Rockholm at the Lighthouse beach is a full fledged Ayurveda & Yoga centric, Boutique Beach hotel. The hotel offers 23 guest rooms including 2 suites (1 Ocean View Luxury Suites and 1 Penthouse Luxury Suite) in a sustainable environment.
The hotel has a built up area of approx. 15,000 sq. feet on 75 cents of land, which includes three buildings named – Residence Ocean, Residence Arogya & Residence Sky, Naivedya Restaurant, Bodhi Yoga Pavilion, A Sea facing garden, Terrace Yoga Pavilion and a fully-fledged Ayurveda Center with 3 Treatment Rooms and a Steam Bath.
Delhi based wall mural artist Rajani Pillai has created the artwork on the reception brick wall. It depicts the classical dance of Kerala, ‘Kathakali’. This elaborate dance form is distinguished by dramatic, colorful face masks and costumes. The artist has beautifully rendered this expressive, popular dance form as a tribute to Kerala’s most popular art.
The restaurant mural wall is also designed by artist Rajani Pillai. This scenic art wall pays tribute to the landmark Lighthouse that naturally lends its name to the beach. A remarkable reminder of the vast sea, fisher folk, the palm fringed landscape and the rocky terrain dotted by birds in the distant sky.
The hotel is located in the seaside town of Kovalam. The Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station is 16 kms from the hotel and the drive will take approximately 30 minutes.
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is 16.5 kms from the hotel and the drive is approximately 30 minutes.
Thiruvananthapuram city is located at a distance of 15 kms from Rockholm and is the capital city of the state of Kerala.
Our Swimming Pool at Rockholm comes with a lovely deck for panoramic views of the Light House Beach and the Arabian Sea.
There are lifeguards available from 9 am until 6 pm at the Lighthouse beach.
Our Ayurveda Centre has three treatment rooms – Vayu, Surya and Tara, an Ayurveda lobby, a Doctor’s consulting room, and a Steam bathroom.
Rockholm is located right on the Lighthouse Beach stretch and all our rooms and suites have beautiful, immediate views of the Arabian sea. The beach is literally a stone’s throw away from the hotel and our guests have direct access to a secluded, coved area of the beach.
Ours is a public beach, but it is a fairly quiet beach with only a very few locals who access the sea. It is well maintained by the resort and suitable for swimming.
The Difference between the 2 categories of suites and our room categories are as follows:
Pent House – Ocean View (#231)
Situated on the top floor, our lavish Penthouse Suite reflects a contemporary design and charm. It is the most luxurious accommodation at Rockholm.
The well-appointed Pent House Suite has an inviting living room, an exclusive bedroom, and a large, private terrace, in a tasteful setting. Offering sweeping views of the landmark Lighthouse and the Lighthouse beach, this suite recreates your home away from home experience. The Pent House suite is a favorable choice for families and groups of friends seeking wellness and luxury.
Total Area: 1000 sq. ft. including a large balcony
Suggested Occupancy: 2 Guests; Maximum occupancy: 3 (with an extra bed)
Room Features – Air Conditioning, Private Terrace, Complimentary Wi-Fi
View: Direct Sea view & Lighthouse from the balcony
Direct Access to the Terrace Yoga pavilion
Ocean View Luxury Suite (#101)
The Ocean View Luxury Suite pampers you with exclusivity and ample privacy. Designed in keeping with the Art Deco Concept, the hand-crafted floor tiles and plush teakwood in the room prominently define the space and lend character. These luxuriously appointed suites are located on the ground floor and offer close-up views of the Indian ocean. The suite is appointed with a large, roomy balcony and a private garden overlooking the ocean with an inviting combination of the indoors and outdoors.
Total Area: 650 Sq. Ft
Suggested Occupancy: 2 Guests; Maximum occupancy: 3 (with an extra bed)
Room Features – Air Conditioning, Private Balcony, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Private Sea Facing Garden Area, Direct private access to the rocks and the sea.
View: Direct Sea and Lighthouse view from the balcony
Premium Ocean View (#202, #203, #212, #213, #222, #223, #311, #312)
The Premium Ocean View rooms offer a 180-degree undiluted backdrop of the Arabian sea. Floor-to-ceiling windows with a spacious sea view balcony assure a picturesque view and abundant natural light. Rooms #311 and #312 are well-appointed with a tasteful living room as well that comes additionally.
