THE TRAVANCORE HERITAGE BEACH RESORT, Kovalam

The Travancore Heritage Beach Resort - A cliffside heritage resort with private pool villas, Ayurveda center, and beachfront access

The Travancore Heritage Beach Resort, a 4-star property rated 8.4/10 on Booking.com, features 22 air-conditioned heritage houses with modern amenities, including garden baths and hot/cold showers. Two pool mansion suites offer private pools in independent villas with living rooms and verandahs. The property spans 6 hectares with tile-roofed timber houses overlooking a wide beach strip lined with coconut palms. Dining options include Open House Restaurant serving multi-cuisine fare and Ocean Grill specializing in seafood. Leisure facilities include an NABH-approved Ayurveda center, nature walks along cliffside pavements, and cultural performances like mohiniyattam. The resort is 40 minutes from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and 2 km from Adimalathura Beach. Guests can visit the 100-seat conference hall or browse the small library with internet access.

Pros

Two private pool villas with separate living areas and heritage furniture

Direct access to a wide beach strip with views of fishing boat lights at night

Proximity to cultural landmarks like Padmanabhapuram Palace (45-minute drive)

On-site Ayurveda center offering tailored treatments and wellness programs

Organized evening performances of traditional Kerala art forms

Cons

No direct beachfront - requires walking to Adimalathura Beach (2 km)

Limited dining options with only two restaurants on property