Nestled in a serene atmosphere, Ideal Ayurvedic Resort offers a tranquil escape with its rooftop terrace and lush garden. Unwind at the spa or explore the library, where you can also stay connected with WiFi. The helpful staff has left guests feeling pampered and relaxed.
Chowara Beach, Kovalam, Neyyattinkara, Kerala, 695 501
What's nearby
Azhimalathara Beach - 7 min drive - 2.9 km
Vizhinjam Beach - 12 min drive - 7.8 km
Kovalam Beach - 15 min drive - 9.9 km
Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple - 34 min drive - 20.6 km
LuLu Mall Thiruvananthapuram - 37 min drive - 34.3 km
Getting around
Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV) - 40 min drive
Dhanuvachapuram Station - 21 min drive
Thiruvananthapuram Kochuveli Station - 27 min drive
Kulitturai West Station - 27 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Train station pick-up (surcharge)
Restaurants
Hotel Krishna - 9 min drive
Beatles - 11 min drive
Grill House - 15 min drive
Santana Restaurant - 11 min drive
Lonely Planet Restaurant - 12 min drive
About this property
Ideal Ayurvedic Resort
Ideal Ayurvedic Resort features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Kovalam Beach. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, aromatherapy, or Ayurvedic treatments. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a steam room.
At a glance
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Hotel size
25 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers
Airport shuttle (available on request)*
Train station pick-up*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Yoga classes
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1997
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Library
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Sauna
Steam room
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 650 per vehicle (one way)
Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.
Also known as
Ideal Ayurvedic
Ideal Ayurvedic Chowara
Ideal Ayurvedic Resort
Ideal Ayurvedic Resort Chowara
Ideal Ayurvedic Resort Kerala, India - Chowara
Ideal Ayurvedic Resort Neyyattinkara
Ideal Ayurvedic Neyyattinkara
Ideal Ayurvedic Resort Hotel
Ideal Ayurvedic Resort Neyyattinkara
Ideal Ayurvedic Resort Hotel Neyyattinkara
Frequently asked questions
Does Ideal Ayurvedic Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ideal Ayurvedic Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Ideal Ayurvedic Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Ideal Ayurvedic Resort?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ideal Ayurvedic Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Ideal Ayurvedic Resort?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 650 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ideal Ayurvedic Resort?
Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and contactless check-in are available.
What is there to do at Ideal Ayurvedic Resort and nearby?
Onsite recreation at Ideal Ayurvedic Resort includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Ideal Ayurvedic Resort also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Ideal Ayurvedic Resort?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
Ideal Ayurvedic Resort Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
7.2
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 13, 2026
Clean, good stuff
Svetlana
Svetlana, 22-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 22, 2023
beautiful outdoor amenities, but the bathrooms were old-fashioned and not very clean with low lighting. rooms were in decent condition though.
Badal
Badal, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2025
Very nice food and kind personel
Oxana
Oxana, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2025
Food, staff
Oxana
Oxana, 23-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Nov 22, 2015
A former nice resort ruined by cheap tourists
According to the other reviews the resort wasn't so bad.
Well, now it is.
I booked the best room and got and outdated one half facing the pool and half facing a wall, so it was quite dark.
At 6am in the morning hotel staff started moving furniture so I wasn't able to sleep.
At 7am kids started using the pool with their clothes on. It seemed like they were washing it in there. The water is accordingly dirty.
I asked to change the room to another one not close to the pool even though it doesn't have AC.
The manager tried to help, but he was also limited by the bad resort he's managing.
The new room was also noisy from 7:30am on.
For the third night the manager offered to move me to another hotel. I declined and found one myself.
He refunded me part of what I paid.
Expedia didn't care about any of this and didn't give me a refund. I just got some self-loving text blocks back from them.
Last time I used them.
Tino
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2025
Tout etait parfait! Le personnel est attentionné et charmant. Les chambres sont spacieuses très calmes et la piscine propre et grande.
Nous avons choisi le massage de tout le corps et il etait fabuleux.
Melanie
Melanie, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 12, 2025
È il luogo adatto per rilassarsi e, volendo, fare dei trattamenti ayurvedici personalizzati.
All'interno è presente uno studio medico che potrà consigliare al meglio.
Per lunghi periodi di permanenza è consigliabile prenotare un pacchetto soggiorno e pasti.
Risulterà più conveniente.
Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo.
Stefano
Stefano, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2019
Zum erholen ohne Strandaufenthalt super!
Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Leute waren sehr herzlich und aufmerksam. Es war alles etwas älter aber es hatte scharm. Da es Wachpersonal gab, fühlten wir uns sehr sicher. Der Strand war nicht so sauber und relativ schwer zugänglich!
Mark
Mark, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2019
Preisleistung stimmt und Personal sehr freundlich
Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Ausstattung ist gut und es liegt sehr ruhig!
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2019
Willkommen heißende, freundliche Atmosphäre, erstklassige Ayurvedabehandlung, unkompliziertes Management. Die Fahrer für Ausflüge zuverlässig, manche Trips überteuert. Personal extrem freundlich, Anlage sehr kommunikativ eingerichtet, Pool mit natürlichem Palmenschatten sehr entspannend. Das fast vegane Essen sehr schmackhaft, immer wieder abwechslungsreiches Gemüse. Allein an Obst hätten es mehr Sorten sein können. Täglich 2mal leichtes Yoga auf dem Dach im Freien war wunderbar und der Kur förderlich. Toller Strand, aber Baden gefährlich. Die Leute im Dorf freundlich, manchmal sehr kontaktfreudig, aber nie zu aufdringlich. Ausflüge in die Umgebung sollten nicht mehr als 100 km weit sein, da man viel im Stau steht und die Straßen schnell voll sind. An den Feiertagen sieht man indische Familien im Festornat. Viele sprechen einfaches Englisch, aber nicht jeden versteht man auch...ein Aufenthalt mit Sonne im Herzen!
