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Healing your body, mind and soul through Ayurveda, Mekosha is proud to be India’s best priced Luxury Ayurveda Retreat offering an Authentic Ayurvedic Healing & All-Inclusive Wellness Experience in your personal and private in-suite spa. This hideaway vacation retreat is located in the lap of nature, along the backwaters of Kerala. An all-suites boutique retreat, each of our spacious 600 sqft spasuites has an integral, private in-suite spa, a personal library of books & a balcony overlooking the pool with delightful river views. Being an 11 suite property allows us to give our guests & patients personalized care & attention. With a 400 meter river frontage, private jetty, amphitheater, organic garden, pool, roof spa & bamboo grove, the property has various nooks for yoga, meditation, introspection & private meals. The entire property’s wood is handcrafted teak made by local Kerala artisans, with a focus on a minimalist, eco-friendly and uncluttered design.
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HOTEL STYLE
Boutique
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English, French, Russian, German and 1 more
Location
Near Peranam Temple Melattingal, Alamcode PO, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) 695102 India
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The most beautiful and kind people you could ever wish to meet greet you at Mekosha. The rooms are perfect with the most glorious view. They have air conditioning and fans, great bathrooms, comfortable large beds and their own individual treatment room. The building and grounds are well kept and you are on the banks of a river. The treatments and food are superb and it is very, very peaceful. A great place to relax and meet new friends. The review guidelines say write what you liked best and least. There is nothing I didn't like.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from ramnidhiw, Owner at Mekosha Trivandrum Ayurveda Spasuites Retreat
Responded 21 Jan 2020
Thank you Mr. Maurice, we are so happy that Mekosha was a check mark for you on all fronts! The team thanks you for your kind words. Mekosha has been designed to provide a comfortable stay in a peaceful location, with a positive ambiance. Thank you once again and we are all looking forward to receiving you again! Ramnidhi Wasan & Elizabeth PK
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I just recently stayed at makosha For me it was sensational, loved the rooms, where the ladies come to do your treatments in your personal spa area. By the river relaxation, so beautiful The food was very nice vegetarian. All fresh and cooked beautifully.
What made this place the very best are the people. Dr Maneesh was very caring and attentive to my needs and used modern technology when needed and then ayervedic medicine to help heal. Elizabeth is a blessing, you can speak to her about anything, and her very gentle nature is so reassuring and kind. All of the staff are very friendly My bestie and I both enjoyed mekosha thoroughly
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Ramnidhi Wasan, Owner at Mekosha Trivandrum Ayurveda Spasuites Retreat
Responded 5 Mar 2020
Namaste! We are so glad to hear about your stay with us. Our Spasuites are designed to ensure that you have received maximum comfort during your time at Mekosha. Thank you for your kind words for me and Dr. Maneesh. We are all looking forward to your return! Warm wishes, Elizabeth PK & Ramnidhi Wasan
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Mekosha SpaSuites is one of its kind of retreat in Asia. With highly professional and committed staff they provide a wide variety of Ayurveda treatments,Spa options and spiritual wellness all under one roof. They very warm and trusted staff are always there at the clients service with a warm and welcoming attitude. The serene location where this resort is located is nothing but a divine destination for ultimate peace and relaxation. Highly recommended and a must visit destination.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from ramnidhiw, Owner at Mekosha Trivandrum Ayurveda Spasuites Retreat
Responded 25 Jan 2020
Thank you so much! It was our pleasure to have guests like yourself come to Mekosha. Mekosha has been made provide ayurveda and yoga in a serene setting. The entire team at Mekosha awaits the chance to welcome you again - with the same warmth and more! Sincerely, Ramnidhi Wasan & Elizabeth PK
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Mekosha is a relaxed place in a beautiful setting with large comfortable rooms and friendly staff. However, During our recent stay, we very quickly realized that, this so called "Ayurveda Spa-suites Retreat" is run in a very unprofessional way without correctly following the true concept of Ayurveda principles. From DAY ONE, it was apparent that they were more interested in selling products and treatments to us than concentrating on what was meant to give its guests. There were no First Aid facility on site and none of the staff had any First Aid training (most didn't speak much English either). By 9:00pm each night,all the staff went home except a non-English speaking elderly caretaker. There was no telephone in our rooms and no Emergency English speaking contact telephone number in case of an emergency during out of office hours. There was no policy or procedure for Medical Emergency. There was and we witnessed a near fatal incident. The medication given for the "purge" was not properly administered and not supervised or checked during and after the purge. Various drinks(medication) were put outside our rooms everyday without any explanation of what they were or what they were meant for! A course of Marma treatment sold to me was nothing like what it should have been, had no positive affect. In fact it has actually made my problem much much worse. The food was repetitive, samey and often very salty;contained much higher than the 900 calories that we were told. Four days of our stay the Yoga class did not run. Several days we had no hot water in our bathrooms. So, all in all, I found it a total waste of time and money and regrettably will not recommend it to anyone. Avoid this place. Ben Zar
