Vivanta by Taj - Kovalam, is delightful in many ways. While to some it is one of the finest seaside resorts in Kerala, to others it is an amazing backwater retreat. And there are those that love it for its hill resort layout. Now it's all that and more. In an exciting new avatar.

There's a nice new buzz all over. In the renewed cottages and villas, the nouvelle restaurants, the high energy bar, and the spa where you'll go Ah! The Chef remains as eager to wow you with specially designed meals. Try mixing biz with fun and see how well wired the resort is. 

Soak in the space that spreads over 10 acres and reflects the spirit of the sea. Drive in enjoying backseat surprises (we're not revealing here). The 12 km drive from Thiruvananthapuram airport and the 14 km drive from the railway station will be a breeze for sure, with Vivanta by Taj delight moments all the way. Should you choose to drive down from Cochin airport, enjoy a charming 5hr drive through the exotic Kerala countryside. 

See the local flavour of Kerala combined with Balinese influences in the architecture and decor from the moment you step in the lobby. Feel the Vivanta by Taj vibe as you find little surprises delighting you all the way during your stay. It still remains the charming seaside & backwaters resort that's almost one with the Arabian Sea. Where fun lovers come again and again for the good times. 

Enjoy the sand, the surf and the sea breeze. Lush gardens. Swinging palms. Serene backwaters. And nestled in the hillside our cottages and villas play hide & seek. Sit under parasols. Stretch on deck chairs. Explore open spaces which are refreshingly breezy. Very modern.

ACCOMMODATION

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
Discover them in trailing paths along the hillside. Be charmed by the large French windows that offer a panoramic view of the Balinese style landscaped gardens. These stylish 275 sq ft hillside cottages have elephant grass thatched roofs and a private balcony or sit out.

All rooms in this category have international direct dial facility, a mini-bar, tea/coffee maker, 24-hour room service, television with satellite programmes. Soak in the garden view. 

SUPERIOR CHARM - SEA VIEW
Be charmed by the large French windows that offer a panoramic view of the sea, backwaters, and the seashore. Find them on winding paths along the hillside. These stylish 275 sq ft hillside cottages have elephant grass thatched roofs and a private balcony or sit out.

All rooms in this category have international direct dial facility, a mini-bar, tea/coffee maker, 24-hour room service, television with satellite programmes. Enjoy the water view. 

DELUXE ALLURE SUITE
Enjoy magnificent views of the Arabian Sea and the lush landscape. Deluxe Allure Suites have 1 bedroom, 1 living room, and 2 bathrooms (one of which is a powder room). They are tastefully furnished with comfortable chairs, and have two balconies. Ah!

Each of these 650 sq ft suites are elegantly appointed. They are centrally air-conditioned with international direct dial facility, have a mini-bar, tea/coffee maker, 24-hour room service, television with satellite programmes and a state of the art intelligent home panel system. Dig it. 

PREMIUM TEMPTATION VILLA WITH LAP POOL
Spacious 650 sq ft Villas with a private Lap Pool. And combining 1 bedroom, 1 living room, and 2 bathrooms. Premium Temptation Villas are tastefully furnished with comfortable loungers and personal decks. They are centrally air-conditioned with international direct dial facility, have a mini-bar, tea/coffee maker, 24-hour room service, television with satellite programmes and a state of the art intelligent home panel system. Smart. Soak the magnificent views of the sea and lush landscape. 

PRESIDENTIAL NIRVANA SUITE WITH PRIVATE POOL
So you want that extra space and more privacy. It's here. Style unlimited across 1400 sq ft. The luxurious Presidential Nirvana Suite With Private Pool has it all. A private swimming pool, a sundeck, 2 living rooms, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. And the finest views. This is it. Complete.

DINING

Kerala is an exciting, ever changing state and the restaurants at Vivanta by Taj - Kovalam, Kerala certainly keep up. With the sea and the backwaters as backdrops, you can enjoy imaginative cuisine and our undeniably happening ambience. 

Be pleasantly surprised to find some of Kovalam's most celebrated restaurants just around the corner. Curries - the Indian speciality restaurant, with an accent on regional Kerala cuisine. Bait - the fresh seafood restobar which is bang on the seafront, and also overlooks the backwaters. Jasmine Bay, for 24x7 multi-cuisine offerings. And Easy, where Kovalam's most imaginative cocktails come alive. 

Our indoor and outdoor venues are a treat for the senses. The flavours. The aromas. The live cooking sounds. And the artistic display. All come together in a fine harmony. Dig in.  

Jasmin Bay Restaurant
This vibrant all day dining restaurant overlooking the infinity pool serves multi-cuisine delights with Continental, Middle Eastern and Indian favourites. 

Recharge in the casual ambience with open, interactive kitchens and inside/outside dining that overlooks the pool. 

Take your pick from the buffet or sit back and relish a menu specially designed by our chefs. A hot favourite is the Mezze platter. 

The two private gazebos by the pool are delightful locations for private occasions especially romantic candle light dinners. 

Enjoy it all, while you are looked after with the finest service. Always attentive. Never obtrusive.

Curries Restaurant
Curries invites you to explore the legendary curries of India. Starting with the three distinct cooking styles in Kerala. Pick out the Arabic influence in the Malabari cuisine. Ponder over the subtle flavours of Syrian Christian influence in the Central Kerala region. And celebrate the robust nature of south Travancore preparations. 

This fine dining Indian specialty restaurant also offers traditional dishes belonging to other parts of India. And to add to the experience, your steward will be pleased to recommend pairing of your food with the apt wine. Curries has a superb collection of fine wines in store. Wine and dine on a journey unparalleled. 

Bait Restaurant
Look west and it's the Arabian Sea. Look east and the breathtaking backwaters smile back at you. Look in your plate and discover food with a fresh twist. As fresh as fresh can be. We've got it all covered. Both the morning and the afternoon catch of the day from the Arabian Sea.

Enjoy the Fresh Catch of the Day straight from the nets to your plate. Delightfully prepared in the specially designed show kitchen on the first floor. Not to be missed is the hot stone grilled jumbo prawn, followed by tamarind or mango wood fired red snapper. Challenge you to find a more divine pink pepper prawn curry.

In season don't miss the mango sorbet. It's too cool.

Enjoy alfresco dining on the deck or sink in designer bean bags, relax on loungers, sun deck beds and eclectic wooden furniture lazily laid out in the all beverage interactive bar. 

Neera Bar
This is where exotic cocktails, fine wines and a host of international spirits are complemented with amazing cocktail snacks and dishes.

Neera Bar, the high-energy bar, brings a unique brand of nightlife alive. Quench your thirst for eclectic style. Soak in the vital, modern interiors. Chill to the wide range of world music with dramatic views of the sea as a backdrop.

Sample the mix of signature Vivanta by Taj cocktails, Sushi, Sake and Tapas. Bask in a mellow afterglow of calmness as the sun teases its way down to the other side of the hemisphere. Exiting music and bar billiards add to the feel. What a way to go easy.

LEISURE

What would you like to do today? Laze by the pool? Explore the neighbouring towns and villages? Plan a romantic evening without the kids? Whether it's edgy or unexpected, we can arrange it. Vivanta by Taj loves to delight. 

Jiva Spa

Blending ancient Indian wisdom with contemporary therapies, Jiva Spa offers the best in Indian rejuvenation therapies ranging from Indian aromatherapy massages, time-honoured Indian treatments, body scrubs and wraps.

Our spa experiences are offered by trained experts using exclusive natural products in a fresh and harmonious setting. Signature Jiva Spa experiences bring guests the essence of traditional wellness and therapeutic experiences.