Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra

Waste of money and time

The property is in a total run down condition - zero maintenance, torn lamp shades, dirty facilities, dirty spa rooms, port construction going on very very near to the resort where earth moving equipment operate from early morning to late night - creating deafening sounds all thru the day and night… MUST NOT VISIT

Nice selection at breakfast. The food at dinner was excellent, with a large menu and each choice delicious. The chef regularly visited tables to confirm the meal was satisfactory.

Amazing staff , great food at affordable Prices , beach access, wonderful old artefacts dotted around the property Fabulous deep massage in relaxing surroundings and

The view - a recently constructed enormous commercial cargo port blights the otherwise tranquil sea view especially at night as it is illuminated like a small town

The location, the cottages were beautifully decorated with a sea view and so tranquil and calm, morning yoga by the sea, watching the sunsets from the yoga platform, the friendly and helpful staff. They even prepared a surprise for my daughter’s birthday! We loved everything, it was just perfect! Would highly recommend a stay.

Location

Food not up to the mark.choice of food is limited.wine availability also very limited.

Beautiful garden and well located between two beaches. Rooms are quite large and charming.

Structure is under invested, needs upgrades and fixings. It has a huge problem : on north side an horrible container port terminal has been built next to the hotel. What is bad is not only the horrible view of the terminal with all lights but also the noise of the boats and operations in the terminal.

Idyllic retreat with great facilities and staff. Restaurant serving delicious Keralan food.

A new port has been developed nearby but it does not impinge on the hotel and did not spoil our stay

The hotel is very well situated for visitors who wish take the boat trip and explore the rivers & lakes. We stayed 2 days at Niraamaya Surya which was more than enough to relax and switch off. The staffs are very welcoming and very hands on . For a staff run hotel , they do make a great effort for the guests to feel comfortable.

The hotel is clean in general but be cleaner in some areas, example dusting fan in the rooms , remove spider web, wiping the lamps, cleaning bathroom floor properly, cleaning veranda etc

Excellent resort to rewind & recuperate. Very private & spacious with great views. Performances from local artists in evening is nice.

Food was tasty and authentic. The whole atmosphere was very relaxing and peaceful. Employees extremely friendly and caring

Everything was perfect. Nothing to dislike

Nice staff beautiful place and good food

Beautiful location, great staff, delicious food.

There really wasn’t much to do outside of the property. The trips to see the elephants and the backwaters (listed on the website)were really too far away for a day trip.Also I had booked on the assumption that there was morning and evening yoga and meditation available. The only yoga included in the booking was in the morning anything extra was charged.I also was unhappy about the amount on plastic rubbish on the beach. I noticed that the hotel next door cleaned their beach front twice a day, it was a shame that Niramaaya did not do this too.

The beach and dining area but both could be easily improved.

Massive port development around the bay was noisy all night long. Once finished the resort will be hemmed in by port traffic. Hawkers on the beach spoilt ambience,, but litter not as bad as some places. The food wasn’t great in the restaurant, should have focused on quality and not an overly long menu. This was the last evening of 18 in India and the food a disappointment. Only beer or bottles of wine available, no cocktails or single glasses of wine. Why on earth is there not decent coffee in the rooms, who drinks instant coffee and powdered creamer???? A simple cafetière and milk in the fridge would suffice. At $700 night expected a nice experience.

Super location, sea view and the continuous sound of sea waves makes it extremely serene and calm. There are tall and old trees which makes the property extremely rich.

This place felt like a literal paradise on earth. From our arrival to our departure we had an amazing time. The staff were on hand to take care of our every need. We had a laugh with a few of them notably Siva who proved to be a bit of a stand up comedian! The food was exceptional and because they didn't offer any vegan desserts the chef made me a special one on our second night. It was such a calm and peaceful place. The pool was amazing. Probably one of the best places I've ever stayed.

Staff was very friendly, the massage was good and well-priced. Food at the on-site restaurant is tasty. Room was very spacious and clean, with great air conditioning.

Compared to other resorts in Kovalam, the property is a bit older. The beach, while accessible, has a good bit of litter. The phones in the room weren't working as of my stay.

Food and service in the restaurant was excellent. The restaurant was overlooking the sea which is another plus point.

We were not happy about the location of our room. It was located below ground level. There were some slugs crawling around the shower room and beside the toilet area. That put us off.

Restaurant staff were great.

Booking.com are misrepresenting the Niraamaya Wellness Retreats, Surya Samudra, Kovalam on its website. In particular:1.The website states “Niraamaya Retreats, Surya Samudra, Kovalam presents romantic seaside getaways in Trivandrum, with its private beach and beautiful sea-facing infinity pool.” but the private beach was roped-off, inaccessible and full of rubbish and the photos used on the website failed to show the cranes and shipping vessels associated with the Port of Trivandrum.2.The website promised “2 restaurants” and a “Bar” and states “Guests can head to Cafe Samsara, an all-day dining restaurant, to relish multi-cuisine delights. Gourmet seafood grills can be enjoyed at Essence, the specialty restaurant. they can also enjoy the beautiful sunsets at Madira Bar while sipping on sundowners” but there was only one restaurant “Essence, the specialty restaurant” and “Madira Bar” was closed. 3.The website promised a “Heated pool” but the pool was not heated4.I booked 2x Heritage Classic Double Rooms with Garden View but the cleanliness and quality of the furniture did not live up to the expectations set by the photos on the website.5.Many of the hotel buildings were covered with tarpaulins indicating a general state of disrepairSo disappointed were we with the hotel and its facilities that we decided to check-out two days early (on the 23rd October 2023) and move to alternative accommodation further up the coast. I am aware of at least two other guests who had decided to do likewise. All of us were of the firm opinion that the Niraamaya Wellness Retreats, Kovalam did not warrant a 5* rating and was more like a 3* resort.

Friendly staff

There was no safety box in the room and no espresso either..the guest were extremely rude and demanding I witnessed an incident in the restaurant and the guest treated the sue chef really bad she scolded and shouted at him over a silly thing was rude..

relaxing and remote

hard to get appointment in the spa