even in the restaurant). And now the showstopper - it rained at midnight and water started dripping from one part of the roof, a puddle formed near the entry of the washroom, became very risky at night and had to leave lights on. Didn't bother to inform the management as I knew they couldn't do anything about it and anyway I was just staying for one night. The rates for Ayurvedic treatments are on the higher side, more suitable for foreigners and some rich Indians. Not a single person bothered to ask at the time of check-out about how our stay was! Probably because they already knew that our room has the dripping roof issue. Majority of the staff doesn't even smile or greet you and you feel unwelcome. "Retreat" is just for the sake of name, it is run more like a corporate office.

Best stay in Kovalam. Bit longer from the beach but the ambience and the location of the resort was so calming and away from the crowd. The pool was excellent, rooms were well equipped with all required amenities with executie behaviour from the staff. In house restaurant was also top notch. The manager and staff were very cooperative.

Calm and pleasent atmosphere ... the Mud mix in buildings is a good feel for a stay ..pool is good got privacy ... i feel like breakfast should be improved all cold , no choice ...better to go out near 'Taste of Kerala' for foods must try its just my point of view... will come back to try spa..overall good stay without food.

Service was very bad. After multiple calls nobody listened for room service. No buffet system is available. Have to order by ala-carte. Beds are small for even two people. You have to fill water by going downstairs yourself. No hospitality after paying so much. Not good at all .