Luxury Healing Hotels Poovar Island Resort
K.P. VII/911, Pozhiyoor, 695513 Pūvār, India
HOTEL OVERVIEW
Look, I’ve stayed at plenty of beach resorts, but Poovar Island Resort actually surprised me – and I don’t surprise easily. The place sits on this narrow strip of land where the Neyyar River meets the Arabian Sea, which sounds like marketing speak until you’re actually standing there watching fishing boats drift past while waves crash maybe fifty meters in the other direction. It’s honestly kind of surreal.
Getting there is half the adventure, I’ll warn you. The resort runs boats from the mainland because, well, you’re literally on an island. The ride takes about ten minutes from Pozhiyoor village, and yeah, it feels a bit remote – but that’s exactly the point. Once you’re there, the whole world shrinks down to just coconut palms, water, and this surprisingly sophisticated property that doesn’t try too hard to be fancy. The cottages are scattered along the shoreline, some right on the beach, others tucked back in the greenery. I stayed in one of the water-facing ones (totally worth the upgrade) and fell asleep to the sound of waves every single night.
What really got me was how they’ve managed to keep things relatively low-key despite being a five-star place. The staff knows your name by day two, the restaurant serves excellent Kerala fish curry – not some watered-down tourist version – and there’s this lovely quiet pool area where you can actually hear yourself think. The spa treatments use traditional Ayurvedic techniques, and honestly, after three days of their oil massages, I felt like a completely different person. The only minor gripe I have is that WiFi can be spotty in some cottages (though maybe that’s a feature, not a bug). Also, if you’re the type who needs constant entertainment, this might feel too peaceful – there’s no nightclub or loud poolside music, just the ocean and some very content guests reading books under umbrellas. Perfect for couples or anyone who wants to properly disconnect, but families with restless teenagers might want to think twice. The whole experience feels more like staying at a well-appointed friend’s private island than a typical resort, which explains that solid 8.2 rating – it delivers exactly what it promises without any flashy nonsense.
HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS
Reviews
Staff: 8.8
Comfort: 9.0
Location: 9.5
Free WiFi: 10
Facilities: 8.6
Cleanliness: 8.8
Value for money: 8.3
Anwar from United Arab Emirates
Island experience... Over all good
Srikant from United Kingdom
Location and the boat to trip to reach there was just mind blowing. Loved every bit of the stay there. Really amazing. You can easily spend two days there without any regrets.
Ayurvedic massages were just a great add ons
Jain from India
Vinit from India
Excellent location
Santanu from India
I liked so many things at Poovar, like the location, the back waters, the beach, the estuary, the pool, the food, especially the sea food platter, hospitality, the ayurvedic spa and many more !
Vijith from United Arab Emirates
The location and surroundings are beautiful
Gireeshkumar from India
Location is awsome
Suresh from United Arab Emirates
It was an excellent experience with a natural and comfortable living ambiance. The hospitality was commendable, and the team was very supportive and friendly. I would highly recommend this place to all my friends and acquaintances.
Niharika from India
The location, the ambience, the rooms, the food everything was great
Phillipes86 from India
Location is good.. staff is good.
SURROUNDINGS
What's nearby:
- Hawa Beach: 18 km
- Hawah Beach: 18 km
- Rays Garden: 17 km
- kottapana ground: 14 km
- Vizhinjam Lighthouse: 18 km
- Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium: 17 km
- Krishna Used Cars Park And Sale: 15 km
- Padmanabhapuram Palace, Kovalam: 17 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Bar Kannanakam: 7 km
- Restaurant Supreme Restaurant: 10 km
- Restaurant Abad Harmonia Ayurveda Health Garden: 10 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Adimalathura Beach: 9 km
Public transport:
- Train Parassala: 12 km
- Train Dhanuvanchapuram: 12 km
Closest airports:
- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport: 27 km
ROOMS
- Land Cottage with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 2 children
- Floating Cottage with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
FACILITIES
View:
- View
Bedroom:
- Wardrobe or closet
General:
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Private entrance
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Bathroom:
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Garden
Wellness:
- Kids' pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna Additional charge
Transport:
- Public transport tickets Additional charge
Activities:
- Archery Additional charge
- Live music/performance
- Cooking class
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Themed dinner nights Additional charge
- Temporary art galleries Additional charge
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Evening entertainment Additional charge
- Kids' club
- Entertainment staff
- Cycling
- Karaoke Additional charge
- Table tennis
- Billiards Additional charge
- Children's playground
- Games room
- Fishing
Living Area:
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Fruits Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
Accessibility:
- Wheelchair accessible
Room Amenities:
- Clothes rack
Languages spoken:
- English
- Hindi
- Malayalam
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Business centre Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Great for your stay:
- Parking
- 2 restaurants
- Private bathroom
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- View
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- BBQ facilities
- Family rooms
Entertainment and family services:
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).:
- Accessible parking
HOUSE RULES
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 13:00
Check-out:
- Until 11:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
HOTEL ADDRESS
K.P. VII/911, Pozhiyoor, 695513 Pūvār, India
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