Total Area: 450 Sq. Ft
Suggested Occupancy: 2 Guests; Maximum occupancy: 3 (with an extra bed)
Room Features – Air Conditioning, Private Balcony, Complimentary Wi-Fi
View: Direct Sea and Lighthouse view from the balcony
Superior Ocean View (#111, #112, #201, #204, #211, #214, #221, #224, #321, #322)
The Superior Ocean View rooms are very spacious with attached balconies that offer uninterrupted views of the Arabian Sea. The Art Deco Interiors are a mix of hand-crafted tiled flooring with Burmese Teakwood offering a spectacular experience.
Total Area: 450 Sq. Ft
Suggested Occupancy: 2 Guests
Room Features – Air Conditioning, Private Balcony, Complimentary Wi-Fi
View: Direct Sea and Lighthouse View from the Balcony
Beach View Deluxe (#205, #215, #225)
The Beach View Deluxe rooms offer close-up sights of the Lighthouse Beach which is Southern Kerala’s most admired viewpoint. The relaxed interiors boast of a comfortable art deco design with earthy tones and ample natural light.
Each room has a spacious, private seafront balcony.
Total Area: 400 Sq. Ft
Suggested Occupancy: 2 Guests
Room Features – Air Conditioning, Private Balcony, Complimentary Wi-Fi
View: Shoreline and Panoramic Sea View from the balcony
Mattress: A premium 8-inch mattress is used in all our guest rooms. This mattress promotes restful sleep by allowing maximum pressure distribution across your body by maintaining accurate body posture. It enhances blood circulation and relaxes your muscles while ensuring your body temperature is maintained at the recommended level. The anti-stress technology in the mattress fabric repels negative ions in the body that further boosts your overall well-being.
Pillow: We use both Micro Gel Fiber (MGF) and Chamber Down Pillows to enable ultimate relaxation and a good night’s rest. The Micro Gel Fiber Pillow is soft and supple and is 100% cotton. No harmful chemicals are used in the manufacture of these pillows. Chamber Down Luxury Pillows are extremely plush and luxurious. They are made of goose down (soft under plumage – a layer of insulation underneath geese/goose feathers) and do not cause allergies. No harmful chemicals are used in the manufacture of these pillows.
We offer mainly Ayurveda & Yoga packages based on the availability of our treatment rooms. Guests can also choose a yoga package or a room-only package as desired, based on availability.
Kovalam literally translates to ‘A grove of coconut trees’ in Malayalam which is the language of the people of Kerala. True to its name the coastal town of Kovalam offers endless sights of coconut trees that extend for miles.
The Beach is open for 24 hours and can be accessed directly from the hotel premise. However, we recommend you return from the beach at sunset.
Rockholm at the Lighthouse Beach is a full-fledged Ayurveda and Yoga-centric beach hotel. Our main facilities include a multi-cuisine sea-facing restaurant, Ayurvedic treatments, Yoga center, Doctor on call, Money Exchanging Facilities, Travel Desk, Sightseeing trips as well as private access to a secluded area of the Lighthouse beach.
Since it is not recommended for children to practice Yoga or Ayurveda at a young age. We are only entertaining guests from above the age of 12.
Below are the listed destinations charges :
Other landmark attractions in Trivandrum include:
We offer a variety of daily complimentary activities to appeal to our guests’ interests. Additionally, we also offer paid sightseeing experiences. Please refer to the complimentary and paid activities below:
Complimentary Daily Activities:
Ayurveda Lecture: Every Sunday evening at 4:15 pm, for those guests who are interested in the science of Ayurveda, an interactive session is conducted by our doctors to help guests further understand this 5000-year-old healing discipline that originated in Kerala.
Herbal Garden Visit: Every Monday evening at 4:00 pm, guests discover a wide variety of healing plants, creepers, shrubs, trees, and more in the Rockholm premise. We will guide guests through each plant’s health benefits, medicinal value, and use in Ayurveda.
Cooking Demonstration: It is hosted on Tuesdays at 04:00 pm and Fridays at 5:00 pm. Guests can participate in this interactive cookery class hosted by our chef.
Live Music Concert: Every Wednesday evening at 7 guests can enjoy the Indian classical music by the highly talented local artists and acquaint themselves with the unique musical instruments of India.
