Location: Surya Samudra Beach Resort, Kovalam - "Situated on a rocky promontory between two deserted beaches.

About: One of the greatest symbols of Kerala's ecoconscious architecture is the ancient homestead - the Tharavadu house. Its design is based on the principle of being in harmony with Nature, be it in the play of light and air inside or in the flowery, fruit laden garden outside.

Sadly, with the march of time, these magnificent dwellings began to face the danger of being stripped and sold for timber.

Accommodation: Surya Samudra Kovalam is where that glorious era of architecture has been saved from extinction.

Each of our residences is a carefully restored traditional home. The terracotta roofs, tiled floors, wooden pillars, and ornate doors evoke a heady sense of romance with the past. Every article of furniture, painting, and decoration is a handpicked page out of history. Of course, to keep in tune with the times, each residence comes complete with all modern amenities.

Some of these residences stand graciously on a cliff offering magnificent views of the sea. Others sit snugly in palm groves that dot the hillside.
 

Activity:

• Greet the day with Yoga under the guidance of expert trainers who hold sessions for both groups and individuals.

• Then take a short walk down to the pristine and secluded beaches.

• And if you feel like giving the sea a break there is always our infinity pool that is hewn out of a single block of granite.

• The evenings are spiced with Kerala's classical theatre, dance, music, and other performing arts. 

How to get there:

By Flight: Trivandrum Airport: 20 km.

By Train: Trivandrum railway station: 22 km.

By Road: Bus Stand: 22 km.

Tariff:

Tariff in Indian Rupees from October 01, 2009 to September 30, 2010
On room and breakfast basis, per day, on double occupancy
 

Single occupancy room rate is 10% less.
Extra bed charge is 15% of the room rates.
Children below 6 years stay free, if no extra bed is required.
Above rates are exclusive of 12.5% Luxury Tax on room tariff.