Poovar Island Resort, Trivandrum- Thiruvananthapuram

If you are planning to travel to Kerala, Poovar Island Resort near Trivandrum is one of the best heritage resorts in Kerala. Unspoilt and miraculously unexplored, Poovar Island is a rare find in Southern Kerala. Enveloped by the most serene backwaters and opening out to the sea and a dream golden sand beach, Poovar is in close proximity to the capital of Kerala, Trivandrum.

At the resort only the sound of the waves and the whistling of birds punctuate the tranquility. The acreage is abundant in well-preserved local flora, with hundreds of varieties of spices, exotic flowers and dense banana & coconut groves. The sun god smiles generously on Poovar. Here, time stopped a few decades ago.

Hotel Specifications

Accommodation

For accommodation, there is a choice of traditionally styled land cottages or more exotic floating cottages constructed on hollow lightweight concrete hulls. All have air-conditioning & are contemporary security devices & systems. Colour TVs with a varied choice of International & Indian channels are available on request.

Dining

A multi cuisine restaurant with formal dining and some exquisite food & a coffee shop with casual dining are there to cater to your palettes giving you a variety of Kerala, North Indian & Continental cuisine.

Barbecue dinners are also arranged by the poolside with live entertainment twice a week.

The resort also has a Sunken Bar in the swimming pool for those who prefer to take a dip before the drink & for the less adventurous drinks are served at the restaurant or the poolside.

Conference and Banquet facilities

Our conference hall "Estuary" with a capacity of 100 persons has a very relaxing ambiance. The ambiance, service & facilities of the resort are rejuvenating & relaxing. Thus, the resort is an ideal place for corporate conferences and incentive tours.

Recreation

The star attraction at our "Island of Smiles" however is the Ayurveda Ashram. Based on the ancient science of life, Ayurveda is an immensely successful alternative for total rejuvenation.

There's a lot to do in idyllic Poovar besides soaking in nature. Laze on hammocks, sunbathe on the beach, swim in the translucent waters of the swimming pool, row to a neighbouring fishing village, try your luck on a fishing expedition or take in a spectacular backwaters sunset cruise.