Casa Eva Luna Ayuryoga Retreat

I couldn't recommend Casa Eva Luna more. I was there for a 10 days Ayurvedic retreat back in January and Katrina and her team made me feel really welcomed. The location is great, easy to reach from Trivandrum airport, surrounded by lush vegetation and just 15 mins from a beautiful beach. The house and the rooms are colourful, nicely decorated, very clean and comfortable. The outside area too is very well maintained, and there is a small swimming pool to help with the heath. The best part is the people. As said, Katrina, her team, the doctors and practitioners are all very professional and make one feel cared for and well looked after during the whole stay. The Ayurvedic treatments are pampering and relaxing (some aren't but that's the deal with those), you'll be given a plan but you can always discuss what you feel comfortable with. There is a chef that can cook Ayurvedic meals for you, and I'd absolutely suggest to try that, it's some of the best food I had in India (and elsewhere I must say). There is yoga in the morning and afternoon if one wants, and meditation classes on demand. I arrived back in London feeling better, with a glowing skin, leaner and much more relaxed than before the retreat. It's a good address to have and I'll go back if I can. Thanks again :)

We are stay here 10 days, this place felt like home. Esther are the most welcomming hosts ever. Wonderful quiet, pleasant place, very well maintained.Rooms were very clean & Garden area is very huge and spacious with clean swimming pool. Breakfasts they use quality products. Other services like Ayurveda treatments and yoga etc is very nice and relaxing.Taxi services is also available on call. This is the best place in varkala. Esther and kat really take good care of you, the arrange anything that you need. I loved this place Thank you so much for everything!

I was planning to stay here for 1 week, but as soon as i got here, this place felt like home. Kat and Esther are the most welcomming hosts ever. The made this place into a true gem. The rooms were very clean, the breakfast and dinner were amazing. The also offer al different kind of treatments with experienced people. They truly want you to have the best experience ever. I have been travelling for a year now and this is the best place i have ever stayed. Kat and Esther really take good care of you, the arrange anything that you need. I just loved it! Thank you so much for everything!

We stayed here with friends for 2 days. Rooms were pretty much neat and had all basic amenities. They have common dining areas, a balcony all covered in the cost (some homestays/hotels charge extra if there is a balcony view). Property is quiet, has little garden and some trees as well. There is a cool little swimming pool as well, which is relaxing and worth it. Pool is very good for kids The place can be reached by taking auto rickshaws or blue colour buses to varkala cliff (which are very frequent from varkala railway station stop. Bus stand is just opp to railway station). We went through the town and reached by foot itself. It would be less if I miss to mention the host. Host Katrina should be given more credits as she took excellent care right from receiving the guests. Host also took care to explain about tourist attractions in varkala and when/how we can visit them. Varkala cliff, helipad and beach are nearby and can be reached by 10 mins walk. Other beaches like Edava, odayam, Kapil are all connected from varkala beach. Janardhanaswamy temple is around 1.5 kms away. Location of kayaking depends on the agency choose. Overall, it was a pleasant stay worth another visit.

We started our stay in Varkala with 4 nights and extended it to 9 nights for 2 main reasons Varkala is charming place and secondly hospitality of Kathrina and Esther is amazing. The place is clean, colourful and comfortable. The hostesses are always there when you need them to help advise, arrange or just chat. We had many lovely teas in the morning in the garden. If we stayed longer we would definitely try more of tasty dishes too! Location is good too - far from the crowds you can spot many exotic birds eagles and listen to the sounds We loved it all and will be happy to return!