Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa stands on 16 acres of tropical gardens on a green hillside at Kovalam, near Thiruvananthapuram, with lawns running down towards the Arabian Sea. The MICHELIN Guide, which includes it in its selection, places it a few minutes' walk inland from Samudra Beach, near the edge of a lagoon and backed by forest on three sides, and describes architecture that mixes traditional Keralan style with Balinese touches. Taj lists 59 rooms, among them Superior Cottages, four suites with their own pool and five suites with a balcony. There are three restaurants and a bar: Curries for Indian cooking, Jasmine Bay for dishes from around the world, Bait for seafood, and Neera Bar for drinks. The J Wellness Circle spa offers Ayurveda alongside Indian and international therapies. The resort has no beach of its own, but there are wide seaside lawns and a seasonal beach area for outdoor games. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is about 20 minutes away by car, though traffic and flight times can stretch the journey.
- Nearest airport
- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 20 minutes by car
- Rooms
- 59 rooms, including nine suites (Taj)
Insider tip For a pool of your own, ask for one of the four suites with a private pool.
Why I choose it A hillside resort above the Arabian Sea at Kovalam, with an Ayurveda spa and three restaurants.