Yoga Talk: Guests are invited to join our Yogacharya every Thursday evening at 5.30 for an interactive lecture on the philosophy of yoga. A deeper understanding of the various aspects of asanas and
pranayamas to help strengthen their daily practice can be obtained from the session.
Lighthouse Visit & Instrumental Music Appreciation: Every weekend evening on Saturday from 4.45 pm we conduct a visit to the Vizhinjam Lighthouse. Guests can enjoy a close-up view of the Kovalam coastline from the best viewpoint. Thereafter a relaxing evening of Indian instrumental music at Rockholm is organized.
Experiences and Sightseeing in Kovalam and beyond (Chargeable/ Paid Activities)
Vizhinjam Lighthouse & Hawa Beach – 4:00 pm onwards
The popular Hawa beach located North of the Lighthouse is one of the three favorite beaches of Kovalam. Guests can enjoy the best vantage point of the stunning coastline from the 118 meter-tall Vizhinjam Lighthouse and capture picture-perfect photos of the evening skies and green landscape.
Kovalam Trip – Between 8 am – 4 pm
Guests can explore the tourist-friendly beaches of Kovalam, enjoy a day of shopping and retail therapy including jewelry, exotic spices, handicrafts, souvenirs, and more. Savor a hearty lunch of fresh seafood and coastal delicacies and pay a visit to the distinguished Kovalam Palace also called Halcyon Castle.
Poovar Backwater – between 8 am – 4 pm
Guests interested in nature can discover the scenic island of Poovar surrounded by the river Neyyar. Engage in a day of migratory bird spotting, the quaint backwaters, visit Kerala’s only Mangrove island and spend quality time by the Golden sand beach. All this before you catch a glimpse of the Estuary View; where the river and sea meet.
Trivandrum Sightseeing – between 8 am – 4 pm
A bustling city experience of the capital, including a visit to well-known shopping centers and the local Chalai market. Explore the historic landmarks of the city including – Napier Museum, the Kavadiyar and Kuthiramalika Palace, the Trivandrum Zoo, and the iconic temples of Padmanabhaswamy and Pazhavangadi.
Neyyar Dam – between 8 am – 4 pm
A day trip that includes a visit to the charming lake and gravity dam on the Neyyar river. Visit the elephant sanctuary and rehabilitation center and the Sivananda Ashram, India’s most sought-after yoga retreat.
Ponmudi Trip – between 8 am – 4 pm
A mesmerizing hill station dotted with misty hills and tea plantations is a refuge from the sultry weather. Located North East of Kovalam, the winter months starting from November until March is the best time to visit here.
Alleppey Boat House – 8 am onwards overnight trip
Kerala’s most appreciated backwaters are a network of waterways and narrow canals. Stay overnight in a plush houseboat as you float past paddy fields, palm-fringed villages, toddy shops, and watch life go by. The backwaters are home to several migratory birds and a relaxing escape from the city.
Kanyakumari Trip – 9 am onwards
The coastal town of Kanyakumari in the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu is a reputed pilgrimage town, located on the Southern tip of India. Your itinerary includes a visit to The Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari Devi Temple, Suchindram Temple.
Varkala Trip – 9 am onwards
The hippie beach town of Varkala is a tourist’s paradise of sun, sand and sea. Experience the main attractions including Sivagiri Temple and Cliff beach known for its shimmering white and black sand. Numerous restaurants and buzzing cafes serve a variety of Indian and International cuisines to choose from. Soak in the vibrant vibes of this cliff top town and enjoy a blissed out beach break catching the best waves.
Rockholm is committed towards collaborative efforts and providing support to the local community through Sebastian Indian Social Projects, a not for profit organization based in the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram, and the Kerala Police Charity Wing of the Kovalam Police Station.
SISP is dedicated towards accelerating the life of the locals by providing school dropouts with free education, nurturing women empowerment, healthcare, social welfare and providing equal employment opportunities to the poorest of the poor irrespective of cast, gender or religion.
This enterprising NGO works tirelessly towards enhancing the livelihood of the local community with a primary focus invested towards the welfare of women and children.
SISP is the flag bearer of numerous innovative initiatives including “Girls First” and an active partnership with the Kovalam skateboarding club and surf club serve as motivational tools for children and youth to embrace daily school and transform into active contributing members of society. The only guiding rule being “No School, No Skate” or “No School, No Surf”. These programs help create a safe community space for the children and youth in an endeavor to enhance their economic security and livelihood with dignity.