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip:Avoid this place
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Response from Connector18656468990, General Manager at Mekosha Trivandrum Ayurveda Spasuites Retreat
Responded 3 Feb 2020
Namaste Mr. Bijan, Thank you for staying with us. It is heartening to know that Mekosha's location, large suites and friendly staff exceeded your expectations. We want to thank you for taking out time to share your feedback over the phone with our management team. We have briefed the team to take this as an opportunity to improve and continue to deliver the Mekosha service standards for which we are known for. Some responses are below. 1) Ayurveda principles – upon check in, each guest is provided with a detailed introduction on “Ayurveda at Mekosha”. Our aim is to provide you authentic Ayurveda treatments in a modern setting including 300 thread count sheets, a lot of comfort for your good night's sleep, waking up to the sound of birdsong, a tranquil setting by the river – intentionally put together to disconnect you from the stresses of modern living, all while providing authentic treatments that ease your healing journey. 2) Selling of products and treatments – as you already know, Ayurveda is a very personalized science - Dr. Maneesh took time to understand your prakruti and vikruti based on which treatments for shodana were recommended. In certain cases, it is recommended to continue shamana therapies at home as the time spent at Mekosha is not enough, or the treatment requires it. In either scenario, it is never done without your absolute consent. 3) Marma treatment – You came to us with a frozen shoulder (30 degrees mobility). 5 marma sessions were provided to you based on which mobility of 85 degrees was achieved. By most medical standards, this is a wonderful feat, and we are truly happy with your results. 4) First aid training - we appreciate your inputs and have put into place corrective actions immediately. First aid and emergency response is of utmost importance to us. A retraining program for first aid has been implemented again for all staff at Mekosha. 5) Purge medication and procedure - we have had this looked at in immense detail. It has been confirmed that we both, Dr. Maneesh and Ms. Elizabeth, constantly checked in with yourself and other guests during their purge process. We continue to promise well administered and medically supported panchkarma purges at Mekosha. 6) Dining – when choosing to do a detox at Mekosha, sometimes the doctor advises eating porridge so as to balance your digestion, cleanse your gut and thus, reduce the ama (toxins) in your body. We understand that this process can sometimes seem repetitive however it is for your benefit and cleanse. Again, if ever during the course of your stay, you need to change your package, please do let us know and changes can be incorporated to ensure you experience wellness & dining your way. 7) Yoga - we completely apologize for the inconvenience caused – this took place because of unforeseen circumstances. Corrective measures have been put in place and it would not happen again. 8) English speaking staff – the senior staff which comprise 50% of the staff all speak very fluent English. English speaking emergency contact numbers have been provided as well. As we speak, each suite is being provided with a mobile phone to keep you connected with the duty manager (all of whom know and understand English) 24/7 from anywhere in the property. Mr. Bijan, you have been a guest at Mekosha and we shall always treasure that. It is our topmost priority to take feedback and correct our follies. We truly do look forward to hosting you and your wife at Mekosha again. Best Regards Ramnidhi Wasan & Elizabeth PK
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My husband and I just visited Mekosha for 5 days and left. Words can’t describe the hospitality and professionalism of each and every staff in Mekosha. Elizabeth was the most incredible gm of any hotel you can possibly meet, and her team completely cares for every single detail for every guest meticulously. Chef Anoob’s menu was priceless, and Dr Maneesh was extremely helpful as were the therapists. Our only regret was that we didn’t plan to stay any longer. Thank you Mekosha team, you made this ours really memorable holiday focused on our wellness.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from ramnidhiw, Owner at Mekosha Trivandrum Ayurveda Spasuites Retreat
Responded 25 Jan 2020
Namaste! Thank you so much for your extremely positive review. To each one of us at Mekosha, it means a lot. Truly. We are always striving to do the best for our guests and patrons and from the entire team - we look forward to your return! Warm wishes, Ramnidhi Wasan & Elizabeth PK
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Coming from a hustle life of running a startup, working in silos remotely from home and constantly working with no balance.
Mekosha was a like a fresh breath of air. Much needed and calming.
This Ayurvedic retreat Spa, has one of the best staffs, all welcoming and always there to support you. The whole space is designed to make you feel at peace and enjoy little moments. The food served here is light, tasty and very healthy.
The best part of Mekosha is its limited capacity. With only 11 rooms, you meet people from all walks and literally all parts of the world.
Everyone dines together, whether you come alone or with your partner. You will feel at home .
It's a retreat which everyone must take. Something I will make part of my annual trip editions.
Highly reccomended!
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Response from Mamta Wasan, Owner at Mekosha Trivandrum Ayurveda Spasuites Retreat
Responded 17 Mar 2023
Thank you so much for capturing the essence of Mekosha in your review. We are all so happy to know your experience went well! A lot of the details at Mekosha, including the communal table and small size of 11 suites, is deliberate and by design. We look forward to your next visit and can't wait to receive you again. Best wishes.
