Jeevan Homestay & Ayurvedic Yoga Retreat - Kovalam

Beachside homestay with Ayurvedic treatments and sea views in Kovalam

Accommodation & Amenities

Jeevan Homestay & Ayurvedic Yoga Retreat offers air-conditioned apartments with a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a balcony overlooking the sea or the garden. The property has a year-round outdoor swimming pool, a separate kids' pool, and a large garden with a hammock and terrace. Room types include the Penthouse Apartment, One-Bedroom Cottage, and Villa with Sea View, each with tiled floors, a seating area, and an electric kettle.

Dining

Guests at Jeevan Homestay can enjoy a continental or buffet breakfast with vegetarian options, served in an outdoor dining area overlooking the garden. Dinner features home-cooked Kerala meals prepared by Chef Lal, with requests like brinjal masala accommodated when possible. The food is reasonably priced, and guests can order a fruit platter or have dinner on the terrace that also offers a sea view.

Wellness & Ayurveda

The retreat includes an Ayurvedic doctor, Dr. Anuraj, who creates personalized treatment plans and checks on clients daily during their stay. Guests can also book massages at a nearby Ayurvedic center, which previous visitors rated as excellent. The host Jinu and the team assist with transport to the center and arrange airport transfers as part of the wellness package.

Location & Surroundings

Adimalathura Beach is a 15-minute walk from the property, but guests often take a tuk-tuk to Kovalam Beach (14 km away, about 450 INR). Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple lies 19 km south, and Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is 17 km distant. The narrow road fronting the homestay lights up with lanterns during the mid-January Pongal festival, and a parade with an elephant passes by at midnight.

Family & Children

Jeevan Homestay & Ayurvedic Yoga Retreat Kovalam provides family rooms such as the One-Bedroom Cottage and Villa with Garden View, and a dedicated kids' pool alongside the main pool. The peaceful garden with a hammock offers a safe space for children, and the staff can arrange taxis for day trips to nearby attractions. The property is non-smoking throughout and has accessible parking and valet parking for families arriving by car.

• Accommodation: 3 room types with sea or garden views (Penthouse Apartment, Villa with Sea View, One-Bedroom Cottage)
• Dining: Home-cooked Kerala meals with vegetarian options and special requests
• Wellness: On-site Ayurvedic doctor and massages at a nearby center
• Location: 15-min walk to Adimalathura Beach, 19 km to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
• Family: Kids' pool, family rooms, and a garden with hammock
• Parking: Free parking with accessible and valet parking available