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“A small, friendly place near Trivandrum in a verdant peaceful location which makes for a good spot to unwind after a long journey. Perfect for couples and families preferring a low key no frills hotel immersed in nature. Staff offer a very personal service so guests feel very well cared for.”

“A small, friendly place near Trivandrum in a verdant peaceful location which makes for a good spot to unwind after a long journey. Perfect for couples and families preferring a low key no frills hotel immersed in nature. Staff offer a very personal service so guests feel very well cared for.”

Hotel Review

Up high, surrounded by a lush palm plantation looking out to a distant glistening sea by Poovar Golden Beach, sits this architect-owned and designed small hotel. On arrival guests are greeted warmly by polite and accommodating staff. Service is excellent. Some rooms have a sea view and are adjacent to the attractive infinity pool with wooden decking and slatted awning. Others open onto the garden, dotted with eclectic sculptures and alive with birdsong, nimble striped squirrels and inquisitive crows. Guests can expect generous beds on platforms with white muslin drapes and a covered outdoor shower room with partly pebbled floor flanked by shrubbery. Innovative and flavoursome local Keralan food is served in the dining area overlooking the garden and pool. Curries are gently spiced and puddings are sublime. Backwater boat trips can be organised and there's an extensive Ayurvedic programme for guests to choose from.
 

Written by Laura Campbell

Recommended For

  • Tennis
  • Guests can enjoy a game of tennis on the hotel's court.
  • Sights nearby
  • Visit the nearby Padmanabhapuram Palace in Kovalam.
  • Fishing
  • Sea fishing trips can be organised by the hotel.
  • Hotel boats for hire
  • Boat trips can be organised by the hotel.
  • Families
  • Perfectly suited to families.
  • Yoga
  • The hotel runs yoga classes.
  • Restaurant
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Less £
  • Quiet
  • Secluded setting
  • Charming
  • Sea Views

Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • No pets
  • Meeting Room
  • Parking
  • Bath robes
  • Business Centre
  • Wifi
  • Room service
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool

Activities

  • Tennis
  • Guests can enjoy a game of tennis on the hotel's court.
  • Sights nearby
  • Visit the nearby Padmanabhapuram Palace in Kovalam.
  • Fishing
  • Sea fishing trips can be organised by the hotel.
  • Hotel boats for hire
  • Boat trips can be organised by the hotel.
  • Yoga
  • The hotel runs yoga classes.

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Why do people love staying in your hotel?
The resort is ideally placed away from all the hustle and bustle of city life, with privacy and personalized care.

What is there to do in the area?
Poovar has the esturian landscape where the river meets the sea. Boating in the estuarial backwaters and the visit to the beach is interesting. Kovalam beach is 20 minutes drive and there are interesting day trip options including a trip to Kanyakumari and Trivandrum city.
Our resort offers facilities like infinity swimming pool, tennis court, indoor games like carrom & chess, table tennis. We offer authentic Kerala Ayurveda treatment under the guidance of professional doctors and therapists and Yoga with trained Guru.

What kind of breakfast do you offer?
Our restaurant offers personalized food prepared from fresh ingredients. The guests can interact directly with the chef and get the food to their liking. The cuisine range from Indian delicacies to selected continental dishes. Sea food is available fresh. Grill and barbecue is also available.

Which are your most popular room types, and why?
Single cottage (honey moon cottage with balcony to ocean view), Sea view ( ocean view)

What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms ?
For children Carrom, chess, hammock, kids pool. Extra bed can provide on every room.

What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers?
At Over the Hill, the lush green landscape takes you into its refreshing environment where you experience nature at its best. Just take a breath in and know the purity of Mother Nature that surrounds you with a reassuring arm. It is a perfect getaway to shrug off all the worries of your busy life and indulge in the myriad splendors of the bountiful nature. Sprawling over 4 acres of beautifully landscaped property, Over the Hill offers a pleasant and serene retreat to rejuvenate your spirits. Besides its stunning locale, Over the Hill drenches you in opulence with its elegantly furnished interiors, classy decors & cozy rooms.