The team at SISP support, nurture and inspire the community to live a wholesome life that is invested in their overall welfare and progress, and the Rockholm family is delighted to support their initiatives.
The charity wing of the Kovalam Police Station is very active with their charity programs within its jurisdiction and they are dedicated to identifying the needy persons and bringing them necessary aids. They are very transparent in providing help to the beneficiaries by connecting those who are ready to help with the beneficiaries.
The resort gives the needy persons identified by the Kovalam Police monetary assistance every alternate month. The police just identify the persons and inform the resort and the assistance is directly handed over to the person in the presence of the police. The Kovalam Police is actively associated with the Palliative care workers in the area too.
Some of the ladies beauty salons in the neighborhood offer a variety of beauty and basic grooming services. Enclosed please find a list of salons and their services offered.
For gentlemen we suggest the followings:
Please contact our Front Desk team for further details and recommendations.
As a sustainable hospitality brand, Rockholm is committed to nurturing the environment and fostering eco responsible business practices amongst its shareholders and stakeholders alike. Some of the initiatives include:
The Ayurveda Centre is open from 9 am until 6 pm on all days of the week. B&B guests can contact reception in case they wish to book a massage during their stay at Rockholm.
Please Note – There will be no session on Sundays from 5.30 pm – 6.00 pm
Please remember to carry your pool towel for the yoga sessions.
Yes, advance booking is necessary, and the restaurant may become exclusive to the Ayurveda package guests if their numbers are higher at the resort.
Please find the cancellation policy below:
currently we conduct musical nights during saturday . However it can be organised upon special request by the group guests.
Yes, our Ayurveda restaurant offers a completely Vegetarian Ayurvedic Buffet. The buffet has been prepared keeping in mind the Ayurvedic Diet Principles.
Some of the note worth shopping destinations that showcase a host of ethnic and Indian wear for men, women and children and traditional wears like Kerala Kasavu collections (cream and gold border sarees and dhotis), spices, condiments, antiques, jewelry, gold, handicrafts and local souvenirs include:
Hand-woven hemp rugs in earthy colors are used in our guest rooms. These rugs are organic, anti slippery, eco-friendly and chemical free. They lend an earthy charm to the decor of our guest rooms. They are an excellent sustainable alternative to processed and chemically treated carpets.
NOTE: Hemp is a strain of the Cannabis Sativa plant species and is grown particularly for the industrial uses of its derived products. It is one of the fastest growing plants and has been spun into usable fiber for over 10,000 years.
Nattika Life Ayurveda Oils is our home grown brand of oils prepared by our team of well known Ayurvedic Vaidyas at the production unit in Thrissur. We prepare a selection of medicated and herbal oils which are available for purchase at our Ayurveda Centre as 500 ml and 250 ml glass bottles packed and sealed by Nattika Life Ayurveda Oils.
(Nattika Life is 1500 sqft. unit located in the vicinity of our flagship property in Thrissur – The Nattika Beach Ayurveda Resort, managed and operated by ourselves).
Essential oils commonly are the extracts of herbal plants or spices, aroma of which contributes to the healing therapies widely. At Nattika, we are making extracts of rare herbal plants and spices with the intention of providing an added support to the guests along with the Ayurvedic treatments in order to make the guests’ stay more satisfying, relaxing and fruitful.
We are setting out a vast array of essential oils for the guests to apply over their tissues, face towels, pillows, diffusers and also for body applications.
After consultation, our physicians will recommend the specific essential oil from this wide range of oils depending upon your dosha imbalance and specific health condition.
The combination and blending of the oils, the mode of usage with do’s and don’ts will be explained by the physicians depending on the guest’s particular health condition.
We recommend a minimum stay of 7 days to gain maximum benefits of your Ayurveda treatments and daily yoga practices.
However, currently we offer B&B stays also without any minimum length of stay restrictions.
Taxes applicable on various services are as shown below:
Some of our unique, handpicked antique collections include:
Each of our guest room linen is plush and comfortable. They are sourced from the house of Raenco Linen Mills. They are of premium and luxurious quality with a thread count of over 200 to further ensure you have a good night’s rest.
Bedsheet- 210 Thread count per Square Meter
Pillow Cover – 230 Thread count per Square Meter
Towels – Double Pile.
Rockholm is listed primarily on two platforms as listed below:
Cancellation policy on these platforms will vary based on the bookings.
