Ayurveda-Resort Sonnhof

Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof is located near Kufstein, in a small but charming village and surrounded by an exceptional area of fabulous hiking opportunites. Very pretty and many wonderful views. As to the resort: Pro's: - excellent Ayurveda doctor: Mrs Rajat Vashisht. Friendly and highly competent. Cannot comment on her husband who equally is practicing as we were allocated to his wife. - lovely garden grounds for chilling - nice indoor pool area - friendly staff throughout - despite shortcomings, relaxing and we enjoyed a few lovely hikes in the neighbourhood and not to be missed Con's: - the Panchakarma package is not worth the travel nor the money, other than the two consultations with Mrs Vashisht, which again, were excellent. - Massages: mediocre except two or three; big differences in quality and tired staff who seemed to give treatment one after the other. - Food: not differentiating individual Doshas when on a Panchakarma detox; all tasty but by day three - tastes all the same. Never been to a Panchakarm detox where on the last day you get a fully normal meal: we had offered cake! the afternoon before our last day; wine and a heavy meal on the last day. Totally incomprehensible. Breakfast area for those not on detox, looked quite ok. Mrs Vashisht is very competent in nutritional advise, however this is not followed in the menu. - Rooms: it would have been a reason to leave on day one. We booked the most expansive one to ensure we have best quality. Far from it. Though spacious, the suite was dark and gloomy with-well lived furniture and so not the top Austrian quality one knows from other well appointed hotels in Austria. Fuerchterlich. - The hotel grounds are nice and with a sort of kitsch everywhere but it is not fair to judge taste. The otherwise almost daily IG sessions of both the owner and the male doctor are sadly not reflecting and competing with other renowned destinations for Ayurveda treatments. The male doctor was very friendly and greeted all guest throughout the day which I like to compliment. The hospitality gesture was not at par with the owners'. Reflections are made comparing with other places with similar offerings worldwide and hence putting into context the same.