
Kovalam · Beach
The Leela Kovalam
A clifftop resort above two beaches, with proper service and one of the best spas in the state.
Town & city · Cochin, Kerala
Overview
Situated on Willingdon Island with a magnificent view of the Cochin harbour, The Vivanta by Taj Malabar combines old-world elegance with modern day convenience. In its heritage wing, built in 1935, graceful Victorian interiors aptly reflect the inherent beauty of Cochin. Its tower wing houses newly renovated guestroom suites, each furnished with a mix of both classic and contemporary design. ne of the many highlights is the seafood restaurant designed in the shape of a traditional Kerala houseboat. The property also offers an excellent spa and a infinity pool. Dolphins can frequently be sighted swimming in front of the hotel.
Rooms
30 rooms. 30 rooms in the tower wing and 33 rooms in the heritage wing..
Dining
Mattanchery Bar, Thai Pavilion, Pepper, a multi cuisine restaurant, Riceboat, a seafood restaurant and Dolphins Point, a bayside restaurant.
Facilities
Jacuzzi, spa, yoga rooms, iInfinity pool, conference and banquet halls, business centre.
Location
Town resort in Cochin. Our Cochin team arranges transfers and can pair this stay with anywhere else on your route.
Elegant reconstructed 1880s Catholic church originally built by the Portuguese in the 1500s.
Built by the Portuguese in 1557 as a gift to the ruler of Kochi, the palace was renovated by the Dutch in 1663 and oddly is named after the Dutch.
Built in 1503 by the Portuguese, this is India’s oldest European church. Vasco Da Gama was buried here in 1524 before his remains were moved to Portugal. The tombstone still remains.
These huge 15th century cantilevered fishing nets are the legacy of Chinese traders. These nets are set up on teak wood and bamboo poles and you can watch the nets being lowered by the fishermen from the Vasco Da Gama square along the beach.



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Vivanta by Taj Malabar
Cochin, Kerala