Taj Green Cove

Kovalam


The Kovalam branch of this glitzy Indian group is nuzzled into lush grounds with direct seafront access. Individual thatched cottages come tastefully adorned, some with private gardens, others with primo sea views. Top-end dining offerings include poolside breakfasts and the magical, seafood-focused waterfront Bait. The signature Jiva Spa delivers yoga, ayurveda and massage in a luxe setting.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Kovalam attractions

1. Mosque

0.5 MILES

Painted in gold, cream and lime green, this modern mosque sits on Samudra Beach.

2. Samudra Beach

0.59 MILES

Around the headland north of Hawa Beach, Samudra's sandy blonde expanse is overlooked by a gold-and-green mosque and the five-star Leela resort.

3. Hawa Beach

0.99 MILES

Popular with domestic day trippers, Hawa Beach is a busy sandy strand just north of Lighthouse Beach.

4. Lighthouse Beach

1.27 MILES

A powdery stretch of gold-and-black sand, Kovalam's main beach is notable for the candy-striped lighthouse at its southern end.

5. Vizhinjam Lighthouse

1.49 MILES

Kovalam's most distinguishing feature is the working candy-striped lighthouse at the southern end of Lighthouse Beach. Climb the spiral staircase – or zip…

6. Vizhinjam Marine Research Aquarium

1.56 MILES

About 500m northwest of Kovalam's lighthouse, this small series of tanks displays fish from Kerala's waters, including lionfish and eels.

7. Rock-Cut Temple

1.88 MILES

Amid neatly tended, banyan-shaded grounds 500m north of Vizhinjam harbour, this small shrine is one of Kerala's most ancient rock-cut temples. A sculpture…

8. Vizhinjam

2.07 MILES

About 1km south of Kovalam's Lighthouse Beach, Vizhinjam village has a busy harbour from where fishing boats head out each day, along with one of Kerala's…