Vivanta by Taj, Kovalam, Kerala

Guestrooms

RETREAT

Enjoy 59 hillside cottages with elephant-grass thatched rooftops spread over a hillside. Relax in leisure over 10 acres that reflects Kerala culture with Balinese influences. Your living spaces open into a private balcony overlooking the lush landscape, the backwaters, the seashore and the sea beyond.

Superior Charm - Garden View| Superior Charm - Sea View| Deluxe Allure Suite| Premium Temptation Villa With Lap Pool| Presidential Nirvana Suite With Private Pool

Guest cottages are dotted across a peaceful hillside. French windows opening to private balconies with panoramic sea views. They also have wooden or tiled floors, high rafters and Bizzaza bathroom mosaics. Other facilities include walk-in wardrobes and wireless internet access, while suites also extend to separate living rooms. Exclusive Presidential Villas have two bedrooms, two spacious living rooms, a pantry and private pool and sundeck.

Hotel facilities

• Large infinity-edge pool
• Watersports centre
• Beauty and hair salon
• Babysitting

Dining

• Curries serves authentic Indian cuisine with carefully-matched wines and impeccable service
• Neera – chic cocktail bar
• Coffeeshop for Italian, Asian, Mexican flavours and more

Location

Vivanta by Taj is in far south of the Indian state of Kerala in the country’s south west. It is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Trivandrum, the state capital and just 12 minutes’ drive from Trivandrum Airport. Scenic Vellayani Lake, one of India’s largest bodies of freshwater, is two kilometres from the resort.