Poovar Island Resort

Nestled where the river meets the sea, Poovar Island Resort is an idyllic wellness and Ayurveda escape in Kerala. The property spreads across lush coconuts, golden sands, estuary backwaters, and offers unique floating cottages, Ayurveda suites, and lagoon‑side villas. The Ayurveda Village draws on centuries‑old healing traditions, offering Panchakarma, weight‑management, stress‑reduction therapies, under guidance of qualified doctors.

Yoga and meditation sessions take place by water, under open skies, while the cuisine nourishes with organic, seasonal produce, designed to support healing. Sustainability practices — including solar & wind power, sewage treatment, bio toiletries, and mindful waste management — make your stay greener. Whether you seek rejuvenation, detox, or simply a pause, Poovar offers a warm, natural, luxurious haven where mind, body, and spirit align.

Property Overview 

Perched at the confluence of the Neyyar River, serene backwaters, and the Arabian Sea, Poovar Island Resort offers a sublime blend of beach, water, wellness, and sustainability. Spread over around 25 acres of lush coconut gardens, estuary edges, golden beach front, and verdant green zones, the resort immerses guests in a natural haven. Accommodation options include land cottages, floating cottages, Ayurveda‑dedicated suites & cottages, each designed with Kerala‑style architecture, warm wood finishes, thatched or traditional roofing, and modern comforts.

The heart of wellness here is the Ayurveda Village—a sacred centre where the ancient 6,000‑year old science of Ayurveda is practiced in its purest form. With two resident doctors, skilled masseurs, 13 treatment rooms including steam rooms, and a dedicated Herbarium for medicinal plants, the resort offers specialized therapy packages: rejuvenation (Rasayana), purification (Panchakarma), stress management, weight loss, chronic joint care, etc. Yoga & meditation sessions are held daily in tranquil open or floating pavilions, in tune with sea and river breezes. Food is treated not just as fuel but as medicine — the in‑house Ayurveda restaurant curates meals to complement wellness programs, using locally sourced, seasonal and organic ingredients.

Sustainability is deeply embedded: solar and wind‑energy sections reduce reliance on fossil fuel, sewage treatment plant, bio toiletries, natural ventilation, bio waste management, and organic gardens. Floating cottages and backwater‑facing rooms enhance connection with water and sky. Guests wake up to sunrise reflections on water, lounge by estuary edges, dine under stars, drift asleep to gentle waves. For those seeking a restorative, yet luxurious escape close to nature—with wellness as the centre—Poovar Island Resort stands apart.

Accommodation, In‑House & Resort Facilities

Accommodation / Room Categories

  • Premium Land Cottages: Spacious cottages set on land amidst coconut gardens or near the pool, with modern amenities, AC, bio toiletries etc.
  • Floating Cottages / Deluxe Floating Cottages: Unique cottages on the water / backwaters, partly floating, offering sea‑or backwater views, private decks.
  • Ayurveda Cottages within Ayurveda Village: Land‑based cottages dedicated for Ayurvedic stay, close to therapy centre; open roof bathrooms, serene and more secluded
  • Ayurveda Suites: Larger cottages/suites with separate sitting areas, more space, better view or proximity, deluxe amenities.

In‑House / Resort Facilities

  • Ayurveda Village Treatment Centre: 13 treatment rooms, steam rooms, expert doctors, masseurs, herbarium for medicinal plants.
  • Dining & Ayurveda Restaurant: Regular multi‑cuisine restaurants + specialized Ayurveda cuisine for guests in treatment programs.
  • Yoga & Meditation Spaces: Daily yoga classes, guided meditation, open air pavilions, sessions aligned with treatments.
  • Swimming Pool & Natural Waterfront Views: Pool(s), backwaters & sea facing vistas, floating cottages etc.

Other Guest Amenities: Bars (sunset bar, pool bar), transport & boat transfers, spa facilities, tour desk, WiFi, water sports / boat cruises, beach access.

Locational Advantages

  • Situated in Poovar, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala, where the Neyyar River, backwaters and Arabian Sea confluence, making it scenic and tranquil.
  • Approx 30 km from Trivandrum International Airport (Thiruvananthapuram) making access reasonable by road, plus boat transfers via river/jetties.
  • Accessible by a boat ride from Poovar boat‑jetty for the last leg, adding to the immersive water / estuary experience.
  • Proximity to local town of Poovar, beaches, estuary cruises, local villages, cultural points, possibilities of day trips to Trivandrum city for temples & museums etc.

The location ensures peaceful, secluded stay but not too far from city utilities and attractions – good mix of isolation + accessibility.

Wellness & Holistic Features

  • Traditional Ayurvedic Therapies & Programs: Rasayana (Rejuvenation), Kayakalpa (Immunization), Panchakarma (Body Purification), Stress Management, Weight Loss, Chronic Joint & Degenerative Ailments.
  • Yoga & Meditation: Daily yoga classes, guided meditation sessions, private or group sessions available, spaces near water for serenity.
  • Therapeutic Diet & Ayurveda Restaurant: Diets tailored to treatments, vegetarian / Ayurvedic menus, medicinal herbs, with trained chefs aware of dietary needs.
  • Herbarium: For medicinal plants; authenticity in herbal ingredients for therapies.

Sustainability Practices: Use of solar power & small wind energy, sewage treatment plant, organic/polyhouse farms, bio toiletries, preserving natural vegetation & water bodies, floating cottages design reducing land footprint.

Book Your Wellness Escape with India Holistic Retreats
At Poovar Island Resort, immerse in the serene confluence of river, backwaters, and sea. Enjoy authentic Ayurvedic therapies, daily yoga and meditation, specialized Rasayana and Panchakarma programs, and therapeutic cuisine from the in-house Ayurveda restaurant. Choose from floating cottages, Ayurveda suites, or land cottages designed with natural materials and ocean/backwater views. Sustainability and ecological design are integral—solar energy, wind power, organic gardens, and bio waste management ensure a responsible stay. Whether seeking rejuvenation, stress relief, or mindful retreat by the water, Poovar Island Resort offers an immersive holistic experience. Book with India Holistic Retreats – a subsidiary of Globes Travel – for your transformative Kerala getaway.

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