Manaltheeram
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Manaltheeram is the best all-rounded Ayurveda beach resort in Kerala. Beautiful location, excellent food, and high quality Ayurvedic treatment are strong reasons to go here. The shoreline stretches for several kilometres, which is safe and conducive to long walk if one so desire. Manaltheeram considers itself to be an "Ayurveda hospital with a resort ambience". While a stay of 7 nights or longer is generally recommended, the packages are flexible. The duration of daily treatments ranges from two hours to three hours daily, depending on your health needs and the package that you select.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Somatheeram better than Manaltheeram?
No. Manaltheeram offers a superior ambience to Somatheeram Health Resort and Somatheeram Ayurveda Village. The problem with both Somatheerams is that they are situated on a steep cliff with too many stairs to climb, resulting in a lot of walking and sweating as you move around the resort. Manaltheeram, on other hand, is located on a relatively flat terrain, involving fewer stairs to climb and much less sweating. Manaltheeram also offers more open space, better sea views, and quicker access to the beach. If given the choice, choose Manaltheeram over Somatheeram any day of the week.
Which is the best room category at Manaltheeram?
The best room category at Manaltheeram is the Special Cottage. It is the only room category that offers a true ocean view. Some Special Cottages offer only a partial sea view, while other Special Cottages offer a full sea view. If you book your stay with Ayurooms, we’ll ensure that you get a Special Cottage with a full sea view and less disturbance from other guests. Getting the right room can make all the difference. Don’t leave things to chance. Book through Ayurooms.
Is Manaltheeram equivalent to a 5-star hotel?
No. Manaltheeram can be considered a “premium resort” and not a luxury resort. It is definitely not 5-star in terms of accommodations. It is closer to a good 3-star or borderline 4-star resort. Most of the rooms are self-contained, detached cottages. All rooms have air conditioning and a ceiling fan over the bed.
What is the difference between the Standard Cottage and the Garden Cottage?
There is no significant size difference between the Standard Cottage and the Garden Cottage. In fact, some of the Standard Cottages (the rectangular ones) are slightly bigger than the Garden Cottages. The Garden Cottages are uniformly octagonal (8-sided). Apart from shape, the other major difference is location. The Standard Cottages tend to be situated closer to the treatment rooms and the indoor yoga hall, and further away from the beach. The Garden Cottages are closer to the beach and some even offer a partial sea view if you’re standing or sitting on your patio. The difference in price is not worth it, however. It is better to choose the Standard Cottage and save your money. However, if having a view is important to you, then choose the Special Cottage. If you’re confused, contact Ayurooms and we’ll help you secure the best room and get you a better deal than booking directly.
What is the difference between the Rejuvenation package and the Stress Management package?
The Stress Management package offers more treatments than the Rejuvenation package in terms of duration. For instance, if you’re on the Rejuvenation package, you can expect to receive around two hours of Ayurvedic treatments per day. If you’re on the Stress Management package, you can expect to receive around three hours of treatment per day.
Is Manaltheeram a pure vegetarian resort?
No. During breakfast, there is a live cooking counter where omelets or fried eggs are served. The lunch and dinner buffets, however, are purely vegetarian. Seafood and chicken can be ordered a la carte. The Kerala-style fish is definitely worth experience if you like seafood. The prawns are also very good, when available. Lobster can sometimes be arranged on special request.
How far is Manaltheeram from the airport?
Manaltheeram is roughly 30 minutes from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV). There are direct flights to Trivandrum from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, Delhi, Cochin, Singapore, and a growing number of other ports. The COVID rapid test (RT-PRC) is available at TRV airport.
What is the best time of year to visit Manaltheeram?
From a weather perspective, the best months to visit Manaltheeram are November to February, as these months are generally cooler and less humid.
From a budget perspective, the best period to visit Manaltheeram is April to September, as the rates are materially cheaper (more than 20% cheaper).
The summer in India starts in March and lasts until late May. These months tend to be hot and humid. The monsoon starts in June and last until September. While the monsoon months tend to be cooler, humidity remains high.
Who should go to Manaltheeram?
If you’re new to Ayurveda, Manaltheeram is a great place to get started. The hospitality and staff are wonderful at Manaltheeram. The food options are extensive and the food quality is excellent. There are also three yoga classes per day and two meditation classes per day, so you can pick the time and skill level that works for you.
Another reason to go to Manaltheerm is: convenience. It is very easy to get to Trivandrum and the resort is not far from the airport. In India, most of the top Ayurvedic resorts tend to be very far from the nearest airport. This is not the case with Manaltheeram. It’s a swift 30-minute drive from the airport on decent quality roads. Traffic is usually not a problem.
Who should not go to Manaltheeram?
If your main objective is to lose weight and you are low on willpower, Manaltheeram is to be avoided. The reason is that the buffet at Manaltheeram is so extensive and the food is so tasty that is very hard to control your portions. In other words, it is very easy to overeat. In addition, the buffet hours are very long at Manaltheeram. For example, breakfast starts at 7:00 and lasts until 11:30 am. So technically, you could have two breakfasts if you really wanted to indulge.
Manaltheeram is not a strict resort. It is not a bootcamp. The doctors are very lenient and accommodating. The chefs want you to enjoy your food and to remember Kerala cuisine. They take immense pride in the food served. Given all this, it is hard not to indulge when you are at Manaltheeram.
Is alcohol available at Manaltheeram?
No. Alcohol is not served and not permitted in the common areas of the resort. If you absolutely must consume alcohol, it can be done discretely in the privacy of your room.
Is smoking permitted at Manaltheeram?
Smoking is not permitted in your room or the common areas at Manaltheeram. However, you can smoke outside the main gate or outside the gate leading to the beach. In other words, if you are not on the actual property of Manaltheeram, you can smoke.
Is Manaltheeram safe?
Manaltheeram is situated in a tourist-friendly and super safe part of Kerala. It is perfectly fine to walk around the neighbouring village (Chowara). If you wish to wear a bikini at the pool or beach, it is normal and acceptable to do so.
As a result of the pandemic, Manaltheeram has instituted new COVID safety protocols in line with public health guidelines. The health and safety of all guests is closely monitored by the staff of Manaltheeram and the resort is subject to regular government inspections. There is really nothing to worry about at Manaltheeram.
