Shanti Som Wellbeing Retreat

Wish I’d read Jackie’s review earlier instead of listen to Joanna at The Wellness Holiday.Boutique. Hope this saves someone else a lot of money and upset. We visited Shanti Som, Marbella and left the same day. The entire spa smelt dank and they clearly have a very serious damp issue despite attempts by the management to suggest it was a temporary burst water pipe. The spa was dirty and part occupied by builders - a health and safety issue. The upstairs and food seemed nice having but frankly as a wellness destination where we were told we’d be able to relax and revive ourselves it was seriously lacking any real health benefits and not a place anyone should go if they are in need of a reset and boost!

While visiting Andalusia, I decided to try Shanti Som for a rest and retreat. It exceeded my expectations. The staff is lovely. It is an ideal place to go for the solo traveler. I could have been free to enjoy solitude, but I met some of the nicest people I ever had the pleasure of meeting over a 3-day period at the shared dinner and lunch table. It is a place that draws out the best. The food, the massages are wonderful. The walks (which are an "extra") are well worth it.

amazing staff amazing place amazing yoga really enjoyed hiking room was spotless i have come home absolutely chilled very nurturing and just an absolute piece of paradise i wish i had been before just amazing ! can’t wait to return jemnifer ferris !

This place is truly amazing and apart from the location, cleanliness, facilities and amenities, the staff are what make it so so special! They are caring and kind and warm and professional, they deliver a unique wellbeing experience! Shanti Som is small with only 15 rooms but that is what makes it extra special, it is just like staying with family. I can't wait to go back.

Totally chilled out vibe, great staff and beautiful hotel. We loved it!!!!

Awesome sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of life. Rooms were small, but balcony views were great. Expensive Spa treatments, but worth it. The main bad experience was a guy mowing the lawn in the middle of the afternoon nearby the main Pool when we and other guests were trying to relax! It was so bad that it became comical! :)

Overnight relaxing stay away. The hotel is VERY quiet so ideal for getting away to relax but not if you want any buzz.

Had high hopes for this hotel but found it to be a wellness retreat and not a hotel as described on website. Despite advertising that it had a spa we found this to be untrue what materialised was an outdoor pool (unheated), a sauna and a steam room which was out of action during our stay. Rather disappointed considering the cost of the room, also as we stayed towards the end of November and found the Lounge / Restaurant to be very poorly heated. Mealtimes we found to be very late, 09.30 breakfast, lunch from 13.30 and evening meal from 19.30 onwards. All in all a lovely place but certainly not what we were looking for.