'An exceptional retreat. Excellent food and peerless staff. Thank you'

Fay Maschler,
London , UK.

'A really wonderful new find - and such terrific food and staff. We greatly appreciated the lectures. We'll be back!'

Charles and Caroline Allen-Jones,
Essex, UK.

'The best holiday I have ever had - wonderful inventive food and sweet, friendly staff. Thank you very much. I hope to come again'.

Beth Coventry,
London , UK.

"We LOVED the Neeleshwar Hermitage which exceeded all my expectations. Delicious food, charming staff and the added bonus of Alistair Shearer. The hotel were very helpful about organising a visit to a local Theyyam festival where we had the most amazing welcome and everyone seemed pleased that we had come to the celebration. Some of the things we liked were the staff, the massage, the food and, of course the amazing beach."

Susie Gwyn
UK

"Really magnificent, faultless. A place is made by its people and here you have the very best and kindest. Thank you all very much for making our stay so wonderful. We will be back. Be warned!"

Ben Elliot,
Quintessentially,
London, UK.
21-03-09.

"Wonderful, wonderful time. Peaceful beyond peaceful. Spiritual. Beautiful. Calm. The staff was wonderful. Alistair - a genius! We will be back."

Dame Gail Rebuck & Lord Philip Gould,
London, UK.

"Faultless in every way. We have had a wonderful stay. Perfection. Thank you"

Ashley Moffet & Michael Bate,
Cambridge, UK.

"Beautiful location, wonderful food & service. We loved the lectures. Can't wait to return"

John Duffy and Reena Mohamedi,
UK.

Thank you all for giving me such a wonderful stay. I felt relaxed, safe, cared for and pampered during my visit. The kindness of the staff was outstanding. My room was beautiful and comfortable ...although it took me over 24 hours to travel to Neeleshwar Hermitage from the United States, I would definitely visit again on my next trip to India.

Tina Santiago , USA

A huge thank you for giving us all such a wonderful time at your charming hotel. I think you have a real winner there and we have been telling everyone that they need to visit you and experience the peace and beauty that is Neeleshwar!! I hope that all goes well for you in the future and look forward to a return visit!!

Joanna Davies
Joanna Davies Private Travel
London

"Honeymooners on the start of a 4 week trip of Kerala and we could not have chosen better – wonderful, peaceful and fantastic place – the staff are great too! Will certainly come back."

Mr.Sujiv and Mandiv Pannu,
UK.
22-03-09

" If Kerala is God’s own country, this hotel must be his private retreat. We had an amazing time. We have been looked after extremely well; the staff in both restaurants are as attentive and polite as anything we’ve came across. The food was great, the pool cool and the beach setting perfect”.

Mr. Roland Daist
London.UK.
18-03-09

"Beautiful location, stunning views, meticulous attention to detail and superb staff who could not be more helpful if they tried! The food has been wonderful and the spa treatments the best I have experienced in Kerala. I hope to be returning very soon”.

Ms.Laura Stott,
Luxury Insider.com.
18-03-09.

"For the last 8 days, we felt life we are in paradise on earth. It is such an outstanding place, you can’t imagine it before you have seen it.

The restaurant manager was like a mother to us, and all the others both, visible and invisible helping hands made our life very comfortable and easy.

We are sorry to leave now, but we will come back and we hope to see all those happy and always laughing faces again. Please keep you uniqueness for the further future. We wish you all the best for every member of the staff".

We came as guests and leave as friends.

Ms.Annkathrin & Peter George Fischer,
Die Apotheke am Bahnhof,
Bahnhofstr. Germany
18-03-09.

"It took God seven days to create this world - in the same time we were not able to find a good reason for any complaint . Sorry for that dear GM!! .Wish you all the best for the future." (PS: We were jailed in by beauty!)

Dr.Henriche Puppe
Vera Gebhard, Germany
18-03-09.

"We thought long and often about the perfect way to end this part of our travel in India. Neeleshwar hermitage looked to be completely perfect. What has amazed and delighted us are all the thoughtful , wonderful people we had met here. The service has been perfect all around, stunning week! Thank you to all."

Ms.Niranjana Gail Forrest
USA.
18-03-09.

"The previous comment basically said it all. This was the most wonderful, relaxing, nourishing time. The staff are superb. We were so beautifully taken care of by every one. I can’t wait to return!"

Ms Janet Warring.
USA.
18-03-09.

" We are so sad to leave this amazing place. All the staff have warmed our hearts with their incredible kindness and thoughtfulness. Thank you so much for a moving experience!

Ms.Isabel, Enrico, Bea &
Maya Fee Ramaglia,
Oxfordshire, UK.
www.chamomilebarn.com
13-03-09.

