Shanti Som Wellbeing Retreat

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I recently stayed at Shanti Som Marbella Wellbeing Retreat, and I absolutely loved it. The staff were amazing—so friendly, helpful, and always there when you needed them. As someone who went solo, I felt very safe the whole time. The whole place is spotless, and my room was great—really clean and comfortable. The overall vibe of the retreat is so calm and peaceful, which made it easy to relax and just unwind. I slept so well. The food was a big highlight. Every meal was made fresh and delicious, especially the lunches. I took part in the yoga and meditation classes, which were both really good, however the stand-out was the breath work class. It was my first time trying it, and I couldn’t believe how powerful it was—such an amazing experience. By the time I left, I felt completely relaxed and like I’d cleared my head. I’ll definitely be coming back.

Wow what a lovely spa retreat in the hills of Monda, Spain. I had a two night stay on my own and have come away feeling very chilled and relaxed 👌 The whole team from reception, restaurant and Spa where very friendly, helpful and nothing was to much trouble. My spa treatments were excellent and my massage on the last day was one of the best I have ever had! I will definitely be going back. Thank you Shanti Som for a very memorable stay 👌

Everything about Shanti Som was perfect 👌

Beautiful setting; great food in the restaurant and so tranquil

We requested double beds in booking and directly but got two singles together. If we had been told it was not possible we would have paid more if it was an option.

I wanted to love this hotel so much, the staff were phenomenal. The setting is lovely. It’s really great value. There are a few buts, the layout of the rooms are all around the restaurant and mine in particular was between the kitchen and the dining area, so if you wanted an early night or a lie-in, it’s not ideal. Also the air conditioning, whatever temperature it was on, was cold, and if you turned it off, it was hot, so I did not sleep that well. I found a baby snake in my room at 4 am which meant I didn’t sleep the rest of the time. And it’s the little things like there’s no Wi-Fi in the gym, but they have three excellent machines that when they’re connected to Wi-Fi offer great classes. The staff could not have done enough for you. I’m torn if I would stay again, sleep is important.

BEWARE. DO NOT GO IF YOU WANT TO BE SAFE AND HEALTHY. I am a sixty two year old woman who went to Shanti-Som to heal my heart. Instead I got a vascular brain injury. Shanti-Som's unprofessional therapist squeezed my head with force multiple times over my ears (the thinnest part of the skull and gets thinner as one ages) She felt it was necessary for a "body drainage" massage--which I was told would be gentle. I had severe head pain that very night. The next day of check out, head pain persisted and continued daily during my entire trip in Spain--ruining my one trip a year. Yes, there are arteries in the skull. I didn't know either but a "professional" therapist would! I reported this to Shanti-Som immediately and those hugs and warm smiles stopped in their tracks. There is no Buddhism there, just greed. They took no responsibility and continue to fight me. Outrageous! I wrote a Hoja de Reclamaciones ( Spanish consumer complaint) and they replied with fabrications, lies and refuse arbitration. I came back to the U.S. and had to undergo a MRI of my brain, a TCD and several doctor appointments that continue to cause me more grief and debt. I am a candidate now for a seizure or stroke! The doctors can only offer me prescription drugs at this time. All because I trusted Shanti Som. This resort needs to be heavily sanctioned or closed. Don't be a fool and trust them. And do not believe their erroneous response to this truth, which I am sure they will write. Cowards never take responsibility but blame others. Go anywhere else where they hire professionals and are responsible human beings. If anyone reading this wants to write about my story in any publication or inform me of other European entities to report this horrendous act, please contact me at pjbestsec@outlook.com. We must speak up and out to protect others! Thank You with a "sincere" Namaste.

Love the staff the food the property everything

It’s so tranquil it makes me feel amazing 🩷