Poovar Island Resort

4-star backwater resort with exclusive floating cottages in Poovar

Accommodation

Poovar Island Resort offers floating cottages that sit directly on the estuary where the Poovar river meets the Arabian Sea. The property also provides superior land cottages, premium cottages, and Maharaja suites, each with a private balcony overlooking the sea or tropical gardens. Every room at Poovar Island Resort comes with air conditioning, satellite TV, a minibar, and a hairdryer.

Dining

Two on-site restaurants serve guests at Poovar Island Resort: Tiffins Restaurant offers Continental, Asian, Indian, and local Kerala dishes, while the Specialty Ayurveda Restaurant provides healthy vegetarian cuisine. The resort also has a sunken pool bar for cocktails, plus a snack bar and bar serving wine and champagne. Complimentary buffet breakfast is included, and themed dinner nights are organized regularly.

Wellness & Spa

The Ayurveda treatment centre at Poovar Island Resort provides authentic therapeutic treatments including full-body massages, foot massages, and head massages, with a physician consultation available. The spa facilities include a sauna, fitness centre, yoga classes, and a spa lounge relaxation area. Guests can also book spa and wellness packages that cover beauty services, facial treatments, and specialized Ayurvedic therapies.

Activities & Entertainment

Guests at Poovar Island Resort have access to a private beach, an outdoor swimming pool with a kids' pool, and a games room with billiards, table tennis, and a playground. Evening entertainment includes live music, karaoke, and themed dinner nights, while daytime activities range from archery, cycling, and fishing to cooking classes and mangrove boat rides. The resort also offers a children's club, indoor play area, and kids' outdoor play equipment.

Location & Services

Poovar Island Resort is located 30 km from Trivandrum International Airport and 3 km from Poovar Bus Station, with airport transfers and shuttle services available. The resort provides 24-hour front desk service, baggage storage, currency exchange, and tour desk assistance for local excursions like Kovalam Beach and Cardamom Hills. Additional services include car hire, laundry, dry cleaning, babysitting, and meeting facilities for corporate retreats.

• Accommodation: Floating cottages and Maharaja suites with private balconies
• Dining: 2 restaurants including Ayurveda vegetarian cuisine and sunken pool bar
• Wellness: Ayurvedic treatments, sauna, yoga classes, and spa packages
• Activities: Private beach, mangrove boat rides, archery, and kids' club
• Location: 30 km from Trivandrum International Airport, near Kovalam Beach
• Family: Kids' pool, playground, children's club, and indoor games