About this property

Beachfront Location: SAMBODHI YOGA RETREAT in Alappuzha offers direct beachfront access and a lush garden. Guests enjoy sea views and a serene environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, balconies, private bathrooms with baths, and tiled floors. Outdoor furniture and an outdoor dining area provide relaxation and dining options. Convenient Facilities: The property provides free WiFi, bicycle parking, and a bicycle trail. Additional amenities include a shower and outdoor dining area. Nearby Attractions: Thumpoly Beach is a 2-minute walk away. Cochin International Airport is 51 mi from the retreat. Other attractions include Alleppey Lighthouse (3.1 mi) and Alappuzha Railway Station (3.7 mi). Highly rated by guests.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)


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2 twin beds
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2 sofa beds
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mirjam
    Germany Germany
    Thomas was just the best host! He made our stay a unique experience. We also really liked staff members Molly and Murali. The retreat is nicely located next to the beach. It needs a little maintenance, though. One remark regarding the name: We...
  • Freja
    Denmark Denmark
    The best retreat we have ever been to! Thomas, Molly and Murali give the place an absolutely fantastic atmosphere. Molly makes the most amazing Indian food. Jim's yoga classes are brilliant. You get thorough instruction in a safe space. And the...
  • Ellie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely and helpful staff and incredible location. Would go back in a heartbeat.
  • Melanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The heart and soul of the people there. Like a family and I was part of it. Always there for me and more than attentive. Couldn’t help and advise enough. Genuinely wanted to make it the best stay ever
  • Margot
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We had a great time. Very clean! The food was delicious. The staff felt like family. The yoga was great. Beautiful garden, next to the beach and the room so nice furnished.❤️
  • Marc
    Denmark Denmark
    The manager, Mr. Thomas was most kind and helpful. If you’re looking for rural ambiance and a Local fishing village, this is the place for you. A unique experience.
  • Rolston
    India India
    Very well behaved staff, extremely helpful. Especially Mr. John. He’ll make your stay worth it.
  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    Lovely place on the beach with home cooked fresh food, amazing staff who go above and beyond to help and fabulous classes.
  • Nanda
    India India
    The location and the staff . Aunty is a great cook and Thomas chetta made the stay amazing with his service. Yeah yeah sir did his best. The location was amazing and value for the money . Right in front of the beach . Thanks and I would visi...
  • Stella
    Italy Italy
    my friend and I had a really good time at Sambodhi Yoga retreat. The location is great: very quiet and close to beach. The staff was very nice and welcoming. We had dinner there and the food was home cooked and delicious: definitely one of the...

Hosted by John K Jose

10
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John K Jose
If you want to stay in a Beach Villa, with private Balcony, close to sea in Alleppey, Kerala, then Sambodhi Yoga Retreat – Thumpoly Beach Center (Earlier named as Ananda Beach Home) is the one, it is surrounded by a pristine lush green coconut grove just in front of a quiet and serene secluded village beach. It is next to the Alleppey beach, and before the famous Marari beach. We also organize Yoga-Zen retreats and classes, We also organize, Live Music on request as well as Houseboat backwater cruise. SAMBODHI YOGA RETREAT- BEACH CENTER FEATURES • Rooms with a fantastic view of the sea • Traditional Kerala Cottages • Yoga & Zen Meditation • Candle light dinner • Cafe Buddha Hut
Hi I am John K Jose, travel, Yoga & Music Enthusiast from Alleppey, Kerala, India. I have started my carrier as an Electrical Engineer, worked in Pune in earlier part of my carrier, later settled back to my hometown, started tour operations more than two decades back, under the brand Tik Holidays,for Destination Kerala & other Indian destinations, due to Passion for travel & requests from friends from Pune & outside Kerala, later, started the Beach House in Alleppey, also providing houseboat cruise services under the brand Kerala Houseboat. Backwater cruises, outings, weekend retreats, it gives my guests memorable travel vacations. Can arrange Live Music, Yoga sessions at the Beach retreat or in the Houseboat on request. Looking forward to host you.
Get seduced by the magic of Thumpoly village Beach. Music from the wind that sets your blood racing, the rhythm of the waves that sets your feet tapping, the lively activities of fishermen folks gives a village experience and the glorious skies that keeps your heart singing. Yes, there’s romance in the air at Thumpoly making it the place to visit on your honeymoon, weekend break, or on a Yoga retreat. If you only have 24 hours in Alappuzha in Kerala, then don’t fret. There are plenty of places to visit in Alleppey in 1 day! The great thing about Alleppey is how diverse the area is. You’ll have historic temples, beautiful beaches, spectacular viewpoints, endless backwaters, delectable dishes and swaying palm trees (and even palm Toddy) to enjoy. 1. Alleppey Backwaters, start with Punnamada Lake, then Kuttanad, 2. Pathiramanal Island,3.Marari Beach, 4. Alleppey Beach, 6. Alleppey Light House, 7. Mullackal Temple, 8. Ambalapuzha Temple, 8. Light House. 9. Aruthunkal St. Andrews Basilica 10. Coir Museum 11. Ravi Karunakaran Museum 12. Mannarasala Temple. Eating Outs, Brothers Hotel, Kream Korner Garden Cafe, Cafe Catamaran, Indian Coffee House Mullackal.
Languages spoken: English,Hindi,Malayalam,Tamil

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From 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children of all ages are welcome.

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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