Guest User
February 18, 2024
True to it's name, Softouch was the best welcome to Kerala and Ayurveda I could have asked for. I stayed here for 2 weeks on a personal Ayurvedic retreat and could not have asked for anything better. Breaking it down to make this review useful:- 1. Location: It's about a 45-60mins away from Kochin airport. Surrounded by lush greenery, and a river next to it that makes for a beautiful walking trail (take a morning stroll to enjoy the fresh air at its best). They can help arrange trips to near by attractions and into Kochi town on request. Though I would recommend staying in and enjoying the property to its fullest. 2. Rooms & Ambience: Specially curated, spacious and clean with all the necessary amenities required. With being close to nature, it comes with a couple of bugs which do no harm. Insect repellents are provided. 4. Ayurvedic Treatments: They have an amazing team of 3 Doctors (Dr. Henry, Dr. Anjana and Dr. Sreelakshmi) that pay close attention to all guests, checking in, prescribing necessary treatments and medicines as required daily. I got 2 treatments daily. Their entire team of therapists were all extremely professional and treatment rooms were again extremely clean, well-designed and comfortable. 5. Food: No words would do justice to describe how good the food is. Home style cooking at it's best, it left me a fan of Kerala vegetarian cuisine and I am a meat lover ;) 6. Activities: Daily yoga, meditation, Walks, Cycling, Kayaking, Swimming, a Pool table, a Library, a Home theatre... there's enough to cater to everyone. 7. Service: Impeccable. Every guest, every need is attended to with a smile and such warmth. Whether you're seeking an Ayurvedic retreat or just a quiet getaway from the daily grind, this would top my list of recommendations. Softouch is all heart, so go with an open one and am sure you'll find it filled with peace, tranquility, renewed energy, a few lessons and appreciation for some of the 'finer' things in life, like warmth, kindness, service, health, communication. It has a little something for everyone. They'll do their best to accommodate you in every way possible, as making you comfortable is their top priority. All you have to do is be willing to take it all in, interact with nature and the people at it's core who manage the place and I can assure you, you'll leave enriched. I know I have! I take with me some cherished conversations, memories, a few friends for life, not forgetting a recharged body. A big thank you to the entire Softouch family, till next time.