Vivanta by Taj – Kovalam, Kovalam

Sprawled across 4 hectares of land, Vivanta by Taj - Kovalam (previously the Taj Green Cove Resort) is located on a hillock facing the sea. The granite stone cottages, with elephant grass thatched rooftops are light, airy and have modern amenities. A few cottages also have a private balcony with some of them overlooking the hill while others offer a panoramic view of the sea. Other facilities include a speciality restaurant, which serves curries from different parts of the country, a coffee shop and a bar. In addition, the Jiva Spa offers a range of treatments inspired by traditional Indian therapies. The hotel is located about 200 metres from the beach and does not have direct access to the beach.