Verified traveler
13-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2018
Lovely! Wonderful stay.
Definately worth the stay. Small improvements could be made. But staff lovely and genuinely helpfulx
JULIA
JULIA, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 9, 2017
Basic room
Clean room, but basic. No tv. Nice swimming pool and good food. Quiet location. Very friendly staff makes you feel welcome
patrick
patrick, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2017
3 semaines...
J'avais réservé 14 nuits et finalement j'y suis resté 3 semaines. ...le manager et son équipe sont aux petits soins, les chambres sont simples mais confortables, les soins sont professionnels, la cuisne est simple mais bonne!
J'ai apprécié de ne pas être dans un ghetto pour touristes et de côtoyer des familles indiennes, situé au milieu du village donc proche des habitants
Je recommande!
Willy
Willy, 14-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 1, 2017
Peaceful poolside rooms with excellent food!
Highly recommended. Manager was very flexible and switched us to a downstairs room when we requested. Bottled water on request. Restaurant had excellent food which would be brought to our room if we desired. The chef even baked us a surprise cake to have with dinner on our wedding anniversary!
Team Langberg
Team Langberg, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 9, 2017
Excellent Ayurvedic treatments, caring staff
The health treatments were just what I needed during a difficult time. I lost both of my parents in the last few months and the staff at Ideal were so gentle and kind. I felt so nurtured and safe there. Just be sure to go to bed early on Saturday as the nearby temple gets going at 6:00 Sunday mornings and goes until noon!
Verified traveler
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 31, 2016
Nice Hotel
I really enjoyed my time at Ideal Resort. It was relaxing with really good food and a good pool.
I didn't try one of the massages nor was I on the Ayurvedic cleanse so I can't comment on those aspects.
The bed was comfy and fairly firm. Shower was good, once I found out how to get hot water out of it.
Given the ongoing money issues here, there are two ATMs within a couple of minutes walking distance which were always stocked with notes. Very helpful at the moment.
Mark
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 9, 2016
Good value resort
No need to go there for Ayuverdic treatment; you can simply go for a quiet and restful place to stay and to unwind.
20 minutes tuk-tuk ride from Kovalam beach/restaurants, and 5 -8 minutes walk to Chowara beach
Only downside was being asked to smoke away from the pool area because other guests 'thought we're here to get healthy', even though it's an open area and you may be 20 metres away from anyone else! So be prepared to put up with the holier-than-thou attitudes of the 'worried well' from various parts of Europe.
All in all, though, I'd recommend this place for a quiet holiday.
Mark
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 12, 2016
Friendly and relaxing
Very friendly staff, great breakfast and lots of space to relax. The position of the room was excellent, with a nice balcony and a beautiful view on the forest, which gave a very good degree of privacy. I greatly recommend it mainly for week days, unless you don't mind loud spiritual music and chanting for most of the night starting again very early in the morning (but actually it seems to be the case just in weekends).
Godric
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jan 12, 2016
Pas à la hauteur des commentaires
Chambre très désuète. Matelas vieux et défoncé et coupures de courant constantes. Jardin et piscine très agréable. Il ne s'agit pas comme annoncer d'un déjeuner buffet mais d'un choix entre une mini omelette ou des corn flakes avec café. Très décevant pour la bouffe
christine
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6/10 Good
Jan 7, 2016
Mer "sjukhus" än hotell
Ett bra ställe att åka till om man vill gå all in på behandlingarna och ha lugn och ro. Trevlig personal, speciellt managern. Rummen är helt ok, lite för lyhörda och våra kläder började mögla av den höga luftfuktigheten. Restaurangen är inte särskilt imponerande och håller relativt höga priser mot vad man får. Stranden som ligger på 20 min gångavstånd har inget direkt utbud av restauranger eller barer (endast ett hotell). Vill man dricka öl, äta god mat och se på folk får man ta en taxi i 20 min till Kovalam, vilket vi gjorde i princip varje dag tills vi fick byta till ett hotell där istället.
Filippa
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2015
Endroit idéal calme très chaleureux Excellent service adore!
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2015
My favourite hotel
My second visit to this hotel and not my last You don't go to Ideal for 5 star facilities but go for 5 star service, most pleasant atmosphere and tranquillity. Intimate hotel where every guest is important . All the staff from the Manager Shamer to Chef Binu to the security -seem to be hand picked . Great food , excellent therapist great hotel. Cannot wait for my next visit
johan
Verified
6/10 Good
May 6, 2015
liebevolles Resort, megahilfsbereites personal
massagen sind unbeschreiblich gut und sehr effektiv. auf jeden Urlauber persönlich abgestimmt und bei Notwendigkeit auch sofort verändert,. die absprachen zwischen dem Arzt, den Masseuren, dem personal und dem Manager sind lückenlos und sehr gut. etwas schwierig war teilweise die Verständigung auf englisch.
Verified traveler
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2015
Hotel accueillant ayant une piscine,
Excellent séjour, un endroit tranquille avec confort, du personnel sympathique et aidant.
Des possibilités de soins de qualité avec des thérapeutes matures et efficaces.
Des cours de yoga de qualité, la possibilité de bénéficier d'un jardin agréable.
Bonne cuisine et super petit déjeuners. De plus, sentiment de sécurité agréable.
Kanari
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 22, 2014
Good stay
If you don't mind chirping lizards in the room, the stay is good. Good ambience!