Nikki's Nest

Trivandrum, India

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7 Reviews

Nikki's Nest

7 Reviews

Trivandrum, India

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Hotel details

A charming Ayurveda resort that provides a cozy escape for yoga and meditation, passionately operated by eco-conscious enthusiasts, nestled in a tropical paradise beside the Indian Ocean.

Where you are going...

Nikki's Nest is located on the southwestern coast of India, directly overlooking the Indian Ocean. Nestled among tropical plants and flowers, this delightful resort is in close proximity to a fishing village and offers breathtaking views of the sea. The convenience of Trivandrum airport is approximately a 40-minute drive away.

Why you’ll love it...

This snug ayurveda resort is now run by Nikki herself, whose parents called the resort after her when they first founded it. Passion and commitment are qualities shared by Nikki, the owner, and the entire staff at Nikki’s Nest, spanning from reception and restaurant teams to the Ayurveda center professionals and everyone in between. Despite its modest size, Nikki’s Nest exemplifies excellence, offering a high standard of personalized Ayurveda treatments. This commitment to care extends to the resort's approach to nature, earning it the highest Green Leaf Award for its ecological and sustainable initiatives, reaching beyond the resort to contribute to the broader environment. Additionally, Nikki's Nest holds the NABH Certificate from the Quality Council of India. Nikki’s Green Dream Team is dedicated to maintaining the cleanliness of the surroundings and beaches, while the beach lifeguards, known as Nikki’s beach lifeguards, take care of the well-being of stray dogs.

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Wellness, Spa and Health

The Nikki’s Nest team has been devoted to Ayurveda for over two decades. Your stay at Nikki's Nest commences with an intake consultation, during which a doctor determines your dosha type and crafts a personalized treatment program for you. The resort provides 25 dedicated masseurs and 17 treatment rooms at guests’ disposal. Each guest is assigned two therapists throughout their program. Nikki’s Nest takes pride in producing its oils and powders in-house using natural products, ensuring they are completely free from minerals and metals that may cause irritation.

Holistic Activities and Sports

Daily yoga for beginner, intermediate and advanced students
Mediation sessions

What’s on the Menu

The breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Nikki's Nest are not only delicious and authentic but also fresh and diverse. Each day's menu features vegetarian dishes from both Indian and international cuisines, tailored for each dosha type. To make it simple, a sign by each dish indicates the dosha type for which the food is suitable. For those with lactose or gluten intolerance, simply communicate this in advance, and accommodations can be made. Solo travelers are welcome to join the community table, fostering a warm and inclusive dining experience.

We love

The love of nature and animals. Nikki’s Nest not only cares for its guests, but also for the locals, the surroundings, the beach and the animals. It also inspires neighbouring resorts to do the same
Cooking lessons with chef Raj; free of charge simply because they make everyone happier and better off. Don’t miss Nikki’s cook book that includes explanations on medicinal herbs
The yoga platform with ocean views. Absorb the positive energy of the Hindu temple at the foot of the hill
The homemade, natural oils and powders for the ayurveda treatments – free from metals and minerals

Good to know

The annual temple festival in January can be noisy. A 25% discount applies during this period
The hotel is situated on a hill. Getting down to the beach from the resort takes no time; getting back up there, on the other hand, is good training for your leg muscles and cardiovascular system
The hotel does not have a private beach, though a section of it is cordoned off for the hotel
Besides swimming in the pool, you can also swim in the sea. However, swimming in the sea here can be quite dangerous. There are two lifeguards on duty who regularly get people out of trouble. If you do insist on swimming in the sea, caution is required
There is a public road going through the resort: one side has the reception, restaurant and some accommodation. The other side is the ayurveda center, yoga room and some accommodation

