. Parking is available. Other amenities include a library and a garden, as well as an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar. A 5-minute walk from Kovalam Beach on the Arabian Sea, this laid-back hotel surrounded by palm trees is 1 km from 1930s Halcyon Castle and 14 km from Trivandrum International Airport. Upgraded rooms add pool views. Breakfast is complimentary. Unassuming rooms with tile floors offer flat-screens and minifridges, plus balconies or terraces. There's also a casual, colourful restaurant Trivandrum International Airport 37 min
Vizhinjam Lighthouse (Kovalam Lighthouse) (15 min) Traditional red- &-white striped lighthouse constructed in 1972 with an interior spiral staircase. Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium (18 min) This simple compact aquarium features tanks displaying a unique collection marine life. Aazhimala Siva Temple (19 min) Vibrant Hindu temple with ornate architectural details offering yearly festivals & seaside views. Vellayani Lake (18 min) Picturesque freshwater lake offering abundant flora & fauna boat rides & walking trails. Attukal Bhagavathy Temple (24 min) This colorful temple dedicated to a Hindu goddess is known for its female-focused annual festival. Sri Chitra Art Gallery (29 min) Traditional & contemporary Indian works are shown at this gallery that was founded in 1935. Kuthira Malika (21 min) Named for the 122 carved horses in its walls this 1840s palace features a museum & guided tours. Kovalam Beach (3 min) Travelers flock to this picturesque beach with a lighthouse umbrella rentals & dining options. Rock Cut Cave Temple (9 min) History and cave Samudra Beach Park (8 min) This sandy beach features unusual rock formations at its edge & large waves suitable for surfing. Shangumugham Beach (26 min) This sandy stretch of coastline for recreation hosts a ceremonial procession honoring Hindu deities. Thiruvallam Parasurama Swami Temple (14 min) Ancient Hindu temple where devotees pay homage to ancestors & after-death ceremonies are performed. Thiruvananthapuram Zoo (29 min) Sprawling conservatory & zoo featuring a wide variety of domestic & exotic animals. |