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Thank you to the entire team @ Mekosha for making my stay comfortable and helping me with my health goals. I was very impressed with the Ayurvedic Dr when after initial consultation gave a very comprehensive treatment plan customized to my needs. The attention to details by the therapist Adira & others helped me on road to recovery. The room was very spacious comfortable - clean & simple decor with balcony overlooking the lush green lawn & pool. The experience was so relaxing & rejuvenating-early morning walks before breakfast on the spa grounds, amazingly delicious food, Ayurvedic & Aroma therapy massage and lots of reading time at my favourite spot “Bamboo Groove” - making it the best gift I gave to myself. I also met amazing people & had great time with other guest. I am able to continue with hectic life at work & home in Canada with renewed energy. Hopefully I will be able to come back soon for at least 2 weeks (as time flew by on this visit) with my husband. Thank you again to everyone @ Mekosha🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from Connector18656468990, Owner at Mekosha Trivandrum Ayurveda Spasuites Retreat
Responded 3 Feb 2020
Thank you so much for your wonderful words and wishes Ms. Puja - we remember you at Mekosha extremely fondly. From the doctor, to the therapists, to all of the staff at Mekosha - we send you positive vibes and good wishes and we are waiting to have you return to Mekosha - your bamboo grove awaits! Best wishes from Kerala, Ramnidhi Wasan & Elizabeth PK
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I spent 10 days at this amazing property. The small hidden away gem near Thiruvanathapuram is truly surprised me with its grandeur, highly efficient treatment team (including Dr Arun and Akhilesh). A very small well knit team took care of the operations including the kitchen staff and at the reception. The small (only 11 rooms) retreat gave me a very memorable experience and I would be recommending this property to my friends and families. WIll I come back? You best - YES !!!
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Room Tip:The place is a bit far from the hotel - it took nearly 90 minutes for me to get to the property.
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Response from Mamta Wasan, Owner at Mekosha Trivandrum Ayurveda Spasuites Retreat
Responded 22 Oct 2022
Thank you for your review. Our team at Mekosha is so happy to know all our efforts to ensure your healing journey with us went well! At Mekosha, we believe healing is a journey with many many elements that come together as one. We are glad your experience with us went well and we await your return to the retreat with open arms.
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great connectivity from london.. I flew through dubai.. despite arriving late at Mekosha the team had made preparations for me in the middle of the night, with a meal waiting for me, they have "spasuites" which were very comfortable.. the balcony area was converted into a space i could get my treatments.. i used to go to sleep right in the spasuite area after akhilesh finished his massages.. the food was great and helped me lose weight without me even realizing.. a little more variety of food would have been nice during my treatment but i guess porridge was part of the process for me.. I made the decision to travel solo and get a break which was wonderful as I made some good friends thanks to the community dining concept.. the surrounding temples around Mekosha made for good walks for me in the evenings.. all in all, no major complaints and a great stay
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from Connector18656468990, Owner at Mekosha Trivandrum Ayurveda Spasuites Retreat
Responded 3 Feb 2020
Thank you so much Mr. Aakash! We are glad your check in process went smoothly. Mekosha's Spasuites are designed to ensure complete comfort, and we are glad they helped you achieve your wellness goals. Our communal table and friendly atmosphere is in place to ensure healing of both body and mind. We are looking forward to receiving you at Mekosha again - from all of us, a big thank you to you! Warm wishes, Ramnidhi Wasan & Elizabeth PK
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We often forget to pay the importance in self indulgence which is hidden somewhere due to mobiles, laptops,tv screens and daily professional and personal chaos. I have decided to take a break from last 20 months COVID scared long hours of IT job working from home and planned to book in mekosha in the month of October only when this place was not even opened. I wanted to give myself a health gift and break from the monotonous work I am doing since COVID news in March 2020. Dr. Arun in mekosha told me that mekosha is a family and we will take care of you on the day 1 however I was much overwhelmed and enchanted with seeing the property and the room only .I have taken 1 week package and as soon my journey moved forward day by day,every single moment has become special to me. Meeting with all residents in the community table and discussing all the things,walking,doing yoga,eating all healthy food on time and enjoying all massages was something embedded in our lives during those days. This place is so tranquil and there is so much peace I found here that when I was leaving it was actually like going from home. I think everyone should gift themselves a gift of healthy routine like we had in mekosha and have a break in the lives for atleast few days. I strongly recommend this place for people in any age group to enjoy this place to the fullest. Thank you Mekosha!
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Mamta Wasan, Owner at Mekosha Trivandrum Ayurveda Spasuites Retreat
Responded 26 Feb 2022
Namaste, your review is such a pleasure to read! We are so glad that you were able to take time out for yourself, and that you decided to spend it with us at Mekosha. Thank you so much for your kind words and lovely review. It was our absolute pleasure to host you at Mekosha. We truly look forward to your return! On behalf of the entire team, thank you for your patronage. Warm wishes, Mamta Wasan
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