At a glance

Destination with Ayurveda center
Personal touch, for centuries run by the same family
Sea & Beach front
Outdoor Yoga platform overlooking the sea
Single friendly
The ‘place to be’ for Ayurveda programmes
Authentic panchakarma programmes
Medical spa with Ayurveda doctor 24/7
Ayurveda cuisine
Vegetarian and vegan cuisine
Quiet area
Rough sea
Free Yoga, Meditation and Pranayama classes

Destination with Ayurveda center
Personal touch, for centuries run by the same family
Sea & Beach front
Outdoor Yoga platform overlooking the sea
Single friendly
The ‘place to be’ for Ayurveda programmes
Authentic panchakarma programmes
Medical spa with Ayurveda doctor 24/7
Ayurveda cuisine
Vegetarian and vegan cuisine
Quiet area
Rough sea
Free Yoga, Meditation and Pranayama classes

Wellbeing programmes

Ayurveda

7 nights stay

From € 478 p.p.

Experience the healing power of Ayurveda with a personalised treatment plan tailored to your unique doshas. Daily therapies, customised nutrition and yoga restore deep balance, cleanse the body and rejuvenate body and mind

Panchakarma

14 nights stay

From € 955 p.p.

Panchakarma is Ayurveda’s classic purification therapy. Through five deep-cleansing treatments, the body releases toxins, promoting physical lightness, mental clarity, and a renewed sense of balance from within

Important

Flights to: Trivandrum / in Hindi: Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)
Transfer time from airport: Trivandrum – 30 minutes
Check-in time: after 9 AM / Check-out time: before 9 AM
Internet: free, not on the rooms
Surcharge meals on Christmas/New Year’s gala diner: None!
Air-conditioning; an additional fee applies. if you would like to have a room with air-conditioning, please let us know.

Rooms

The resort is set off an ancient and rustic fishing village and offers views of the expansive ocean and glimpses of local fishermen setting out in their catamarans. The resort offers a total of 48 rooms, cottages, and chalets. The largest accommodations include the Nest and Kerala House. All rooms are designed with open breezy corridors and surrounded by lush green lawns, sprawled across a palm-fringed hillock gently sloping down to the Arabian Sea. Each room and cottage is equipped with all the essential comforts for a rejuvenating holiday, featuring a private veranda that opens up to the various sights and sounds of India’s spectacular south coast. Amenities include a ceiling fan, and air conditioning is available for an additional charge.

Standard Room Nikki's Nest

Standard room

18m2, fan, little terrace

Standard room A/C

18m2, airconditioning, little terrace

Nikki's Nest Cottages

Cottage

22m2, fan, terrace

Cottage A/C

22m2, airconditioning, terrace

Nikki's Nest Chalets

Chalets

22m2, fan, terrace

Chalets A/C

22m2, airconditioning, terrace

Nikki's Nest Kerala House

Kerala house

Kerala room

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Reviews

May 8, 2025

Panchakarma, 14 nights

Niki's Nest is mooi, parkachtig aangelegd. De behandeling en het eten zijn top. Er heerst een familiaire sfeer, onder meer door de lange gedeelde tafels in het restaurant. De tempel dit eigenlijk tussen twee delen van het hotel ligt, zorgt wel voor verkeer en af en toe getoeter.

Babet

December 8, 2024

Panchakarma, 14 nights

Een erg fijn hotel, waar je je meteen welkom voelt. Het personeel, van keuken tot schoonmaak, beveiliging en masseurs is erg vriendelijk en hulpvaardig. De kamers zijn ruim en prima ingericht. Een mooie plek om naartoe terug te keren.

Astrid

May 24, 2024

Ayurveda, 7 nachten

Mooi gesitueerd in prachtig Kerala. Goede service, alles loopt op rolletjes. Er zijn veel Duitse gasten. Cottage 101 en 102 liggen inderdaad dicht bij de tempel en om 05.30 gaat de tempel bel rinkelen, zodat je sowieso wakker wordt, soms lukt doorslapen soms niet. Verder een erg fijn resort/ashram.

Karolina

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