‘Could not improve on what is offered; a perfect place to find your inner peace and yourself. Felt like home and the staff nurtures and takes care of you without being obtrusive. Thank you – we will see you again!’

Ashok Bedi MD
Guest Lecturer
The C.J. Jung Foundation of New York
January 2009

'We were told that this was an exceptional place and what a pleasure to find that everything exceeded our expectations.'

Anna and Robert Dalrymple
UK
January 2009

'A first class resort. Everything was perfect! We haven't relaxed so well in years. We will definitely be back and return home in better shape. Thank you!'

Ewan & Carly Mitchell, Brighton, UK.
December 2008

" Words cannot express the sheer beauty of Neeleshwar. I feel here that I have come home, and that is mainly due to the fantastic staff; their service is beyond first class. The Neeleshwar experience has filled my soul with joy and my heart with love, and so I am returning home a better person than when I arrived. Thank you".

22 November 2008
Ms. Karen Chenery
London UK

"There are very few places in the world blessed with such beauty, solitude, harmony and natural habitat. Neeleshwar has it all and more your staff, service, food and well being are simply fantastic. Thank you for showing me a unique place. And see you soon".

22 November 2008
Ms. Corinne Humble
London UK

"We were so pleased to find this beautiful paradise and spend the most fabulous ten days. As well as the incredible hermitage, it is the staff that really made our stay always courteous, kind, warm nature and smiling faces which we will miss until we can come again. Thank you so much to every one at Neeleshwar Hermitage for making so happy here and sad to leave".

22 November 2008
Mr. Kevin & Miranda Wilson
London UK

"Safe heaven in troubled times, sanctuary for the mind. Thank you all".

28 November 2008
Wanda & Ciaran Healy,
Dublin.

"Truly stunning place. Every touch is well thoughtout. Relaxing style. Great food. Wonderful and kind staff, fantastic massages. Feel relaxed and recharged for a cold winter in London! Congratulations as this place – it is fantastic. Good luck!".

Jennie & Jeo Griffin.

"We have been bowled over by natural beauty of Neeleshwar Hermitage, but it is the quiet smiling graciousness of the staff that has made our sojourn here so memorable - our thanks - appreciation to all".

Jonathan & Usha Angel.
UK.

" What a beautiful sanctuary! The staff are truly wonderful, so kind helpful and attentive.Thanks to all of you and especially to Sini and the girls at the Spa for a beautiful massage and for always having a smile for us".

Kamini Angel.
UK

‘A truly special and remarkable place. Pure and natural beauty, coupled with very friendly and well trained staff, great natural foods prepared fresh and wholesome, and a superb staff in the Ayurvedic department make this a very special place to relax, dream about and come back to. ’

Dieter Waffel
London

‘I shall not forget this place ‘for the rest of my life’. Thank you. Stunning in every way.’

Carolyn Thompson,
Edinburgh.

‘There are not enough superlatives to describe this wonderful place. The Management, staff, food and spa could not be bettered. Can’t wait to return’.

Graeme Wedgwood.

"The Hermitage in Neeleshwar is as close to Paradise as I have experienced.
The Hermitage itself is set back from the beach with a 2 minute walk to the water.
From my room I could see the Arabian sea whose view will provide me with tranquil memories for the rest of my life.
We were thoroughly looked after by all members of staff who went out of their way to ensure our every need.
The food was some of the best I have ever tasted, with a clean and clear taste and energy to it.
This spot is perfect for those who want to escape the outside world and recharge their batteries.
With a jaw-dropping view of the sea and the royal treatment I thoroughly recommend the Neeleshwar Hermitage and look forward to my return here."

Joshua Snider
Art of Living Teacher
London, UK

"We are privileged to have been guests here, to see this truly beautiful development as it blends with its attractive surroundings. The fine attention to detail, the beautiful woodwork, will make this an enchanting destination for discerning travelers who look for perfection and peace. The Hermitage will be a gem reflecting in the sunlight and dazzling Arabian sea"

Max & Rosemary Hales,
South Africa

"The management kindly let us use these room to change. We swam in the sea, walked the beach, looked at the fishing boats, the birds, the crabs on the beach, children playing. We leave with the memory of a soft Arabian Sea sunset, and encourage others to come and sense the holy surroundings. The Hermitage promises to have a great and successful future."

Peter & Merilee
South Africa.

"A wonderful place to stay with a great terrace, beautiful room and bathroom. We loved sitting in the wooden chairs looking at the garden and rain (is it already the monsoon?!). The sea was warm and nice. A magical luxury place, a gift…and good food! Thank you so much for these 10 fantastic days!"

Jaques Nicolas +Martina+Nyma (3.5years), Ysaline (2years), Arthur (5months)
Director, Horizons Nouveaux,
Switzerland.