Stay at Carnoustie Ayurveda Resort

Carnoustie is a luxury beach resort and Ayurveda spa, set on a palm fringed Marari beach in Kerala. Set back from the shoreline and close to the village of Mararikkulam, this magnificent resort has been recently nominated by Forbes as one of the top five wellness retreats for ultimate renewal. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens that open out on to the beach, Carnoustie is comfortably located about an hour’s drive from Cochin and close to Kerala backwaters.

Nestled within spacious landscaped gardens Carnoustie offers just 30 spacious thatched cottages. All are exquisitely designed with pitched roofs, wooden and terracotta tiled floors, most with enclosed gardens with outdoor showers and private pools. Indoors, the décor in minimalistic with plush beds, antique furniture and luxury bathrooms with organic toiletries. All are fully air-conditioned and fitted with modern facilities such as high-speed Wi-Fi and Bose music system.

Experience gourmet dining in Ida, the multi-cuisine restaurant set within a stunning bamboo structure or Chimera that specialises in seafood. The highlight here is its award winning Aryavaidyasala Spa that provides a wide range of Ayurvedic and modern treatments as well as Yoga sessions. Guests can take nature walks or bike rides in the surrounding forest with rich birdlife. One day, explore Kerala's world-renowned backwaters on the resort’s private luxury houseboat.
 

Hotel Type

Wellness Retreat

Location Type

Beach

Amenities

  • iconBar/Pub
  • iconBusiness Centre
  • iconChildcare Services
  • iconCoffee Shop
  • iconConcierge
  • iconCribs/Infant Beds Available
  • iconDisabled Facilities
  • iconFitness Centre
  • iconGarden
  • iconMeeting/Conference Facilities
  • iconMultilingual Staff
  • iconOutdoor Pool
  • iconPets Allowed
  • iconRestaurant
  • iconSafety Deposit Boxes
  • iconSalon
  • iconSpa/Sauna

Stay 

Carnoustie Beach Resort features just 30 thatched cottages. All are aesthetically designed in traditional style with large living rooms with spacious seating areas, ground to ceiling glass walls overlooking the surrounding gardens. Starting at a whopping 102 sqm, most have their own private pools, outdoor rain shower and verandas that overlook the estate. Lavish bathrooms and artistically designed with walk in wardrobes to ensure you have plenty of space for your holiday.

ChildCare 

Families with children are welcome to stay at Carnoustie Beach Resort & Ayurveda Spa. However, there are no specific facilities available for children. The resort is more suitable for couples, honeymooners or small groups instead families with children.  

Dine 

There are two restaurants, at Carnoustie Resort & Spa; the beautiful bamboo-made multi-cuisine restaurant, Ida, and the seafood restaurant Chimaera. There are also two bars; the 9 Degree North Bar and pool side bar complete the dining options. 

Relax 

The Carnoustie Ayurveda spa was featured in Forbes, as one of the “5 Top Wellness Retreats for Ultimate Renewal in 2017”. Accompanying the healing touch of Ayurveda, the Spa also offers the finest of Yoga and Naturopathy treatments as well as specially designed rejuvenation, body purification, slimming, anti-stress and beauty programmes. The spa has a team of doctors who can advise on treatments and Ayurveda diet and wellness plan.

Experience 

Nestled within coconut palm trees along the Marari Beach, Carnoustie is a perfect resort for holidaying with family or friends. Set in a peaceful and serene location, it provides an excellent base to just soak up the sun or explore its natural surrounds on foot are bike. Experiences on offer include backwater cruises, bike rides, archery and painting courses. Activity enthusiasts can choose for sea surfing, parasailing, water skiing, and deep-sea fishing in a traditional boat.
 

 

Location Carnoustie Beach Resort & Ayurveda Spa is located on Marari Beach about 1-hour south of Cochin, and 1-hour 30-minutes south of the airport.

Getting there Carnoustie Resort and Spa is located 90-minutes from Cochin International Airport with flights available with Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Oman Air (all via the Middle East). You can fly direct with British Airways to Mumbai and then take a connecting flight down. It is only 30-minutes from Allepey where you can explore the backwaters. Other options to combine Carnoustie with are Lake Vembenad, Thekkady, Munnar or Kovalam.

When to go Isolated from much of India by the Western Ghats, the climate of Kerala & Karnataka is tropical. The best time to visit is from January through to April. Summer is hot and humid; the monsoon season arrives in early June and lasts till August. While September can be dry and humid. There can be a little rain in October and November, cooling off around December and lasting until February. 
 

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