Facing the Arabian Sea, Bethsaida Hermitage is a seaside Ayurveda health resort with a private beach surrounded by vast beautifully landscaped gardens. The majority of guests visit the resort to undergo Ayurvedic treatments and to rejuvenate in a peaceful environment. The in-house restaurant serves Ayurvedic food. Guests who simply want to enjoy the tranquility of the resort and are not undergoing Ayurveda treatments may choose food as per the menu. The nonsmoking health resort does not serve alcoholic beverages and does not encourage food from outside. The health resort offers traditional Ayurvedic treatments and yoga classes with meditation. The hotel features air-conditioned rooms, two outdoor swimming pools, a private beach with a lifeguard, a 24-hour front desk, and a restaurant serving an ayurvedic diet. The spacious and comfortable rooms with sea and garden view feature a seating area and a work desk. Guests can choose between rooms with or without air conditioning. All rooms are equipped with ceiling fans. Bethsaida Hermitage is 3.7 mi from Kovalam Beach and the Poovar backwaters. Trivandrum International Airport is 9.9 mi away while Trivandrum Railway Station and Trivandrum Bus Station are 11 mi away. Guests may approach the front desk for further travel assistance and currency exchange. Laundry service and luggage storage facilities are available. The smoking and the consumption of alcohol is permitted on the premises. Delivery of food to the resort is strictly prohibited. Wearing adequate swimwear is mandatory.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Asian, American, Buffet

Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fitness center

Ping-pong

Private beach area


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
6.0
High score for Kovalam
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  • Anna
    United States of America United States of America
    food was soooooo good and nourishing. all organic and grown on site, including the eggs. delish! being by the ocean and soothing sound of surf also fabulous. and the staff to extra good care of me as i had brochitis.
  • Ankit
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The people - starting from Frederict (Freddie) and it flows from the top. We could not engage with him but he came across as an exceptional human being. Krishna in the kitchen and the others too also took incredible care of our family. The house...
  • Dr
    India India
    Extremely quiet, calm place with private beach, very spacious, comfortable well equipped rooms. Extremely well mannered staff, all including the cleaning staff, very welcoming and ready to help. Probably the best place for family getaway near...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Seafood • Local • Asian • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Bethsaida Hermitage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Ping-pong
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Car rental
  • Fan
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Russian

House rules

Bethsaida Hermitage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
20% per person, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Bethsaida Hermitage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about Bethsaida Hermitage

  • Room options at Bethsaida Hermitage include:

    • Double

  • Bethsaida Hermitage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Ping-pong
    • Beachfront
    • Fitness
    • Private beach area
    • Full-body massage
    • Movie nights
    • Yoga classes
    • Badminton equipment
    • Cooking class
    • Live music/Performance
    • Beauty services
    • Facial treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Makeup services
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Haircut
    • Hair coloring
    • Hairstyling
    • Beach
    • Swimming pool

  • The prices at Bethsaida Hermitage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Bethsaida Hermitage has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Bethsaida Hermitage is 3.1 miles from the center of Kovalam. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Bethsaida Hermitage can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet

  • Check-in at Bethsaida Hermitage is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 2:00 PM.