Surya Samudra Kovalam is the
living expression of
Kerala's ancient and vibrant
civilisation. Spread over
lush green acres of
landscaped tropical gardens
and insulated from the busy
tourist seaside, this
tranquil paradise sits on
top of a cliff overlooking
pristine beaches by the
Arabian Sea in Kerala -
God's Own Country.
The property is a heritage
resort designed to respect
your sense of privacy. You
will find it easy to carve
your own little world,
indoors or outdoors Each
residence is set apart in a
private enclave where you
can even call in for some
in-room therapy from Spa
Niraamaya.
Rooms:
Each of the 23 cottages commands an unrestricted and picturesque view of the beaches and the sea beyond them. Embedded sand paths are lined with green plants links each house with another but are hidden from each other by thick vegetation. Traditional Kerala houses, Tharawads, were purchased and re-assembled as cottages. Bathrooms or ‘Bath Gardens’ are open air and confined by slopes on all sides. Each house also has an open-air cafeteria.
Dining:
The Octopus is the name of the restaurant at Surya Samudra Beach Garden Trivandrum. Semi-circular in form, the Octopus can cater up to 40 person at one time. Try out seafood such as lobsters, tiger prawns, octopus, shark, barracuda putta, sea urchins, baked crabs and Japanese tuna salad to local vegetarian dishes. All the food I prepared from freshly procured ingredients and no preservative is used with the exception of jam, cream and pickles. Fresh fish is caught from the sea and vegetable and fruits are grown in the resort’s garden.
Facilities:
Swimming Pool -A natural
carved out of rock, gives a
rare, once-in-a-lifetime
experience to swim in
surroundings like royalty of
the past.
The restaurant -called "the
Octopus", famous for its
excellent seafood, fresh
vegetables, genuine Kerala
dishes, home-made cakes and
ice creams.
Trips around Surya Samudra
can be undertaken to view
the beautiful backwaters,
temples and local areas. The
resort can make arrangements
for them.
Ayurveda and Yoga - This
traditional Indian healing
sciences are kept alive
here, as a tradition.
Location:
Hotel Surya Samudra Beach
Resort is about 21 KM. from
the Trivandrum International
Airport, 20 KM. from the Trivandrum
Railway Station and 18 KM. from the Trivandrum Bus Stand. |