Taj Green Cove Resort and Spa Kovalam

Taj Green Cove felt like a hidden sanctuary tucked between jungle and sea — a perfect retreat after our travels through Kerala. From the moment we arrived, everything was seamless: we were greeted with a cool drink, shown around the lush grounds, and led to our peaceful chalet nestled deep within the tropical greenery. The room was beautifully appointed, cool, and quiet, with a balcony looking out over palm trees and the sea beyond. The setting is simply breathtaking. Meandering pathways, a serene lagoon, and the resort’s blend of modern luxury with natural elements made every corner feel like a postcard. Daily high tea by the sea was a highlight — enjoying snacks, chai, and live music while the sun dipped below the horizon and fishing boats lit up the coast. The dining experiences were thoughtful and personalised. Abhishek and his team offered regional breakfast tastings and created a special candlelit anniversary dinner. The food — particularly the Indian dishes — was fresh, vibrant, and full of variety, with a special mention for the seafood and the chef-prepared chicken saag. The pizza-making class with Chef Joel and Chef Manoj, the spa treatments, and the attentive service from Annie and Guest Manager Neela made our stay exceptional. Every detail, from the spa to the activities, was curated with care and a warm human touch — making it a standout destination and a heartfelt memory.

We stayed for 2 nights during our 10 day holiday and quickly decided to spend those 2 days just relaxing on site as it had such a lovely vibe and great facilities. Our favourite hotel of the four we stayed in by an absolute mile. Great selection of food for breakfast, with a buffet and certain items cooked to order. Staff so friendly and helpful, they definitely added to a fantastic experience. Swimming pool was great, warm and never crowded, sun loungers available when not swimming. The absolute best bit was the complementary sunset high tea - watching the sunset over the sea while eating traditional Indian snacks and drinking masala tea (it was the best masala tea we had in Kerala).

The staff were all very friendly and attentive. The properties are gorgeous, green, and environmentally conscientious. The food selection is unparalleled. The location is close to the beach yet private and quiet. Only having 59 villas makes it a boutique and personalized experience allowing the staff to focus on five star service. We were treated with excellent service from security, reception, dining, spa, and several managers. Can't say enough about how good the service is here. I wish we had more time to take advantage of all the offerings at Taj Green Cove.

Beautiful locale, lovely property with view to the sea and lagoon. Our cottage had a small porch/garden and also a distant view of the sea. At night we could hear the sound of the waves faintly. Comfortable clean rooms, friendly helpful staff from the buggy drivers, to the folks at the reception counter and the restaurant. I was staying with my mom and we both had a great time and felt very comfortable. I would like to mention and thank Joel who checked us into Taj and was so very attentive to my Mom, helped me out big time with kite flying..and overall made us feel very welcome and this trip truly memorable. Thank you so much!!

This is a lovely resort, and full of greenery. I particularly enjoyed high tea on the lawn by the sea every afternoon. I also really liked the walk from the rooms through the grounds and by the lagoon to the restaurant on the beach. The service was excellent - staff were attentive, friendly and helpful.