Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat

Tranquility, kindness, and professionalism of the team. Welcoming and relaxed environment. Good food. Everything you need. I recommend it without reservation.

This is my happy place. I love it, and this year's 5 night stay was my 4th return visit. I immediately feel a sense of calm and quiet when I arrive and so do my two girlfriends. The theme/ decor is Asian style and very comfortable from the outside day beds to the inside sofas and the outdoor yoga pavilion. We went on two hikes, had gorgeous but healthy food (easy to eat too much of it but no snacking), fantastic well being treatments including massage and scrubs, great daily pilates and/or yoga classes and managed to squeeze in a quick morning whizz about the lovely shops in Marbella Old Town. The pool is small but lovely and we had great weather, chilly in the morning first thing, but lovely during the day. Many of the staff are the same and they remember us (very much use of first names) which is also a charming touch. We stay in Standard rooms which are perfect and very comfortable. It doesn't feel like a hotel but equally I feel it's a luxury experience and it's definitely not a retreat where you will be hungry (though you can detox if you want) and you can have a glass of wine etc if you wish to. There is a sharing table for singles if they wish to use it. There is one (slightly older style) reformer pilates machine which you can only use in a private class, which is OK by me. The gym isn't large but is air conditioned and had some upgraded equipment and cardio machines this year.

If heaven was a place on earth, this would be mine. From reception to leaving everything was perfect. I visited with friends and we stayed in the Joy suite. The whole place was tranquil and relaxing. The yoga classes were perfect in the beautiful yoga pavilion. The timetable was great, the food was fantastic especially the breakfast! I loved how all of the staff remembered your name! Make sure to do the guided hike. I had the Ayurvedic massage which I would recommend. I cannot fault my stay at shanti som and I can definitely see myself returning. Namaste.